Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
fight through
Meaning
to continue despite pain or struggle until success or relief
Example
He managed to **fight through** the hardest days of his life.
phrasal-verb
fight toward success
Meaning
to struggle and keep working hard to achieve success
Example
They **fought toward success** despite all the challenges.
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fight your way through
Meaning
to continue with determination despite opposition or hardship
Example
He had to **fight his way through** years of struggle to achieve success.
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figure lessons out
Meaning
to discover what can be learned from failure
Example
It took him some time to **figure lessons out** from his failed business.
phrasal-verb
figure on
Meaning
to plan or expect something to happen
Example
They **figured on** launching the product by next quarter.
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figure out regulations
Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
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figure through
Meaning
to understand something by thinking about it carefully
Example
It took me a while to **figure through** what went wrong in the project.
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file on deadline
Meaning
to submit a story right at the required time
Example
Reporters **file on deadline** even when storms slow travel.
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file under pressure
Meaning
to deliver reports quickly despite stress
Example
She can **file under pressure** while live updates keep coming.
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fill in
Meaning
to provide missing information; to substitute for someone temporarily
Example
Can you **fill in** for me at the meeting tomorrow?
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fill in as
Meaning
to temporarily take over someone’s job or position
Example
He will **fill in as** project manager while the current one is on leave.
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fill in for someone
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
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fill in gaps
Meaning
to complete missing parts of understanding or knowledge
Example
Teachers help students **fill in gaps** in their learning.
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fill out arrival forms
Meaning
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
Example
Travelers **fill out arrival forms** while waiting in the queue.
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fill someone in
Meaning
to give someone the details or latest information about something
Example
Can you **fill me in** on what happened at the client meeting?
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fill the gap
Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
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fill up
Meaning
to eat enough food so that you are full
Example
That soup really **filled me up**.
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fill up on
Meaning
to eat a lot of one type of food so you are not hungry for other food
Example
Don’t **fill up on** snacks before dinner.
phrasal-verb
fill up with
Meaning
to become full or crowded with something
Example
The hall **filled up with** excited guests before the concert began.
phrasal-verb
fill up with gratitude
Meaning
to feel full of thankfulness and appreciation
Example
Every morning, I **fill up with gratitude** for the life I have.
phrasal-verb
fill with
Meaning
to make someone experience a strong emotion
Example
The kind gesture **filled her with** gratitude.
phrasal-verb
fill with gratitude
Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or appreciative
Example
My heart **filled with gratitude** when I received their help.
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fill your heart with gratitude
Meaning
to focus on the things you are thankful for
Example
Every morning, **fill your heart with gratitude** to start the day right.
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fill your mind with peace
Meaning
to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **fill your mind with peace**.