Expression Cards
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idiom
Caught on camera
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
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caught red-handed
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
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Caught with your pants down
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
phrasal-verb
celebrate wins with
Meaning
to mark achievements alongside someone
Example
We **celebrate wins with** a quick message in the team chat.
phrasal-verb
celebrate with
Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to **celebrate with** friends during their cultural festivals.
phrasal-verb
celebrate with others
Meaning
to join in the cultural festivities of people from other backgrounds
Example
We should **celebrate with others** to appreciate their culture and values.
phrasal-verb
center on
Meaning
to focus attention or thoughts on something; to make something the main point
Example
Try to **center on** the positive aspects of your life instead of the negatives.
phrasal-verb
center yourself
Meaning
to find balance and emotional calm within yourself
Example
Meditation helps her **center herself** when she feels stressed.
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chain reaction
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
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chalk up
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular cause
Example
Let’s **chalk up** the delay to bad weather.
phrasal-verb
chalk up improvements
Meaning
to credit progress achieved over time
Example
We **chalk up improvements** to consistent practice and rest.
phrasal-verb
chalk up to
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular reason
Example
We **chalked it up to** experience and moved forward.
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change gears
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
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Change is the only constant
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
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change of guard
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
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change of heart
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
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change of scene
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
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change one's tune
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
idiom
change the game
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
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change with the times
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
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change your mind
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
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change your tune
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
phrasal-verb
channel emotions
Meaning
to direct emotions into positive actions
Example
She learned to **channel her emotions** into creative work.
phrasal-verb
channel energy into
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.