Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
pull up
Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
phrasal-verb
pull yourself back
Meaning
to stop overthinking or panicking and return to calmness
Example
Whenever your mind runs away, **pull yourself back** to the present.
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pump into
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
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pump up
Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach **pumped up** the team before the match.
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push ahead
Meaning
to continue working hard towards a goal despite difficulties
Example
Even after many failures, she decided to **push ahead** with her startup idea.
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push ahead with
Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to **push ahead with** the project despite the challenges.
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push aside
Meaning
to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward
Example
She tried to **push aside** her fears and keep going.
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push aside doubts
Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She **pushed aside doubts** and followed her instincts.
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push aside emotions
Meaning
to ignore emotions temporarily to focus on something else
Example
He had to **push aside his sadness** to finish the job.
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push back
Meaning
to delay something to a later time or date
Example
We had to **push back** the deadline due to unexpected issues.
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push back against
Meaning
to resist pressure or negativity with determination
Example
He decided to **push back against** the unfair criticism.
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push back on
Meaning
to resist or challenge a proposal or action
Example
Citizens **push back on** the policy until leaders revise it.
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push beyond
Meaning
to go further than one’s limits or fears
Example
You need to **push beyond** your comfort zone to grow.
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push beyond comfort
Meaning
to do more than what feels easy or safe
Example
Success begins when you **push beyond comfort** and take risks.
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push boundaries
Meaning
to go beyond limits or expectations
Example
Innovators constantly **push boundaries** to discover new possibilities.
phrasal-verb
push for
Meaning
to try hard to get something done or accepted
Example
The opposition party **pushed for** a new anti-corruption bill.
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push for change
Meaning
to strongly demand or advocate for transformation
Example
Many organizations **push for change** in government policy.
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push for promotion
Meaning
to actively try to get a higher position at work
Example
She decided to **push for promotion** after completing the leadership training.
phrasal-verb
push forward
Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
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push forward with
Meaning
to continue making progress despite challenges
Example
The team decided to **push forward with** the new project.
phrasal-verb
push into
Meaning
to drive adoption or expansion of something
Example
They are trying to **push into** the digital payment market quickly.
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push on
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
Example
Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to **push on** with her goals.
phrasal-verb
push on through
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even when tired, she decided to **push on through** the pain.
phrasal-verb
push on with
Meaning
to continue doing something with energy and effort
Example
Even when tired, he **pushed on with** his training.