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take photos of

Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone took photos of the beautiful decorations.
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budget for

Meaning
to plan how much money will be needed for something
Example
We need to budget for our new marketing campaign.
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march on

Meaning
to continue advancing toward a goal despite difficulties
Example
The demonstrators marched on the capital demanding justice.
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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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carry along

Meaning
to inspire or persuade someone to agree or follow
Example
Her speech carried along the entire audience.
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switch off

Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to switch off after a long day.
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hold elections

Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will hold elections in all districts next month.
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throw oneself into

Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
After the breakup, she threw herself into her work.
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flag for review

Meaning
to mark something so it will be checked carefully
Example
Moderators flag for review any suspicious training data.
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branch into

Meaning
to expand a company into new areas or markets
Example
The company plans to branch into Southeast Asian markets next year.
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learn about

Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding of something new
Example
Through cultural exchange, people learn about different lifestyles and beliefs.
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pause within

Meaning
to take a mental break and observe your feelings before reacting
Example
He learned to pause within before saying something hurtful.
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rise with hope

Meaning
to start fresh with renewed optimism
Example
Every morning, she tries to rise with hope for a better day.
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phase over into

Meaning
to transition gradually from one state into another
Example
We'll phase over into hybrid work across the spring.
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speak well of

Meaning
to praise someone or talk positively about them
Example
Everyone speaks well of the teacher who inspired them.
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shade in concepts

Meaning
to add tone or detail to drawings of ideas
Example
Designers shade in concepts to show light and depth in the sketch.
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release worries

Meaning
to let go of anxiety and stressful thoughts
Example
Take a walk to release worries from your mind.
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hit the ceiling

Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices hit the ceiling after the merger news.
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catch somebody out

Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to catch the student out during the test.
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campaign for

Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are campaigning for better education policies.
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climbing the ladder

Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been climbing the ladder ever since.
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shift away from negativity

Meaning
to move your attention away from negative thoughts or people
Example
I’ve learned to shift away from negativity and focus on gratitude.
idiom

shoot for the moon

Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to shoot for the moon and apply to Harvard.
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wind up about

Meaning
to become agitated or upset because of something
Example
Try not to wind up about the traffic; we'll still make it on time.
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helping hand

Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a helping hand when I was struggling.
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head off

Meaning
to prevent something from happening
Example
Early communication can head off most misunderstandings.
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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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celebrate with

Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to celebrate with friends during their cultural festivals.
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step out

Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to step out for a moment to get some fresh air.
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book up

Meaning
to reserve all available places or tickets
Example
All the hotels were booked up weeks before the holiday.
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have the time of your life

Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We had the time of our lives at the amusement park.
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open dialogue with

Meaning
to start conversations or discussions with another culture or group
Example
The organization aims to open dialogue with minority communities.
idiom

as luck would have it

Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
As luck would have it, I met my old friend at the airport.
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adhere to

Meaning
to follow or obey a rule, law, or belief strictly
Example
All organizations must adhere to government policies.
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the whole truth and nothing but the truth

Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
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at the top of one’s game

Meaning
to be performing at one’s best level
Example
The athlete is at the top of his game this season.
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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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settle upon

Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they settled upon a new business model.
idiom

open a new chapter

Meaning
to begin a new stage or period in life
Example
Graduating from university opened a new chapter in her life.
idiom

down to the wire

Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went down to the wire, but they won in the end.
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A bright future awaits

Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a bright future awaits you.
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get the show on the road

Meaning
to begin an activity or journey
Example
Let’s get the show on the road and start our trip.
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talk down to

Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
Example
He always talks down to his employees.
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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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go out

Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We went out for dinner last night.
idiom

fall through the cracks

Meaning
to be overlooked or neglected
Example
I forgot to follow up on his application and it fell through the cracks.
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stress out

Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to stress out before exams.
idiom

pass sentence

Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will pass sentence next week.
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set priorities

Meaning
to decide which tasks or goals are most important
Example
You must set priorities to reach your long-term goals.
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slide into bed

Meaning
to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep
Example
After the long shift he just wants to slide into bed and rest.
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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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lag behind

Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game lags behind because my device is old.
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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.
idiom

to learn the ropes

Meaning
to learn how to do something, especially a job
Example
She is new here, but she is quickly learning the ropes.
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split up tasks

Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s split up tasks so everyone knows what to do.
idiom

My two cents

Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
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follow through on plans

Meaning
to complete actions that were promised or scheduled
Example
She follows through on plans even when the workload spikes.
idiom

a paradigm shift

Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a paradigm shift in communication and information sharing.
idiom

tag along

Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just tagged along in our group chat without asking.
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tickled pink

Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was tickled pink by the surprise gift.
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even up

Meaning
to make things equal or fair
Example
The central bank took measures to even up the trade imbalance.
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come around

