Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
finish off
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
phrasal-verb
finish up
Meaning
to complete or end something
Example
Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.
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fire back
Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
phrasal-verb
fire back at
Meaning
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
Example
The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.
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fire someone up
Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words **fired up** the team before the final game.
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fire yourself up
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
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firm up decisions
Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
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fit around
Meaning
to organize work or tasks to accommodate other activities or people
Example
She managed to **fit her schedule around** her team’s needs to ensure smooth collaboration.
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fit in
Meaning
to feel comfortable and accepted within a group or environment
Example
New employees often struggle to **fit in** at first.
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fit in with
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
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fit into
Meaning
to become part of a group or situation easily; to adjust to a new environment
Example
It took me a few weeks to **fit into** the new office culture.
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fit into society
Meaning
to become accepted or comfortable within a new social environment
Example
Newcomers often struggle to **fit into society** when they move abroad.
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fix up
Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
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fizzle out
Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.
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flag blockers early
Meaning
to report obstacles as soon as they appear
Example
Please **flag blockers early** so support teams can jump in.
phrasal-verb
flag for review
Meaning
to mark something so it will be checked carefully
Example
Moderators **flag for review** any suspicious training data.
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flag wins publicly
Meaning
to acknowledge achievements in front of others
Example
Managers **flag wins publicly** to keep motivation high.
phrasal-verb
flare out
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or lose temper
Example
She **flared out** when her plans were canceled.
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flare up
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or violent
Example
Their argument **flared up** again during dinner.
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flare with anger
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
She **flared with anger** when she heard the unfair decision.
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flare with joy
Meaning
to suddenly feel or show great happiness
Example
His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.
phrasal-verb
flatten out
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
Example
After years of fluctuation, growth has **flattened out**.
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flip out
Meaning
to react with extreme surprise, anger, or excitement
Example
He **flipped out** when he saw the mess in his room.
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flip over
Meaning
to turn upside down accidentally
Example
The car **flipped over** after hitting a pothole.