Expression Cards
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idiom
wallflower
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
phrasal-verb
wander around
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
idiom
wander off
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
idiom
wanderlust
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
idiom
war of words
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
phrasal-verb
warm down
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
idiom
warm the cockles of one's heart
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
phrasal-verb
warm to
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
phrasal-verb
warm to someone
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
idiom
warm up
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
phrasal-verb
warm up emotionally
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
warm up for
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
idiom
warm up to
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
phrasal-verb
warm up to gratitude
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
phrasal-verb
warm up to someone
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
idiom
warm-hearted
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
phrasal-verb
warn against
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
idiom
warp speed
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
phrasal-verb
wash away
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
idiom
wash one’s hands of something
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
phrasal-verb
wash up
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
idiom
wash your hands of something
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
phrasal-verb
watch out
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
phrasal-verb
watch over
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.