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phrasal-verb

reason out

Meaning
to find an answer or solution by logical thinking
Example
She tried to **reason out** the cause of the confusion.
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pair up

Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
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play out

Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
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find on

Meaning
to discover something physically on someone or something
Example
The police **found on** him a stolen phone.
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cut into

Meaning
to reduce the time or energy available for eating or cooking
Example
Work has really **cut into** my cooking time.
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True blue

Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
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sound out

Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
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line questions up

Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
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on the horizon

Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
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to have a ray of hope

Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a **ray of hope** for my future.
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blow up with anger

Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew up with anger** when he heard the news.
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check inside

Meaning
to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting
Example
Always **check inside** before you respond in anger.
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free up

Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
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empty promise

Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
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That ship has sailed

Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
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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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two peas in a pod

Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
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save for a rainy day

Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
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A Trojan horse

Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
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jump out of your skin

Meaning
to be extremely surprised or frightened
Example
I nearly **jumped out of my skin** when I saw the snake.
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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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get carried away

Meaning
to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings or actions
Example
I **got carried away** and bought more than I planned.
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cut down on tariffs

Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
The WTO encourages members to **cut down on tariffs** to enhance global trade.
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transform into

Meaning
to change completely into something new
Example
Over the years, the firm has **transformed into** a fully digital enterprise.
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note down

Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
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sing the praises of

Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
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make a good impression

Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
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get cold feet

Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
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open yourself emotionally

Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and express emotions freely
Example
It's not easy to **open yourself emotionally** after being hurt.
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clean up

Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
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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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glow with pride

Meaning
to look very proud or pleased
Example
He **glowed with pride** when his daughter won the award.
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rise through emotions

Meaning
to grow stronger by learning from emotional experiences
Example
We can **rise through emotions** and become wiser each time.
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without a care in the world

Meaning
free from worries or problems
Example
The kids were playing **without a care in the world**.
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break open

Meaning
to release repressed emotions or feelings
Example
The movie made me **break open** and finally cry.
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break down into

Meaning
to divide something into smaller parts
Example
Let's **break down** the project **into** smaller tasks.
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Stand your ground

Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
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battle-tested

Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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run someone down

Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
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learn from

Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding through experience or observation
Example
We can **learn from** other cultures to make our society more inclusive.
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brick by brick

Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.
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be thick as thieves

Meaning
to be very close friends
Example
Those two have been **thick as thieves** since childhood.
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blackout

Meaning
to lose consciousness temporarily
Example
He suddenly **blacked out** during the match.
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choke down

Meaning
to suppress or hide emotions like anger or sadness
Example
He tried to **choke down** his tears during the farewell speech.
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stand by allies

Meaning
to support friendly nations during difficult times
Example
The country promised to **stand by allies** during the crisis.
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the bottom has fallen out

Meaning
a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collapsed
Example
The market for tech stocks has crashed; the **bottom has fallen out**.
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lay one’s cards on the table

Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
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dial back on

Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
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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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be there for

Meaning
to be available to help or comfort someone in need
Example
She promised to always **be there for** her sister no matter what.
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in the cloud

Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
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clean conscience

Meaning
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
Example
He can sleep well because he has a **clean conscience**.
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hold on through struggle

Meaning
to stay strong and persistent during hard times
Example
You just have to **hold on through struggle** until things get better.
idiom

a game plan

Meaning
a strategy or plan of action
Example
We need a clear **game plan** before we start the meeting.
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square peg in a round hole

Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
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play along with

Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
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build up strength

Meaning
to increase physical power through exercise
Example
She started lifting weights to **build up strength**.
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call over

Meaning
to invite someone to come to your place
Example
We should **call over** some friends this weekend for a movie night.
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work out with

Meaning
to find a solution or come to an agreement with others
Example
We need to **work out with** the marketing team to align our plans.
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get along with

Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
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Fortune favors the bold

Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
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cut across inequalities

Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
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come across as honest

Meaning
to seem or appear to be sincere and truthful
Example
He always **comes across as honest** in conversations.
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carry on luggage

Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
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fun and games

Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
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sick to death of something

Meaning
extremely tired or annoyed by something
Example
I’m **sick to death of** listening to his complaints.
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crack down on corruption

Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
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grow close

Meaning
to become more emotionally connected with someone
Example
They **grew close** after spending so much time together.
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keep out

Meaning
to prevent someone or something from entering
Example
Close the windows to **keep out** the dust during the renovation.
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build inner strength

Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
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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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A Faustian bargain

Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
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gather up

Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
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comfort with words

Meaning
to make someone feel better by speaking kindly
Example
He tried to **comfort her with words** after the loss.
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a golden goose

Meaning
a source of continuous wealth or profit
Example
Their subscription service has become **a golden goose** for the company.
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parallel universe

Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
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get down to business

Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
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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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sign off on

Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
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fill out

Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
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on the same wavelength

Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
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team player

Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
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throw about

Meaning
to move or scatter things in a disorderly way
Example
The kids **threw about** their toys all over the room.
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carry on through

Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or emotional pain
Example
He managed to **carry on through** the tough times.
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come off as

Meaning
to seem to be a particular type of person
Example
He can **come off as** rude, but he’s actually very kind.
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take time off

Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
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set apart

Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
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word of mouth

Meaning
information spread by people talking to each other
Example
The news spread quickly by **word of mouth**.
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the apple of one's eye

Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
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fight off

Meaning
to resist or defend against illness or attack
Example
She’s trying to **fight off** a cold before her trip.
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get in shape

Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
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get to the point

Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
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full of beans

Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
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reach beyond limits

Meaning
to try to achieve more than what seems possible; to go further than your comfort zone
Example
She always inspires others to **reach beyond limits** and dream big.
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shore up

Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
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come off medication

Meaning
to stop taking medicine
Example
He **came off** his medication after feeling better.
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work hand in hand with

Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
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tire yourself out

Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
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Build bridges, not walls

Meaning
Make connections and friendships rather than creating barriers
Example
Instead of fighting, let's **build bridges, not walls**.
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on the sly

Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
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Take off

Meaning
To begin to succeed rapidly; to leave the ground.
Example
Her business really **took off** after the new marketing campaign.
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march to the beat of your own drum

Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
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Jump ship

Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
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get down

Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
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on the same playing field

Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
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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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hand down

Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
My grandmother **handed down** this recipe to me.
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count upon

Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
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the apple of someone's eye

Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
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win someone over

Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
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steal the show

Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
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sugarcoat the truth

Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
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give up

Meaning
to stop doing something, often a bad habit
Example
He finally **gave up** smoking after ten years.
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Pour your heart out

Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
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Go Dutch

Meaning
To share the cost of something equally.
Example
Let’s **go Dutch** on the dinner tonight.
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learn by

Meaning
to gain knowledge or skill through a specific way or method
Example
Many people **learn by** making mistakes and correcting them.
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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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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.
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let bygones be bygones

Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
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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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Share a smile

Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.