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carry on with

Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
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cash cow

Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
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corner office

Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
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carry back to

Meaning
to take someone or something to a previous state or time
Example
This smell **carries me back to** my grandmother’s kitchen.
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coordinate across borders

Meaning
to organize efforts with people in different countries
Example
We **coordinate across borders** to keep the partnership moving smoothly.
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chase after dreams

Meaning
to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires
Example
He left his hometown to **chase after** his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
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climb toward

Meaning
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
Example
He is **climbing toward** the top position in his company.
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catch somebody out

Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
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change your tune

Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
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collide with

Meaning
to crash into something or someone
Example
Two motorcycles **collided with** each other at the intersection.
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connect through

Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
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come clean about

Meaning
to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding
Example
She finally **came clean about** her past.
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call for peace

Meaning
to publicly ask for an end to conflict
Example
The international community **called for peace** between the rival nations.
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cut it out

Meaning
to stop doing something annoying or bad
Example
**Cut it out**! You’re being too noisy.
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catch up on

Meaning
to do something that one has missed or delayed doing before a deadline
Example
I stayed late to **catch up on** my unfinished reports.
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cut down on emissions

Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
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carry forward surplus

Meaning
to move remaining funds or profit into the next financial period
Example
The company decided to **carry forward surplus** to strengthen future operations.
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campaign for

Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are **campaigning for** better education policies.
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calm things down

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

chatterbox

Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
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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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cross that bridge when we come to it

Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
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cry over spilt milk

Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
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circle around

Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
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check in with yourself

Meaning
to pause and reflect on your current emotional state
Example
Take a moment to **check in with yourself** during stressful days.
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cut someone off

Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
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carve out power

Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
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come down hard on

Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
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clean up

Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
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channel emotions

Meaning
to direct emotions into positive actions
Example
She learned to **channel her emotions** into creative work.
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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.
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check against

Meaning
to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards
Example
All reports must be **checked against** the company’s ethical policy.
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copycat

Meaning
someone who imitates another person
Example
She’s such a **copycat**, always doing what I do.
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come out in favor of

Meaning
to publicly support or agree with something
Example
The committee **came out in favor of** the new proposal.
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carve out

Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
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clamp down

Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
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check within

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

Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
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cut back

Meaning
to reduce the amount of time or effort spent on work
Example
She decided to **cut back** her working hours to spend more time with family.
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catch on with

Meaning
to become popular or well-accepted among people
Example
The innovative idea quickly **caught on with** young consumers.
idiom

chase your dreams

Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
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Catwalk queen

Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
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count down to deadlines

Meaning
to track remaining time closely before work is due
Example
I **count down to deadlines** with reminders so nothing slips.
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click away

Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
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coordinate across

Meaning
to organize activities jointly across different areas or teams
Example
Agencies **coordinate across** regions for disaster management.
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catch the train

Meaning
to be on time for a train or event
Example
Hurry up or you’ll not **catch the train**!
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cross your heart and hope to die

Meaning
to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity
Example
I **cross my heart and hope to die** that I will never lie to you.
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caught between a rock and a hard place

Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
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chase after

Meaning
to try hard to achieve something you want
Example
Many people **chase after** success without enjoying the process.
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call for change

Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.
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chill off

Meaning
to calm down or relax when feeling tense or angry
Example
I went for a walk to **chill off** after the argument.
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clock out for

Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
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case closed

Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
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connect through art

Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
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carry over data

Meaning
to transfer unused data or balance from one period to another
Example
Most mobile plans now let you **carry over data** to the next month.
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call ahead

Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
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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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call it a day

Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
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count down

Meaning
to count backward to mark the start of an event
Example
Everyone **counted down** to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
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clock in

Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
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catch on to

Meaning
to understand or learn something new, especially after some time
Example
It took him a few weeks to **catch on to** the new reporting system.
idiom

code of ethics

Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
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cool off

Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
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cut down

Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
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come around

Meaning
to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion
Example
She finally **came around** to our way of thinking.
idiom

call on

Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
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come forward with

Meaning
to volunteer information or truth about something important
Example
She **came forward with** the truth about what really happened.
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cry over

Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
idiom

clash of wills

Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
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capitalize on opportunities

Meaning
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
Example
Smart investors always **capitalize on** opportunities in the market.
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cut down on debts

Meaning
to reduce the amount of debt owed
Example
The company must **cut down on debts** to improve its financial stability.
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crack the books

Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
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change of scene

Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
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come up

Meaning
to be mentioned or occur unexpectedly
Example
Your name **came up** during the meeting.
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come straight to the point

Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
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Cook up a story

Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
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come under

Meaning
to experience pressure or attack, especially politically
Example
The government **came under** pressure to increase public spending.
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cool down after

Meaning
to gently relax following exercise or effort
Example
Always **cool down after** intense matches to avoid injury.
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Cross my heart

Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
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come down

Meaning
when rain or snow falls heavily
Example
The rain is really **coming down** now.
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code around

Meaning
to find a software workaround for a problem
Example
Engineers **code around** the bug until an official patch ships.
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climb to the top

Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
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crack a smile

Meaning
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
Example
Even he **cracked a smile** after hearing the funny story.
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carry around

Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
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call around

Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
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cut off from

Meaning
to separate or isolate from something
Example
Deforestation can **cut off** animals from their habitats.
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close ranks

Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
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campaign against

Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
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cross your heart

Meaning
to make a sincere promise
Example
I’ll never tell anyone, **cross my heart**.
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chip in for

Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
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Crooked as a snake

Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
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Cut class

Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
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call up on

Meaning
to ask someone formally to do something
Example
The chairman **called up on** all members to vote.
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coordinate efforts toward

Meaning
to organize actions to reach a common goal
Example
The organizations **coordinate efforts toward** sustainable economic growth.
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catch someone red-handed

Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
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check out

Meaning
to stop being involved or attentive; to mentally disengage
Example
Many employees **check out** mentally before the weekend starts.
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crack down on

Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
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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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channel energy into

Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.
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cool within

Meaning
to calm down internally and regain emotional balance
Example
When I feel overwhelmed, I take deep breaths to **cool within**.
idiom

cover your tracks

Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
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chat with

Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
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cut down electricity use

Meaning
to lower the consumption of electrical power
Example
Installing solar panels helps to **cut down electricity use**.
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clarify up

Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
idiom

caught between two stools

Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
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cross off

Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
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close in on

Meaning
to get nearer to achieving something
Example
After several meetings, we are finally **closing in on** an agreement.
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chart a new course

Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
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color outside the lines

Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
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Culture shock

Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
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cut off pollution

Meaning
to stop or reduce pollution sources
Example
Factories must **cut off pollution** to meet environmental standards.
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content is king

Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
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cast in stone

Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
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check in on morale

Meaning
to ask people how they are feeling about work
Example
Leads **check in on morale** during stressful weeks.
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celebrate with others

Meaning
to join in the cultural festivities of people from other backgrounds
Example
We should **celebrate with others** to appreciate their culture and values.
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cut in line

Meaning
to move ahead of others waiting in a queue
Example
It’s considered rude to **cut in line** at the counter.
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cool as a cucumber

Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
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contribute to

Meaning
to help bring about or support the achievement of something
Example
Global cooperation can **contribute to** sustainable development.
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cut out middlemen

Meaning
to trade directly without using intermediaries
Example
The exporters decided to **cut out middlemen** and sell directly to buyers.
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Cut your losses

Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
idiom

come rain or shine

Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.