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blend into

Meaning
to mix harmoniously with a group or culture; to become part of the surroundings
Example
She quickly **blended into** the local community by learning their customs.
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bring before

Meaning
to present someone or something for judgment or discussion
Example
The case was **brought before** the court yesterday.
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deal out

Meaning
to distribute something to several people
Example
The teacher **dealt out** the exam papers.
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stir up trouble

Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
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be curious about

Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.
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tie nations together through

Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements **tie nations together through** common benefits.
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cheat on

Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
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blend in

Meaning
to become part of a group or culture naturally
Example
He tried to **blend in** by learning the local customs and traditions.
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pay someone off

Meaning
to give someone money to make them leave or stop working for you
Example
They **paid him off** after ten years of service.
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play back

Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
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work against

Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
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scroll back through

Meaning
to go backward through a feed or list of posts
Example
I **scrolled back through** my messages to find our first conversation.
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come back

Meaning
to return to a place
Example
When will you **come back** from London?
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stand aside

Meaning
to step to one side; to withdraw and let others take charge
Example
He **stood aside** to let her pass.
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look out for one another

Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always **look out for one another**.
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hold emotions in

Meaning
to avoid expressing what you really feel
Example
He **holds his emotions in** because he fears being judged.
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turn pain into strength

Meaning
to use your emotional pain as a source of motivation or growth
Example
She learned to **turn pain into strength** after losing her job.
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stand together for inclusion

Meaning
to unite in support of equality and inclusion
Example
Employees decided to **stand together for inclusion** during the diversity week.
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calm over

Meaning
to gradually become peaceful or composed
Example
After some quiet time, you’ll **calm over** and think clearly.
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get down

Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
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raise awareness about

Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
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open out emotionally

Meaning
to start expressing feelings freely
Example
It took her months to **open out emotionally** after the breakup.
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fill your mind with peace

Meaning
to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **fill your mind with peace**.
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glow with joy

Meaning
to show happiness or satisfaction through facial expression or behavior
Example
She **glowed with joy** when she saw her family at the airport.
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dance along to

Meaning
to dance while music is playing
Example
Everyone **danced along to** the DJ’s beats.
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throw at

Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
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reach for excellence

Meaning
to aim to be the best at something
Example
True professionals always **reach for excellence** in their work.
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tune in for

Meaning
to watch or listen to something at a scheduled time
Example
Millions **tune in for** the morning science segment online.
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layer on

Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
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put down to

Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
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work through stress

Meaning
to deal with and gradually overcome stress
Example
Meditation helps me **work through stress** effectively.
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go up

Meaning
to increase; to rise
Example
The price of oil has **gone up** recently.
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rise up against

Meaning
to rebel or protest against authority or oppression
Example
Citizens **rose up against** the unfair government policies.
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put by

Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
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break into tech

Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
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hand over control

Meaning
to transfer authority or management to another party
Example
The firm will **hand over control** of its Asian operations to a local partner.
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rule over

Meaning
to have control or authority over a country or people
Example
The king **ruled over** the entire region for decades.
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come through with

Meaning
to produce or achieve something that was promised or expected
Example
The company finally **came through with** the funding they had promised.
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draw away

Meaning
to move ahead or away from someone or something
Example
The car **drew away** from the traffic lights quickly.
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appreciate for

Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
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argue over

Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight about something
Example
They often **argue over** project deadlines in the office.
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step outside comfort zones

Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
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build relations with

Meaning
to develop a friendly or cooperative connection with others
Example
We aim to **build relations with** investors from different regions.
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hold in

Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
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go after your dreams

Meaning
to pursue your goals or ambitions actively
Example
He decided to **go after his dreams** no matter what.
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find out about

Meaning
to learn specific information or details regarding something
Example
I need to **find out about** the new insurance policy.
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kick tricky issues up

Meaning
to escalate complicated problems to a higher level
Example
Service reps **kick tricky issues up** when policy decisions are needed.
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lock up

Meaning
to become completely unresponsive or stuck
Example
The app **locked up** and I had to restart my phone.
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reach out to allies

Meaning
to make contact or offer cooperation to friendly nations
Example
The new leader tried to **reach out to allies** to rebuild trust.
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lead into

Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to **lead into** her main topic.
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carry yourself with

Meaning
to present yourself in a confident and dignified way
Example
He always **carries himself with** confidence and calmness.
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follow through on commitments

Meaning
to complete promises or obligations made to others
Example
The government must **follow through on commitments** made at the summit.
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freeze up

Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.
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fall back into

Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
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shift focus toward growth

Meaning
to redirect attention and efforts toward improvement
Example
The manager encouraged everyone to **shift focus toward growth** after the changes.
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open the lines of communication

Meaning
to start talking again after a period of silence
Example
She wanted to **open the lines of communication** with her best friend again.
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fall through on

Meaning
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
Example
Several merger talks **fell through on** due to the unstable economy.
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strive for

Meaning
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Example
She always **strives for** excellence in her work.
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open your heart

Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
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run up

Meaning
to cause yourself to owe a large amount of money
Example
He **ran up** a huge credit card bill last month.
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doze off

Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
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branch into tech

Meaning
to expand into the technology sector
Example
Traditional companies are now trying to **branch into tech** to stay relevant.
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lift oneself up

Meaning
to regain strength or confidence after being low or discouraged
Example
She managed to **lift herself up** after facing several disappointments.
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lay down terms

