Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
carry up
Meaning
to take something from a lower place to a higher place
Example
Please **carry up** these bags to the attic.
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carry yourself
Meaning
to behave in a confident and graceful way
Example
He knows how to **carry himself** with confidence in any situation.
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carry yourself with
Meaning
to present yourself in a confident and dignified way
Example
He always **carries himself with** confidence and calmness.
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carry yourself with pride
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
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carve out power
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
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carve out success
Meaning
to achieve success through effort and persistence
Example
She **carved out success** through years of dedication and learning.
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carve your path
Meaning
to create your own way or direction in life or career
Example
He decided to **carve his path** instead of following others.
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cash in
Meaning
to make money from an investment or situation
Example
Investors **cashed in** when the stock prices soared.
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cash out
Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
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cast a vote for
Meaning
to choose a candidate or option in an election
Example
Remember to **cast a vote for** the issues you believe in.
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cast doubt on
Meaning
to make something seem uncertain or less believable
Example
His inconsistent story **casts doubt on** his credibility.
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catch a cold
Meaning
to become ill with a cold
Example
You’ll **catch a cold** if you go out in this rain.
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catch at
Meaning
to try to grab something quickly; to take advantage of an opportunity suddenly
Example
He **caught at** the rope before he fell off the boat.
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catch at a chance
Meaning
to take an opportunity eagerly
Example
She **caught at the chance** to study abroad.
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catch fire
Meaning
to start burning; to become very exciting or popular
Example
The dry leaves quickly **caught fire** in the heat.
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catch hold of
Meaning
to grab something or someone firmly
Example
She **caught hold of** his hand to stop him from leaving.
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catch off guard
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
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catch on quickly
Meaning
to understand new concepts or ideas fast
Example
She **catches on quickly** when it comes to math problems.
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catch on to
Meaning
to understand or learn something new, especially after some time
Example
It took him a few weeks to **catch on to** the new reporting system.
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catch on with
Meaning
to become popular or well-accepted among people
Example
The innovative idea quickly **caught on with** young consumers.
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catch one’s breath
Meaning
to stop and rest for a moment after physical activity
Example
After running upstairs, I stopped to **catch my breath**.
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catch out
Meaning
to trick someone into making a mistake; to discover someone doing something wrong
Example
The reporter tried to **catch out** the politician with a tricky question.
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catch somebody out
Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
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catch someone’s eye
Meaning
to attract someone's attention
Example
The bright red car **caught my eye** as it drove past.