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build trust

Meaning
to create or develop trust in a relationship
Example
It takes time to build trust with new people.
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can stay ahead of the curve in your studies.
idiom

bottle up feelings

Meaning
to keep emotions inside without expressing them
Example
It's not healthy to bottle up your feelings for too long.
phrasal-verb

forgive someone for

Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally forgave him for lying.
phrasal-verb

speak truth to power

Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists speak truth to power when they expose corruption.
phrasal-verb

weigh in with

Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors weigh in with fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
phrasal-verb

add up

Meaning
to calculate the total cost or amount
Example
Before shopping, I like to add up all my expenses.
idiom

heartbroken

Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was heartbroken when his pet died.
phrasal-verb

play up

Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets played up the drama to attract viewers.
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I stay in touch with my college friends through video calls.
idiom

out of bandwidth

Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m out of bandwidth today, can we talk tomorrow?
idiom

go the extra mile

Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always goes the extra mile to help her team succeed.
idiom

slip into

Meaning
to gradually enter a state or start wearing something
Example
She quickly slipped into a more comfortable outfit.
phrasal-verb

fill up

Meaning
to eat enough food so that you are full
Example
That soup really filled me up.
phrasal-verb

fizzle out

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

lucky break

Meaning
a sudden opportunity or good fortune
Example
Getting that job was a lucky break for her.
phrasal-verb

take off in career

Meaning
to suddenly become successful in your job or business
Example
Her career really took off after she launched her own startup.
idiom

shake off

Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to shake off the stress.
idiom

silver surfer

Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a silver surfer who loves social media.
idiom

spur on

Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback spurred her on to apply for the grant.
idiom

art for art’s sake

Meaning
art should be valued for its beauty and not for any moral or political purpose
Example
He believes in art for art’s sake, not propaganda.
idiom

bring to life

Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really brought the painting to life.
phrasal-verb

work under

Meaning
to operate or perform duties while facing stress or conditions
Example
She can work under extreme pressure and still deliver quality results.
phrasal-verb

move with

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

glue together

Meaning
to attach pieces firmly using adhesive
Example
Let the students glue together the collage pieces.
phrasal-verb

draw confidence from experience

Meaning
to gain self-assurance by learning from past events
Example
You can draw confidence from experience and handle new challenges better.
phrasal-verb

lock out

Meaning
to be unable to access a system due to password or error
Example
I got locked out of my account after entering the wrong password.
idiom

take the edge off

Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to take the edge off.
phrasal-verb

rise to the challenge

Meaning
to deal successfully with something difficult
Example
He always rises to the challenge when things get tough.
idiom

chip off the old block

Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a chip off the old block—just as kind and funny as his father.
phrasal-verb

reach out for help

Meaning
to contact someone when you need assistance
Example
If the workload feels heavy, reach out for help early.
idiom

tickled pink

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

to frame the issue

Meaning
to present a situation in a particular way
Example
The journalist cleverly framed the issue to highlight social inequality.
phrasal-verb

work past

Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to work past his anxiety.
idiom

go through the motions

Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just going through the motions at work.
idiom

in the money

Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were in the money.
phrasal-verb

reflect on feedback

Meaning
to think carefully about comments or evaluations to improve
Example
Good learners always reflect on feedback to do better next time.
idiom

zero-day attack

Meaning
a cyberattack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability
Example
The team discovered a zero-day attack before it spread widely.
phrasal-verb

lean into uncertainty

Meaning
to accept and embrace the unknown aspects of change
Example
Successful leaders lean into uncertainty rather than fear it.
idiom

make a leap forward

Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big leap forward after the new product launch.
idiom

up to speed

Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you up to speed on the new system tomorrow.
phrasal-verb

bottle in

Meaning
to keep emotions inside instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to bottle in his sadness rather than share it.
phrasal-verb

reach for excellence

Meaning
to aim to be the best at something
Example
True professionals always reach for excellence in their work.
phrasal-verb

loosen up

Meaning
to relax your body or mind; to become less tense
Example
You need to loosen up and stop being so serious.
idiom

know someone inside out

Meaning
to know someone very well
Example
I know her inside out; we’ve been friends for years.
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches talk players through calming breaths before big matches.
idiom

grateful as can be

Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m grateful as can be for your guidance.
idiom

inside job

Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an inside job.
phrasal-verb

strike up

Meaning
to start a conversation or friendship
Example
He easily strikes up conversations with strangers.
idiom

when one door closes, another opens

Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—when one door closes, another opens.
phrasal-verb

back someone up

Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates backed me up when I presented my point.
idiom

lead from the front

Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to lead from the front and inspire others to follow.
idiom

Pop quiz

Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a pop quiz today.
idiom

roam around

Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon roaming around the old city.
idiom

to take the high road

Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to take the high road and not respond with anger.
idiom

take ownership

Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should take ownership of both successes and failures.
phrasal-verb

push back against

Meaning
to resist pressure or negativity with determination
Example
He decided to push back against the unfair criticism.
phrasal-verb

shadow a teammate

Meaning
to observe a colleague closely to learn
Example
Interns shadow a teammate during client demos for practice.
phrasal-verb

split profits with

Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to split profits with their local partners.
idiom

