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phrasal-verb

trust in

Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should trust in ourselves and never lose hope.
idiom

in the cloud

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

out of harm’s way

Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are out of harm’s way before lighting the fire.
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dust off

Meaning
to remove dust from something
Example
Could you dust off the shelves before putting the books back?
idiom

give the green light

Meaning
to give permission or approval to proceed
Example
The board finally gave the green light for the new project.
idiom

hang back

Meaning
to remain behind or hesitate to act
Example
If you hang back, you might miss the opportunity.
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stay balanced

Meaning
to maintain emotional stability and not overreact
Example
Try to stay balanced no matter what happens.
idiom

talk nineteen to the dozen

Meaning
to talk very quickly and without stopping
Example
Once she starts, she talks nineteen to the dozen.
phrasal-verb

keep projects on track

Meaning
to ensure work stays within schedule and scope
Example
Daily standups help us keep projects on track despite surprises.
idiom

Eager beaver

Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an eager beaver who always volunteers for extra tasks.
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bring in revenue

Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to bring in revenue for the region.
idiom

drop a bombshell

Meaning
to announce something shocking or unexpected
Example
She dropped a bombshell by quitting her job.
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tackle issues with

Meaning
to address problems together with someone
Example
Let's tackle issues with transparency during the review.
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hum along

Meaning
to make a sound with your lips closed while listening to a tune
Example
He hummed along to the melody playing in the background.
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go without

Meaning
to not have or eat something, often because you choose to
Example
I can go without dessert tonight.
idiom

lock in

Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's lock in the reservation before the price goes up.
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learn to accept

Meaning
to come to terms with failure as part of life
Example
You must learn to accept failure if you want to succeed.
phrasal-verb

find after

Meaning
to pursue or try to locate something or someone
Example
The detective is still finding after the missing document.
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keep pushing forward

Meaning
to continue moving toward your goals despite challenges
Example
Even when it’s tough, always keep pushing forward.
idiom

sweat blood

Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He sweat blood to get that promotion.
phrasal-verb

light upon

Meaning
to discover or notice something that brings appreciation or gratitude
Example
I lighted upon an old letter that reminded me of your kindness.
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apologize to

Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He apologized to his teacher for being rude.
idiom

burning ambition

Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a burning ambition to become a successful entrepreneur.
phrasal-verb

step into strength

Meaning
to embrace one’s confidence and power despite fear
Example
She decided to step into strength and face her fears.
phrasal-verb

come down with

Meaning
to become ill with a disease
Example
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
idiom

a bug in the system

Meaning
a problem or error in a program or system
Example
There seems to be a bug in the system causing slow performance.
idiom

split hairs

Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main issue.
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to calmness

Meaning
to train your thoughts to stay peaceful and relaxed
Example
Try to tune your mind to calmness every morning through breathing exercises.
phrasal-verb

pivot to

Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to challenges or new opportunities
Example
When their initial product failed, the startup decided to pivot to a new market.
idiom

as fresh as a daisy

Meaning
full of energy and not tired
Example
Even after the hike, she looked as fresh as a daisy.
idiom

black box thinking

Meaning
analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and outputs
Example
In AI research, black box thinking helps improve transparency.
phrasal-verb

draw up a treaty

Meaning
to prepare an official document or agreement
Example
Diplomats worked late into the night to draw up a treaty between the two nations.
phrasal-verb

vote through

Meaning
to officially approve a law or proposal by voting
Example
Parliament voted through the education reform bill yesterday.
phrasal-verb

root in

Meaning
to be based on or connected to something deeply
Example
Our customs are rooted in ancient beliefs.
phrasal-verb

scribble down

Meaning
to write something quickly and carelessly
Example
He scribbled down a few notes during the lecture.
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work alongside

Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone on the same task or project
Example
We need to work alongside our colleagues to complete the project efficiently.
idiom

throw a wrench into the works

Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a wrench into the works of the peace negotiations.
idiom

hear someone out

Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please hear me out before you make a decision.
idiom

bear in mind

Meaning
to remember or consider something
Example
Bear in mind that traffic will be heavy at that time.
phrasal-verb

build resilience

Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Facing hardships helps you build resilience for the future.
phrasal-verb

balance out trade

Meaning
to make exports and imports more equal in value
Example
The government aims to balance out trade by promoting local industries.
idiom

play on someone's emotions

Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to play on people's emotions to sell products.
idiom

fall short

Meaning
to fail to meet expectations or standards
Example
His efforts fell short of what was needed to win the competition.
idiom

the black sheep

Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s the black sheep of the family.
idiom

be in the driver’s seat

Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, our company is in the driver’s seat.
phrasal-verb

look ahead positively

Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to look ahead positively.
phrasal-verb

keep striving for

Meaning
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something
Example
He always tells his students to keep striving for excellence.
phrasal-verb

pop into chat

Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He popped into the chat just to say hi.
phrasal-verb

brainstorm for

Meaning
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think creatively about something
Example
Our team will brainstorm for new product ideas this afternoon.
idiom

predictive analytics

Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With predictive analytics, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
phrasal-verb

get off

Meaning
to leave a bus, train, or plane
Example
We got off the train at the wrong station.
phrasal-verb

hold it in

Meaning
to stop yourself from showing emotion
Example
He tried to hold it in, but the tears came anyway.
idiom

opt out of

Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can opt out of the newsletter at any time.
idiom

tie in with

Meaning
to connect or coordinate with something else
Example
The workshop topics tie in with our current curriculum.
idiom

nose around

Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to nose around after the leak.
phrasal-verb

laugh off trouble

Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She laughs off trouble when flight delays throw off plans.
idiom

hand down to

Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma handed this down to me when I graduated.
phrasal-verb

tie into

Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project ties into our long-term digital strategy.
idiom

set your sights high

Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always set your sights high if you want to grow.
idiom

