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bottle up your feelings

Meaning
to hide or suppress your emotions
Example
Don't bottle up your feelings; talk about them.
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost jumped out of my skin when I saw my old friend after years.
phrasal-verb

rest up

Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should rest up before your long trip tomorrow.
phrasal-verb

keep to oneself

Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually keeps to himself and doesn’t talk much.
idiom

never look back

Meaning
to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes
Example
Once she made the decision, she promised to never look back.
phrasal-verb

call in

Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to call in sick this morning.
phrasal-verb

sync up on

Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's sync up on the project timeline this afternoon.
idiom

slip through the cracks

Meaning
to be overlooked or missed in a system or process
Example
Unfortunately, your application slipped through the cracks and wasn't reviewed.
phrasal-verb

drop off

Meaning
to take someone or something to a place by car
Example
Can you drop off the kids at school?
idiom

cold case

Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a cold case from 1999.
idiom

miss the mark

Meaning
to fail to achieve the intended result
Example
His speech missed the mark and didn’t impress anyone.
idiom

have your hands full

Meaning
to be very busy with work or responsibilities
Example
She can’t take on another task right now—she already has her hands full.
phrasal-verb

move along

Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to move along and not block the road.
idiom

barefaced lie

Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a barefaced lie.
idiom

Exit strategy

Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear exit strategy.
idiom

kingmaker

Meaning
a person who has great influence in deciding who will hold power
Example
The media mogul became a kingmaker in national politics.
idiom

push the algorithm

Meaning
to test the limits or performance of an AI system
Example
The engineers wanted to push the algorithm further to improve accuracy.
idiom

olive branch

Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an olive branch by inviting his rival to the summit.
idiom

split the difference

Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s split the difference and meet halfway.
idiom

a work of art

Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly a work of art.
idiom

take someone at their word

Meaning
to trust that someone is telling the truth
Example
You can take her at her word; she never lies.
phrasal-verb

look into problems

Meaning
to investigate or examine a situation or issue
Example
The HR manager is looking into the complaints from employees.
idiom

Sow the seeds

Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations sowed the seeds of a larger charity movement.
idiom

Break bread with someone

Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to break bread to celebrate their new partnership.
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself on

Meaning
to motivate and encourage yourself to keep going
Example
Sometimes you just need to cheer yourself on when no one else does.
idiom

pick someone’s brain

Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to pick your brain about this project idea.
phrasal-verb

sit for

Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to sit for my final exams next week.
idiom

drop someone a line

Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please drop me a line when you arrive.
phrasal-verb

be moved by

Meaning
to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act
Example
She was deeply moved by the support she received.
phrasal-verb

tune into

Meaning
to become aware of or connected with your feelings or environment
Example
You should tune into positive energy around you.
idiom

rack your brains

Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to rack my brains to remember her name.
phrasal-verb

work out regularly

Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She works out regularly to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
phrasal-verb

tune in to

Meaning
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
Example
Good leaders tune in to their team’s needs and emotions.
phrasal-verb

go wild

Meaning
to behave in an extremely excited or enthusiastic way
Example
The crowd went wild when the team scored the goal.
idiom

a whole new ball game

Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is a whole new ball game.
phrasal-verb

build connections with

Meaning
to form positive relationships with people from other cultures
Example
He tried to build connections with his colleagues from various countries.
phrasal-verb

open out

Meaning
to become more confident, relaxed, and expressive emotionally
Example
He started to open out after making new friends at work.
phrasal-verb

follow through on vision

Meaning
to continue efforts until a goal or plan is fully achieved
Example
Great leaders follow through on vision with persistence and dedication.
phrasal-verb

set out to

Meaning
to begin working with the intention of achieving something
Example
She set out to improve her public speaking skills this year.
idiom

head up

Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will head up the new outreach campaign.
idiom

pull the wool over someone’s eyes

Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I knew the truth.
idiom

a big mouth

Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s a big mouth!
idiom

be there for someone

Meaning
to support or help someone when they need it
Example
True friends are there for you when you need them.
idiom

talk through

Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s talk through the plan before the client call.
idiom

One step at a time

Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take one step at a time.
idiom

That’s for sure

Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — that’s for sure.
idiom

a house divided against itself cannot stand

Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, a house divided against itself cannot stand; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
phrasal-verb

head toward victory

Meaning
to move or progress in the direction of winning or success
Example
Our team is heading toward victory after months of training.
phrasal-verb

burst out crying

Meaning
to suddenly start crying loudly
Example
The child burst out crying when his toy broke.
idiom

A red herring

Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a red herring to distract from the corruption scandal.
idiom

keep someone's secret

Meaning
to not tell others what someone has told you in confidence
Example
You can trust me—I’ll keep your secret.
idiom

addiction to something

Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his addiction to smoking.
phrasal-verb

cut back from

Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should cut back from non-renewable energy sources.
idiom

good egg

Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a good egg.
idiom

how’s it going

Meaning
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
Example
How’s it going? You look great today!
phrasal-verb

plant out

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

step beyond fear

Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must step beyond fear and take bold action.
phrasal-verb

check within

Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, check within to understand your feelings.
idiom

edge in

Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to edge in a quick question before the meeting ended.
idiom

in a huff

Meaning
angry or offended, usually for a short time
Example
She left the meeting in a huff after being criticized.
idiom

Many hands make light work

Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; many hands make light work.
phrasal-verb

go all in

Meaning
to put all your effort, energy, or enthusiasm into something
Example
He went all in to make the event successful.
idiom

No guts, no glory

Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—no guts, no glory.
phrasal-verb

calm things down

Meaning
to make a tense or angry situation more peaceful
Example
He tried to calm things down before it got worse.
phrasal-verb

crack up at

Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone cracked up at his funny joke.
idiom

