Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
digitize from
Meaning
to convert from physical or analog to digital form
Example
The company began to **digitize from** old paper records to cloud storage.
phrasal-verb
dip below
Meaning
to fall under a particular level or value
Example
The unemployment rate **dipped below** 5% for the first time in years.
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dip down
Meaning
to fall slightly before rising again
Example
Stock prices **dipped down** briefly before rebounding.
phrasal-verb
dip into
Meaning
to use part of your savings for something
Example
I had to **dip into** my savings to cover the repair costs.
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dip into savings
Meaning
to use money that you had saved
Example
We had to **dip into our savings** to cover medical expenses.
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disagree with
Meaning
to have a different opinion from someone else
Example
I respectfully **disagree with** your conclusion.
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dispose of
Meaning
to throw something away or get rid of it properly
Example
You must **dispose of** batteries safely to prevent pollution.
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do away with
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
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do over
Meaning
to do something again; to decorate or renovate a place
Example
You’ll have to **do over** the report because it’s full of errors.
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do someone in
Meaning
to kill or exhaust someone
Example
The long hike really **did me in**.
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do up
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
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do up like a dog’s dinner
Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
phrasal-verb
doll up
Meaning
to make oneself look more attractive by wearing nice clothes or makeup
Example
She **dolled up** for the evening party.
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doodle around with
Meaning
to experiment playfully with sketches or ideas
Example
I **doodle around with** color palettes when inspiration drops.
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double down on learning
Meaning
to increase your effort toward gaining knowledge
Example
After the promotion, I **double down on learning** new leadership skills.
phrasal-verb
double source
Meaning
to confirm information with at least two independent sources
Example
Reporters **double source** sensitive claims before airing them.
phrasal-verb
doubt about
Meaning
to have uncertainty regarding something
Example
I have serious **doubts about** his honesty.
phrasal-verb
download from
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
phrasal-verb
doze off
Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
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draft blueprints for
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
phrasal-verb
draft in for
Meaning
to bring someone in to help with a task
Example
We **drafted Sam in for** the client presentation at the last minute.
phrasal-verb
drag into conflict
Meaning
to involve someone unwillingly in a dispute or war
Example
The smaller nation was **dragged into conflict** by its allies.
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drain away pressure
Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
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draw across
Meaning
to pull something so that it covers or crosses another thing
Example
She **drew across** the blanket to keep warm.