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to hit it off

Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We hit it off the moment we met.
idiom

media circus

Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a media circus.
idiom

birds of a feather

Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—birds of a feather.
idiom

cut both ways

Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home cuts both ways – you save time but lose social interaction.
phrasal-verb

bring in investment

Meaning
to attract money from investors
Example
Tax incentives are designed to bring in investment from abroad.
phrasal-verb

step down costs

Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will step down costs to increase profitability.
idiom

in full color

Meaning
in great detail and vividness
Example
The documentary showed the event in full color.
phrasal-verb

acknowledge someone for

Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company acknowledged her for her dedication and teamwork.
idiom

draw up

Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will draw up the agreement this afternoon.
idiom

patience is a virtue

Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, patience is a virtue, so take your time.
phrasal-verb

follow up right away

Meaning
to respond immediately after receiving a message
Example
I follow up right away when a client shares new requirements.
idiom

in over one’s head

Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s in over his head with this complex project.
phrasal-verb

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.
idiom

the luck of the draw

Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s the luck of the draw.
phrasal-verb

put off someone

Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really put off the new employees.
phrasal-verb

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.
idiom

think big

Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must think big to make a real impact.
phrasal-verb

point towards

Meaning
to indicate a direction or possible cause
Example
The evidence points towards a financial motive.
idiom

trending topic

Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a trending topic on Twitter.
phrasal-verb

roll with it

Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to roll with it.
idiom

out of the box

Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her out of the box marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
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

come back to earth

Meaning
to return to reality after being excited or daydreaming
Example
After the vacation, it’s time to come back to earth.
phrasal-verb

blow over

Meaning
to become less serious and eventually end without major harm
Example
Most small arguments blow over with time.
phrasal-verb

sync with

Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s sync with the marketing team tomorrow morning.
phrasal-verb

backtrack on

Meaning
to reverse or withdraw from an earlier statement or promise
Example
The spokesperson backtracked on the claim once the data was checked.
phrasal-verb

come together on

Meaning
to unite in agreement on a common issue
Example
World leaders came together on climate change goals.
phrasal-verb

look into expansion opportunities

Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is looking into expansion opportunities in Africa.
phrasal-verb

dispose of

Meaning
to throw something away or get rid of it properly
Example
You must dispose of batteries safely to prevent pollution.
phrasal-verb

jump on a call

Meaning
to quickly join an online voice or video call
Example
Let’s jump on a call to discuss the issue in detail.
idiom

pivot on a dime

Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to pivot on a dime when market trends shift.
idiom

A Catch-22

Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a Catch-22—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
idiom

in the works

Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is in the works and should be released soon.
phrasal-verb

pay out

Meaning
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
Example
The company had to pay out millions in compensation.
phrasal-verb

stir up

Meaning
to cause activity or energy to increase
Example
New infrastructure projects have stirred up economic growth in rural areas.
idiom

kick up your heels

Meaning
to enjoy yourself by dancing or celebrating
Example
Everyone was ready to kick up their heels at the reunion.
phrasal-verb

burst out

Meaning
to suddenly start laughing or crying due to surprise or emotion
Example
She burst out laughing when she saw his funny costume.
idiom

talk someone into

Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He talked me into joining the event.
phrasal-verb

drive on

Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept driving on to reach his dreams.
phrasal-verb

break into innovation

Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to break into innovation by investing in AI research.
idiom

in the dumps

Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really in the dumps.
idiom

sour grapes

Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just sour grapes.
phrasal-verb

stay ahead

Meaning
to continue to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
You have to work hard to stay ahead in this competitive program.
idiom

take the stand

Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will take the stand tomorrow morning.
phrasal-verb

hit it off with

Meaning
to immediately have a good relationship with someone
Example
We hit it off with each other from the very first meeting.
phrasal-verb

work hand in glove with

Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments work hand in glove with each other to boost exports.
idiom

the light dawned on someone

Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The light dawned on her that she had made a mistake.
idiom

bring down

Meaning
to make someone feel sad or to reduce something
Example
Don’t let one rude comment bring down your confidence.
idiom

face your fears

Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to face your fears if you want to grow as a person.
idiom

Batten down the hatches

Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better batten down the hatches; a storm is coming.
phrasal-verb

hint at

Meaning
to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future
Example
The CEO’s comments hint at a possible expansion next year.
idiom

brand awareness

Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase brand awareness through social media.
idiom

a tough act to follow

Meaning
something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass
Example
His last performance was a tough act to follow.
phrasal-verb

block off time

Meaning
to reserve a period in your schedule for something important
Example
I block off time every Friday to review the next week's deadlines.
phrasal-verb

deal down

Meaning
to negotiate a lower price
Example
She managed to deal down the price of the car.
phrasal-verb

drop in for

Meaning
to attend briefly or informally
Example
I plan to drop in for the group discussion later this evening.
phrasal-verb

stand together for inclusion

Meaning
to unite in support of equality and inclusion
Example
Employees decided to stand together for inclusion during the diversity week.
phrasal-verb

smash into

Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck smashed into the barrier after losing control.
phrasal-verb

lift up

Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really lifted up my mood today.
phrasal-verb

catch up in

Meaning
to become involved in something, often unwillingly
Example
He got caught up in a legal issue he didn’t understand.
phrasal-verb

fill your mind with peace

Meaning
to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings
Example
Meditation helps you fill your mind with peace.
idiom

pay through the nose

Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We paid through the nose for that concert ticket.
phrasal-verb

tie nations together through

Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements tie nations together through common benefits.
idiom

