Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
mop up
Meaning
to clean liquid or dirt from a surface using a mop or cloth
Example
Use a towel to **mop up** the water you spilled.
phrasal-verb
motivate through
Meaning
to inspire people by using something as a motivator
Example
She tried to **motivate through** positive feedback and encouragement.
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motivate toward
Meaning
to inspire someone to move or act toward a goal
Example
Effective leaders **motivate toward** shared goals.
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move ahead
Meaning
to make progress; to go forward
Example
Despite the delay, the project will **move ahead** as planned.
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move along
Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to **move along** and not block the road.
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move around
Meaning
to go from place to place; to change locations often
Example
He loves to **move around** and explore new cities every year.
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move aside
Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please **move aside** so the ambulance can go through.
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move away from
Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is **moving away from** dependency on foreign aid.
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move back
Meaning
to return to a place where you lived before
Example
After years abroad, he decided to **move back** to his hometown.
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move beyond
Meaning
to progress further than a previous level or limitation
Example
He tried to **move beyond** his earlier academic failures.
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move beyond anger
Meaning
to let go of resentment and focus on reconciliation
Example
She learned to **move beyond anger** and rebuild trust.
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move beyond boundaries
Meaning
to work or cooperate across national or traditional limits
Example
Global collaboration helps us **move beyond boundaries** to solve shared challenges.
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move beyond pain
Meaning
to heal and grow after emotional suffering
Example
She tried to **move beyond pain** and focus on her goals.
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move closer to
Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you **closer to** success.
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move down
Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to **move down** to a smaller apartment to save money.
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move forward confidently
Meaning
to progress with self-assurance and determination
Example
He chose to **move forward confidently** despite past setbacks.
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move forward with
Meaning
to continue progressing with a plan or idea
Example
After months of preparation, they decided to **move forward with** the project.
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move forward with confidence
Meaning
to progress in life without fear or doubt
Example
After learning from mistakes, **move forward with confidence**.
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move forward with joy
Meaning
to continue with a happy and positive attitude
Example
Let’s **move forward with joy** and not dwell on the past.
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move in
Meaning
to start living in a new house or place
Example
We’re planning to **move in** next week after the renovations are done.
phrasal-verb
move into
Meaning
to start working in a new role or area
Example
She recently **moved into** a senior management position.
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move off
Meaning
to start moving (of a vehicle)
Example
The bus **moved off** slowly after everyone got on.
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move on
Meaning
to progress to the next stage; to leave something behind
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **move on** with her life.
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move on from
Meaning
to recover emotionally and continue life after a painful experience
Example
It took him a while to **move on from** the heartbreak.