A truth universally acknowledged

Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
A truth universally acknowledged is that honesty is important.
phrasal-verb

sit down with

Meaning
to meet and discuss something seriously or formally
Example
Government officials will sit down with community leaders to resolve the conflict.
idiom

dial into

Meaning
to connect to a call or meeting
Example
We’ll dial into the client briefing at noon.
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.
idiom

speak one’s mind

Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always speaks her mind, even if it offends people.
phrasal-verb

glitch out

Meaning
to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
Example
My phone screen glitched out for a few seconds.
phrasal-verb

pencil in

Meaning
to arrange something temporarily
Example
Can we pencil in the meeting for Friday morning?
phrasal-verb

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.
phrasal-verb

listen out for

Meaning
to pay attention so that you can hear a specific sound or word
Example
Please listen out for your name during the announcement.
idiom

envy eats the heart

Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
Envy eats the heart, so stop comparing yourself to others.
idiom

a political football

Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become a political football in the country.
idiom

no strings attached

Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with no strings attached.
phrasal-verb

call for backup

Meaning
to request extra help in a challenging situation
Example
Editors call for backup when breaking news floods in overnight.
idiom

no worries

Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
No worries, I’ll take care of it.
idiom

steal someone’s thunder

Meaning
to take credit for someone else’s idea or success
Example
She stole my thunder by announcing the news first.
idiom

cross that bridge when we come to it

Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will cross that bridge when we come to it.
idiom

Open a can of worms

Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he opened a can of worms.
idiom

the world is your oyster

Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, the world is your oyster.
phrasal-verb

brainstorm our way out

Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team brainstorms our way out whenever a project gets stuck.
idiom

over the horizon

Meaning
something that is expected to happen soon
Example
A big change in the market may be over the horizon.
phrasal-verb

hand over responsibilities

Meaning
to transfer duties or control to someone else
Example
He will hand over responsibilities to his deputy next month.
idiom

close the book on something

Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally closed the book on their rivalry.
phrasal-verb

buckle up

Meaning
to fasten your seatbelt for safety
Example
Don’t forget to buckle up before the car moves.
phrasal-verb

look through

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She looked through her notes before class.
phrasal-verb

kick tricky issues up

Meaning
to escalate complicated problems to a higher level
Example
Service reps kick tricky issues up when policy decisions are needed.
idiom

clean conscience

Meaning
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
Example
He can sleep well because he has a clean conscience.
phrasal-verb

breathe out worries

Meaning
to exhale and mentally release your stress and fears
Example
I take a deep breath and breathe out worries before bedtime.
idiom

go green

Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to go green by using renewable energy sources.
idiom

Know your stuff

Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really knows her stuff about physics.
phrasal-verb

lead with

Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to lead with appreciation before giving feedback.
idiom

lose touch

Meaning
to stop communicating with someone
Example
We lost touch after college.
idiom

hook the customer

Meaning
to attract and keep a customer’s interest
Example
A good slogan can easily hook the customer.
idiom

nurture talent

Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to nurture talent and help their mentees grow.
phrasal-verb

lighten up on

Meaning
to become less strict or critical toward someone
Example
Could you lighten up on your little brother? He's trying his best.
phrasal-verb

log in

Meaning
to enter a website or app by typing your username and password
Example
You need to log in to access your account.
idiom

crack the whip

Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is cracking the whip to improve productivity.
idiom

break the internet

Meaning
to cause an enormous amount of attention and discussion online
Example
The celebrity's new photo broke the internet.
idiom

have a vision

Meaning
to have a clear idea or dream for the future
Example
A good leader must have a vision for their team.
phrasal-verb

ally with

Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations allied with each other to negotiate better trade terms.
idiom

brighten someone's day

Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her kindness really brightened my day.
idiom

safeguard your system

Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to safeguard your system with the latest antivirus software.
phrasal-verb

break out of insecurity

Meaning
to free yourself from self-doubt and lack of confidence
Example
She finally broke out of insecurity and started speaking publicly.
idiom

masterpiece in the making

Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like a masterpiece in the making.
phrasal-verb

lay things out for

Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She laid things out for the team so everyone knew their tasks.
idiom

fine-tune

Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team fine-tuned the design before the final launch.
phrasal-verb

scale up to

Meaning
to increase in size, amount, or production level to meet higher demand or needs
Example
The company plans to scale up to full production once the economy stabilizes.
phrasal-verb

team around

Meaning
to organize or gather a group of people for a common purpose
Example
We should team around this project to deliver the best results.
idiom

roll into

Meaning
to transition smoothly into something
Example
The webinar will roll into a live Q&A.
idiom

put your money where your mouth is

Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, put your money where your mouth is.
phrasal-verb

speak out about

Meaning
to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
Example
The whistleblower spoke out about corruption in the department.
idiom

hit the dirt

Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often hit the dirt when humans approach.
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

shoot from the hip

Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to shoot from the hip during meetings.
idiom

come a long way

Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has come a long way since she started her career.
idiom

it’s raining cats and dogs

Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
We can’t go out now; it’s raining cats and dogs.
idiom

A nervous wreck

Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s a nervous wreck before every exam.
idiom

make a fortune

Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She made a fortune selling handmade jewelry online.
idiom

get out of hand

Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to get out of hand when more people arrived.
idiom

swear on one’s life

Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I swear on my life, I didn’t do it!
idiom

rise through the ranks

Meaning
to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization
Example
He rose through the ranks to become the CEO.
idiom

We’re of one mind

Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
We’re of one mind about this decision.
idiom

key in

Meaning
to enter data using a keyboard or keypad
Example
Please key in your code before the door locks.