Expression Cards: idiom
45 cards available.
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Economic bubble
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
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Economic downturn
Meaning
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
Example
Many people lost their jobs during the **economic downturn**.
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Economic engine
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
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economic sanctions
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
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edge in
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
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edge out
Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They **edged out** their rivals by just one point.
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empty nest
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
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empty promise
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
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encrypted
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
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engagement rate
Meaning
a measure of how actively people interact with online content
Example
Our **engagement rate** doubled after using video posts.
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enter stage left
Meaning
to appear or arrive dramatically in a situation
Example
Just when things got complicated, **enter stage left**—our new competitor!
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envy eats the heart
Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
**Envy eats the heart**, so stop comparing yourself to others.
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ethical AI
Meaning
artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound.
Example
The company prides itself on creating **ethical AI** systems that respect user privacy.
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Eureka moment
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
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even out
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
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every cloud has a silver lining
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
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Exactly!
Meaning
Used to strongly show agreement
Example
‘It’s time to move on.’ ‘**Exactly!**’
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Exit strategy
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
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expand one's horizons
Meaning
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
Example
Traveling abroad can really help you **expand your horizons**.
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extend an olive branch
Meaning
to offer peace or reconciliation
Example
After years of conflict, the president decided to **extend an olive branch**.
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eye on the prize
Meaning
to stay focused on achieving your goal
Example
She always keeps her **eye on the prize** no matter what.