Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
calm oneself down
Meaning
to relax and regain emotional control after being upset or angry
Example
He took a deep breath to **calm himself down** before speaking.
phrasal-verb
calm over
Meaning
to gradually become peaceful or composed
Example
After some quiet time, you’ll **calm over** and think clearly.
phrasal-verb
calm the mind
Meaning
to relax and bring mental peace
Example
Meditation helps her **calm the mind** after a stressful day.
phrasal-verb
calm things down
Meaning
to make a tense or angry situation more peaceful
Example
He tried to **calm things down** before it got worse.
phrasal-verb
calm within
Meaning
to find inner peace or stability
Example
Even in chaos, she managed to **calm within** herself.
phrasal-verb
calm yourself down
Meaning
to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous
Example
Take a deep breath to **calm yourself down** before reacting.
phrasal-verb
campaign against
Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
phrasal-verb
campaign for
Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are **campaigning for** better education policies.
idiom
can of worms
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
idiom
can't believe your eyes
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
idiom
can’t wait
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
idiom
canary in the coal mine
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
idiom
cancel culture
Meaning
the practice of withdrawing support from someone after they do something offensive
Example
Many celebrities fear **cancel culture** online.
phrasal-verb
capitalize on
Meaning
to take advantage of something to gain success
Example
She knew how to **capitalize on** every opportunity that came her way.
phrasal-verb
capitalize on opportunities
Meaning
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
Example
Smart investors always **capitalize on** opportunities in the market.
idiom
carbon neutral
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
phrasal-verb
care about
Meaning
to feel concern or affection for someone or something
Example
He truly **cares about** the people he works with.
phrasal-verb
care deeply for
Meaning
to have strong affection or concern for someone
Example
He truly **cares deeply for** his grandparents.
phrasal-verb
care for
Meaning
to look after someone who is sick or in need
Example
He **cares for** his elderly parents every day.
phrasal-verb
care from the heart
Meaning
to genuinely care about someone’s feelings or well-being
Example
She truly **cares from the heart** for everyone around her.
idiom
carry a torch for someone
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
phrasal-verb
carry about
Meaning
to move or take something from place to place
Example
Vendors **carry about** their goods in baskets.
phrasal-verb
carry across
Meaning
to make people understand your idea or emotion
Example
The speaker’s emotions really **carried across** to the audience.
phrasal-verb
carry across meaning
Meaning
to make someone understand your message clearly
Example
Good translators know how to **carry across meaning** accurately.