Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
lie in wait
Meaning
to hide and wait for someone or something
Example
The police **lay in wait** for the suspect all night.
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lift each other up
Meaning
to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
Example
A positive workplace culture helps employees **lift each other up**.
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lift off
Meaning
to start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
Her confidence helped the project **lift off** successfully.
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lift oneself up
Meaning
to regain strength or confidence after being low or discouraged
Example
She managed to **lift herself up** after facing several disappointments.
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lift others up
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
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lift out of
Meaning
to help someone recover from sadness or depression
Example
Music often **lifts people out of** their sadness.
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lift out of poverty
Meaning
to help people or nations escape from poverty
Example
International aid has helped **lift millions out of poverty** worldwide.
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lift out of recession
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
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lift people out of poverty
Meaning
to help people escape from poverty through economic growth or support
Example
The new policy is designed to **lift people out of poverty** sustainably.
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lift someone up
Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always **lift me up** when I’m feeling low.
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lift someone’s spirits
Meaning
to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Example
His words really **lifted my spirits** after the bad news.
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lift the room up
Meaning
to make a group feel more positive
Example
She **lifts the room up** by celebrating small achievements.
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lift trade barriers
Meaning
to remove restrictions on international trade
Example
Nations agreed to **lift trade barriers** to encourage investment.
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lift up
Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really **lifted up** my mood today.
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lift your mood
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
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lift your spirit up
Meaning
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
Example
Helping others can really **lift your spirit up**.
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lift your spirits
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier or more positive
Example
A walk in the park can really **lift your spirits**.
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lift yourself above doubt
Meaning
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
Example
You need to **lift yourself above doubt** to achieve your dreams.
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lift yourself out of
Meaning
to recover or rise from a negative emotional state
Example
She worked hard to **lift herself out of** depression.
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lift yourself up
Meaning
to encourage yourself emotionally or mentally after a setback
Example
He tried to **lift himself up** after the rejection.
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light the way
Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will **light the way** for many others.
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light up
Meaning
to illuminate or brighten with lights or joy
Example
The entire hall **lit up** as the cultural show began.
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light up at
Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face **lit up at** the news of his promotion.
phrasal-verb
light up for
Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes **lit up for** her little son as he ran to her.