Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
soak up the moment
Meaning
to fully enjoy and appreciate a happy situation
Example
She stood on the beach, **soaking up the moment**.
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soothe out
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
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sort out finances
Meaning
to organize and fix your financial situation
Example
He needs to **sort out his finances** before applying for a loan.
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sort things out with
Meaning
to resolve an issue directly with someone
Example
I need to **sort things out with** Jenna before the meeting.
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sort through for
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
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sound out about
Meaning
to ask people for their opinions on something
Example
Let's **sound out about** the new comment policy before we publish it.
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space out on
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
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space yourself out
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
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spark creativity
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
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spark off
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
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spark off ideas
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.
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spark off unrest
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
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spark up
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
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speak about
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
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speak across borders
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
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speak against
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
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speak around
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
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speak down to
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
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speak fondly of
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
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speak for
Meaning
to represent someone’s opinion or view
Example
I can’t **speak for** everyone, but I think this idea is worth trying.
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speak for others
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
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speak for unity
Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
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speak for yourself
Meaning
to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's
Example
You may think it’s boring, but please **speak for yourself**.
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speak from
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.