Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
face down
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
phrasal-verb
face up to challenges
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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face up to the truth
Meaning
to accept or confront the reality of a situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.
phrasal-verb
fact check against
Meaning
to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources
Example
Journalists **fact check against** official records to avoid errors.
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factor in for
Meaning
to include a consideration when planning for something
Example
Analysts **factor in for** currency swings when forecasting prices.
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factor into
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
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fade away
Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
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fade in
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
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fade into
Meaning
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
Example
His pale shirt **faded into** the white background.
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fade out
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
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fall apart
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fail completely
Example
Their marriage **fell apart** after years of arguments.
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fall back
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
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fall back into
Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
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fall back into friendship
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
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fall behind in
Meaning
to not make as much progress as others in something
Example
If you skip classes, you might **fall behind in** your studies.
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fall behind in exports
Meaning
to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
Example
The nation has **fallen behind in exports** due to weak demand abroad.
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fall behind on
Meaning
to fail to do something on time or as planned
Example
He **fell behind on** his rent payments last month.
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fall behind schedule
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.
phrasal-verb
fall down
Meaning
to drop to the ground; to fail at something
Example
He **fell down** while running in the park.
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fall for
Meaning
to fall in love with someone; to be strongly attracted to something
Example
He **fell for** her the moment they met.
phrasal-verb
fall in line
Meaning
to follow the rules or decisions of a group
Example
New members quickly **fall in line** with the team’s culture.
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fall into
Meaning
to begin doing something; to be caught in a situation
Example
She **fell into** bad habits during the lockdown.
phrasal-verb
fall into place
Meaning
to start to happen in a satisfactory way
Example
After months of hard work, everything finally **fell into place**.
phrasal-verb
fall into recession
Meaning
to enter a period of economic decline
Example
The global economy may **fall into recession** if inflation continues to rise.