Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
climb toward
Meaning
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
Example
He is **climbing toward** the top position in his company.
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climb toward success
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
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climb up
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
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climb up the ladder
Meaning
to move to a higher position in a company or organization
Example
She worked hard for years to **climb up the ladder** in her company.
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climb up to
Meaning
to achieve a higher position or level of success
Example
He worked hard to **climb up to** the top position in the company.
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cling to power
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
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clock in
Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
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clock out
Meaning
to record the time when you finish work
Example
I always **clock out** before I shut down my computer.
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clock out for
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
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close a deal
Meaning
to successfully reach an agreement or finalize a business transaction
Example
Our company managed to **close a deal** with a top European distributor.
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close development gaps
Meaning
to reduce inequalities between developed and developing regions
Example
Efforts are underway to **close development gaps** between nations.
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close down
Meaning
to stop operating a business or company
Example
Due to losses, the branch had to **close down**.
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close in on
Meaning
to get nearer to achieving something
Example
After several meetings, we are finally **closing in on** an agreement.
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close the loop today
Meaning
to finish outstanding follow-ups before the day ends
Example
Let's **close the loop today** so clients get answers before evening.
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cloud over
Meaning
when the sky becomes covered with clouds
Example
The sky **clouded over**, and we knew it was going to rain soon.
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coach daily standups
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
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coach someone past doubt
Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders **coach people past doubt** with honest feedback and support.
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coach through
Meaning
to guide someone step by step through a task
Example
I **coach through** tough trade-offs by sharing past cases.
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coach up
Meaning
to train someone thoroughly to improve their skills
Example
My mentor **coaches me up** before every major presentation.
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code around
Meaning
to find a software workaround for a problem
Example
Engineers **code around** the bug until an official patch ships.
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collaborate on
Meaning
to work jointly on a specific project or task
Example
Both companies agreed to **collaborate on** the new software product.
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collide with
Meaning
to crash into something or someone
Example
Two motorcycles **collided with** each other at the intersection.
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come across
Meaning
to find something or someone unexpectedly
Example
We **came across** a promising distributor during the trade fair.
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come across as
Meaning
to appear or seem to be something
Example
He **came across as** a very confident person.