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push aside emotions

Meaning
to ignore emotions temporarily to focus on something else
Example
He had to **push aside his sadness** to finish the job.
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stir up trouble

Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
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apologize sincerely

Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
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pass around

Meaning
to distribute or share something among people
Example
They **passed around** the trophy for everyone to see.
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deal with customs

Meaning
to handle procedures for importing or exporting goods
Example
Exporters must **deal with customs** regulations carefully.
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connect to

Meaning
to feel a sense of belonging with one’s culture or roots
Example
I **connect to** my culture through music and food.
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run into

Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **ran into** my cousin at the shopping mall yesterday.
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blurt out

Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking, often because of emotion
Example
He **blurted out** his secret in front of everyone.
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hold up

Meaning
to cause delay or slow down progress
Example
The server issue **held up** the entire team's work for hours.
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work off

Meaning
to get rid of something by working or exercising
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **work off** stress.
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step inside

Meaning
to enter a place, especially a building or room
Example
Please **step inside** and have a seat.
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fall in line

Meaning
to follow the rules or decisions of a group
Example
New members quickly **fall in line** with the team’s culture.
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let rip

Meaning
to express anger or frustration loudly
Example
He **let rip** at the meeting when no one listened to him.
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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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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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stand for equality

Meaning
to represent or support the idea of equal rights for all
Example
We must **stand for equality** in every part of the world.
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step up for responsibility

Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
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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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time out

Meaning
to stop a connection after taking too long to respond
Example
The website **timed out** because the server was too slow.
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take charge of

Meaning
to assume control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge of** the new department.
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deal with

Meaning
to manage or handle a problem, situation, or customer
Example
Our export team will **deal with** all customs and shipping issues.
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go up

Meaning
to increase; to rise
Example
The price of oil has **gone up** recently.
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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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build upon innovation

Meaning
to use existing innovations as a foundation for further progress
Example
Nations must **build upon innovation** to drive sustainable development.
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bond deeply with

Meaning
to form a very close emotional relationship with someone
Example
Parents **bond deeply with** their newborns through love and care.
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get wound up

Meaning
to become very tense or angry
Example
He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.
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fall down

Meaning
to drop to the ground; to fail at something
Example
He **fell down** while running in the park.
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see through

Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
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speak from experience

Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
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care about

Meaning
to feel concern or affection for someone or something
Example
He truly **cares about** the people he works with.
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draw into

Meaning
to get someone involved in something unwillingly
Example
He was **drawn into** an argument he didn’t want to join.
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break through

Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation; to achieve personal progress
Example
He managed to **break through** his emotional walls and trust people again.
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merge efforts with

Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They **merged efforts with** neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
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draw across

Meaning
to pull something so that it covers or crosses another thing
Example
She **drew across** the blanket to keep warm.
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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.
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warn against

Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
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tear up with joy

Meaning
to start crying because of happiness
Example
She **tore up with joy** when she heard the good news.
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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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keep offices aligned

Meaning
to ensure different branches follow the same plan
Example
We **keep offices aligned** with a daily global standup call.
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sign on to

Meaning
to agree to join or support something officially
Example
Several parents **sign on to** the new mentorship program this week.
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bring down inflation

Meaning
to reduce the rate at which prices are rising
Example
Central banks are working to **bring down inflation** through interest rate hikes.
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get over it

Meaning
to recover emotionally from something upsetting or painful
Example
It took her months to **get over** the heartbreak.
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fall through on

Meaning
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
Example
Several merger talks **fell through on** due to the unstable economy.
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layer on

Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
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shop around for

Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
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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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log on

Meaning
to connect to the internet or a system
Example
I usually **log on** to check my emails in the morning.
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bubble with

Meaning
to be full of excitement, happiness, or energy
Example
The kids were **bubbling with** excitement at the party.
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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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talk yourself through anxiety

Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
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bow to

Meaning
to accept the authority or influence of someone or something unwillingly
Example
The government finally **bowed to** public pressure.
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stay true to goals

Meaning
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
Example
He always **stays true to goals** no matter the challenges.
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break out in

Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
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connect through art

Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
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hand it to

Meaning
to admit that someone deserves praise
Example
You have to **hand it to** him; he did an amazing job.
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fill out arrival forms

Meaning
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
Example
Travelers **fill out arrival forms** while waiting in the queue.
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blow out

Meaning
to extinguish flames, especially candles
Example
She **blew out** the candles and made a wish on her birthday.
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toughen up

Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to **toughen up** if you want to handle criticism at work.
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get back on good terms with

Meaning
to rebuild a friendly relationship after conflict
Example
She worked hard to **get back on good terms with** her team.
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find over to

Meaning
to move or transfer attention or focus to something new
Example
She quickly **found over to** another topic when things got awkward.
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look in on

