Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
shop around for
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
phrasal-verb
shore up against
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
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shore up confidence
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
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shore up reserves
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.
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shore up the economy
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
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shore up with
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
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shout at
Meaning
to raise your voice in anger at someone
Example
Don’t **shout at** me, I didn’t do anything wrong!
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shout out to
Meaning
to publicly acknowledge or compliment someone
Example
Let’s **shout out to** everyone who helped organize the event.
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show admiration for
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
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show appreciation for
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
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show around
Meaning
to give someone a guided tour of a place
Example
I will **show around** our office to the new interns.
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show back up
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
phrasal-verb
show gratitude for
Meaning
to express thanks or appreciation for something
Example
We should **show gratitude for** everyone who helped us reach this milestone.
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show in
Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
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show love to
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
phrasal-verb
show off
Meaning
to display something proudly to impress others
Example
He loves to **show off** his painting skills.
phrasal-verb
show off to
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.
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show off with
Meaning
to display or use something to attract attention
Example
She loves to **show off with** her stylish outfits.
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show out
Meaning
to accompany someone to the door when they are leaving
Example
The manager **showed out** the clients after the meeting.
phrasal-verb
show over
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
phrasal-verb
show respect
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
phrasal-verb
show respect for
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
phrasal-verb
show thanks for
Meaning
to display appreciation through words or actions
Example
She baked cookies to **show thanks for** her neighbor’s kindness.
phrasal-verb
show through
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.