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bulk up

Meaning
to gain muscle and become stronger
Example
He started lifting heavier weights to **bulk up**.
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look out toward

Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always **look out toward** those who are struggling.
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go over to

Meaning
to switch to another app, tab, or platform
Example
Let’s **go over to** the discussion forum to share our ideas.
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boost up sales

Meaning
to increase the number of products sold
Example
The new marketing plan aims to **boost up** sales during the holiday season.
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vote for

Meaning
to choose someone or something in an election
Example
Everyone should **vote for** candidates who value honesty.
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artificial genius

Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
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bravery in the face of danger

Meaning
showing courage even when facing danger
Example
The firefighter showed **bravery in the face of danger**.
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in good hands

Meaning
to be cared for or managed by someone trustworthy
Example
Don’t worry, your child is **in good hands**.
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take on board

Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
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roll back

Meaning
to reverse or reduce the effect of something
Example
The government decided to **roll back** the new data policy after criticism.
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conversion rate

Meaning
The percentage of visitors to a website who take a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up.
Example
Our **conversion rate** has significantly improved after the redesign of the website.
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comment back

Meaning
to reply to someone’s comment online
Example
She always **comments back** to her followers.
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light up for

Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes **lit up for** her little son as he ran to her.
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Boom and bust

Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
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grow emotionally

Meaning
to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships
Example
You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.
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work toward peace

Meaning
to make efforts to achieve harmony and stability among nations
Example
International leaders continue to **work toward peace** in conflict zones.
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zone in on

Meaning
to focus attention closely on something specific
Example
We need to **zone in on** the main customer problem.
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keep from

Meaning
to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
Example
I couldn’t **keep from** laughing when he told the joke.
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trailblazer

Meaning
a person who is the first to do something innovative
Example
Elon Musk is often seen as a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
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frame setbacks as lessons

Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
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throw one's hat in the ring

Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
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dip into savings

Meaning
to use money that you had saved
Example
We had to **dip into our savings** to cover medical expenses.
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pair up with

Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
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pull the plug

Meaning
to stop something; to end support for a project or activity
Example
The company decided to **pull the plug** on the outdated app.
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die off

Meaning
to become extinct gradually; to disappear slowly
Example
Many animal species may **die off** if global warming continues.
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Put your trust in someone

Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
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open heart

Meaning
to be honest and kind in feelings and actions
Example
He welcomed everyone with an **open heart**.
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lay out expectations

Meaning
to clearly explain what you expect from others
Example
At the beginning of the project, the manager **laid out expectations** for the entire team.
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rule of thumb

Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
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appeal against

Meaning
to formally ask for a change in a court decision
Example
The defendant plans to **appeal against** the verdict.
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live up to one's promise

Meaning
to fulfill what was promised or expected
Example
He **lived up to his promise** and completed the project.
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get along with

Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
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bring down debt

Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
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plan ahead for

Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must **plan ahead for** deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
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A giant leap

Meaning
A significant advancement or achievement.
Example
Landing on the moon was **a giant leap** for mankind.
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stand firm for

Meaning
to remain supportive and steady for someone or something you believe in
Example
She **stood firm for** her friend even when others doubted him.
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reply to

Meaning
to respond to a message or email
Example
I’ll **reply to** your email by the end of the day.
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block off time

Meaning
to reserve a period in your schedule for something important
Example
I **block off time** every Friday to review the next week's deadlines.
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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.
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build upon ideas

Meaning
to develop or improve existing ideas
Example
Our goal is to **build upon** each other’s ideas to create a stronger plan.
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come crashing down

Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
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rise up

Meaning
to stand and act against challenges or difficulties
Example
We must **rise up** and face the challenges together.
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go to seed

Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
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out of one’s mind

Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
He must be **out of his mind** to drive so fast in the rain.
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end up with

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

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
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shocked to the core

Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
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show through on

Meaning
to be visible or noticeable on something
Example
The stain **shows through on** the white fabric.
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phase back in

Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
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On a shoestring budget

Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
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back up investment

Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
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keep up morale

Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
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build across

Meaning
to develop cooperation or structures that connect different entities globally
Example
They aim to **build across** regions to support innovation networks.
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draw aside

Meaning
to move something to one side; to separate from a group
Example
He **drew aside** the curtain to see who was outside.
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drop a comment

Meaning
to leave a message or opinion on a social media post
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a comment** below if you liked the video.
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light the fire

Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
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steer someone toward

Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
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A truth universally acknowledged

Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
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lag behind

Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game **lags behind** because my device is old.
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rise by

Meaning
to increase by a certain amount or percentage
Example
Exports **rose by** 10% in the last fiscal year.
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flesh out

Meaning
to add more detail to something
Example
We need to **flesh out** the proposal before presenting it.
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stay composed

Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
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talk back

Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t **talk back** to your teacher like that!
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draw attention to issues

Meaning
to make people notice or focus on important problems
Example
The activist group aims to **draw attention to issues** of global inequality.
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open access to opportunities

Meaning
to make education, jobs, or services available to more people
Example
Digital transformation helps **open access to opportunities** globally.
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go off the rails

Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
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bring up a family

Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
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Lay bricks for the future

Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
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white hat

Meaning
a hacker who uses skills ethically to improve security
Example
**White hats** help companies identify and fix security flaws.
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flag down

Meaning
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
Example
We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.
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keep up

Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
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break faith

Meaning
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
Example
He **broke faith** with his team when he left suddenly.
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agree to disagree

Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
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take the blame

Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
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fork out

Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
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be in two minds about

Meaning
to be uncertain or indecisive about something
Example
I’m **in two minds about** going to the party tonight.
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ahead of the game

Meaning
to have an advantage or be well prepared
Example
She’s always **ahead of the game** with her planning.
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tears of joy

Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
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refer to

Meaning
to mention or speak about something
Example
As I **referred to** earlier, this data comes from our annual survey.
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set out for

Meaning
to begin a journey or an endeavor with a goal in mind
Example
She **set out for** success with a clear vision and determination.
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tune up to

Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to **tune up to** avoid technical issues.
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make headway

Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
We are finally **making headway** with our new project.
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find your feet

Meaning
to become comfortable in a new situation
Example
It took a few months for him to **find his feet** in the new city.
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work out differences

Meaning
to find a solution or compromise to disagreements between parties
Example
The two nations tried to **work out differences** through dialogue.
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go behind someone’s back

Meaning
to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone
Example
She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.
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break down into

Meaning
to divide something into smaller parts
Example
Let's **break down** the project **into** smaller tasks.
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In due time

Meaning
At the right or appropriate time.
Example
Everything will be alright **in due time**, just be patient.
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when pigs fly

Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
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cut off from network

Meaning
to lose connection to a network or internet
Example
The device got **cut off from the network** during the update.
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born in the purple

Meaning
born into a wealthy or royal family
Example
He was **born in the purple**, so wealth was never an issue.
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behind someone’s back

Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
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tap into

Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
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Time heals all wounds

Meaning
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
Example
Don’t worry, time heals all wounds.
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transition into

Meaning
to change from one role or condition to another
Example
She successfully **transitioned into** a leadership role after years of experience.
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on the big screen

Meaning
appearing in a cinema film
Example
Her novel was adapted **on the big screen** last year.
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separate the wheat from the chaff

Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
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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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bring in income

Meaning
to earn money from work or investment
Example
She started freelancing to **bring in income** alongside her full-time job.
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data encryption

Meaning
the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Example
Ensure all sensitive information is protected through **data encryption**.
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create buzz

Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
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loosen up

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

Meaning
to have an official position of authority or power
Example
He has **held office** as the foreign minister for more than five years.
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dry out

Meaning
to become completely dry after being wet
Example
The ground will **dry out** once the sun comes up.
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in my opinion

Meaning
used to express what one thinks or believes
Example
**In my opinion**, this movie is too long.
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social engineering

Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
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come forward to help

Meaning
to volunteer or offer assistance when needed
Example
Many citizens **came forward to help** the victims of the earthquake.
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fall flat on your face

Meaning
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
Example
He **fell flat on his face** during his first business attempt.
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advocate for

Meaning
to publicly support a cause or person
Example
Students **advocate for** safer campuses at the town hall.
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A Scrooge

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

Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
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a blank slate

Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
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a light bulb moment

Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
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run someone down

Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
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let feelings out

Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
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cut down travel emissions

Meaning
to reduce pollution caused by transportation
Example
We can **cut down travel emissions** by holding virtual meetings.
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warm to someone

Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
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cross out

Meaning
to draw a line through something written to show it is wrong
Example
He **crossed out** the wrong answer and wrote the correct one.
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to reach for the moon

Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
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look within

Meaning
to examine your own feelings and motives
Example
To grow emotionally, you must **look within** yourself.
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face up to challenges

Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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dust off

Meaning
to remove dust from something
Example
Could you **dust off** the shelves before putting the books back?