Meaning
to visit briefly to see if someone is fine
Example
I’ll **look in on** Grandma after work to make sure she’s okay.
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crash down

Meaning
to suddenly stop working or fail completely
Example
The software **crashed down** in the middle of my presentation.
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turn out

Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out** for the annual cultural parade.
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cheer someone for

Meaning
to show appreciation by praising or encouraging someone
Example
They **cheered him for** his volunteer work at the shelter.
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look beyond differences

Meaning
to focus on common goals instead of conflicts or disagreements
Example
Effective leaders **look beyond differences** to achieve unity.
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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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build around ideas

Meaning
to develop something centered on particular ideas or concepts
Example
The campaign was **built around ideas** of innovation and sustainability.
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advocate for

Meaning
to publicly support a cause or person
Example
Students **advocate for** safer campuses at the town hall.
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blend in with

Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
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tune out negativity

Meaning
to ignore or block negative thoughts or emotions
Example
He tries to **tune out negativity** to stay mentally strong.
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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.
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open up new horizons

Meaning
to create new opportunities for learning or understanding different cultures
Example
Studying abroad can **open up new horizons** for personal and cultural growth.
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put behind

Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
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sum up ideas

Meaning
to briefly express or summarize main thoughts
Example
At the end of the class, the teacher asked students to **sum up ideas** from the discussion.
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go straight

Meaning
to continue moving forward without turning
Example
Just **go straight** for two blocks and you’ll see the park on your right.
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make it up to

Meaning
to do something good to make someone forgive you
Example
I’ll **make it up to** you for missing your party.
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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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fall back into friendship

Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
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blow it

Meaning
to fail at something important; to lose an opportunity
Example
I really **blew it** in the interview by arriving late.
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be grateful for

Meaning
to feel thankful for something
Example
I’m really **grateful for** all your support.
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phase in recovery

Meaning
to introduce recovery measures gradually over time
Example
The government decided to **phase in recovery** policies to avoid economic shocks.
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stand by

Meaning
to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in difficult times
Example
She always **stands by** her brother no matter what happens.
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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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lift others up

Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
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rise above emotions

Meaning
to not let emotions control your actions
Example
True wisdom is the ability to **rise above emotions** in tough situations.
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hand off

Meaning
to transfer a task or responsibility to another person
Example
I’ll **hand off** this report to the marketing team for review.
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speak out against

Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
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pay in

Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
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take part

Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people **take part** in the annual marathon as a hobby.
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snow over

Meaning
to be covered completely with snow
Example
The roads were **snowed over** by morning.
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come through for

Meaning
to do what is needed or expected, especially in difficult times
Example
Our teammates always **come through for** each other when deadlines are tight.
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buzz with

Meaning
to be full of excitement or activity
Example
The hall was **buzzing with** excitement before the show.
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shift to

Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
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check back on

Meaning
to review or look again at online updates or messages
Example
You should **check back on** the thread later for new replies.
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lock up

Meaning
to become completely unresponsive or stuck
Example
The app **locked up** and I had to restart my phone.
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staff up for

Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
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pull out of markets

Meaning
to withdraw investments or operations from a market
Example
Some multinational companies decided to **pull out of markets** facing instability.
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allow for

Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
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expose to

Meaning
to introduce someone to new experiences or ideas
Example
The program **exposes students to** global cultures and traditions.
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carry forward into

Meaning
to move progress or funds into a future period
Example
We **carry forward into** next quarter any unused training budget.
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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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edge up

Meaning
to rise slightly or gradually
Example
The inflation rate **edged up** to 6% last month.
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show in

Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
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drain away pressure

Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
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work over

Meaning
to review or revise something carefully
Example
We need to **work over** the report before submission.
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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**.
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head for

Meaning
to go in the direction of a place
Example
After breakfast, we **headed for** the mountains.
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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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break in

Meaning
to interrupt; to force entry into a place
Example
Sorry to **break in**, but can I add something?
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fight back tears

Meaning
to try not to cry
Example
She **fought back tears** while saying goodbye.
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forgive yourself

Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
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step up with

Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
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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.
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pull out of

Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
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be patient with

Meaning
to stay calm and understanding toward someone who is struggling
Example
You need to **be patient with** people who are healing emotionally.
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share stories with

Meaning
to exchange cultural experiences and personal stories
Example
They sat together to **share stories with** people from around the world.
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dream of

Meaning
to imagine or hope for something you want very much
Example
Many children **dream of** becoming astronauts.
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stay in

Meaning
to remain at home instead of going out
Example
We decided to **stay in** and watch a movie.
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smooth over conflicts

Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
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bring in line with

Meaning
to make something conform to a standard or policy
Example
The company updated its IT systems to **bring them in line with** global data security standards.
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stay up late

Meaning
to go to bed later than usual, often to study
Example
Many students **stay up late** studying before exams.