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cash out

Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
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cut out luxury items

Meaning
to stop buying unnecessary expensive things
Example
They decided to **cut out luxury items** to save for a new house.
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fall into place

Meaning
to start to happen in a satisfactory way
Example
After months of hard work, everything finally **fell into place**.
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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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break off from

Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
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stand together with

Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
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draw courage from experience

Meaning
to gain strength and confidence through past experiences
Example
She learned to **draw courage from experience** instead of fearing failure.
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hook up

Meaning
to connect electronic devices together
Example
I need to **hook up** my printer to the laptop.
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be touched by

Meaning
to feel emotional because of someone’s kindness
Example
I was really **touched by** your kind words.
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let go of resentment

Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to **let go of resentment** and move on with his life.
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circle back after

Meaning
to return to a topic once something else has finished
Example
We'll **circle back after** lunch to finalize the slides.
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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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crack under

Meaning
to fail or give up because of too much pressure or stress
Example
He **cracked under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
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break into exports

Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
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open your mind to

Meaning
to start considering or accepting new ideas or opinions
Example
Studying anthropology can help you **open your mind to** cultural diversity.
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bounce ahead

Meaning
to move forward with energy and confidence after success or recovery
Example
After the failure, he decided to **bounce ahead** and try again.
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hang over

Meaning
to remain as a feeling of worry, sadness, or fear
Example
A sense of sorrow still **hangs over** the family.
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trip over

Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
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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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take out on

Meaning
to use money for paying a loan or insurance
Example
He decided to **take out** life insurance after having a baby.
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wind off

Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to **wind off** by reading a good book.
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listen carefully

Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to **listen carefully** when others speak.
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bring along

Meaning
to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
Example
You can **bring along** your sister to the party if you like.
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bring forward ideas

Meaning
to propose or suggest ideas for discussion or action
Example
Global leaders **bring forward ideas** to tackle poverty and inequality.
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look within yourself

Meaning
to examine your thoughts and feelings to find answers or motivation
Example
You need to **look within yourself** to find true happiness.
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dig for facts

Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
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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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set aside funds

Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
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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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keep back

Meaning
to withhold something; to stay at a distance
Example
The police told the crowd to **keep back** from the scene.
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take notes

Meaning
to write down important information during a lesson or meeting
Example
He always **takes notes** when the teacher explains a new topic.
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make out

Meaning
to understand something; to kiss passionately
Example
I couldn’t **make out** what he was saying because of the noise.
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emerge from

Meaning
to come out of or develop from something
Example
New opportunities often **emerge from** major technological shifts.
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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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stay focused

Meaning
to keep your attention on the goal without distractions
Example
Even during stressful times, it’s important to **stay focused** on your objectives.
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bring in money

Meaning
to generate income or revenue
Example
The new policy helped the government **bring in money** from foreign investors.
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fall behind on

Meaning
to fail to do something on time or as planned
Example
He **fell behind on** his rent payments last month.
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branch into innovation

Meaning
to expand into creative or innovative areas
Example
The company plans to **branch into innovation** through new tech solutions.
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opt against

Meaning
to decide not to choose a particular option
Example
After considering the risks, the company **opted against** the merger.
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step back from tension

Meaning
to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
Example
Sometimes it's best to **step back from tension** and reassess things calmly.
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give thanks to

Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone
Example
We should always **give thanks to** those who help us in tough times.
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look through

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She **looked through** her notes before class.
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reach out to team members

Meaning
to communicate or offer support to colleagues
Example
Good leaders **reach out to team members** during tough times.
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get bogged down

Meaning
to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress
Example
I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.
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sell off

Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
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get on

Meaning
to board a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got on** the bus just before it left the station.
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set yourself apart

Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.
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beat yourself up

Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
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add up revenue

Meaning
to calculate total income or sales
Example
The accountant will **add up revenue** from all branches.
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snap at

Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
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file under pressure

Meaning
to deliver reports quickly despite stress
Example
She can **file under pressure** while live updates keep coming.
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shut down emotionally

Meaning
to stop expressing or feeling emotions, especially after being hurt
Example
After the argument, he completely **shut down emotionally**.
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build discipline

Meaning
to develop good habits and control over one’s actions
Example
Meditation helps you **build discipline** over your thoughts.
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lighten up on

Meaning
to become less strict or critical toward someone
Example
Could you **lighten up on** your little brother? He's trying his best.
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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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get in touch with

Meaning
to reconnect or become aware of your emotions again
Example
Meditation helps you **get in touch with** your true feelings.
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let in on

Meaning
to share a secret or private feeling with someone
Example
She finally **let me in on** what was bothering her.
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help out with

Meaning
to assist someone in completing a task or responsibility
Example
Many volunteers **helped out with** the food distribution program.
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freeze with fear

Meaning
to be unable to move because of fear
Example
The child **froze with fear** when he saw the big dog.
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draw strength from

Meaning
to get courage or motivation from something or someone
Example
She **draws strength from** her past struggles.
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catch off guard

Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
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spread out

Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
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catch on quickly

Meaning
to understand new concepts or ideas fast
Example
She **catches on quickly** when it comes to math problems.
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lean towards