Fall down seven times, stand up eight

Meaning
Keep trying no matter how many times you fail.
Example
Fall down seven times, stand up eight — that’s the spirit of success.
idiom

sworn enemy turned friend

Meaning
someone who was once your enemy but is now a friend
Example
After years of rivalry, they became sworn enemies turned friends.
idiom

balance out

Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should balance out the workload.
idiom

hit the jackpot

Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He hit the jackpot when his startup got acquired for millions.
phrasal-verb

aim for

Meaning
to try to achieve a particular goal
Example
You should aim for continuous improvement in your work.
idiom

predictive analytics

Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With predictive analytics, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
phrasal-verb

back something up to

Meaning
to make a copy of data and store it in another place
Example
You should back your files up to an external hard drive regularly.
phrasal-verb

carry through with

Meaning
to complete something successfully despite difficulties
Example
She managed to carry through with her plan even when everyone doubted her.
idiom

cut loose

Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to cut loose!
idiom

come through

Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always comes through when we need her most.
idiom

hold the reins

Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who holds the reins of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
phrasal-verb

work towards

Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is working towards his dream of becoming a pilot.
idiom

hold out for

Meaning
to wait to get exactly what you want
Example
She’ll hold out for a better offer before signing.
idiom

glass half full

Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the glass half full, no matter what happens.
phrasal-verb

coach someone past doubt

Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders coach people past doubt with honest feedback and support.
idiom

turn a new leaf

Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to turn a new leaf and improve his behavior.
idiom

as easy as ABC

Meaning
very easy to do or understand
Example
For him, solving math problems is as easy as ABC.
idiom

Love me, love my dog

Meaning
If you love someone, you must accept their flaws too.
Example
Love me, love my dog—you can’t love me and hate my friends.
idiom

hang back

Meaning
to remain behind or hesitate to act
Example
If you hang back, you might miss the opportunity.
phrasal-verb

say sorry for

Meaning
to express regret or apology for something
Example
He said sorry for his rude behavior.
idiom

good things come to those who wait

Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
Good things come to those who wait, so be patient.
idiom

Share a smile

Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to share a smile and brighten someone's day.
idiom

Jump in with both feet

Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She jumped in with both feet when offered the startup role.
phrasal-verb

push aside doubts

Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She pushed aside doubts and followed her instincts.
phrasal-verb

level with someone

Meaning
to be completely honest with a person
Example
I'll level with you about the team's chances.
phrasal-verb

fall in line

Meaning
to follow the rules or decisions of a group
Example
New members quickly fall in line with the team’s culture.
phrasal-verb

guard against volatility

Meaning
to take action to protect from sudden changes or risks
Example
Investors should guard against volatility in global markets.
idiom

blind faith

Meaning
trusting without questioning
Example
Having blind faith can sometimes lead to disappointment.
idiom

fly by the seat of your pants

Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we flew by the seat of our pants.
idiom

a meeting of minds

Meaning
a situation where people agree or have a shared understanding
Example
The agreement was the result of a real meeting of minds.
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to speak openly about diversity issues.
idiom

fulfill one's obligations

Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to fulfill his obligations to his clients.
phrasal-verb

step forward with confidence

Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to step forward with confidence and share his idea.
phrasal-verb

lay aside savings

Meaning
to save money for future use
Example
Families are advised to lay aside savings during good times.
phrasal-verb

stand up for

Meaning
to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions
Example
Parents should stand up for their children when they are treated unfairly.
phrasal-verb

hand back

Meaning
to return something to its owner, especially after checking it
Example
The professor handed back the graded assignments on Monday.
phrasal-verb

throw around

Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often throw around big words without understanding them.
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

every cloud has a silver lining

Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. Every cloud has a silver lining.
idiom

drag on

Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting dragged on for hours.
idiom

a daydreamer

Meaning
someone who spends a lot of time thinking about pleasant things rather than working
Example
She’s a daydreamer who often forgets what she’s doing.
idiom

true to one's word

Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was true to her word and helped me finish the project.
idiom

set your sights high

Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always set your sights high if you want to grow.
idiom

take the cake

Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really takes the cake.
idiom

talk someone into

Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He talked me into joining the event.
idiom

see the light

Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally saw the light.
phrasal-verb

build around customer needs

Meaning
to develop products or services based on user demands
Example
Successful startups build around customer needs to ensure satisfaction.
phrasal-verb

earn out

Meaning
to achieve something through effort or performance
Example
He earned out his promotion by working tirelessly.
phrasal-verb

burst into laughter

Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
They burst into laughter after hearing the funny story.
phrasal-verb

point back to

Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms point back to a previous illness.
idiom

drive someone up the wall

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

A watched pot never boils

Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; a watched pot never boils.
idiom

tomorrow is another day

Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, tomorrow is another day.
phrasal-verb

break down for

Meaning
to explain something in simpler parts for someone
Example
Could you break this down for the new volunteers?
idiom

Dressed to kill

Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was dressed to kill at the party last night.
idiom

the lights are on but nobody’s home

Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like the lights were on but nobody’s home.
idiom

get a grip

Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and get a grip on yourself!
idiom

work-life harmony

Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining work-life harmony.
idiom

on the up and up

Meaning
honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing
Example
She’s always been on the up and up with me.
idiom

living the dream

Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally living the dream.
idiom

grin from ear to ear

Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was grinning from ear to ear after the compliment.
phrasal-verb

smooth out

Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will smooth out the pain you’re feeling now.