Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
come up with ideas
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
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come up with solutions
Meaning
to think of or create new ideas or solutions
Example
She always manages to **come up with solutions** to complex problems.
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comfort in
Meaning
to find peace or reassurance in something or someone
Example
Many people **find comfort in** talking to their loved ones.
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comfort someone through
Meaning
to help someone emotionally during a difficult time
Example
She **comforted him through** his toughest days.
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comfort someone with
Meaning
to console someone by offering kind words or support
Example
He **comforted his friend with** kind words after the loss.
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comfort with
Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He **comforted her with** gentle words when she was crying.
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comfort with words
Meaning
to make someone feel better by speaking kindly
Example
He tried to **comfort her with words** after the loss.
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commend on
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
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comment back
Meaning
to reply to someone’s comment online
Example
She always **comments back** to her followers.
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comment on
Meaning
to express an opinion about something
Example
Please **comment on** the professor’s recent publication.
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complain about
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction about something
Example
She always **complains about** the food at that restaurant.
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confide in
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them personal feelings or secrets
Example
I can always **confide in** my sister when I feel upset.
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connect across
Meaning
to form relationships or communication across different regions or cultures
Example
The platform helps users **connect across** languages and borders.
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connect emotionally with
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
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connect on a deeper level
Meaning
to relate to someone emotionally and understand them well
Example
They **connected on a deeper level** after sharing their personal stories.
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connect through
Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
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connect through art
Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
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connect through language
Meaning
to communicate and bond using the local or common language
Example
People can **connect through language** even if they come from different cultures.
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connect to
Meaning
to feel a sense of belonging with one’s culture or roots
Example
I **connect to** my culture through music and food.
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connect with
Meaning
to understand or share similar feelings with someone
Example
I immediately **connected with** her because we had similar life experiences.
phrasal-verb
contribute to
Meaning
to help bring about or support the achievement of something
Example
Global cooperation can **contribute to** sustainable development.
phrasal-verb
cool down
Meaning
to do light exercise after heavy activity to relax muscles
Example
You should **cool down** after your workout to avoid stiffness.
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cool down after
Meaning
to gently relax following exercise or effort
Example
Always **cool down after** intense matches to avoid injury.
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cool down emotions
Meaning
to let intense feelings settle before responding
Example
We **cool down emotions** before tackling tough feedback.