Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
point off
Meaning
to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead
Example
He tried to **point off** the reporters by changing the topic.
phrasal-verb
point out
Meaning
to draw attention to something; to mention something important
Example
He **pointed out** a few mistakes in the final report.
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point out issues
Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
phrasal-verb
point out to
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
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point over
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
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point someone toward
Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.
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point to
Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts **point to** his innocence.
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point toward
Meaning
to indicate or suggest a future possibility
Example
Recent studies **point toward** a rise in electric mobility.
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point towards
Meaning
to indicate a direction or possible cause
Example
The evidence **points towards** a financial motive.
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point up
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
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point up to
Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
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poke around
Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
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pool resources for
Meaning
to combine money, labor, or materials for a joint project
Example
The governments **pooled resources for** regional development projects.
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pool together
Meaning
to combine resources or efforts for a shared goal
Example
The organizations decided to **pool together** their expertise for a larger impact.
phrasal-verb
pop into
Meaning
to enter a place briefly and casually
Example
We **popped into** a café for a quick coffee.
phrasal-verb
pop into chat
Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
phrasal-verb
pop up
Meaning
to appear suddenly on the screen
Example
A message just **popped up** on my screen.
phrasal-verb
portion out snacks
Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
phrasal-verb
post about
Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
phrasal-verb
post up
Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
phrasal-verb
pour down
Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
phrasal-verb
pour into
Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
phrasal-verb
pour out
Meaning
to express all your feelings freely
Example
She **poured out** her heart to her best friend.
phrasal-verb
pour out feelings
Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.