Expression Cards
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idiom
hear it through the grapevine
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
phrasal-verb
hear out
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before making a decision.
idiom
hear someone out
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before you make a decision.
idiom
Hear something on the grapevine
Meaning
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
Example
I **heard on the grapevine** that she’s leaving the company.
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hear something straight from the horse's mouth
Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
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hear something through the grapevine
Meaning
to hear news or rumors indirectly
Example
I **heard through the grapevine** that they are getting married.
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Heart full of gratitude
Meaning
Deeply thankful and appreciative.
Example
She spoke with a **heart full of gratitude** for her teachers.
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heart in one’s mouth
Meaning
to feel extreme fear or anxiety
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** as I waited for the results.
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heart in your mouth
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
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heart of gold
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
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heart of stone
Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
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heart sinks
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
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heart skips a beat
Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her **heart skips a beat**.
idiom
heart-to-heart
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
idiom
heartbroken
Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was **heartbroken** when his pet died.
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.
idiom
helicopter parent
Meaning
a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
Example
She’s a bit of a **helicopter parent**, always watching over her kids.
phrasal-verb
help along
Meaning
to make progress easier for someone
Example
The mentor **helped along** the new employees during training.
idiom
Help each other out
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
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.
idiom
help someone out
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
phrasal-verb
help up
Meaning
to assist someone in standing after a fall
Example
He quickly **helped up** the old man who had tripped.