Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
lay out trade policies
Meaning
to explain or present trade strategies clearly
Example
The finance minister will **lay out trade policies** for the upcoming fiscal year.
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lay risks out
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
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lay the foundation for progress
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
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lay the groundwork for
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
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lay things out for
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
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layer on
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
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lead by
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
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lead into
Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to **lead into** her main topic.
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lead the way for
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
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lead to
Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can **lead to** better audience engagement.
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lead up to
Meaning
to result in or cause something to happen later
Example
The decisions we make now could **lead up to** major outcomes in the future.
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lead with
Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to **lead with** appreciation before giving feedback.
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leak out
Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information **leaked out** before the official announcement.
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lean back on
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I **lean back on** my team for help.
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lean emotionally on
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
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lean forward
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
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lean in to
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.
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lean into healing
Meaning
to actively engage in the process of emotional recovery
Example
It's okay to cry—**lean into healing** and allow yourself to grow.
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lean into hope
Meaning
to trust and move forward with a positive mindset despite pain
Example
Even in sorrow, she tries to **lean into hope**.
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lean into uncertainty
Meaning
to accept and embrace the unknown aspects of change
Example
Successful leaders **lean into uncertainty** rather than fear it.
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lean on courage
Meaning
to rely on one’s inner strength during fear
Example
He learned to **lean on courage** instead of fear.
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lean on each other
Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often **lean on each other** for motivation.
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lean on for
Meaning
to depend on someone for help or advice
Example
My mentor is who I **lean on for** guidance before big negotiations.
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lean on for support
Meaning
to rely on someone for help or encouragement
Example
We can always **lean on** our teammates **for support** during tough times.