Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
open toward
Meaning
to show warmth or acceptance toward someone
Example
He became more **open toward** his classmates.
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open up about kindness
Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
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open up communication
Meaning
to start or improve honest and clear communication
Example
They tried to **open up communication** to solve their issues.
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open up emotionally
Meaning
to allow others to see your feelings or emotional state
Example
He started to **open up emotionally** after therapy.
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open up inside
Meaning
to become emotionally available to yourself and recognize your true emotions
Example
When he learned to **open up inside**, he finally stopped hiding his pain.
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open up markets
Meaning
to make trade or business opportunities available; to remove barriers to trade
Example
The trade agreement helped **open up markets** for local exporters.
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open up new horizons
Meaning
to create new opportunities for learning or understanding different cultures
Example
Studying abroad can **open up new horizons** for personal and cultural growth.
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open up new perspectives
Meaning
to help someone see things in a new or different way
Example
Traveling to different countries can **open up new perspectives** on life.
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open up opportunities
Meaning
to create new chances or possibilities for learning or connection
Example
Understanding other cultures can **open up opportunities** for collaboration.
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open up over
Meaning
to share personal thoughts because of a particular topic
Example
She finally **opened up over** her anxiety during group coaching.
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open up space for joy
Meaning
to make emotional room for happiness after pain
Example
After forgiving herself, she began to **open up space for joy**.
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open up to
Meaning
to become more willing to accept or consider new ideas, cultures, or people
Example
As globalization spread, many countries began to **open up to** cultural exchange.
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open up to challenges
Meaning
to be willing to face or accept difficult situations with confidence
Example
If you want to grow, you must **open up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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open up to change
Meaning
to become willing to accept new ideas or practices
Example
Societies progress when people **open up to change**.
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open up to courage
Meaning
to allow bravery and confidence to enter one’s mind
Example
She slowly **opened up to courage** after years of doubt.
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open up to differences
Meaning
to accept and appreciate diversity
Example
Children should learn to **open up to differences** from an early age.
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open up to diversity
Meaning
to become accepting and appreciative of different backgrounds or perspectives
Example
Education helps people **open up to diversity** and reduce prejudice.
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open up to feedback
Meaning
to be willing to listen and accept constructive criticism
Example
A good leader must **open up to feedback** from the team.
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open up to ideas
Meaning
to be receptive to new and different ideas
Example
We should **open up to ideas** from junior staff as well.
phrasal-verb
open up to joy
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
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open up to others
Meaning
to share thoughts and feelings with people from other cultures
Example
When you **open up to others**, you start to understand their perspectives better.
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open up to peace
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel inner calmness
Example
Through meditation, I’ve learned to **open up to peace**.
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open up to someone
Meaning
to share personal feelings or problems with someone you trust
Example
He finally **opened up to** his friend about what he had been going through.
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open up to trade
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.