Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
open up trade
Meaning
to make international trade easier by removing barriers
Example
The new agreement will **open up trade** between the two nations.
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open up trade routes
Meaning
to create new paths for international exchange of goods
Example
They are negotiating to **open up trade routes** with neighboring countries.
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open up with
Meaning
to start a conversation by being honest or expressive about feelings
Example
He chose to **open up with** a personal story to make others feel comfortable.
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open with
Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
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open with gratitude
Meaning
to start a conversation or message by expressing thanks
Example
She **opened with gratitude** before discussing the main issue.
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open within
Meaning
to connect with your inner emotions and understand yourself better
Example
Yoga helps me to **open within** and feel peaceful.
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open your heart
Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
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open your heart to
Meaning
to express love, trust, or care freely
Example
It’s important to **open your heart to** those who care about you.
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open your mind to
Meaning
to start considering or accepting new ideas or opinions
Example
Studying anthropology can help you **open your mind to** cultural diversity.
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open yourself emotionally
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and express emotions freely
Example
It's not easy to **open yourself emotionally** after being hurt.
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open yourself to
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions or connections
Example
He finally decided to **open himself to** love again.
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open yourself to experiences
Meaning
to be willing to try new cultural activities or perspectives
Example
When you **open yourself to experiences**, you grow beyond your comfort zone.
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open yourself up
Meaning
to make yourself emotionally vulnerable or honest
Example
It’s hard to **open yourself up** after being hurt.
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open yourself up to
Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
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open yourself up to feedback
Meaning
to be willing to receive and accept constructive criticism
Example
To grow, you need to **open yourself up to feedback** from others.
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opt against
Meaning
to decide not to choose a particular option
Example
After considering the risks, the company **opted against** the merger.
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opt for
Meaning
to choose one thing instead of another
Example
We decided to **opt for** the smaller but cheaper apartment.
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overflow with
Meaning
to have a large amount of positive feeling or emotion
Example
The parents were **overflowing with** pride at their son’s success.
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owe to
Meaning
to feel you should thank someone for something
Example
I **owe my success to** my parents’ support.
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own out of
Meaning
to stop being involved because of ethical concerns
Example
The company **owned out of** the project due to ethical issues.
phrasal-verb
own responsibility for
Meaning
to accept that you are accountable for something that happened
Example
He chose to **own responsibility for** the team’s delay.
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own the mistake quickly
Meaning
to admit an error right away
Example
I **own the mistake quickly** and explain the fix to my team.
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own up to mistakes
Meaning
to admit errors openly so they can be fixed
Example
Good leaders **own up to mistakes** before they snowball.
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own your progress
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.