Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
drive innovation
Meaning
to lead or motivate creative progress
Example
The CEO’s vision helps **drive innovation** across all departments.
phrasal-verb
drive on
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
phrasal-verb
drive toward
Meaning
to focus your energy and effort on reaching a goal
Example
They are **driving toward** a more sustainable business model.
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drive up demand
Meaning
to increase the desire or need for something
Example
The marketing efforts **drove up** demand for the company’s products.
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drive up exports
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods or services sold abroad
Example
The new trade policies are designed to **drive up exports**.
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drive up inflation
Meaning
to cause prices to increase rapidly
Example
Rising fuel costs have **driven up inflation** in many countries.
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drive up prices
Meaning
to cause prices to increase
Example
High demand for oil has **driven up prices** around the world.
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drive up with
Meaning
to increase results by using a particular lever
Example
They **drive up with** targeted ads during festival weeks.
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drive yourself forward
Meaning
to motivate yourself to keep progressing
Example
She constantly **drives herself forward** to reach her goals.
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drop a line to
Meaning
to send a short message to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a line to** me when you arrive.
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drop a message
Meaning
to send someone a short message online
Example
Just **drop me a message** if you need any help.
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drop away
Meaning
to decrease gradually; to fade or disappear
Example
Attendance at the club meetings has **dropped away** recently.
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drop back
Meaning
to move to a position further behind
Example
The runner **dropped back** after the first lap due to exhaustion.
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drop behind
Meaning
to fall behind others in progress or development
Example
She started to **drop behind** in her studies after missing several classes.
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drop below
Meaning
to decrease to less than a specific amount or level
Example
Investment growth **dropped below** expectations this quarter.
phrasal-verb
drop by
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
phrasal-verb
drop dead
Meaning
to die suddenly; used informally to express shock or anger
Example
He almost **dropped dead** when he heard the news.
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drop down
Meaning
to fall or descend to a lower level
Example
The temperature will **drop down** to five degrees tonight.
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drop in
Meaning
to visit someone casually without prior arrangement
Example
My neighbors often **drop in** for coffee in the evening.
phrasal-verb
drop in for
Meaning
to attend briefly or informally
Example
I plan to **drop in for** the group discussion later this evening.
phrasal-verb
drop in on
Meaning
to visit someone casually and without an appointment
Example
We decided to **drop in on** our cousins while passing through their town.
phrasal-verb
drop into
Meaning
to enter or visit a place casually
Example
I’ll **drop into** the café for a quick coffee before work.
phrasal-verb
drop notes in
Meaning
to leave short messages in a shared space
Example
I **drop notes in** the chat when I finish each checklist item.
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drop off
Meaning
to take someone or something to a place by car
Example
Can you **drop off** the kids at school?