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idiom

open-hearted

Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an open-hearted person who always listens.
idiom

put one on the map

Meaning
to make someone or something famous or well-known
Example
His groundbreaking research put him on the map in the scientific community.
phrasal-verb

cool down after

Meaning
to gently relax following exercise or effort
Example
Always cool down after intense matches to avoid injury.
phrasal-verb

push for change

Meaning
to strongly demand or advocate for transformation
Example
Many organizations push for change in government policy.
idiom

under construction

Meaning
in the process of being developed or built
Example
Our new website is still under construction.
idiom

have it made

Meaning
to be in a very good position for success
Example
With a stable job and a happy family, he really has it made.
idiom

Roll the dice

Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They rolled the dice by launching their product early.
idiom

gear up to

Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re gearing up to launch the app next month.
idiom

red-eye flight

Meaning
a flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning
Example
I took a red-eye flight to save a day on my trip.
idiom

kill time

Meaning
to do something while waiting
Example
We played cards to kill time before the show started.
idiom

fill in for

Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
Can you fill in for Rosa while she’s on leave?
phrasal-verb

prepare for

Meaning
to make ready for something likely to happen
Example
We should prepare for possible cyber attacks.
phrasal-verb

draw on experience

Meaning
to use one’s past knowledge or experience as a resource
Example
She drew on her experience to guide the brainstorming session.
idiom

scare the life out of someone

Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie scared the life out of me.
idiom

cross the floor

Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to cross the floor and join the opposition.
phrasal-verb

branch upward

Meaning
to move toward higher levels or bigger markets
Example
The business is branching upward into more profitable sectors.
phrasal-verb

appreciate for

Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really appreciate you for staying late to finish the work.
phrasal-verb

step aside for

Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to step aside for a younger leader.
phrasal-verb

zone yourself in

Meaning
to focus deeply on something to forget stress
Example
I zone myself in on painting to relax my mind.
idiom

wired differently

Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often wired differently.
idiom

follow suit

Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others followed suit.
idiom

fail at something

Meaning
to not succeed in doing something
Example
He tried to fix the car, but he failed at something.
phrasal-verb

lay foundations for

Meaning
to set the basic structures needed for success
Example
We lay foundations for expansion by documenting every process.
idiom

brand loyalty

Meaning
the tendency of consumers to keep buying the same brand
Example
Brand loyalty often depends on consistent quality.
idiom

lend a listening ear

Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to lend a listening ear.
idiom

spread your wings

Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to spread her wings.
phrasal-verb

break through fear

Meaning
to overcome strong emotional barriers like fear or anxiety
Example
He finally broke through his fear and spoke in public.
idiom

The Scarlet Letter

Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing a Scarlet Letter.
phrasal-verb

carry on smiling

Meaning
to keep smiling even during difficult times
Example
She always carries on smiling no matter what happens.
idiom

digital twin

Meaning
a virtual representation of a physical object or system used for simulation and analysis
Example
Using digital twin technology, we can simulate the performance of machinery before production.
idiom

steal the show

Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance stole the show last night.
idiom

open up about

Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally opened up about the project stress.
phrasal-verb

go out with

Meaning
to date someone; to spend time with someone romantically
Example
Sarah is going out with a guy she met at the concert.
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

Almost correct or successful but not quite
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
idiom

at each other’s throats

Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were at each other’s throats all day.
phrasal-verb

join forces for

Meaning
to combine efforts with others for a purpose
Example
Companies join forces for developing sustainable packaging.
idiom

the show must go on

Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew the show must go on.
phrasal-verb

take through

Meaning
to explain something step by step; to guide someone through a process
Example
Let me take you through the application process.
phrasal-verb

step forward with

Meaning
to take initiative in offering help or leadership
Example
Several countries stepped forward with humanitarian aid.
phrasal-verb

open up to joy

Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you open up to joy, life becomes brighter.
phrasal-verb

hand over control

Meaning
to transfer authority or management to another party
Example
The firm will hand over control of its Asian operations to a local partner.
phrasal-verb

cut back from

Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should cut back from non-renewable energy sources.
idiom

a go-getter

Meaning
someone who is very energetic and determined to succeed
Example
He’s a go-getter who never gives up on his goals.
phrasal-verb

break down over

Meaning
to become very emotional because of regret or sadness
Example
He broke down over losing his best friend.
idiom

Give the shirt off your back

Meaning
to give everything you can to help someone
Example
She would give the shirt off her back if it meant helping her friends.
idiom

game changer

Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real game changer for the company.
idiom

reach for the moon

Meaning
to set very high goals
Example
Don’t be afraid to reach for the moon.
idiom

stand out from the crowd

Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her stand out from the crowd.
phrasal-verb

pull in

Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly pulled in thousands of subscribers and investors.
idiom

put all your cards on the table

Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to put all your cards on the table and be transparent.
phrasal-verb

bring down expenses

Meaning
to lower the amount of money spent
Example
They managed to bring down expenses through better budgeting.
phrasal-verb

rebuild confidence

Meaning
to regain self-assurance after emotional setbacks
Example
He slowly rebuilt confidence after losing everything.
idiom

feel like a million bucks

Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always feel like a million bucks.
phrasal-verb

boost up foreign reserves

Meaning
to increase a country's foreign currency holdings
Example
The central bank is working to boost up foreign reserves through remittances.
phrasal-verb

turn back

Meaning
to go back in the direction you came from
Example
We had to turn back because of the heavy rain.
idiom

in the loop

Meaning
to be informed about something
Example
Please keep me in the loop about the project updates.
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks around

