Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
shore up the economy
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
phrasal-verb
shore up with
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
idiom
short circuit
Meaning
to cause a sudden failure; to interrupt a process abruptly
Example
A small mistake **short-circuited** the entire project.
idiom
shoulder the blame
Meaning
to take responsibility for something bad.
Example
He decided to **shoulder the blame** for the error.
idiom
shoulder the burden
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
idiom
shoulder the responsibility
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
idiom
shoulder to cry on
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
idiom
Shoulder to shoulder
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
phrasal-verb
shout at
Meaning
to raise your voice in anger at someone
Example
Don’t **shout at** me, I didn’t do anything wrong!
phrasal-verb
shout out to
Meaning
to publicly acknowledge or compliment someone
Example
Let’s **shout out to** everyone who helped organize the event.
phrasal-verb
show admiration for
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
idiom
show appreciation
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
phrasal-verb
show appreciation for
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
phrasal-verb
show around
Meaning
to give someone a guided tour of a place
Example
I will **show around** our office to the new interns.
phrasal-verb
show back up
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
idiom
show compassion
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
phrasal-verb
show gratitude for
Meaning
to express thanks or appreciation for something
Example
We should **show gratitude for** everyone who helped us reach this milestone.
phrasal-verb
show in
Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
idiom
show initiative
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
idiom
show leadership
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
phrasal-verb
show love to
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
idiom
Show of hands
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
phrasal-verb
show off
Meaning
to display something proudly to impress others
Example
He loves to **show off** his painting skills.
phrasal-verb
show off to
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.