Meaning
to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion
Example
She finally came around to our way of thinking.
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keep to oneself

Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually keeps to himself and doesn’t talk much.
idiom

in the long run

Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you in the long run.
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spur growth

Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to spur growth in the private sector.
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freak out with joy

Meaning
to react very excitedly and happily
Example
They freaked out with joy when they won the contest.
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get back at

Meaning
to take revenge on someone for something they did
Example
He tried to get back at his brother for teasing him.
idiom

Chart a course

Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has charted a course for global expansion.
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burst out smiling

Meaning
to suddenly start smiling widely
Example
When she saw the surprise gift, she burst out smiling.
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open out of yourself

Meaning
to express your true feelings freely; to become emotionally available
Example
It's healthy to open out of yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed.
idiom

school of hard knocks

Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the school of hard knocks.
idiom

Go out on a limb

Meaning
to take a risk by supporting something or someone
Example
He went out on a limb by recommending her for the job.
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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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radiate happiness

Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride radiated happiness throughout the ceremony.
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calm over

Meaning
to gradually become peaceful or composed
Example
After some quiet time, you’ll calm over and think clearly.
idiom

make someone green

Meaning
to make someone jealous
Example
Her success made her colleagues green.
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step beyond fear

Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must step beyond fear and take bold action.
idiom

smile from ear to ear

Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was smiling from ear to ear after the interview.
idiom

add color to

Meaning
to make something more interesting or lively
Example
The teacher’s stories added color to the history lesson.
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trickle down

Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always trickle down to the poor.
idiom

spread the love

Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to spread the love by helping others.
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follow along

Meaning
to keep up with or understand what is being said or shown
Example
The audience followed along as the journalist described the events.
idiom

Out of curiosity

Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him out of curiosity, not to interfere.
idiom

Follow your nose

Meaning
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels right.
Example
If you're lost, just follow your nose and you'll find the way.
idiom

kind words cost nothing

Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, kind words cost nothing.
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take back

Meaning
to admit that what you said was wrong; to retract something
Example
I take back what I said earlier.
idiom

Money doesn't grow on trees

Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—money doesn’t grow on trees.
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live on

Meaning
to eat mainly a particular type of food
Example
He lives on fast food, which is not healthy.
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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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go by

Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years go by, we learn more about ourselves.
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draw up a trade agreement

Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to draw up a trade agreement that benefits both nations.
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trade up for

Meaning
to exchange something for a better option
Example
We trade up for faster equipment when budgets allow.
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acknowledge with

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

break the law

Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who breaks the law should be punished.
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call for action

Meaning
to demand people to do something to solve a problem
Example
The protest called for action on climate change.
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fill in gaps

Meaning
to complete missing parts of understanding or knowledge
Example
Teachers help students fill in gaps in their learning.
idiom

fail forward

Meaning
to learn and grow from failure
Example
Don’t be afraid to fail forward and learn from your mistakes.
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lay all your cards on the table

Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s lay all our cards on the table and discuss the issue.
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freeze with fear

Meaning
to be unable to move because of fear
Example
The child froze with fear when he saw the big dog.
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find peace within

Meaning
to achieve a state of inner calm and acceptance
Example
Meditation helps many people find peace within themselves.
idiom

make oneself clear

Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you make yourself clear, please?
idiom

garbage in, garbage out

Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — garbage in, garbage out.
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pay for

Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will pay for your mistakes one day.
idiom

fall in with

Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to fall in with the volunteer crew for the weekend.
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same old story

Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the same old story every time we meet.
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hear from

Meaning
to receive communication from someone
Example
I haven’t heard from Sarah in weeks.
idiom

take ownership

Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should take ownership of both successes and failures.
idiom

clash of wills

Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a clash of wills between the manager and the employee.
idiom

turn over a new leaf

Meaning
to start behaving better after doing something wrong
Example
After the accident, he decided to turn over a new leaf.
idiom

Inquisitive mind

Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an inquisitive mind that loves to explore.
idiom

Keep going strong

Meaning
to keep persevering and not give up
Example
Even when times are tough, remember to keep going strong.
idiom

back out

Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t back out after signing the contract.
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translate into action

Meaning
to turn ideas or words into practical steps or results
Example
We must translate into action the promises made in meetings.
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reach consensus on

Meaning
to agree collectively on an issue after discussion
Example
Delegates finally reached consensus on the new global trade policy.
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make up with

Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
After a heated argument, the sisters finally made up with each other.
idiom

in deep water

Meaning
to be in serious trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s in deep water after missing the deadline again.
idiom

mix up with

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

Meaning
to hold memories or kindness in your heart with gratitude
Example
I’ll cherish forever the help you gave me during tough times.
idiom

go off on a tangent

Meaning
to suddenly start talking about something unrelated
Example
He tends to go off on a tangent when discussing politics.
idiom

stay strong

Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, stay strong and keep moving forward.