Expression Cards
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idiom
rise to the occasion
Meaning
to perform well in a difficult situation
Example
He really **rose to the occasion** during the crisis.
phrasal-verb
rise toward excellence
Meaning
to keep improving continuously toward a higher standard
Example
With dedication, anyone can **rise toward excellence**.
phrasal-verb
rise under
Meaning
to perform well despite facing great pressure or challenges
Example
He always **rises under** pressure and delivers his best work.
phrasal-verb
rise up
Meaning
to stand and act against challenges or difficulties
Example
We must **rise up** and face the challenges together.
phrasal-verb
rise up against
Meaning
to rebel or protest against authority or oppression
Example
Citizens **rose up against** the unfair government policies.
phrasal-verb
rise up to
Meaning
to face and deal successfully with a challenge or situation
Example
He **rose up to** the challenge and proved his worth.
phrasal-verb
rise with
Meaning
to grow stronger together with something or someone
Example
We can all **rise with** positivity and mutual respect.
phrasal-verb
rise with confidence
Meaning
to regain self-assurance after a setback
Example
After every failure, try to **rise with confidence**.
phrasal-verb
rise with courage
Meaning
to face challenges bravely and stay positive
Example
We must **rise with courage** when life throws difficulties our way.
phrasal-verb
rise with hope
Meaning
to start fresh with renewed optimism
Example
Every morning, she tries to **rise with hope** for a better day.
phrasal-verb
rise with kindness
Meaning
to overcome negativity with compassion and empathy
Example
Always try to **rise with kindness** even when people hurt you.
idiom
rising tide lifts all boats
Meaning
economic growth benefits everyone; a general improvement in the economy helps all participants
Example
The government's new policies are helping the economy, and as a result, **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
idiom
Risk it all
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
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Risk it for the biscuit
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
idiom
Rite of passage
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
idiom
road to success
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
idiom
roads less traveled
Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the **roads less traveled** and discover new cultures.
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roam around
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
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rob Peter to pay Paul
Meaning
to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else
Example
They're always **robbing Peter to pay Paul**, moving money around without making any progress.
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robotic precision
Meaning
extremely accurate and consistent performance
Example
She performs her tasks with **robotic precision**.
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robotic process automation
Meaning
the use of AI to automate business processes
Example
Companies are embracing **robotic process automation** to reduce costs.
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robotic response
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
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rock the boat
Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
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rocket science
Meaning
something very complicated or difficult to understand
Example
Coding isn’t **rocket science** if you practice regularly.