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phrasal-verb

laugh together

Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all laughed together remembering funny college stories.
idiom

lock it down

Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to lock it down.
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line up investors

Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to line up investors before the press release.
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lay things out for

Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She laid things out for the team so everyone knew their tasks.
idiom

lose your mind

Meaning
to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
Example
He nearly lost his mind after the breakup.
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lock in focus

Meaning
to give complete attention to the task at hand
Example
I lock in focus before presenting the quarterly strategy.
idiom

let something slip

Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She let it slip that she was moving abroad.
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loop people in

Meaning
to include others in information or decisions
Example
I'll loop people in on the findings after the interview.
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leave out

Meaning
to omit or not include something in writing or speech
Example
Don't leave out important details when you write the summary.
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link up for

Meaning
to connect with others for a specific shared purpose
Example
Several banks linked up for cross-border payment solutions.
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level up professionally

Meaning
to improve your professional skills or position
Example
He took online courses to level up professionally.
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log onto platform

Meaning
to access a website or system by entering credentials
Example
You need to log onto the platform to join the webinar.
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live up to promises

Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always live up to their promises.
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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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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.
idiom

light bulb moment

Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a light bulb moment while brainstorming for the campaign.
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

lose sleep over something

Meaning
to worry a lot about something
Example
Don’t lose sleep over minor issues.
idiom

Left no stone unturned

Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective left no stone unturned to find the truth.
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listen without

Meaning
to listen attentively without interrupting or judging
Example
It helps when someone just listens without giving advice.
idiom

look forward to

Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I look forward to meeting you soon.
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laugh off trouble

Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She laughs off trouble when flight delays throw off plans.
idiom

let off steam

Meaning
to release strong emotions or energy
Example
I went to the gym to let off steam after a stressful day.
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let emotions in

Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—let emotions in and deal with them.
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let yourself breathe

Meaning
to allow yourself time to relax and calm down
Example
You should let yourself breathe when things get overwhelming.
idiom

Light a fire under someone

Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really lit a fire under the players.
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lash out at

Meaning
to express anger by shouting or attacking someone verbally
Example
He lashed out at his colleague for making a mistake.
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light up with joy

Meaning
to look suddenly happy or excited
Example
Her face lit up with joy when she saw her parents.
idiom

live and let live

Meaning
to allow others to live as they choose without interference
Example
I believe in the principle of live and let live.
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lend support to

Meaning
to give help or approval to something
Example
Many celebrities lend support to environmental causes.
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look back at

Meaning
to think about something that happened in the past
Example
When I look back at my college days, I realize how much I’ve learned.
idiom

lost in translation

Meaning
when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication
Example
The humor was lost in translation when the movie was dubbed.
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live with

Meaning
to accept and endure something unpleasant or regrettable
Example
He’ll have to live with his decision for the rest of his life.
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listen in on

Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught listening in on their private discussion.
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lift someone up

Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always lift me up when I’m feeling low.
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listen across cultures

Meaning
to pay attention and understand people from different cultural backgrounds
Example
To be a global leader, you must listen across cultures with empathy.
idiom

leave a mark

Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely leave a mark on the company.
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let pressure off

Meaning
to release built-up stress or tension
Example
He plays football on weekends to let pressure off.
idiom

Look on the bright side

Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
Look on the bright side, at least you learned something.
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line out

Meaning
to sketch or outline the main points of something
Example
We lined out the science project steps on the whiteboard.
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lash out emotionally

Meaning
to express anger or frustration violently or suddenly
Example
He lashed out emotionally when he felt betrayed.
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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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loop in on

Meaning
to include someone in information or discussions
Example
Please loop me in on any decisions about the new policy.
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lead the way for

Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders lead the way for safer streets by volunteering weekends.
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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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let go of stress

Meaning
to release tension and stop worrying
Example
Meditation helps you let go of stress and feel at peace.
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leak out

Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information leaked out before the official announcement.
idiom

let sleeping dogs lie

Meaning
to avoid bringing up a problem that will cause trouble
Example
It is better to let sleeping dogs lie.
idiom

lay the blame on

Meaning
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.
Example
They tried to lay the blame on the new employee.
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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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look within

Meaning
to examine your own feelings and motives
Example
To grow emotionally, you must look within yourself.
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lie back

Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just lie back and take a deep breath.
idiom

leave your mark

Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely leave her mark in the history books.
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log back on

Meaning
to reconnect to a website or system after logging off
Example
If your session expires, just log back on to continue.
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look into partnerships

Meaning
to investigate or explore potential collaborations
Example
They are looking into partnerships with international NGOs.
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live within your means

Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
It's important to live within your means to avoid debt.
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lift yourself out of

Meaning
to recover or rise from a negative emotional state
Example
She worked hard to lift herself out of depression.
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light the way

Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will light the way for many others.
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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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look ahead positively

Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to look ahead positively.
idiom

lay into

Meaning
to criticize someone harshly
Example
Instead of laying into the intern, offer some guidance.
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look into expansion opportunities

Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is looking into expansion opportunities in Africa.
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learn about traditions

Meaning
to study or become familiar with cultural customs
Example
Tourists should learn about traditions before visiting a new country.
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link up

Meaning
to connect or join with another group or organization
Example
We plan to link up with regional chambers of commerce.
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log out

Meaning
to exit from a website or app after finishing your work
Example
Don’t forget to log out when you’re done.
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learn to cope with

Meaning
to learn how to manage or handle failure
Example
You have to learn to cope with setbacks if you want to grow.
idiom

let it go

Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to let it go and move on.
idiom

Let the dust settle

Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's let the dust settle and see what happens.
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let down walls

Meaning
to stop being emotionally guarded
Example
It took time for her to let down walls and trust again.
idiom

learn by doing

Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students learn by doing during the science experiments.
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look beyond stereotypes

Meaning
to avoid judging others based on general assumptions
Example
To understand people better, we must look beyond stereotypes.
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look over

Meaning
to examine or review something quickly
Example
Can you look over this proposal before submitting it?
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let emotions out

Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to let emotions out instead of suppressing them.
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listen without judging

Meaning
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
Example
Inclusive managers listen without judging during discussions.
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look out over

Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room looks out over the beautiful lake.
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live below your means

Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
One key to financial freedom is to live below your means consistently.
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look for

Meaning
to search for something you need
Example
I’m looking for a new job because I need more stability.
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look down on

Meaning
to think that you are better than someone
Example
You should never look down on your relatives for their financial situation.
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look back upon

Meaning
to think about something that happened in the past, often with mixed feelings
Example
When I look back upon my decisions, I wish I had chosen differently.
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look into problems

Meaning
to investigate or examine a situation or issue
Example
The HR manager is looking into the complaints from employees.
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lift up

Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really lifted up my mood today.
idiom

look into

Meaning
to investigate or examine something
Example
They promised to look into the billing error today.
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log into

Meaning
to access a system or website by entering credentials
Example
You need to log into your account to view your dashboard.
idiom

leave a legacy

Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to leave a legacy for his children.
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let yourself rest

Meaning
to allow yourself to take a break and relax
Example
You should let yourself rest after such a long day.
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learn through experience

Meaning
to improve by reflecting on what has happened before
Example
We learn through experience when forecasts miss the mark.
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lead to

Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can lead to better audience engagement.
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lose it

Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or emotional
Example
She completely lost it when she saw the mess in the room.
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log lessons from

Meaning
to record what you learned from an experience
Example
We log lessons from each sprint in a shared wiki page.
idiom

laid-back

Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very laid-back person who rarely gets angry.
idiom

lazy bones

Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, lazy bones, get out of bed!
idiom

lost in the moment

Meaning
to be completely absorbed in what you’re doing
Example
She was lost in the moment while painting her favorite landscape.
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lean in to

Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to lean in to the discussion.
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lift out of recession

Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped lift the economy out of recession.
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look out for each other

Meaning
to take care of and support one another
Example
In a strong team, members always look out for each other.
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lean forward

Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She leaned forward and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
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lift out of

Meaning
to help someone recover from sadness or depression
Example
Music often lifts people out of their sadness.
idiom

latch onto

Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly latched onto the new study app.
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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.
idiom

let your hair down

Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone let their hair down.
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look through

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She looked through her notes before class.
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look after yourself

Meaning
to take care of your own health or well-being
Example
Take some rest and look after yourself properly.
idiom

lay out

Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will lay out the budget during the meeting.
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live through

Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents lived through times of great cultural change.
idiom

let nature take its course

Meaning
to allow natural processes to happen without interference
Example
Sometimes the best solution is to let nature take its course.
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live up to

Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to live up to his parents’ expectations.
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lean toward

Meaning
to show preference or support for one option or side
Example
Most countries lean toward multilateral cooperation.
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look up

Meaning
to visit someone after a long time
Example
When you are in town, look me up.
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look out for one another

Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always look out for one another.
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lay down trade rules

Meaning
to establish regulations for trading activities
Example
International organizations lay down trade rules to ensure fair exchange.
idiom

learn from your mistakes

Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people learn from their mistakes.
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let go of

Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to let go of her past mistakes and move forward.
idiom

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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let yourself go

Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to let yourself go and stop overthinking.
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look inward

Meaning
to reflect on your own thoughts, feelings, and motivations
Example
During hard times, it helps to look inward and understand your emotions.
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lead into

Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to lead into her main topic.
idiom

like a dog with two tails

Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was like a dog with two tails after getting the promotion.
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lash out at work

Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to lash out at work over a comment.
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let someone off

Meaning
to forgive someone and not punish them
Example
The teacher let him off with a warning.
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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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learn to let go

Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must learn to let go of your past regrets.