Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
map out a growth plan
Meaning
to design steps that will help you develop professionally
Example
I **map out a growth plan** each quarter with my mentor.
phrasal-verb
map out a plan
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
phrasal-verb
map out choices
Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We **map out choices** before deciding which project to take on.
phrasal-verb
map out for
Meaning
to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose
Example
We **mapped out for** the fundraiser so nothing would be missed.
phrasal-verb
march on
Meaning
to continue advancing toward a goal despite difficulties
Example
The demonstrators **marched on** the capital demanding justice.
idiom
march to the beat of your own drum
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
idiom
mark down
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
phrasal-verb
mark out
Meaning
to distinguish or define a special cultural space or event
Example
They **marked out** an area in the village square for the cultural exhibition.
idiom
mark up
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
idiom
market forces
Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by **market forces**, as demand for the product rises.
idiom
market share
Meaning
the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product
Example
The company increased its **market share** after launching the new product.
idiom
Masterpiece
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
idiom
masterpiece in the making
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
idiom
match made in heaven
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
idiom
mea culpa
Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public **mea culpa** for his earlier comments.
idiom
measure out
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
idiom
measure twice, cut once
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
idiom
measure up
Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to **measure up** to the team’s standards.
phrasal-verb
measure up to
Meaning
to meet a required ethical or professional standard
Example
All employees are expected to **measure up to** the company’s moral values.
idiom
media circus
Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
idiom
Media frenzy
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
idiom
meet and greet
Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a **meet and greet** for new employees.
idiom
meet halfway
Meaning
to compromise by agreeing to part of what each person wants
Example
We decided to **meet halfway** and agree on a fair price.
idiom
meet someone halfway
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.