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phrasal-verb

work toward equality

Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to work toward equality for all genders.
idiom

phishing attack

Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a phishing attack.
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in a nutshell

Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it in a nutshell, we need more funding.
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walk with confidence

Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always walks with confidence during his presentations.
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come forward with

Meaning
to volunteer information or truth about something important
Example
She came forward with the truth about what really happened.
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flag up

Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will flag up any unusual expenses.
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chill out over

Meaning
to relax while enjoying something like food or a conversation
Example
We chill out over coffee every Friday evening.
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To break ground

Meaning
To begin a new project or initiative.
Example
The company is excited to break ground on their new office next month.
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pull out

Meaning
to move into traffic from the side of the road
Example
Be careful when you pull out from a parking space.
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wind off

Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to wind off by reading a good book.
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speak on

Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will speak on the new environmental policy tomorrow.
idiom

Front page news

Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became front page news the next morning.
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take center stage

Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change took center stage at the conference.
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crack up at

Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone cracked up at his funny joke.
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dream up

Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They dreamed up a new way to achieve their business goals.
idiom

two-faced

Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually two-faced.
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run out

Meaning
to have no remaining phone balance or battery
Example
My phone ran out of battery during the call.
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firm up decisions

Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's firm up decisions now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
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cut out on

Meaning
to eliminate something from your diet or routine
Example
My doctor told me to cut out on sugar to lose weight.
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face up to challenges

Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you face up to challenges instead of avoiding them.
idiom

in the money

Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were in the money.
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run low on

Meaning
to have very little of something left
Example
They are running low on popular shoe sizes.
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run down on

Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly
Example
She often runs down on her coworkers.
idiom

overfitting

Meaning
when a model performs well on training data but poorly on unseen data
Example
The model seems to be overfitting because it performs well on the training data but poorly on the test set.
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Help each other out

Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to help each other out to finish on time.
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find up

Meaning
to end up in a particular situation unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t plan to live in the city but somehow found up there.
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get back up

Meaning
to recover after falling or failing
Example
When life knocks you down, get back up and try again.
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pump up

Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach pumped up the team before the match.
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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

take up a hobby

Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people took up hobbies like painting or cooking.
idiom

turn the tables

Meaning
to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand
Example
They were losing, but managed to turn the tables in the final round.
idiom

a cold fish

Meaning
someone who is unemotional or not friendly
Example
He seemed a cold fish when I first met him.
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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.
idiom

Game of thrones

Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a game of thrones with leaders fighting for dominance.
idiom

put it in a nutshell

Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To put it in a nutshell, the project was a success.
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open with gratitude

Meaning
to start a conversation or message by expressing thanks
Example
She opened with gratitude before discussing the main issue.
idiom

soft power

Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses soft power to promote its culture worldwide.
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hold in emotions

Meaning
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
Example
He tried to hold in his emotions during the meeting.
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build back

Meaning
to restore emotional strength after hardship
Example
It’s never easy to build back after heartbreak.
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scale up exports

Meaning
to expand the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The company plans to scale up exports to reach new markets.
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let emotions show

Meaning
to express one’s true feelings openly
Example
He rarely lets his emotions show, even when he’s upset.
idiom

hang on

Meaning
to wait for a short time
Example
Hang on a minute, I’ll be right back.
idiom

draw in

Meaning
to attract someone’s interest
Example
The bold headline drew in readers right away.
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go on

Meaning
to happen or take place
Example
The celebration went on until midnight with music and dance.
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settle into peace

Meaning
to reach a state of inner calm and balance
Example
After journaling, I finally settled into peace.
idiom

to rocket to success

Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup rocketed to success after securing major funding.
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brush back

Meaning
to push hair away from the face using the hand or brush
Example
She brushed back her hair to see more clearly.
idiom

brainstorm an idea

Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to brainstorm ideas for the project.
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vote through reform

Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully voted through reform aimed at transparency.
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always had a soft spot for his childhood friend.
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build toward success

Meaning
to gradually develop skills or actions that lead to success
Example
He is building toward success by improving his skills daily.
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geek out over

Meaning
to get very excited discussing a favorite topic
Example
We geek out over new space missions every Friday livestream.
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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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wait around

Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to wait around for hours before the meeting started.
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roll over to

Meaning
to extend or continue a policy or plan into a new period
Example
The budget plan was rolled over to the next fiscal year.
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move along

Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to move along and not block the road.
idiom

a snowball effect

Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating a snowball effect.
idiom

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.
idiom

fun and games

Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all fun and games when organizing a big event.
idiom

