Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
foster cooperation
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
phrasal-verb
foster in
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
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foster mutual respect
Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help **foster mutual respect** among nations.
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frame setbacks as lessons
Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
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freak about
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
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freak out about
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
People often **freak out about** deadlines and performance reviews.
phrasal-verb
freak out with joy
Meaning
to react very excitedly and happily
Example
They **freaked out with joy** when they won the contest.
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freak over
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
He **freaked over** the missed deadline and couldn’t focus on anything else.
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freak with fear
Meaning
to become extremely scared or panicked
Example
She **freaked with fear** when she saw the snake.
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freeze over
Meaning
when water turns into ice due to cold temperature
Example
The lake **froze over** completely during the winter.
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freeze up
Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.
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freeze with fear
Meaning
to be unable to move because of fear
Example
The child **froze with fear** when he saw the big dog.
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freeze with shock
Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
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freshen up before
Meaning
to wash or tidy yourself just before an event
Example
Let me **freshen up before** the guests arrive.
phrasal-verb
fry up
Meaning
to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat
Example
She **fried up** some eggs for breakfast.
phrasal-verb
fuel up on
Meaning
to eat or drink something to gain energy
Example
We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.
phrasal-verb
fume at
Meaning
to feel or show anger towards someone or something
Example
She was **fuming at** her friends for breaking her trust.