Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
stick to the point
Meaning
to stay focused on the main topic during a discussion
Example
The moderator asked everyone to **stick to the point** during the debate.
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stick to your goals
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
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stick to your word
Meaning
to keep your promises and do what you say
Example
A disciplined person always **sticks to their word**.
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stick up for
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s opinion or right
Example
He always **sticks up for** his friends when they are criticized.
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stick with good habits
Meaning
to continue following positive routines or behaviors
Example
It’s important to **stick with good habits** even when you’re busy.
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stick with your goals
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
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stimulate demand
Meaning
to encourage people to buy more goods or services
Example
The government reduced taxes to **stimulate demand** in the economy.
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stir up
Meaning
to cause activity or energy to increase
Example
New infrastructure projects have **stirred up** economic growth in rural areas.
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stir up demand
Meaning
to increase or stimulate consumer demand
Example
Lower interest rates can **stir up demand** for housing and cars.
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stir up trouble
Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
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stock up on
Meaning
to buy or collect a large amount of food for future use
Example
We **stocked up on** vegetables for the week.
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stop by
Meaning
to visit a place briefly on your way somewhere else
Example
Let’s **stop by** the souvenir shop before heading home.
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stop over
Meaning
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
Example
We’ll **stop over** in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris.
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storm in
Meaning
to enter suddenly and angrily, like a storm
Example
The teacher **stormed in** as the students were shouting loudly.
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storm out
Meaning
to leave a place angrily, like a storm
Example
He **stormed out** of the room when we mentioned the weather again.
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streamline into
Meaning
to simplify a process to make it more efficient
Example
The company aims to **streamline into** a faster workflow this quarter.
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strengthen alliances with
Meaning
to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger
Example
The president vowed to **strengthen alliances with** global partners.
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stretch out
Meaning
to extend your body or limbs to relax or prepare for exercise
Example
Don’t forget to **stretch out** before starting your workout.
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strike up
Meaning
to start a conversation or friendship
Example
He easily **strikes up** conversations with strangers.
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strive for
Meaning
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Example
She always **strives for** excellence in her work.
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strive toward goals
Meaning
to put in great effort to achieve objectives
Example
They constantly **strive toward** their goals with persistence.
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stumble over
Meaning
to make an error while speaking or reading
Example
He **stumbled over** several words in the script.
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stumble upon
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
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sub in for
Meaning
to replace someone temporarily in a role
Example
Can you **sub in for** me at the networking event tonight?