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come across as

Meaning
to appear or seem to be something
Example
He came across as a very confident person.
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deal across

Meaning
to trade or exchange across parties
Example
The companies dealt across several industries.
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top-notch

Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent
Example
Your presentation was absolutely top-notch.
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make up

Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always make up after small arguments.
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fire someone up

Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words fired up the team before the final game.
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lay the groundwork for

Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s laying the groundwork for her next career move.
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barefaced lie

Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a barefaced lie.
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green-eyed jealousy

Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
Green-eyed jealousy can ruin even the best relationships.
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jump on the bandwagon

Meaning
to join something that is already popular or successful
Example
Many people jumped on the bandwagon of budget travel.
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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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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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move through

Meaning
to pass through or experience something from start to end
Example
We had to move through many challenges to succeed.
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let out

Meaning
to express or release emotions openly
Example
He finally let out his anger after holding it in for weeks.
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work toward equality

Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to work toward equality for all genders.
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To be thick as thieves

Meaning
To be very close friends
Example
They've been thick as thieves ever since childhood.
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green with jealousy

Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was green with jealousy when he saw her with someone else.
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push forward with

Meaning
to continue making progress despite challenges
Example
The team decided to push forward with the new project.
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have a one-track mind

Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He has a one-track mind when it comes to his business.
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on the gravy train

Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding on the gravy train since he took over the family business.
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give it your all

Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you give it your all, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
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to weigh the pros and cons

Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to weigh the pros and cons.
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celebrate with

Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to celebrate with friends during their cultural festivals.
idiom

in for a shock

Meaning
about to be very surprised or shocked
Example
You’re in for a shock when you see the bill.
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delegate tasks

Meaning
to assign responsibilities to others
Example
An effective leader knows how to delegate tasks efficiently.
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catch hold of

Meaning
to grab something or someone firmly
Example
She caught hold of his hand to stop him from leaving.
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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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take over from

Meaning
to assume responsibility from someone else
Example
After my father retired, I took over from him in managing family affairs.
idiom

A pack of lies

Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but a pack of lies.
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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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relish in

Meaning
to take great pleasure or delight in something
Example
He relishes in the success he worked so hard for.
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step up to challenges

Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always step up to challenges.
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take time out

Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should take time out to recharge and relax.
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smooth things over with

Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to smooth things over with her neighbor.
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clarify up

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

Meaning
to be the first to take action or make a decision
Example
Employees who take initiative often grow faster in their careers.
idiom

full swing

Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in full swing when we arrived.
idiom

go live

Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to go live tonight to talk with her followers.
idiom

brainstorm an idea

Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to brainstorm ideas for the project.
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get away to

Meaning
to go somewhere for a short vacation or break
Example
We’re planning to get away to the mountains this weekend.
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make it

Meaning
to become successful; to achieve something desired
Example
After years of struggle, he finally made it as a professional artist.
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stand up after failure

Meaning
to recover and try again after failing
Example
Winners are those who stand up after failure and keep trying.
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call ahead

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

to machine learn

Meaning
to learn automatically from data without human intervention
Example
The system continues to machine learn as more data is fed into it.
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grow toward success

Meaning
to develop gradually in the process of achieving success
Example
You are growing toward success with every lesson you learn.
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drift off

Meaning
to gradually fall asleep
Example
She drifted off while reading a book.
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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.
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back up with

Meaning
to support with evidence or examples
Example
You should back up your claims with reliable data.
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go away

Meaning
to leave or disappear
Example
The pain will go away after a few hours.
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ask over

Meaning
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
Example
He asked her over to say sorry for what happened.
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turn away

Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard turned away people without tickets.
idiom

visionary leader

Meaning
a leader with a clear vision for the future
Example
Steve Jobs was considered a visionary leader for his innovative ideas.
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lay out a plan

Meaning
to present or explain a strategy or proposal clearly
Example
The finance minister laid out a plan for sustainable growth.
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tie the knot of friendship

Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They tied the knot of friendship during college.
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make up with

Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
After a heated argument, the sisters finally made up with each other.
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build upon research

Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often build upon research to create groundbreaking solutions.
idiom

A Sherlock Holmes

Meaning
A person who is extremely good at solving mysteries or finding out information.
Example
He’s such a Sherlock Holmes when it comes to finding lost things.
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hold out hope

Meaning
to continue to believe that something good will happen
Example
We still hold out hope that she’ll recover soon.
idiom

Wisdom comes with age

Meaning
The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.
Example
You should listen to him; after all, wisdom comes with age.
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bring back confidence

Meaning
to restore people's trust or optimism
Example
New trade policies are designed to bring back confidence in investors.
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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.
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.
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press toward achievement

Meaning
to put effort and determination into reaching goals
Example
He continues to press toward achievement no matter the difficulties.
idiom

Behind the curve

Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is behind the curve in adopting AI technologies.
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set aside time

Meaning
to reserve a specific amount of time for something important
Example
You should set aside time for personal reflection every day.
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wear one's heart on one's sleeve

Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to wear his heart on his sleeve when it comes to helping others.
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check in about

Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s check in about the deliverables before Friday.
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grow through

Meaning
to become stronger or wiser because of difficult experiences
Example
We often grow through the pain we experience.
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work with

Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone
Example
I really enjoy working with this creative team.
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step forward for opportunities

Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative when opportunities arise
Example
Ambitious employees often step forward for opportunities to learn and grow.
idiom

take things to the next level

Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to take our innovation to the next level this year.
idiom

the algorithm knows best

Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, the algorithm knows best when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
idiom

a workaholic

Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such a workaholic, even on weekends he works.
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.
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follow up

Meaning
to check progress or take further action on something previously discussed
Example
I’ll follow up with the client about the new proposal.
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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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roll over

Meaning
to reinvest money from a matured investment into a new one
Example
He decided to roll over his fixed deposit for another year.
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take on responsibility

Meaning
to accept a duty or task
Example
He decided to take on responsibility for the new client.
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smooth things over

Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to smooth things over after their disagreement.
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step down costs

Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will step down costs to increase profitability.
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reflect within

Meaning
to think carefully about your feelings and actions
Example
He likes to reflect within before making big decisions.
idiom

Like two peas in a pod

Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are like two peas in a pod. They think alike and do everything together.
idiom

Out of curiosity

Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him out of curiosity, not to interfere.
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burst into flames

Meaning
to suddenly start burning
Example
The car burst into flames after the collision.
idiom

through thick and thin

Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me through thick and thin.
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foster mutual respect

Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help foster mutual respect among nations.
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drag into conflict

Meaning
to involve someone unwillingly in a dispute or war
Example
The smaller nation was dragged into conflict by its allies.
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build ties with

Meaning
to establish or strengthen relationships with another country or group
Example
The new government aims to build ties with neighboring countries.
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branch globally

Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to branch globally within the next five years.
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comfort in

Meaning
to find peace or reassurance in something or someone
Example
Many people find comfort in talking to their loved ones.
idiom

The more, the merrier

Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — the more, the merrier!
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fizzle out

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

Meaning
to be willing to consider or accept new ideas or experiences
Example
Always stay open to new perspectives while learning.
idiom

take pride in yourself

Meaning
to feel proud of who you are or what you do
Example
Always take pride in yourself and your achievements.
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

eat your words

Meaning
to take back what you said
Example
He had to eat his words after the result was announced.
idiom

take a hike

Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s take a hike in the mountains this weekend.
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bring about awareness

Meaning
to cause people to notice or understand something
Example
Social media can bring about awareness of important issues.
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strengthen alliances with

Meaning
to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger
Example
The president vowed to strengthen alliances with global partners.
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rise above fear

Meaning
to act bravely despite being afraid
Example
True courage means learning to rise above fear.
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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.
idiom

stay ahead of the game

Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To stay ahead of the game, you must always keep learning.
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draw up a budget

Meaning
to prepare or plan a financial outline for a period
Example
The finance team will draw up a budget for the next fiscal year.
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soak up the moment

Meaning
to fully enjoy and appreciate a happy situation
Example
She stood on the beach, soaking up the moment.
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yawn fest

Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total yawn fest.
idiom

sit on the fence

Meaning
to avoid making a decision or choice
Example
You can't sit on the fence any longer, you need to choose a side.
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throw at

Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He threw the ball at his friend playfully.
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look someone in the eye

Meaning
to make direct eye contact as a sign of honesty or respect
Example
When greeting someone, try to look them in the eye to show respect.
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let in peace

Meaning
to allow yourself a quiet moment away from distractions
Example
Give yourself time to let in peace after a stressful day.
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follow back

Meaning
to follow someone who has followed you
Example
She didn’t follow back even though I followed her first.
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grow up with

Meaning
to spend your childhood with someone
Example
I grew up with my cousins in the same house.
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step over

Meaning
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
Example
She carefully stepped over the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
idiom

under a cloud

Meaning
being suspected or in trouble
Example
He left the company under a cloud after the scandal.
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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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break out of comfort zone

Meaning
to do something that is new or challenging for personal growth
Example
To grow as a person, you must break out of your comfort zone.
idiom

read someone the riot act

Meaning
to warn or scold someone severely for bad behavior
Example
The teacher read the students the riot act after the chaos in class.
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boil over

Meaning
when anger becomes too much to control
Example
The argument finally boiled over into a shouting match.
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bounce into the next chance

Meaning
to dive enthusiastically into a new opportunity
Example
She bounces into the next chance as soon as a new project appears.
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trust with

Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I trust you with my deepest secrets.
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lighten your mood

Meaning
to make yourself feel happier and less stressed
Example
Watching a funny movie can really lighten your mood.
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go over with

Meaning
to review or explain something to someone carefully
Example
The teacher went over the essay with the students.
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turn setbacks around

Meaning
to transform failures into opportunities or success
Example
She managed to turn setbacks around by learning from her mistakes.