Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
spur growth
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
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spur on growth
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
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spur on innovation
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
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square off with
Meaning
to prepare to compete or argue directly with someone
Example
Two teams **square off with** each other in tonight's final.
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stabilize at
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
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stabilize currency
Meaning
to prevent large fluctuations in the value of a currency
Example
Central banks intervene to **stabilize currency** during financial crises.
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stabilize prices
Meaning
to make prices steady and prevent large fluctuations
Example
Regulations were imposed to **stabilize prices** in the food market.
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stack small wins
Meaning
to build momentum by completing quick successes
Example
We **stack small wins** early in the day to feel accomplished.
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staff up for
Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
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stamp out
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.
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stand against
Meaning
to oppose or resist something strongly
Example
He decided to **stand against** the unfair law.
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stand alongside
Meaning
to support or defend someone as part of a group
Example
True teammates **stand alongside** each other in difficult times.
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stand around
Meaning
to spend time standing and doing nothing
Example
We were just **standing around** waiting for the bus.
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stand aside
Meaning
to step to one side; to withdraw and let others take charge
Example
He **stood aside** to let her pass.
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stand back
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
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stand behind
Meaning
to support or defend someone or something publicly
Example
Many nations **stand behind** the new global peace initiative.
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stand beside
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive to someone in difficult times
Example
True friends always **stand beside** you when life gets tough.
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stand by
Meaning
to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in difficult times
Example
She always **stands by** her brother no matter what happens.
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stand by allies
Meaning
to support friendly nations during difficult times
Example
The country promised to **stand by allies** during the crisis.
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stand by your word
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment even when it is difficult
Example
He’s the kind of person who always **stands by his word**.
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stand down
Meaning
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
Example
He decided to **stand down** instead of continuing the argument.
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stand firm
Meaning
to remain strong and not give up under pressure or doubt
Example
He decided to **stand firm** in his beliefs despite opposition.
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stand firm for
Meaning
to remain supportive and steady for someone or something you believe in
Example
She **stood firm for** her friend even when others doubted him.
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stand firm on
Meaning
to remain strong in one's beliefs or decisions
Example
True leaders **stand firm on** their principles even under pressure.