Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
hang over
Meaning
to remain as a feeling of worry, sadness, or fear
Example
A sense of sorrow still **hangs over** the family.
phrasal-verb
hang up
Meaning
to end a phone call
Example
He suddenly **hung up** without saying goodbye.
phrasal-verb
hash out with
Meaning
to resolve details through thorough discussion
Example
We **hash out with** the partners before signing the merger paperwork.
phrasal-verb
hash through
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly to reach clarity
Example
Let's **hash through** the ethics policy before we publish.
phrasal-verb
head back
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
It’s getting late, we should **head back** to the hotel.
phrasal-verb
head for
Meaning
to go in the direction of a place
Example
After breakfast, we **headed for** the mountains.
phrasal-verb
head toward victory
Meaning
to move or progress in the direction of winning or success
Example
Our team is **heading toward victory** after months of training.
phrasal-verb
head towards
Meaning
to move in the direction of something
Example
**Head towards** the city center and look for the tall clock tower.
phrasal-verb
heal from
Meaning
to emotionally recover from pain, trauma, or loss
Example
It takes time to **heal from** emotional wounds.
phrasal-verb
heal over
Meaning
to gradually recover from emotional wounds
Example
Time helps old wounds to **heal over** naturally.
phrasal-verb
heal over time
Meaning
to recover emotionally as time passes
Example
She knew she would **heal over time** if she stayed patient.
phrasal-verb
heal up
Meaning
to recover or become healthy again after injury
Example
Her wound has started to **heal up** nicely.
phrasal-verb
heap praise on
Meaning
to give a lot of praise to someone
Example
Critics **heaped praise on** the actor for his performance.
phrasal-verb
hear about
Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
phrasal-verb
hear from
Meaning
to receive communication from someone
Example
I haven’t **heard from** Sarah in weeks.
phrasal-verb
hear out
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before making a decision.
phrasal-verb
heat up
Meaning
to make food warm or hot again
Example
I’ll **heat up** the leftovers from last night.
phrasal-verb
hedge against
Meaning
to protect oneself against potential loss or risk
Example
Many investors **hedge against** market volatility by diversifying their portfolios.
phrasal-verb
help along
Meaning
to make progress easier for someone
Example
The mentor **helped along** the new employees during training.
phrasal-verb
help out
Meaning
to assist someone with a task or problem
Example
My father always **helps out** when I have too much work to do.
phrasal-verb
help out with
Meaning
to assist someone in completing a task or responsibility
Example
Many volunteers **helped out with** the food distribution program.
phrasal-verb
help up
Meaning
to assist someone in standing after a fall
Example
He quickly **helped up** the old man who had tripped.
phrasal-verb
hesitate over
Meaning
to pause before doing or saying something because of uncertainty
Example
She **hesitated over** whether to tell him the truth.
phrasal-verb
hint at
Meaning
to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future
Example
The CEO’s comments **hint at** a possible expansion next year.