Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
work out differences
Meaning
to find a solution or compromise to disagreements between parties
Example
The two nations tried to **work out differences** through dialogue.
phrasal-verb
work out for
Meaning
to end successfully for someone
Example
I hope everything **works out for** you in your new job.
phrasal-verb
work out of
Meaning
to be based or operate from a specific place
Example
He **works out of** our Singapore office.
phrasal-verb
work out on paper
Meaning
to plan or calculate something in detail before action
Example
They **worked out on paper** the logistics of the export plan.
phrasal-verb
work out regularly
Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She **works out regularly** to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
phrasal-verb
work out tariffs with
Meaning
to negotiate and agree on trade tariffs with another party
Example
The two nations are trying to **work out tariffs with** each other.
phrasal-verb
work out to
Meaning
to calculate or come to a certain amount
Example
The total cost **works out to** about $200.
phrasal-verb
work out with
Meaning
to find a solution or come to an agreement with others
Example
We need to **work out with** the marketing team to align our plans.
phrasal-verb
work over
Meaning
to review or revise something carefully
Example
We need to **work over** the report before submission.
phrasal-verb
work past
Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to **work past** his anxiety.
phrasal-verb
work through
Meaning
to deal with and resolve difficult emotions or experiences
Example
He’s trying to **work through** his grief after the loss.
phrasal-verb
work through challenges
Meaning
to deal with and overcome problems while continuing progress
Example
The creative team managed to **work through challenges** and meet the deadline.
phrasal-verb
work through emotions
Meaning
to process and deal with emotions over time
Example
It took her months to **work through** her grief.
phrasal-verb
work through feelings
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
phrasal-verb
work through hardship
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
phrasal-verb
work through pain
Meaning
to deal with emotional pain step by step until you heal
Example
He is still trying to **work through pain** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
work through stress
Meaning
to deal with and gradually overcome stress
Example
Meditation helps me **work through stress** effectively.
phrasal-verb
work together
Meaning
to cooperate with others to achieve a goal
Example
If we **work together**, we can finish this project faster.
idiom
work toward
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
phrasal-verb
work toward equality
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to **work toward equality** for all genders.
phrasal-verb
work toward excellence
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
phrasal-verb
work toward goals
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
phrasal-verb
work toward harmony
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
phrasal-verb
work toward improvement
Meaning
to make efforts to become better or achieve progress
Example
Everyone in the team is **working toward improvement** this quarter.