Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
carry around
Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
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carry away
Meaning
to become overly excited or enthusiastic
Example
Don’t get **carried away** with the excitement.
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carry back
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
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carry back to
Meaning
to take someone or something to a previous state or time
Example
This smell **carries me back to** my grandmother’s kitchen.
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carry down
Meaning
to bring something from a higher place to a lower place
Example
Could you **carry down** that box from the shelf?
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carry forward into
Meaning
to move progress or funds into a future period
Example
We **carry forward into** next quarter any unused training budget.
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carry forward lessons
Meaning
to apply what you learned from past experiences
Example
We **carry forward lessons** from each launch into the next sprint.
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carry forward surplus
Meaning
to move remaining funds or profit into the next financial period
Example
The company decided to **carry forward surplus** to strengthen future operations.
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carry forward your progress
Meaning
to continue developing based on what you have already achieved
Example
Always try to **carry forward your progress** to the next level.
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carry guilt over
Meaning
to continue feeling guilty about something for a long time
Example
He still **carries guilt over** how he treated his friend.
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carry off
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
She managed to **carry off** the project despite all the challenges.
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carry off with
Meaning
to remove or take away forcefully
Example
The thief **carried off** the jewels **with** surprising speed.
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carry on
Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
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carry on bravely
Meaning
to continue with courage despite emotional hardship
Example
He chose to **carry on bravely** after losing his loved one.
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carry on smiling
Meaning
to keep smiling even during difficult times
Example
She always **carries on smiling** no matter what happens.
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carry on through
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or emotional pain
Example
He managed to **carry on through** the tough times.
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carry on with
Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
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carry out
Meaning
to perform or execute a plan or task
Example
The consultants will **carry out** a market feasibility study.
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carry out negotiations
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
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carry out plans
Meaning
to execute or implement something as planned
Example
The team successfully carried out the new strategy.
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carry over data
Meaning
to transfer unused data or balance from one period to another
Example
Most mobile plans now let you **carry over data** to the next month.
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carry over to
Meaning
to apply something learned or used in one situation to another
Example
You can **carry over** those skills **to** your new job.
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carry through on
Meaning
to complete or fulfill a promise, plan, or commitment
Example
A person with strong ethics will always **carry through on** their promises.
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carry through with
Meaning
to complete something successfully despite difficulties
Example
She managed to **carry through with** her plan even when everyone doubted her.