Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
earn out
Meaning
to achieve something through effort or performance
Example
He earned out his promotion by working tirelessly.
phrasal-verb
ease back into
Meaning
to return to a task or routine gradually after stress or break
Example
After the holidays, I’m trying to ease back into my work routine.
phrasal-verb
ease down
Meaning
to become less intense or emotional; to relax gradually
Example
After the stressful week, things started to ease down.
phrasal-verb
ease inflation
Meaning
to make inflation less severe or reduce price pressure
Example
Rising interest rates can help ease inflation over time.
phrasal-verb
ease into calmness
Meaning
to gradually relax and let go of anxious tension
Example
Close your eyes and ease into calmness with slow breathing.
phrasal-verb
ease into workouts
Meaning
to start exercise gently before increasing intensity
Example
I ease into workouts with stretching so my body feels ready.
phrasal-verb
ease off pressure
Meaning
to reduce stress or workload to feel relaxed
Example
Take short breaks to ease off pressure during work.
phrasal-verb
ease out
Meaning
to gradually relax or relieve tension
Example
A long shower helped me ease out after work.
phrasal-verb
ease out of
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something stressful
Example
She decided to ease out of her demanding job to find balance.
phrasal-verb
ease out tension
Meaning
to reduce or remove feelings of stress
Example
A warm bath helps to ease out tension from muscles.
phrasal-verb
ease tensions between
Meaning
to reduce conflict or hostility between countries
Example
Efforts were made to ease tensions between the rival nations.
phrasal-verb
ease your mind
Meaning
to make yourself feel less worried or anxious
Example
Talking to a friend can really ease your mind.
phrasal-verb
ease your nerves
Meaning
to make yourself feel less anxious or nervous
Example
Drinking herbal tea helps me ease my nerves before a big presentation.
phrasal-verb
ease yourself into
Meaning
to gradually start doing something stressful to reduce anxiety
Example
Try to ease yourself into the new routine instead of rushing it.
phrasal-verb
eat in
Meaning
to have a meal at home or at the hotel instead of going out
Example
We were too tired to go out, so we decided to eat in.
phrasal-verb
eat out
Meaning
to eat at a restaurant instead of at home
Example
We decided to eat out tonight.
phrasal-verb
edge up
Meaning
to rise slightly or gradually
Example
The inflation rate edged up to 6% last month.
phrasal-verb
embrace change
Meaning
to accept and welcome emotional or life changes positively
Example
To grow emotionally, you must embrace change with courage.
phrasal-verb
embrace diversity
Meaning
to accept and value cultural differences positively
Example
Companies that embrace diversity often perform better globally.
phrasal-verb
embrace emotions
Meaning
to accept and welcome feelings fully
Example
He learned to embrace his emotions rather than suppress them.
phrasal-verb
embrace good vibes
Meaning
to accept and enjoy positive energy and feelings around you
Example
Let’s embrace good vibes and enjoy the moment.
phrasal-verb
embrace peace
Meaning
to accept tranquility and stop resisting calm feelings
Example
She learned to embrace peace instead of constant anxiety.
phrasal-verb
embrace vulnerability
Meaning
to accept and express your weaknesses or emotions openly
Example
Emotional growth starts when you embrace vulnerability.
phrasal-verb
embrace with
Meaning
to accept something enthusiastically and willingly
Example
He quickly embraced with the new culture and made many friends.