Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
set the trend
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
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set the wheels in motion
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
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set your sights high
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
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set your sights on
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
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settle in
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
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settle the score
Meaning
to take revenge or resolve a conflict from the past
Example
He wanted to **settle the score** after last year's argument.
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shake like a leaf
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
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shake off
Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
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shake things up
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
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Share a smile
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
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share the load
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
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share the love
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
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sharp as a tack
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
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shift gears
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
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shocked to the core
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
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shoot for the moon
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
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shoot for the stars
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
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shoot from the hip
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
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shop till you drop
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
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shore up
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
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short circuit
Meaning
to cause a sudden failure; to interrupt a process abruptly
Example
A small mistake **short-circuited** the entire project.
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shoulder the blame
Meaning
to take responsibility for something bad.
Example
He decided to **shoulder the blame** for the error.
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shoulder the burden
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
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shoulder the responsibility
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.