Expression Cards
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idiom
think twice
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
phrasal-verb
think up
Meaning
to invent or imagine a new idea or plan
Example
She **thought up** a brilliant way to reduce energy consumption.
idiom
thinking outside the algorithm
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started **thinking outside the algorithm**.
idiom
thinking outside the bot
Meaning
to think creatively beyond automated or programmed solutions
Example
To solve this challenge, we need to **think outside the bot**.
idiom
thinking outside the box
Meaning
to think in an unconventional or creative way
Example
In the tech world, **thinking outside the box** is crucial to developing innovative solutions.
idiom
third time lucky
Meaning
succeeding after two failures
Example
He failed twice, but maybe he’ll be **third time lucky**.
idiom
three sheets to the wind
Meaning
Very drunk or intoxicated.
Example
After the party, he was **three sheets to the wind**.
phrasal-verb
thrill at
Meaning
to feel excited and happy about something
Example
Fans **thrilled at** the sight of their favorite singer.
phrasal-verb
thrill to
Meaning
to feel great excitement or pleasure from something
Example
The audience **thrilled to** the singer’s performance.
idiom
Through the lens
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
idiom
through thick and thin
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
idiom
throw a curveball
Meaning
to surprise someone with something unexpected
Example
The new policy really **threw us a curveball**.
idiom
throw a party
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
idiom
throw a tantrum
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
idiom
throw a wrench in the works
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
idiom
throw a wrench into the works
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
phrasal-verb
throw about
Meaning
to move or scatter things in a disorderly way
Example
The kids **threw about** their toys all over the room.
phrasal-verb
throw around
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
phrasal-verb
throw at
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
phrasal-verb
throw away
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
phrasal-verb
throw back
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
idiom
throw caution to the wind
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
phrasal-verb
throw down
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
idiom
Throw down the gauntlet
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.