Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
post something
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
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pot luck
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
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Pour your heart out
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
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Power behind the throne
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
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power play
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
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Practice makes perfect
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
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practice what you preach
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
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predictive analytics
Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
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predictive modeling
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
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press ahead
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
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prodigal son
Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.
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pull ahead
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
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pull an all-nighter
Meaning
to stay awake all night to study or work
Example
I had to **pull an all-nighter** to finish my assignment.
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pull at heartstrings
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
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pull it off
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
No one thought she could do it, but she **pulled it off**.
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Pull one’s weight
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
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pull oneself up by the bootstraps
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
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pull out all the stops
Meaning
to make every possible effort to achieve something
Example
The team **pulled out all the stops** to win the championship.
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pull over
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
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pull rank
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
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pull someone up
Meaning
to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance
Example
If a team member is underperforming, it's important to **pull them up** and help them improve.
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pull someone's leg
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
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pull someone’s weight
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
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pull strings
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.