Expression Cards
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idiom
carve out a niche
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
phrasal-verb
carve out power
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
phrasal-verb
carve out success
Meaning
to achieve success through effort and persistence
Example
She **carved out success** through years of dedication and learning.
idiom
carve up
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
idiom
carve your own path
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
phrasal-verb
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.
idiom
case closed
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
idiom
cash cow
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
phrasal-verb
cash in
Meaning
to make money from an investment or situation
Example
Investors **cashed in** when the stock prices soared.
idiom
cash in on
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
phrasal-verb
cash out
Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
cast doubt on
Meaning
to make something seem uncertain or less believable
Example
His inconsistent story **casts doubt on** his credibility.
idiom
cast in stone
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
idiom
cast the first stone
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
idiom
castles in the air
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
idiom
cat nap
Meaning
a short sleep during the day
Example
I took a **cat nap** before the meeting.
idiom
catch a bug
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
phrasal-verb
catch a cold
Meaning
to become ill with a cold
Example
You’ll **catch a cold** if you go out in this rain.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
catch at a chance
Meaning
to take an opportunity eagerly
Example
She **caught at the chance** to study abroad.
phrasal-verb
catch fire
Meaning
to start burning; to become very exciting or popular
Example
The dry leaves quickly **caught fire** in the heat.
phrasal-verb
catch hold of
Meaning
to grab something or someone firmly
Example
She **caught hold of** his hand to stop him from leaving.
idiom
catch lightning in a bottle
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.