Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
push through with hope
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
phrasal-verb
push up
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
idiom
push your luck
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
idiom
Push yourself
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
phrasal-verb
push yourself forward
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
idiom
push yourself to the limit
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
idiom
pushing the envelope
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
idiom
put a spin on
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
phrasal-verb
put across
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
idiom
put all your cards on the table
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
idiom
Put all your eggs in one basket
Meaning
to risk everything on a single opportunity
Example
Don’t **put all your eggs in one basket**; invest in different sectors.
phrasal-verb
put aside
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
phrasal-verb
put aside funds
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
phrasal-verb
put away
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
phrasal-verb
put away your phone
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
phrasal-verb
put back
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
phrasal-verb
put behind
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
phrasal-verb
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.
idiom
put down roots
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
phrasal-verb
put down to
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
idiom
put first things first
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
phrasal-verb
put forward
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.