Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
pour out your heart
Meaning
to express all your emotions and thoughts freely to someone
Example
She **poured out her heart** to her best friend after the breakup.
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power down
Meaning
to turn off or shut down a device completely
Example
You should **power down** your computer before cleaning it.
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power through
Meaning
to complete something difficult with strong effort and confidence
Example
She managed to **power through** the challenge with determination.
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power through with
Meaning
to continue strongly by relying on a tool or support
Example
He **powers through with** upbeat playlists on long runs.
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power up
Meaning
to turn on or start an electronic device
Example
You should **power up** the computer before connecting peripherals.
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pray for
Meaning
to express hope or desire for something by praying
Example
We all **pray for** a better future.
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prep for
Meaning
to get yourself ready for something
Example
I like to **prep for** big presentations the night before.
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prepare against
Meaning
to take precautions to avoid future risks
Example
The city is **preparing against** possible flooding.
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prepare for
Meaning
to make ready for something likely to happen
Example
We should **prepare for** possible cyber attacks.
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preserve up
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
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press ahead with confidence
Meaning
to move forward positively despite difficulties
Example
We must **press ahead with confidence** even if challenges arise.
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press for
Meaning
to insistently demand something
Example
Opposition parties continue to **press for** fair elections.
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press on
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
Although he was tired, he decided to **press on** until he finished the task.
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press on with
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
She decided to **press on with** her studies even after failing once.
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press toward achievement
Meaning
to put effort and determination into reaching goals
Example
He continues to **press toward achievement** no matter the difficulties.
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price in
Meaning
to include expected future events in the current price of an investment
Example
Traders have already **priced in** the expected interest rate hike.
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print out
Meaning
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
Example
I need to **print out** the report for tomorrow’s meeting.
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prioritize over
Meaning
to give more importance to one thing than another
Example
You should **prioritize over** urgent tasks before anything else.
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project confidence
Meaning
to appear or make others feel that you are confident
Example
The speaker **projected confidence** throughout the session.
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project out
Meaning
to estimate or predict future results based on current data
Example
Economists **project out** the country's GDP growth for the next decade.
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protect against
Meaning
to take measures to defend from threats or attacks
Example
Good antivirus software can **protect against** malware.
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protect against downturns
Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can **protect against downturns** in the economy.
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protest against
Meaning
to show opposition to something through public action
Example
Thousands of people **protested against** unfair laws.
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prototype on paper
Meaning
to sketch a quick version of an idea
Example
Designers **prototype on paper** before they open any software.