Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
build on
Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should **build on** our previous success to reach higher goals.
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build on achievements
Meaning
to use past successes as a foundation for further progress
Example
He aims to **build on achievements** and reach new goals this year.
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build on small wins
Meaning
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
Example
Try to **build on small wins** to gain more confidence.
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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.
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build on trust
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by developing mutual confidence
Example
Successful partnerships **build on trust** and transparency.
idiom
build one's confidence
Meaning
to increase one's self-assurance or belief in one's abilities
Example
Public speaking classes helped him **build his confidence**.
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build optimism around you
Meaning
to create a positive environment with hopeful energy
Example
Try to **build optimism around you** through your words and actions.
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build out
Meaning
to expand or develop infrastructure or capacity
Example
They are working hard to **build out** their cloud platform.
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build over
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
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build peace within
Meaning
to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
Example
Meditation helps you **build peace within** and stay centered.
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build rapport with
Meaning
to create a friendly and understanding relationship with someone
Example
Teachers need to **build rapport with** their students.
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build relations with
Meaning
to develop a friendly or cooperative connection with others
Example
We aim to **build relations with** investors from different regions.
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build resilience
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Facing hardships helps you **build resilience** for the future.
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build self-discipline
Meaning
to develop control over one’s actions and emotions
Example
He started to **build self-discipline** by waking up early every day.
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build ties with
Meaning
to establish or strengthen relationships with another country or group
Example
The new government aims to **build ties with** neighboring countries.
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build toward
Meaning
to make progress in a way that helps achieve a goal
Example
Every small project helped her **build toward** becoming a team leader.
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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.
phrasal-verb
build towards
Meaning
to develop something gradually to reach a goal
Example
He is slowly **building towards** his dream project.
idiom
build trust
Meaning
to create or develop trust in a relationship
Example
It takes time to **build trust** with new people.
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build trust with
Meaning
to strengthen confidence between people
Example
Leaders **build trust with** teams by sharing progress early.
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build understanding between
Meaning
to create mutual respect and knowledge among groups or nations
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **build understanding between** countries.
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build up
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional strength or confidence
Example
She’s been trying to **build up** her self-esteem after the breakup.
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build up confidence
Meaning
to increase self-belief among team members
Example
A leader’s words can **build up confidence** in the team.
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build up economic ties
Meaning
to strengthen trade relationships between nations
Example
Asian countries are trying to **build up economic ties** through regional cooperation.