Meaning
to state the rules or conditions of an agreement
Example
Each country must **lay down terms** before signing the treaty.
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motivate toward

Meaning
to inspire someone to move or act toward a goal
Example
Effective leaders **motivate toward** shared goals.
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carry about

Meaning
to move or take something from place to place
Example
Vendors **carry about** their goods in baskets.
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take over from

Meaning
to assume responsibility from someone else
Example
After my father retired, I **took over from** him in managing family affairs.
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fire back

Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
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stick around for

Meaning
to stay nearby or remain present, usually to spend more time together
Example
Why don’t you **stick around for** a while and have coffee with us?
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stand around

Meaning
to spend time standing and doing nothing
Example
We were just **standing around** waiting for the bus.
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wind yourself up

Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
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turn into

Meaning
to become something different
Example
Over time, the small shop **turned into** a large supermarket.
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share stories with

Meaning
to exchange cultural experiences and personal stories
Example
They sat together to **share stories with** people from around the world.
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dream up

Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They **dreamed up** a new way to achieve their business goals.
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plug out

Meaning
to disconnect a device from a power source
Example
Remember to **plug out** your charger when it’s full.
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draw back

Meaning
to move away; to hesitate or retreat from a situation
Example
She **drew back** when she realized how dangerous it was.
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lean on each other

Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often **lean on each other** for motivation.
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fill with

Meaning
to make someone experience a strong emotion
Example
The kind gesture **filled her with** gratitude.
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take heart from

Meaning
to gain comfort or courage because of something
Example
Volunteers **take heart from** every thank-you message they receive.
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tackle issues with

Meaning
to address problems together with someone
Example
Let's **tackle issues with** transparency during the review.
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plant out

Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
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fall into

Meaning
to begin doing something; to be caught in a situation
Example
She **fell into** bad habits during the lockdown.
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come up in

Meaning
to be mentioned or discussed in a conversation
Example
Your name **came up in** our meeting yesterday.
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start off with

Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
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fight back

Meaning
to try to control or resist strong emotions
Example
He **fought back** his tears during the farewell speech.
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make amends for

Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to **make amends for** her mistake.
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hook up to

Meaning
to connect a device to another system or network
Example
The printer is **hooked up to** the office Wi-Fi network.
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float above chaos

Meaning
to stay mentally detached from stressful surroundings
Example
Even in chaos, she manages to **float above chaos** and stay calm.
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march on

Meaning
to continue advancing toward a goal despite difficulties
Example
The demonstrators **marched on** the capital demanding justice.
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call attention to

Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
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pay out of

Meaning
to give money from a specific source
Example
The damages were **paid out of** the company’s funds.
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argue with

Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
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dig up

Meaning
to discover secret or forgotten information
Example
Journalists managed to **dig up** new evidence about the case.
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age into

Meaning
to grow into a role or habit as you get older
Example
Many leaders **age into** a calmer style of decision-making.
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look at

Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
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budget time blocks

Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
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find back

Meaning
to regain something lost; to recover
Example
After a long search, she finally **found back** her missing cat.
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key up

Meaning
to make someone feel nervous or excited
Example
She was **keyed up** before her first performance.
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ask for forgiveness

Meaning
to request someone to forgive you
Example
I will **ask for forgiveness** for what I did.
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sit down with

Meaning
to meet and discuss something seriously or formally
Example
Government officials will **sit down with** community leaders to resolve the conflict.
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log personal bests

Meaning
to record your top achievements
Example
Athletes **log personal bests** to track how training pays off.
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take back

Meaning
to admit that what you said was wrong; to retract something
Example
I **take back** what I said earlier.
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knuckle under

Meaning
to accept someone’s authority or give in to pressure
Example
He refused to **knuckle under** to his boss’s unfair demands.
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blow it

Meaning
to fail at something important; to lose an opportunity
Example
I really **blew it** in the interview by arriving late.
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move with

Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
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take to

Meaning
to start liking someone or something
Example
She quickly **took to** her new job.
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look back upon

Meaning
to think about something that happened in the past, often with mixed feelings
Example
When I **look back upon** my decisions, I wish I had chosen differently.
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rise with

Meaning
to grow stronger together with something or someone
Example
We can all **rise with** positivity and mutual respect.
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bring in line

Meaning
to make someone or something follow rules or standards
Example
The new CEO worked hard to **bring in line** all departments with the company’s vision.
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cut down workforce

Meaning
to reduce the number of employees
Example
Due to reduced demand, the factory **cut down workforce** by 20 percent.
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step up for responsibility

Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
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cut back on exports

Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods sold to other countries
Example
Due to rising costs, the company decided to **cut back on exports** this year.
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break into conversation

Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
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be crazy about

Meaning
to love something or someone very much
Example
She’s **crazy about** Korean dramas.
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point out to

Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
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revive through

Meaning
to bring back to life or strength by specific efforts
Example
The stimulus package helped **revive through** major industrial investment.
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let rip

Meaning
to express anger or frustration loudly
Example
He **let rip** at the meeting when no one listened to him.
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use less of

Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
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ease yourself into

Meaning
to gradually start doing something stressful to reduce anxiety
Example
Try to **ease yourself into** the new routine instead of rushing it.
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simmer with anger

Meaning
to feel but not express anger openly
Example
He **simmered with anger** after being insulted.
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fizzle out

Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.