Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
delight in
Meaning
to take great pleasure in something
Example
She **delights in** making people laugh.
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delve in
Meaning
to explore or investigate deeply
Example
The scientist decided to **delve in** to the mysteries of the deep sea.
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delve into
Meaning
to explore something deeply and thoroughly
Example
The paper **delves into** the social implications of the policy.
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depend on
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for help or support
Example
You can always **depend on** me when you need advice.
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depend on exports
Meaning
to rely on selling goods to other countries
Example
Many developing nations **depend on exports** for economic growth.
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depend upon
Meaning
to rely on someone for support or help
Example
Children **depend upon** their parents for love and care.
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depend upon exports
Meaning
to rely on exports for income or growth
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon exports** to boost their economy.
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depend upon imports
Meaning
to rely on goods brought from other countries
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon imports** for essential commodities.
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detach from chaos
Meaning
to mentally separate yourself from stressful situations
Example
Sometimes you just need to **detach from chaos** to think clearly.
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dial back notifications
Meaning
to reduce the frequency of alerts or messages
Example
I had to **dial back notifications** because my phone kept buzzing all day.
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dial back on
Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
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die away
Meaning
to become weaker or quieter and finally stop
Example
The sound of thunder slowly **died away** in the distance.
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die down
Meaning
when wind, rain, or storm becomes weaker
Example
The rain finally **died down** after several hours.
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die off
Meaning
to become extinct gradually; to disappear slowly
Example
Many animal species may **die off** if global warming continues.
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die out
Meaning
to become extinct or disappear completely
Example
Many ancient traditions have **died out** over the centuries.
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dig around
Meaning
to search or investigate something to find more information
Example
He started to **dig around** to find out the truth about the old house.
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dig around for
Meaning
to search through different places to find something
Example
I **dig around for** spare change when the vending machine only takes coins.
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dig beneath
Meaning
to search for the real emotions or motivations hidden under the surface
Example
He tried to **dig beneath** his frustration to understand his true fears.
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dig for facts
Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
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dig in
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination and effort
Example
He decided to **dig in** and work through the challenges.
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dig in for
Meaning
to prepare yourself for sustained effort
Example
The team **digs in for** late nights ahead of launch week.
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dig into data
Meaning
to analyze information in detail
Example
Analysts **dig into data** to understand the social shifts.
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dig up
Meaning
to discover secret or forgotten information
Example
Journalists managed to **dig up** new evidence about the case.
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dig up on
Meaning
to investigate and discover information about someone or something
Example
Reporters **dig up on** candidates before the debate night.