Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
smile at
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
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smooth out differences
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
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smooth out fluctuations
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
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smooth over conflicts
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
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smooth things over with
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
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snack on
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
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snap at
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
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snap back
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.
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snap out
Meaning
to suddenly stop being sad or depressed
Example
He needs to **snap out** of that bad mood.
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snap out of
Meaning
to suddenly stop feeling sad or depressed
Example
You need to **snap out of** your bad mood and move on.
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snap out of fear
Meaning
to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state
Example
He managed to **snap out of fear** and take control of the situation.
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snap under
Meaning
to lose control or become angry under stress
Example
She finally **snapped under** the constant criticism from her boss.
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snap under pressure
Meaning
to lose control emotionally under stress
Example
He **snapped under pressure** during the argument.
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snap up
Meaning
to buy something quickly because it is cheap or available
Example
Shoppers **snapped up** the discounted electronics within minutes.
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sniff around
Meaning
to try to find out information secretly or out of curiosity
Example
Reporters have been **sniffing around** for details about the case.
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snow in
Meaning
to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow
Example
We were **snowed in** for two days after the blizzard.
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snow over
Meaning
to be covered completely with snow
Example
The roads were **snowed over** by morning.
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snow under
Meaning
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
Example
We were completely **snowed under** during the winter storm.
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soak away stress
Meaning
to relax and release stress gradually
Example
A warm bath can help you **soak away stress** after a busy day.
phrasal-verb
soak in
Meaning
to fully enjoy or appreciate a positive feeling or moment
Example
She closed her eyes to **soak in** the beauty of the sunset.
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soak in positivity
Meaning
to absorb good energy and positive thoughts
Example
Surround yourself with good people and **soak in positivity**.
phrasal-verb
soak up
Meaning
to absorb and enjoy an experience fully
Example
We sat by the sea to **soak up** the peaceful atmosphere.
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soak up knowledge
Meaning
to absorb and retain new information or skills quickly
Example
Young minds can easily **soak up knowledge** from their surroundings.