Expression Cards
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idiom
In uncharted waters
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
idiom
In vogue
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
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in your face advertising
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
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influencer culture
Meaning
the trend of social media personalities promoting products or lifestyles
Example
**Influencer culture** has changed how brands market themselves.
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influencer marketing
Meaning
promoting products through influential people on social media
Example
Many brands invest in **influencer marketing** to reach younger audiences.
idiom
ink in
Meaning
to schedule or confirm something in writing
Example
I’ll **ink in** the interview for Tuesday morning.
phrasal-verb
inquire about
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
She called to **inquire about** the new course schedule.
idiom
Inquisitive mind
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
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inside job
Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an **inside job**.
phrasal-verb
integrate into
Meaning
to combine one thing with another to make a whole
Example
We will **integrate into** the global digital ecosystem.
phrasal-verb
integrate with
Meaning
to combine or work together with another system
Example
Our app can **integrate with** multiple payment gateways.
idiom
internet troll
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
phrasal-verb
introduce yourself
Meaning
to tell someone your name and details when meeting for the first time
Example
It’s courteous to **introduce yourself** before joining a group.
phrasal-verb
invest in
Meaning
to put money, effort, or time into something to achieve a profit or result
Example
The country continues to **invest in** renewable energy projects.
phrasal-verb
invest in infrastructure
Meaning
to spend money on buildings, systems, or services for long-term development
Example
Developing nations are trying to **invest in infrastructure** to support economic growth.
phrasal-verb
invite over
Meaning
to ask someone to come to your home
Example
We’re planning to **invite over** our colleagues this weekend.
idiom
iron curtain
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
idiom
iron fist in a velvet glove
Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
idiom
iron out
Meaning
to resolve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out** the payment details before signing.
idiom
iron out the bugs
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
idiom
iron out the kinks
Meaning
to resolve small problems or imperfections
Example
We’ll **iron out the kinks** before launch day.
idiom
iron out the wrinkles
Meaning
to solve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out the wrinkles** before launching the project.
idiom
it blew my mind
Meaning
it amazed or shocked me completely
Example
The technology they used **blew my mind**.
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It never rains but it pours
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.