A goal without a plan is just a wish

Meaning
Having a goal without a clear plan makes it unlikely to succeed.
Example
Don’t just dream, remember a goal without a plan is just a wish.
idiom

take it or leave it

Meaning
showing indifference about accepting or rejecting something
Example
That’s my final offer — take it or leave it.
idiom

Keep it under your hat

Meaning
To keep something secret.
Example
I’ll tell you a secret, but keep it under your hat.
idiom

the teacher’s pet

Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s the teacher’s pet in our class.
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he painted himself into a corner.
idiom

data-driven decision

Meaning
a decision based on data analysis rather than intuition
Example
Modern companies rely on data-driven decisions to stay competitive.
idiom

go back on one's word

Meaning
to not do what one said one would do
Example
He went back on his word about helping me.
idiom

tickled pink

Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was tickled pink by the surprise gift.
idiom

to see the silver lining

Meaning
to find something positive in a negative situation
Example
She always tries to see the silver lining even in the most challenging situations.
idiom

Make up one's mind

Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally made up his mind and chose the first option.
idiom

to come clean

Meaning
to admit the truth, especially when it is difficult or embarrassing
Example
He decided it was time to come clean about his mistake.
phrasal-verb

fill with

Meaning
to make someone experience a strong emotion
Example
The kind gesture filled her with gratitude.
phrasal-verb

bring people along

Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to bring people along when introducing new ideas.
idiom

make your dreams come true

Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to make her dreams come true.
phrasal-verb

connect on a deeper level

Meaning
to relate to someone emotionally and understand them well
Example
They connected on a deeper level after sharing their personal stories.
phrasal-verb

bring on

Meaning
to cause something bad to happen; to make something start
Example
Lack of sleep can bring on headaches.
idiom

A friend to all is a friend to none

Meaning
Someone who tries to please everyone may end up pleasing no one
Example
He is friendly to everyone, but he has no real close friends because a friend to all is a friend to none.
idiom

wield power

Meaning
to have and use power or influence effectively
Example
He’s not the president, but he still wields a lot of power.
idiom

Fuel the economy

Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can fuel the economy during a recession.
phrasal-verb

end up with

Meaning
to finally receive or experience something undesirable
Example
After all that effort, we ended up with nothing.
idiom

sift through

Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon sifting through old emails for the missing file.
phrasal-verb

rise with kindness

Meaning
to overcome negativity with compassion and empathy
Example
Always try to rise with kindness even when people hurt you.
phrasal-verb

come into

Meaning
to receive money or property, usually by inheritance
Example
He came into a large sum of money after his uncle passed away.
idiom

chip in for

Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to chip in for a farewell cake.
idiom

follow in someone’s footsteps

Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer.
phrasal-verb

respect for

Meaning
to show regard or consideration for someone or something
Example
We should always show respect for other people’s traditions.
phrasal-verb

spotlight progress

Meaning
to highlight positive steps that have been made
Example
We spotlight progress in standups so hope stays alive.
phrasal-verb

reflect on

Meaning
to think deeply about your emotions, actions, or experiences
Example
He often reflects on how much he has changed over the years.
phrasal-verb

let go of regret

Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to let go of regret and focus on the future.
idiom

strong password

Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a strong password with at least eight characters.
phrasal-verb

open relations with

Meaning
to start official or friendly relations with another country
Example
After years of tension, the two countries agreed to open relations with each other.
phrasal-verb

point to

Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts point to his innocence.
phrasal-verb

agree upon

Meaning
to reach a shared understanding or decision on something
Example
Both nations agreed upon a trade policy that benefits their people.
idiom

A Scrooge

Meaning
A very stingy or miserly person.
Example
Don’t be a Scrooge—it’s Christmas!
idiom

lock in

Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's lock in the reservation before the price goes up.
idiom

digital footprint

Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your digital footprint lasts forever.
phrasal-verb

sit with emotions

Meaning
to allow yourself to feel emotions without trying to change them
Example
She learned to sit with her emotions instead of avoiding them.
idiom

can of worms

Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a can of worms that’s hard to fix.
phrasal-verb

cut out on

Meaning
to eliminate something from your diet or routine
Example
My doctor told me to cut out on sugar to lose weight.
phrasal-verb

get feelings across

Meaning
to make someone understand your emotions clearly
Example
It's hard to get your feelings across in an email.
idiom

bend someone’s ear

Meaning
to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain
Example
He bent my ear about his terrible day at work.
phrasal-verb

ease out tension

Meaning
to reduce or remove feelings of stress
Example
A warm bath helps to ease out tension from muscles.
idiom

As green as grass

Meaning
Very inexperienced or new at something.
Example
He’s as green as grass in his new job.
idiom

drive someone up the wall

Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints drive me up the wall.
idiom

cut someone down to size

Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager cut him down to size after he bragged too much.
phrasal-verb

foster cooperation

Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to foster cooperation among its members.
idiom

get under someone's skin

Meaning
to annoy or bother someone deeply
Example
She really knows how to get under my skin.
idiom

tighten your belt

Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to tighten our belts until business improves.
idiom

break the deadlock

Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to break the deadlock through discussion.
phrasal-verb

ask out

Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to ask out his coworker for dinner.
idiom

write off

Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t write off his idea; it might actually work.
idiom

race against time

Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a race against time to meet the client’s demand.
idiom

wise beyond his years

Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was wise beyond his years.
idiom

feather in one’s cap

Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was a real feather in his cap.
phrasal-verb

come down on

Meaning
to criticize or punish someone strongly for a decision or action
Example
The board will come down on any department that exceeds the budget.
idiom

bold as brass

Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting bold as brass.