In a peaceful state of mind

Meaning
feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry
Example
After yoga, she felt in a peaceful state of mind all day.
idiom

take sides

Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument
Example
It’s hard not to take sides when your friends are arguing.
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stay consistent

Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you stay consistent, your hard work will pay off.
idiom

stand one’s ground

Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She stood her ground during the heated debate.
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beat yourself up

Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't beat yourself up over one mistake.
idiom

team effort

Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great team effort.
idiom

a weight on your shoulders

Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is a weight on his shoulders.
idiom

strike a balance

Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to strike a balance between career and family.
idiom

grin and bear it

Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to grin and bear it until the work is done.
idiom

a rollercoaster of emotions

Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of joy and sadness.
idiom

strike a bargain

Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they struck a bargain that suited both parties.
idiom

take it with a pinch of salt

Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He exaggerates a lot, so take it with a pinch of salt.
idiom

hit the nail on the head

Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You hit the nail on the head with that analysis.
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skid off

Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus skidded off the icy road.
idiom

plan ahead

Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should plan ahead to avoid problems later.
idiom

hit the ground running

Meaning
to start something energetically and successfully
Example
She joined the team and hit the ground running on her first day.
idiom

stand trial

Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will stand trial for fraud next month.
idiom

to kill two birds with one stone

Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can kill two birds with one stone by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
idiom

stretch the truth

Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes stretches the truth to impress people.
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put together

Meaning
to assemble or create something by organizing parts
Example
She helped put together the entire presentation.
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bring around to

Meaning
to change someone’s opinion to match yours
Example
It took me hours to bring him around to my way of thinking.
idiom

fly off the handle

Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He flew off the handle when someone scratched his new car.
idiom

rant and rave

Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was ranting and raving about the bad service.
idiom

draw inspiration from

Meaning
to be motivated or influenced by something
Example
He drew inspiration from nature for his latest painting.
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take a nosedive

Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock took a nosedive after the scandal.
idiom

smooth sailing

Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was smooth sailing.
idiom

You can do it

Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, you can do it!
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stand behind

Meaning
to support or defend someone or something publicly
Example
Many nations stand behind the new global peace initiative.
idiom

written in the stars

Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was written in the stars.
idiom

let your imagination run wild

Meaning
to allow yourself to think freely and creatively
Example
When writing stories, I always let my imagination run wild.
idiom

itching to do something

Meaning
to be eager or impatient to do something
Example
He’s itching to start his new project.
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work out regularly

Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She works out regularly to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
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freeze up

Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might freeze up if the temperature drops too low.
idiom

change with the times

Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to change with the times.
idiom

lend a helping hand

Meaning
to offer assistance or support
Example
She always tries to lend a helping hand to those in need.
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take off financially

Meaning
to start growing or succeeding quickly in terms of money
Example
Their online business really took off financially after the pandemic.
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step into power

Meaning
to assume an official leadership role
Example
A new coalition steps into power after the election.
idiom

big thanks

Meaning
an informal way to say thank you very much
Example
Big thanks to everyone who supported the project.
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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.
idiom

keyboard warrior

Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a keyboard warrior.
idiom

give someone a break

Meaning
to give someone a chance or show them mercy
Example
He’s new here, so give him a break.
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point back to

Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms point back to a previous illness.
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rise above

Meaning
to not be affected by negative emotions or criticism; to stay strong emotionally
Example
She managed to rise above the negativity around her.
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get by in

Meaning
to manage to communicate in a language, though not perfectly
Example
She can get by in Italian, but she’s not fluent.
idiom

sleep it off

Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to sleep it off.
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file under pressure

Meaning
to deliver reports quickly despite stress
Example
She can file under pressure while live updates keep coming.
idiom

time's up

Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. Time's up!
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pay in

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

make room for

Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s make room for the new equipment near the window.
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come into alliance with

Meaning
to form an alliance or partnership with another group or country
Example
The two economies came into alliance with each other to strengthen trade ties.
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adapt around challenges

Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to adapt around challenges when the project timeline shifted.
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unwind with

Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually unwind with some music after dinner.
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build upon feedback

Meaning
to use team feedback to improve or develop something
Example
We should build upon feedback from our colleagues.
idiom

automate the process

Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to automate the process to save time and cost.
idiom

at the end of your rope

Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was at the end of her rope.
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fire up

Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really fired up the players.
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expand on

Meaning
to add more details or information about something
Example
Could you expand on your last point a bit more?
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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.
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give thanks

Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always give thanks for what we have.
idiom

snowed under

Meaning
to have too much work to do
Example
I'm snowed under with assignments this week.
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put in for

Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to put in for a few days of leave.
idiom

Frankenstein’s monster

Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a Frankenstein’s monster for its inventors.