Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
stay off
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
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stay on
Meaning
to remain connected or continue working
Example
Can you **stay on** the call until we finish the report?
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stay on top of
Meaning
to remain in control or keep updated with something
Example
It’s important to **stay on top of** your emails to stay productive.
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stay open to
Meaning
to be willing to consider or accept new ideas or experiences
Example
Always **stay open to** new perspectives while learning.
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stay positive
Meaning
to keep an optimistic attitude
Example
Even in hard times, she always tries to **stay positive**.
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stay put
Meaning
to remain in the same place and wait
Example
**Stay put** until I get back.
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stay true to
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values or beliefs
Example
Always **stay true to** your principles no matter what.
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stay true to goals
Meaning
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
Example
He always **stays true to goals** no matter the challenges.
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stay true to yourself
Meaning
to remain honest and authentic to your values
Example
Always **stay true to yourself**, no matter what others say.
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stay up
Meaning
to remain awake later than usual
Example
If you **stay up** too late, you’ll feel tired in the morning.
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stay up late
Meaning
to go to bed later than usual, often to study
Example
Many students **stay up late** studying before exams.
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stay with
Meaning
to continue supporting or believing in something or someone
Example
The employees decided to **stay with** the company during tough times.
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steady yourself with breathing
Meaning
to calm your body by focusing on slow breaths
Example
I **steady myself with breathing** before I speak to the whole team.
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steer someone toward
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
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stem from
Meaning
to originate or come from something
Example
The misunderstanding **stems from** a lack of clear communication.
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step ahead
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
With her skills, she’s always **one step ahead** of her competitors.
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step around
Meaning
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
Example
He tried to **step around** the issue instead of facing it directly.
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step aside
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
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step aside for
Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to **step aside for** a younger leader.
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step back
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
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step back from
Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
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step back from tension
Meaning
to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
Example
Sometimes it's best to **step back from tension** and reassess things calmly.
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step beyond
Meaning
to go further than expected or allowed
Example
Her creativity always **steps beyond** traditional boundaries.
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step beyond fear
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.