Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
sign into
Meaning
to access an online account using credentials
Example
You need to **sign into** your account to post a comment.
phrasal-verb
sign off
Meaning
to end a message, email, or broadcast
Example
I’ll **sign off** here. Talk to you later!
phrasal-verb
sign off from
Meaning
to stop participating in an online meeting or platform
Example
I **sign off from** chat at six to spend time with my kids.
phrasal-verb
sign off on an agreement
Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders **signed off on an agreement** to strengthen bilateral trade.
phrasal-verb
sign on to
Meaning
to agree to join or support something officially
Example
Several parents **sign on to** the new mentorship program this week.
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sign on with
Meaning
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
Example
The firm has just **signed on with** a global distributor.
phrasal-verb
sign out
Meaning
to log off or exit from a meeting or account
Example
Remember to **sign out** after finishing the session.
phrasal-verb
sign out of
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
phrasal-verb
sign up
Meaning
to register or create an account on a website
Example
You should **sign up** to receive our newsletter.
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simmer down with
Meaning
to calm yourself by using something soothing
Example
He **simmers down with** a cup of tea after tense meetings.
phrasal-verb
simmer with anger
Meaning
to feel but not express anger openly
Example
He **simmered with anger** after being insulted.
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simmer with frustration
Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
phrasal-verb
sing along
Meaning
to sing together with a recording or performer
Example
Everyone **sang along** when the band played their favorite song.
phrasal-verb
sing out
Meaning
to sing loudly and clearly
Example
Don’t be shy—**sing out** so everyone can hear you!
phrasal-verb
sing the praises of
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
phrasal-verb
single out
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
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sink in
Meaning
to be fully understood or accepted emotionally
Example
It took a while for the news to **sink in**.
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sink into
Meaning
to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
Example
She **sank into** depression after losing her job.
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sink money into
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something that may not be profitable
Example
They **sank money into** a risky cryptocurrency venture.
phrasal-verb
sit down
Meaning
to take a seat; to lower your body to a sitting position
Example
Please **sit down** and relax for a moment.
phrasal-verb
sit down to
Meaning
to gather together to share a meal or celebration
Example
Every Friday, our family **sits down to** dinner together.
phrasal-verb
sit down with
Meaning
to meet and discuss something seriously or formally
Example
Government officials will **sit down with** community leaders to resolve the conflict.
phrasal-verb
sit for
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
phrasal-verb
sit in for
Meaning
to substitute for someone temporarily
Example
The assistant will **sit in for** the teacher today.