Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
release worries
Meaning
to let go of anxiety and stressful thoughts
Example
Take a walk to **release worries** from your mind.
idiom
relieve stress
Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
phrasal-verb
relish in
Meaning
to take great pleasure or delight in something
Example
He **relishes in** the success he worked so hard for.
phrasal-verb
rely on
Meaning
to trust or depend on someone or something
Example
We **rely on** local suppliers for daily goods.
phrasal-verb
rely upon
Meaning
to trust someone or something to do what is expected or needed
Example
I can always **rely upon** my best friend for honest advice.
phrasal-verb
rely upon stability
Meaning
to depend on consistent conditions or predictable systems
Example
Foreign investors **rely upon stability** before entering a new market.
phrasal-verb
reply to
Meaning
to respond to a message or email
Example
I’ll **reply to** your email by the end of the day.
phrasal-verb
report on
Meaning
to give a detailed account of an event or situation
Example
The journalist will **report on** the latest developments from the scene.
phrasal-verb
respect differences
Meaning
to show appreciation for diversity in opinions or cultures
Example
A global citizen must **respect differences** among people.
phrasal-verb
respect for
Meaning
to show regard or consideration for someone or something
Example
We should always **show respect for** other people’s traditions.
idiom
rest easy
Meaning
to be free from worry or fear
Example
You can **rest easy** knowing everything is under control.
phrasal-verb
rest up
Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should **rest up** before your long trip tomorrow.
phrasal-verb
restate goals clearly
Meaning
to repeat objectives in straightforward language
Example
Leads **restate goals clearly** at the start of every standup.
phrasal-verb
restore balance
Meaning
to bring back mental or emotional stability
Example
Taking a break can help you **restore balance** in life.
phrasal-verb
result in
Meaning
to cause something to happen
Example
The lack of data **resulted in** an incomplete analysis.
phrasal-verb
return kindness with
Meaning
to respond to kindness by doing something nice in return
Example
He **returned kindness with** a thoughtful gift.
phrasal-verb
revel in
Meaning
to get great pleasure from something
Example
He **revelled in** the joy of being with his family again.
phrasal-verb
revise for
Meaning
to study something again before an exam
Example
I need to **revise for** my chemistry exam this weekend.
phrasal-verb
revive through
Meaning
to bring back to life or strength by specific efforts
Example
The stimulus package helped **revive through** major industrial investment.
idiom
Rewriting history
Meaning
To change the way past events are interpreted or remembered.
Example
Some politicians try **rewriting history** to suit their narrative.
idiom
Ride it out
Meaning
Endure a difficult situation until it improves.
Example
We just need to **ride it out** until things get better.
idiom
ride out
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
We managed to **ride out** the storm without damage.
phrasal-verb
ride out the storm
Meaning
to stay calm and keep going during a difficult situation
Example
We **ride out the storm** together when deadlines stack up.
idiom
ride the wave
Meaning
to take advantage of a trend or situation
Example
Many companies are trying to **ride the wave** of AI technology.