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

throw someone under the bus

Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He threw his colleague under the bus to avoid getting fired.
idiom

hold the fort

Meaning
to be in charge while someone is away
Example
Can you hold the fort while I'm at the meeting?
phrasal-verb

log on to

Meaning
to access a website or online platform by entering credentials
Example
Students must log on to the portal before the class starts.
phrasal-verb

stand back

Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please stand back from the edge of the platform.
idiom

at death’s door

Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was at death’s door before the doctors saved him.
phrasal-verb

wind up with

Meaning
to end up in a particular situation or condition; to result in
Example
If you keep skipping breaks, you might wind up with burnout.
phrasal-verb

lead to

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

blow off steam

Meaning
to express anger or frustration so that you feel better
Example
He went for a run to blow off steam after the argument.
idiom

in a nutshell

Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it in a nutshell, we need more funding.
phrasal-verb

follow up on leads

Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will follow up on leads from the international trade fair.
idiom

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in keeping your friends close and your enemies closer.
idiom

take down

Meaning
to record information in writing
Example
Can you take down the meeting notes?
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has a snowball's chance in hell of winning the lottery.
idiom

silver lining

Meaning
a positive aspect in a bad situation
Example
Every dark cloud has a silver lining.
idiom

to take the high road

Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to take the high road and not respond with anger.
phrasal-verb

shake up

Meaning
to make major changes in an organization to improve it
Example
The new CEO plans to shake up the company’s culture to encourage innovation.
phrasal-verb

manage with

Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to manage with what we have for now.
idiom

off the rails

Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went off the rails.
phrasal-verb

reflect upon failures

Meaning
to think deeply about one’s failures to gain insight
Example
She often reflects upon failures to improve her approach.
idiom

make a breakthrough

Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She made a breakthrough in her research that could change the field.
phrasal-verb

talk back

Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t talk back to your teacher like that!
idiom

pay off

Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally paid off during the launch.
idiom

media circus

Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a media circus.
phrasal-verb

do up

Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me do up the back of my dress?
phrasal-verb

push boundaries

Meaning
to go beyond limits or expectations
Example
Innovators constantly push boundaries to discover new possibilities.
phrasal-verb

keep in touch with

Meaning
to maintain contact or communication with someone over time
Example
Even after graduation, they promised to keep in touch with each other.
idiom

up against the wall

Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is up against the wall financially after the recent losses.
phrasal-verb

drop below

Meaning
to decrease to less than a specific amount or level
Example
Investment growth dropped below expectations this quarter.
idiom

cool off with

Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll cool off with iced tea after the run.
phrasal-verb

think outside boundaries

Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must think outside boundaries to stay innovative.
idiom

One step at a time

Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take one step at a time.
phrasal-verb

figure out regulations

Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to figure out regulations in a new country.
idiom

spam someone

Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t spam me with notifications every minute!
idiom

trust someone with something

Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to take care of the project.
phrasal-verb

boost innovation

Meaning
to encourage new ideas and technologies
Example
Investing in education can boost innovation and productivity.
idiom

pull strings

Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She pulled strings to get him the job.
phrasal-verb

open eyes to

Meaning
to make someone realize or become aware of something important
Example
The film opened people’s eyes to the struggles of the poor.
idiom

rein in

Meaning
to control or limit something
Example
We must rein in our spending this quarter.
phrasal-verb

let yourself feel

Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions instead of suppressing them
Example
It’s okay to let yourself feel sad sometimes.
idiom

to sketch out

Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director sketched out the concept before filming began.
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with

Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They acknowledged with a small gift for all his hard work.
phrasal-verb

rave about

Meaning
to speak with great enthusiasm and admiration about something
Example
He kept raving about the concert for days.
phrasal-verb

check back with

Meaning
to contact someone again to confirm or review something
Example
Could you check back with me tomorrow for an update on your case?
idiom

couldn’t care less

Meaning
to show total indifference
Example
She couldn’t care less about what people think.
idiom

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.
phrasal-verb

move forward confidently

Meaning
to progress with self-assurance and determination
Example
He chose to move forward confidently despite past setbacks.
phrasal-verb

build from

Meaning
to use failure or mistakes as a foundation for future improvement
Example
Even though the project failed, we can still build from the experience.
phrasal-verb

spin up for

Meaning
to prepare systems or resources to handle something
Example
We spin up for big launches by testing backup servers early.
idiom

party pooper

Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a party pooper, join the fun!
idiom

bold as brass

Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting bold as brass.
phrasal-verb

reach agreement on

Meaning
to come to a mutual understanding or consensus about something
Example
After long discussions, both sides reached agreement on the trade terms.
idiom

new kid on the block

Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the new kid on the block in the company.
phrasal-verb

set out on

Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She set out on her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
idiom

to be fair

Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
To be fair, she did try her best.
idiom

Bailout package

Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a bailout package for struggling airlines.
phrasal-verb

refer to

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

mind over matter

Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure mind over matter.
idiom

nice to meet you

Meaning
a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
It's nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you.
phrasal-verb

bring in money

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

Don’t give up

Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—don’t give up now!
phrasal-verb

split profits with

Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to split profits with their local partners.
idiom

mix up with

Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to mix up with gossip at work.
phrasal-verb

stand resilient

Meaning
to remain strong and recover quickly from difficulties
Example
Communities must stand resilient in the face of tragedy.
idiom

go the extra mile

Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always goes the extra mile to help her team succeed.