Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
churn out
Meaning
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much quality
Example
The company has been **churning out** reports all week.
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circle back after
Meaning
to return to a topic once something else has finished
Example
We'll **circle back after** lunch to finalize the slides.
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circle the wagons
Meaning
to come together to protect the group from criticism
Example
Fans **circle the wagons** when the coach faces unfair blame.
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clam down from
Meaning
to gradually relax after being very stressed or angry
Example
It took him an hour to **clam down from** the argument.
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clam up
Meaning
to suddenly stop talking, especially when nervous or unwilling
Example
She **clammed up** as soon as I asked about her mistake.
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clam up with
Meaning
to suddenly stop talking because of shyness or fear
Example
He **clammed up with** embarrassment when everyone stared at him.
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clamor for
Meaning
to demand something loudly and emotionally
Example
Fans **clamored for** an encore performance.
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clamp down on
Meaning
to take strict action to stop or control something
Example
Authorities are **clamping down on** tax evasion this year.
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clamp down on corruption
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
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clarify up
Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
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clean out
Meaning
to completely remove unwanted things from a place
Example
Volunteers worked to **clean out** the polluted river.
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clean out cache
Meaning
to remove temporary files from a system to free up space
Example
You should **clean out cache** to make your browser faster.
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clean up
Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
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clean up after
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
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clean up shared docs
Meaning
to tidy common files so everyone can use them easily
Example
I **clean up shared docs** every Friday to remove outdated drafts.
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clean up well
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
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clear out
Meaning
to get rid of unnecessary things to feel mentally refreshed
Example
I like to **clear out** my desk when I'm feeling stressed.
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clear the air with
Meaning
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
Example
I want to **clear the air with** you before the next meetup.
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clear things up with
Meaning
to resolve confusion or disagreement with someone
Example
I need to **clear things up with** my manager about the schedule.
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clear your mind
Meaning
to remove distracting thoughts and relax mentally
Example
Go for a walk to **clear your mind** after a long day.
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click away
Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
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click on
Meaning
to press a button on the mouse to select something
Example
Just **click on** the link to open the website.
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click with
Meaning
to immediately feel a connection or understanding with someone
Example
We instantly **clicked with** each other at the party.
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climb back
Meaning
to recover a previous position after losing it
Example
Stock prices have started to **climb back** after the market crash.