Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
tear into
Meaning
to attack or criticize someone fiercely
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after their poor performance.
idiom
tear into someone
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
idiom
tear one’s hair out
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
phrasal-verb
tear up
Meaning
to start crying a little
Example
She **teared up** during the emotional movie scene.
phrasal-verb
tear up at
Meaning
to get tears in your eyes due to emotion
Example
He **teared up at** the touching moment in the movie.
phrasal-verb
tear up over
Meaning
to start crying because of strong emotions or memories
Example
He **tears up over** the things he didn’t say to his parents.
phrasal-verb
tear up with joy
Meaning
to start crying because of happiness
Example
She **tore up with joy** when she heard the good news.
idiom
tear-jerker
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
idiom
tears of joy
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
idiom
Tech-savvy
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
idiom
tee up
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
idiom
tell a tall tale
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
idiom
tell it like it is
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
phrasal-verb
tell off
Meaning
to scold someone angrily
Example
She **told off** her son for breaking the vase.
idiom
tell tales
Meaning
to gossip or reveal secrets, often to get someone in trouble
Example
Stop **telling tales** about your coworkers.
idiom
Tell the truth
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
idiom
Tell the truth and shame the devil
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
idiom
tempt fate
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
phrasal-verb
test out
Meaning
to try or examine something to see if it works properly
Example
Developers are **testing out** the beta version of the app.
idiom
test the waters
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
phrasal-verb
testify against
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
phrasal-verb
thank for
Meaning
to express gratitude for something
Example
I want to **thank you for** your help with the project.
idiom
thank heavens
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
phrasal-verb
thank politely
Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always **thank politely** when someone helps you.