Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
lie around
Meaning
to spend time lazily doing nothing
Example
I just want to **lie around** and do nothing today.
phrasal-verb
lie back
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
phrasal-verb
lie down
Meaning
to rest or sleep in a flat position
Example
I’m so tired; I think I’ll **lie down** for a bit.
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lie in wait
Meaning
to hide and wait for someone or something
Example
The police **lay in wait** for the suspect all night.
idiom
lie through one’s teeth
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
idiom
life in the fast lane
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
idiom
life of the party
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
lift others up
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
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**.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
lift trade barriers
Meaning
to remove restrictions on international trade
Example
Nations agreed to **lift trade barriers** to encourage investment.
phrasal-verb
lift up
Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really **lifted up** my mood today.
phrasal-verb
lift your mood
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
phrasal-verb
lift your spirit up
Meaning
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
Example
Helping others can really **lift your spirit up**.
phrasal-verb
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**.
phrasal-verb
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.