Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
push past
Meaning
to move beyond obstacles or limitations
Example
You have to **push past** your fears to achieve success.
phrasal-verb
push through
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
He managed to **push through** the hard times and achieve his dream.
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push through difficulties
Meaning
to keep going and overcome challenges with determination
Example
Great leaders **push through difficulties** instead of giving up.
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push through fear
Meaning
to take action despite being afraid
Example
He learned to **push through fear** and speak with confidence.
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push through limits
Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
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push through on
Meaning
to keep working on something until it is completed
Example
We **push through on** the prototype even when the tests fail.
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push through reforms
Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
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push through setbacks
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
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push through with hope
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
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push up
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
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push yourself forward
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
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put across
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
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put aside
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
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put aside funds
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
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put away
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
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put away your phone
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
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put back
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
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put behind
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
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put by
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
phrasal-verb
put down
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
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put down to
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
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put forward
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
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put in
Meaning
to invest time or money into something
Example
She **put in** a lot of money to start her business.
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put in for
Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to **put in for** a few days of leave.