Expression Cards
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idiom
start from scratch
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
idiom
start off on the right foot
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
phrasal-verb
start off with
Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
phrasal-verb
start out
Meaning
to begin one’s career or business journey
Example
He **started out** as a small investor before becoming a venture capitalist.
phrasal-verb
start over
Meaning
to begin again after a failure
Example
If something doesn’t work, just **start over** and try a new way.
phrasal-verb
start up
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
idiom
state of mind
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
idiom
state of the art
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
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.
phrasal-verb
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**.
phrasal-verb
stay ahead of
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
Students who review regularly **stay ahead of** the class.
idiom
stay ahead of the curve
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
idiom
stay ahead of the game
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
phrasal-verb
stay alert
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
phrasal-verb
stay away
Meaning
to avoid going near a person or place for safety
Example
Please **stay away** from the construction site.
phrasal-verb
stay away from
Meaning
to avoid something or someone for a good reason
Example
I told him to **stay away from** negative people.
phrasal-verb
stay back
Meaning
to remain at a safe distance from danger
Example
Everyone, **stay back** until the area is secure.
phrasal-verb
stay balanced
Meaning
to maintain emotional stability and not overreact
Example
Try to **stay balanced** no matter what happens.
phrasal-verb
stay beside
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
idiom
stay calm
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
idiom
stay composed
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
stay consistent
Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you **stay consistent**, your hard work will pay off.
phrasal-verb
stay curious
Meaning
to keep being interested and eager to learn
Example
The best learners always **stay curious** about the world.