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partner across

Meaning
to work with organizations across different regions or sectors
Example
We **partner across** industries to deliver innovative solutions.
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pick up growth

Meaning
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
Example
The global economy is expected to **pick up growth** next quarter.
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pull at

Meaning
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
Example
The child kept **pulling at** his mother’s hand.
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power up

Meaning
to turn on or start an electronic device
Example
You should **power up** the computer before connecting peripherals.
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paint oneself into a corner

Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
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plug into

Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
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party line

Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
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political football

Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
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put the team on your back

Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
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play into

Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
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protect against downturns

Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can **protect against downturns** in the economy.
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play by ear

Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
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Push yourself

Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
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pivot into

Meaning
to shift your focus or strategy toward something new
Example
The startup **pivots into** digital services after losing retail clients.
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put your feet up

Meaning
to relax after a period of hard work
Example
After the long day, I just want to **put my feet up**.
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puzzle over

Meaning
to try to understand something that is confusing
Example
He **puzzled over** the strange message all night.
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point inside

Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
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pitch innovations to

Meaning
to present new ideas to a specific audience
Example
Startups **pitch innovations to** potential partners during expos.
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push on through

Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even when tired, she decided to **push on through** the pain.
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Pilot project

Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
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phishing for information

Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
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pick a fight

Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
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pull your weight

Meaning
to do your fair share of work
Example
Everyone needs to **pull their weight** if we want to finish this project on time.
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put two and two together

Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
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phase out old habits

Meaning
to gradually stop doing something that no longer fits
Example
To stay relevant, we must **phase out old habits** that slow progress.
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paint the town red

Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
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pay attention to

Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
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pull someone's leg

Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
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pass along

Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
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put out

Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.
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pour out feelings

Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.
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puppy love

Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
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point the finger

Meaning
to accuse or blame someone
Example
Don’t **point the finger** until you have all the facts.
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put aside

Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
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Pay the piper

Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
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Pull together

Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
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pick holes in something

Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
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par for the course

Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
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push up

Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
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play your part

Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
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point out

Meaning
to draw attention to something; to mention something important
Example
He **pointed out** a few mistakes in the final report.
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phase out

Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
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pick yourself up

Meaning
to recover from a failure or setback
Example
She failed the first time, but she **picked herself up** and tried again.
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pull out of the deal

Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
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pick at

Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
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push through difficulties

Meaning
to keep going and overcome challenges with determination
Example
Great leaders **push through difficulties** instead of giving up.
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pledge one's word

Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
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pack up for travel

Meaning
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
Example
We **pack up for travel** the night before an early flight.
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put in long hours

Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
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pharming

Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
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poke around

Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
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put together

Meaning
to assemble or create something by organizing parts
Example
She helped **put together** the entire presentation.
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pumped up

Meaning
full of energy and excitement
Example
He was **pumped up** before the big presentation.
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pull yourself together

Meaning
to regain control of your emotions or behavior
Example
Stop crying and **pull yourself together** – we need to find a solution.
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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.
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push past

Meaning
to move beyond obstacles or limitations
Example
You have to **push past** your fears to achieve success.
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play back

Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
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phase in new strategies

Meaning
to introduce new methods gradually
Example
The firm will **phase in** new financial strategies over the next year.
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partner up

Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
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partner with

Meaning
to collaborate with another organization or country for a shared initiative
Example
Tech companies **partner with** governments to improve cybersecurity globally.
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press ahead

Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
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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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pick up

Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
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pitch ideas in

Meaning
to contribute ideas or suggestions in teamwork
Example
Everyone was encouraged to **pitch ideas in** during the meeting.
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put on a brave face

Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
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pick up after

Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
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penny wise and pound foolish

Meaning
careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large amounts
Example
He’s **penny wise and pound foolish** when it comes to investments.
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push yourself forward

Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
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pay respect to

Meaning
to show honor or appreciation to someone
Example
They **paid respect to** their teachers during the ceremony.
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put away

Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
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put off

Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
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pioneer a new path

Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
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peace of mind

Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
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pour down

Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
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put it in a nutshell

Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
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post something

Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
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post up

Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
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pick up on

Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
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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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Political bargaining chip

Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
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pump up

Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach **pumped up** the team before the match.
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put to the test

Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
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push on

Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
Example
Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to **push on** with her goals.
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pick out of

Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
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play the political card

Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
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push through setbacks

Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
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perk up

Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
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put one's foot down

Meaning
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
Example
She had to **put her foot down** and say no to the proposal.
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phishing expedition

Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
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play through the pain

Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
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pay someone back

Meaning
to take revenge; to return money owed
Example
I’ll **pay you back** for what you did to me.
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Plead the fifth

Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
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prepare against

Meaning
to take precautions to avoid future risks
Example
The city is **preparing against** possible flooding.
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put in a nutshell

Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, we need more time to finish.
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pop into chat

Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
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pay someone out

Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or damage
Example
The insurer **paid her out** after the accident.
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put someone in their place

Meaning
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
Example
She **put him in his place** when he tried to act superior.
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plans are up in the air

Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
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push through limits

Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
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pivot

Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
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project confidence

Meaning
to appear or make others feel that you are confident
Example
The speaker **projected confidence** throughout the session.
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paint over

Meaning
to cover something with a new layer of paint
Example
He decided to **paint over** the old mural with a new design.
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power play

Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
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pull back on

Meaning
to reduce or stop doing something, especially spending or investment; to withdraw effort or commitment
Example
During the economic crisis, many companies **pull back on** new projects to save money.
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put into practice

Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should **put into practice** what you’ve learned in the course.
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party pooper

Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
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put down to

Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
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put your heart and soul into something

Meaning
to do something with great effort and passion
Example
She **put her heart and soul into** her new business.
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pine over

Meaning
to feel deep sadness or longing because of something or someone lost
Example
She still **pines over** her broken relationship.
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Playing both sides

Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
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paint a rosy picture

Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
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push for change

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

Meaning
to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly
Example
He refused to **pay up** until the work was completed.
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play the field

Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
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put down roots

Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
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point off

Meaning
to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead
Example
He tried to **point off** the reporters by changing the topic.
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pluck up the courage

Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.
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plan for

Meaning
to prepare in advance for possible events or risks
Example
Businesses should **plan for** economic downturns.
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put off someone

Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really **put off** the new employees.
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piece of cake

Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
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put your foot in your mouth

Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her age.