Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
look inside
Meaning
to reflect on your own emotions and motivations
Example
You need to **look inside** yourself to understand your anger.
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look into allegations
Meaning
to investigate claims or accusations
Example
An independent body was formed to **look into allegations** of election fraud.
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look into expansion opportunities
Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is **looking into expansion opportunities** in Africa.
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look into partnerships
Meaning
to investigate or explore potential collaborations
Example
They are **looking into partnerships** with international NGOs.
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look into problems
Meaning
to investigate or examine a situation or issue
Example
The HR manager is looking into the complaints from employees.
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look into research
Meaning
to study or investigate something deeply
Example
You need to **look into research** materials before writing your paper.
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look inward
Meaning
to reflect on your own thoughts, feelings, and motivations
Example
During hard times, it helps to **look inward** and understand your emotions.
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look kindly upon
Meaning
to regard someone or something with appreciation or favor
Example
She **looked kindly upon** the people who helped her career.
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look on the bright side of things
Meaning
to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
Example
Try to **look on the bright side of things** when things go wrong.
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look out
Meaning
to be careful; to pay attention to avoid danger
Example
You should **look out** when crossing the street.
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look out after
Meaning
to take care of someone, especially someone younger or weaker
Example
My parents taught me to **look out after** my younger cousins.
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look out for
Meaning
to protect or take care of someone’s needs
Example
My mother always **looks out for** everyone in the family.
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look out for each other
Meaning
to take care of and support one another
Example
In a strong team, members always **look out for each other**.
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look out for one another
Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always **look out for one another**.
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look out for others
Meaning
to watch over or protect other people
Example
It’s important to **look out for others** in difficult situations.
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look out over
Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room **looks out over** the beautiful lake.
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look out toward
Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always **look out toward** those who are struggling.
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look over
Meaning
to examine or review something quickly
Example
Can you **look over** this proposal before submitting it?
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look set to
Meaning
to seem likely to happen soon
Example
The company **looks set to** dominate the market in the coming years.
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look someone in the eye
Meaning
to make direct eye contact as a sign of honesty or respect
Example
When greeting someone, try to **look them in the eye** to show respect.
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look through
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She **looked through** her notes before class.
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look to
Meaning
to expect help or advice from someone
Example
The team **looked to** their leader for guidance.
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look up
Meaning
to visit someone after a long time
Example
When you are in town, **look me up**.
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look up for
Meaning
to admire or respect someone
Example
Many people **look up for** those who stand for honesty.