Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
fall into routine
Meaning
to become accustomed to a regular way of working
Example
After a few weeks, the new hires **fell into routine** easily.
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fall off
Meaning
to drop from a higher place; to decrease
Example
Sales have **fallen off** since last month.
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fall out
Meaning
to have an argument; to stop being friends
Example
They **fell out** over a small misunderstanding.
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fall out over
Meaning
to argue and stop being friendly with someone because of something
Example
They **fell out over** money matters last year.
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fall over
Meaning
to lose balance and drop to the ground
Example
The baby **fell over** while trying to walk.
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fall through on
Meaning
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
Example
Several merger talks **fell through on** due to the unstable economy.
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fall to
Meaning
to begin doing something eagerly; to become responsible for something
Example
Everyone **fell to** cleaning after the party ended.
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fall under
Meaning
to be included in a category; to be controlled by someone
Example
This issue **falls under** the HR department’s responsibility.
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falter on
Meaning
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
Example
She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.
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feed on
Meaning
to gain support or energy from something, often negative; to be sustained by
Example
The tabloids **feed on** celebrity scandals to boost their sales.
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feed up
Meaning
to give food to someone or something
Example
Don’t forget to **feed up** the cat before going out.
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feed your soul with joy
Meaning
to engage in activities that make you genuinely happy
Example
Spend time in nature to **feed your soul with joy**.
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feel bad about
Meaning
to feel sorry or regretful about something
Example
I really **feel bad about** what happened.
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feel down
Meaning
to feel sad or unhappy
Example
She’s been **feeling down** since her pet passed away.
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feel sorry for
Meaning
to pity or sympathize with someone or yourself
Example
I **feel sorry for** what I did to you.
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feel torn about
Meaning
to feel conflicted or regretful about a choice or decision
Example
I **feel torn about** leaving my hometown for work.
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feel up to
Meaning
to feel capable of doing something
Example
He didn’t **feel up to** working overtime after such a long day.
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fess up
Meaning
to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong
Example
It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.
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fight against
Meaning
to oppose or resist something harmful or unjust
Example
We must **fight against** discrimination in every form.
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fight back
Meaning
to try to control or resist strong emotions
Example
He **fought back** his tears during the farewell speech.
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fight back tears
Meaning
to try not to cry
Example
She **fought back tears** while saying goodbye.
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fight for
Meaning
to struggle or take action to achieve something
Example
Many activists **fight for** freedom and equality.
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fight off
Meaning
to resist or defend against illness or attack
Example
She’s trying to **fight off** a cold before her trip.
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fight on
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties
Example
Even when life gets hard, true champions **fight on**.