Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
stay ahead
Meaning
to continue to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
You have to work hard to **stay ahead** in this competitive program.
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stay ahead in class
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
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stay ahead of
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
Students who review regularly **stay ahead of** the class.
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stay alert
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
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stay away
Meaning
to avoid going near a person or place for safety
Example
Please **stay away** from the construction site.
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stay away from
Meaning
to avoid something or someone for a good reason
Example
I told him to **stay away from** negative people.
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stay back
Meaning
to remain at a safe distance from danger
Example
Everyone, **stay back** until the area is secure.
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stay balanced
Meaning
to maintain emotional stability and not overreact
Example
Try to **stay balanced** no matter what happens.
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stay beside
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
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stay connected with
Meaning
to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone
Example
Even after moving abroad, she **stays connected with** her old friends.
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stay consistent
Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you **stay consistent**, your hard work will pay off.
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stay curious
Meaning
to keep being interested and eager to learn
Example
The best learners always **stay curious** about the world.
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stay curious about
Meaning
to remain interested in learning new things
Example
Good learners always **stay curious about** how things work.
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stay disciplined
Meaning
to maintain self-control and consistent study habits
Example
To achieve great results, students must **stay disciplined** throughout the semester.
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stay driven
Meaning
to remain motivated and focused on your goals
Example
To achieve greatness, you must **stay driven** no matter what.
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stay focused
Meaning
to keep your attention on the goal without distractions
Example
Even during stressful times, it’s important to **stay focused** on your objectives.
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stay focused on
Meaning
to continue giving attention to something important without getting distracted
Example
To achieve good grades, you must **stay focused on** your studies.
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stay grounded
Meaning
to remain humble and emotionally balanced
Example
No matter how successful you become, always **stay grounded**.
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stay hydrated
Meaning
to drink enough water to keep your body healthy
Example
It’s important to **stay hydrated** during summer workouts.
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stay in
Meaning
to remain at home instead of going out
Example
We decided to **stay in** and watch a movie.
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stay in shape
Meaning
to keep the body healthy and fit
Example
He exercises every day to **stay in shape**.
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stay in touch with
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
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stay logged in
Meaning
to remain connected to an online account or platform
Example
You can **stay logged in** to avoid entering your password every time.
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stay motivated
Meaning
to keep one’s enthusiasm and energy high
Example
Regular feedback helps employees **stay motivated**.