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.
phrasal-verb

fire someone up

Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words fired up the team before the final game.
phrasal-verb

check with

Meaning
to confirm information or ask for approval from someone
Example
Please check with your supervisor before making any changes.
idiom

set the example

Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to set the example by being punctual and hardworking.
idiom

earn someone's trust

Meaning
to gain someone's confidence through actions
Example
You need to earn their trust before they open up.
phrasal-verb

bring partners on board

Meaning
to involve or include other organizations or stakeholders
Example
The initiative brought partners on board to strengthen cooperation.
phrasal-verb

learn by

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

quote chapter and verse

Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can quote chapter and verse from Shakespeare.
idiom

on thin ice

Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are on thin ice with that behavior.
idiom

seat of power

Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the seat of power after a long illness.
phrasal-verb

put down

Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He put down his bag and sat on the chair.
idiom

heart in your mouth

Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My heart was in my mouth when the plane started shaking.
phrasal-verb

draw strength from failure

Meaning
to learn and grow stronger after failure
Example
Winners draw strength from failure instead of giving up.
phrasal-verb

bring on board

Meaning
to include or involve someone in a team or project
Example
We want to bring on board a partner who shares our vision.
phrasal-verb

carry on smiling

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

stand up against

Meaning
to resist or oppose injustice; to defend principles
Example
People stand up against censorship to protect freedom of speech.
phrasal-verb

double source

Meaning
to confirm information with at least two independent sources
Example
Reporters double source sensitive claims before airing them.
idiom

pay a compliment

Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to pay a compliment to make someone feel better.
idiom

get along like a house on fire

Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and got along like a house on fire.
idiom

chase your dreams

Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always chase your dreams no matter how hard it seems.
phrasal-verb

cheer someone on

Meaning
to encourage someone by showing support or enthusiasm
Example
My friends cheered me on during the presentation.
idiom

draw down

Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to draw down inventory over the summer.
idiom

on your own shoulders

Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests on your own shoulders.
idiom

give over to

Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They gave the evening over to brainstorming.
phrasal-verb

grow apart

Meaning
to become distant from someone emotionally over time
Example
After years, they grew apart because of different interests.
idiom

Behind the curve

Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is behind the curve in adopting AI technologies.
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their blue ocean strategy helped them dominate a new market.
phrasal-verb

network with

Meaning
to make professional or social connections with others
Example
She actively networks with leaders from different countries.
phrasal-verb

rely on

Meaning
to trust or depend on someone or something
Example
We rely on local suppliers for daily goods.
phrasal-verb

clear out

Meaning
to get rid of unnecessary things to feel mentally refreshed
Example
I like to clear out my desk when I'm feeling stressed.
idiom

new blood

Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs new blood to stay competitive.
idiom

cool off

Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup cool off before serving.
phrasal-verb

save up

Meaning
to keep money so you can buy something in the future
Example
I’m trying to save up for a new laptop.
idiom

make it to the top

Meaning
to reach the highest point of success
Example
After years of hard work, he finally made it to the top of his career.
idiom

download information

Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can download information faster than anyone else on the team.
phrasal-verb

lean back on

Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I lean back on my team for help.
phrasal-verb

grow through pain

Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often grow through pain more than through comfort.
idiom

Tell the truth and shame the devil

Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just tell the truth and shame the devil, even if it hurts.
phrasal-verb

brace yourself for

Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and brace yourself for the tough conversation.
phrasal-verb

build on success

Meaning
to use past achievements as a foundation for more success
Example
We should build on success and keep improving our results.
phrasal-verb

lie around

Meaning
to spend time lazily doing nothing
Example
I just want to lie around and do nothing today.
idiom

hand in

Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please hand in your assignment by Friday morning.
phrasal-verb

root for

Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all rooting for you to succeed in your exam.
idiom

data-driven decision making

Meaning
making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition or personal experience
Example
In the world of business, data-driven decision making is crucial for success.
idiom

Star-studded

Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was star-studded with celebrities from all fields.
phrasal-verb

share your soul with

Meaning
to be completely honest and vulnerable in expressing your emotions to someone
Example
You can only truly love when you share your soul with someone.
idiom

against the clock

Meaning
to do something as fast as possible because time is limited
Example
We were working against the clock to finish the project on time.
idiom

chicken out

Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but chickened out at the last minute.
phrasal-verb

pick up speed

Meaning
to gain momentum or progress faster
Example
Sales have picked up speed since the new campaign launched.
idiom

carry forward

Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll carry forward the unused budget to next quarter.
idiom

back out

Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t back out after signing the contract.
phrasal-verb

look after yourself

Meaning
to take care of your own health or well-being
Example
Take some rest and look after yourself properly.
phrasal-verb

bring out confidence

Meaning
to help someone feel or show confidence
Example
A mentor’s guidance can bring out confidence in young professionals.
idiom

take a load off

Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and take a load off.
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started thinking outside the algorithm.
idiom

street smart

Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very street smart.
idiom

by the skin of your teeth

Meaning
to just barely manage to do something
Example
He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
phrasal-verb

break through to

Meaning
to make someone understand your emotions or point of view
Example
It took hours to finally break through to him and make him understand how I felt.