Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
work around challenges
Meaning
to find a way to deal with or bypass difficulties during change
Example
We had to **work around challenges** to complete the migration.
phrasal-verb
work around obstacles
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
idiom
work around the clock
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
phrasal-verb
work for
Meaning
to be employed by someone or an organization
Example
I **work for** a multinational company in Dhaka.
phrasal-verb
work from
Meaning
to base your creation on a source or reference
Example
She **worked from** a photograph to paint the portrait.
phrasal-verb
work hand in glove with
Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments **work hand in glove with** each other to boost exports.
idiom
work hand in hand
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
phrasal-verb
work hand in hand with
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
phrasal-verb
work into
Meaning
to include something into a plan or discussion
Example
I’ll try to **work** your idea **into** the proposal.
phrasal-verb
work jointly with
Meaning
to perform a task together with another party
Example
Our firm will **work jointly with** the local government on the development plan.
idiom
work like a charm
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
idiom
work like a dog
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
idiom
work of art
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
phrasal-verb
work off
Meaning
to get rid of something by working or exercising
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **work off** stress.
phrasal-verb
work off emotions
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
phrasal-verb
work on
Meaning
to spend time improving or developing something
Example
Our team is **working on** an advanced AI model.
phrasal-verb
work on weaknesses
Meaning
to make efforts to improve the areas where you are lacking
Example
He is trying to **work on his weaknesses** to become more confident.
phrasal-verb
work on yourself
Meaning
to make conscious efforts to improve your personality, habits, or mindset
Example
He spent years trying to **work on himself** after his breakup.
idiom
work one’s fingers to the bone
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
phrasal-verb
work out
Meaning
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
Example
They managed to **work out** their differences after the meeting.
phrasal-verb
work out a deal
Meaning
to successfully negotiate an agreement
Example
The two nations finally **worked out a deal** after months of negotiation.
phrasal-verb
work out a plan
Meaning
to develop or create a strategy through discussion
Example
The managers **worked out a plan** to improve productivity.
phrasal-verb
work out agreements
Meaning
to reach a negotiated settlement or deal
Example
The trade ministers managed to **work out agreements** after long discussions.
phrasal-verb
work out at
Meaning
to exercise at a gym or place regularly
Example
I **work out at** the gym every morning before work.