Meaning
to tend to support or prefer one suggestion over another
Example
I **lean towards** your idea because it’s more practical.
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collaborate on

Meaning
to work jointly on a specific project or task
Example
Both companies agreed to **collaborate on** the new software product.
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keep reserves for

Meaning
to save or hold funds for future use or emergencies
Example
The central bank decided to **keep reserves for** potential market shocks.
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scroll through

Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
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hold down costs

Meaning
to keep expenses under control
Example
The company managed to **hold down costs** despite rising raw material prices.
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work against the clock

Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
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goof off

Meaning
to waste time instead of working or studying
Example
If you **goof off** all semester, you’ll regret it during finals.
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keep moving with purpose

Meaning
to continue progressing with clear goals and motivation
Example
Stay focused and **keep moving with purpose** every day.
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speak for unity

Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
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learn from differences

Meaning
to gain understanding or wisdom by observing cultural contrasts
Example
We can **learn from differences** instead of judging them.
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work around obstacles

Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
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crack up at

Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone **cracked up at** his funny joke.
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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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stand out

Meaning
to be very noticeable; to be better than others
Example
Her bright dress really **stood out** at the party.
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drop out of sight

Meaning
to disappear or become unnoticed
Example
After the scandal, the actor **dropped out of sight** for several months.
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break news to

Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
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set out plans

Meaning
to explain or describe plans in detail
Example
The finance minister **set out plans** to boost national growth.
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recover from

Meaning
to return to a normal state after a setback or loss
Example
The global economy is gradually **recovering from** the financial crisis.
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turn up at

Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly at a place
Example
He **turned up at** my office without any notice.
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drop a line to

Meaning
to send a short message to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a line to** me when you arrive.
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scale down

Meaning
to reduce the size, cost, or extent of something
Example
Due to rising costs, the company had to **scale down** its expansion plans.
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drive up prices

Meaning
to cause prices to increase
Example
High demand for oil has **driven up prices** around the world.
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step into roles

Meaning
to take on new responsibilities or duties
Example
She confidently **stepped into** her new managerial role.
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adjust for change

Meaning
to make modifications to deal with new circumstances
Example
The manager asked everyone to **adjust for change** during the transition.
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step aside

Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
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take it out on

Meaning
to express anger or frustration by being unpleasant to someone not responsible
Example
Don’t **take it out on** your colleagues when you’re stressed.
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branch out internationally

Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
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catch a cold

Meaning
to become ill with a cold
Example
You’ll **catch a cold** if you go out in this rain.
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burn down

Meaning
to be destroyed by fire
Example
The forest **burned down** after the wildfire.
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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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go off

Meaning
to stop liking something
Example
I’ve **gone off** coffee lately.
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rise to challenges

Meaning
to face difficulties with courage and determination
Example
True growth happens when you **rise to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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speak about

Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
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cross over

Meaning
to go from one side to the other side of something
Example
**Cross over** the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
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move closer to

Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you **closer to** success.
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pull together for

Meaning
to work jointly to achieve something
Example
Nations must **pull together for** a stable global economy.
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invest in

Meaning
to put money, effort, or time into something to achieve a profit or result
Example
The country continues to **invest in** renewable energy projects.
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bring off

Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He **brought off** a surprise victory in the competition.
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rise above failure

Meaning
to overcome failure and continue striving towards goals
Example
True leaders **rise above failure** and inspire others to do the same.
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open yourself up to feedback

Meaning
to be willing to receive and accept constructive criticism
Example
To grow, you need to **open yourself up to feedback** from others.
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find through

Meaning
to understand or see something clearly after effort
Example
It took me some time to **find through** his lies.
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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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sit down

Meaning
to take a seat; to lower your body to a sitting position
Example
Please **sit down** and relax for a moment.
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come back

Meaning
to return to a place
Example
When will you **come back** from London?
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be unsure of

Meaning
to not feel confident or certain about something
Example
I’m **unsure of** what to say in that situation.
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portion out snacks

Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
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rinse off after

Meaning
to quickly wash yourself following an activity
Example
I always **rinse off after** my evening workout.
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tie up

Meaning
to complete final details of an arrangement
Example
We just need to **tie up** a few loose ends before the event.
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plug into system

Meaning
to connect a device to a power source or system
Example
Just **plug the printer into the system** to start using it.
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drift off

Meaning
to gradually fall asleep
Example
She **drifted off** while reading a book.
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seek out

Meaning
to look for and find something or someone with effort
Example
She loves to **seek out** new experiences when she travels.
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come off medication

Meaning
to stop taking medicine
Example
He **came off** his medication after feeling better.
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tie together

Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
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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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run for

Meaning
to compete in an election for a political position
Example
He plans to **run for** president next year.
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light up with excitement

Meaning
to show happiness or enthusiasm suddenly on the face
Example
Her face **lit up with excitement** when she saw her friends.
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come up against

Meaning
to face a problem or difficulty
Example
We **came up against** several obstacles during the project.
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swot up on

Meaning
to study something intensively before an event
Example
I **swot up on** statistics before every data review.