Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
scale ideas globally
Meaning
to grow a concept so it works in many countries
Example
Innovators **scale ideas globally** once prototypes prove reliable.
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scale into
Meaning
to invest gradually over time instead of all at once
Example
It's wise to **scale into** the market rather than investing everything at once.
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scale out
Meaning
to expand or grow the size or capacity of something
Example
The company plans to **scale out** its operations to new markets.
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scale up exports
Meaning
to expand the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The company plans to **scale up exports** to reach new markets.
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scale up investment
Meaning
to increase the amount of money invested in a project or sector
Example
The policy aims to **scale up investment** in renewable energy.
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scale up operations
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
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scale up production
Meaning
to increase production capacity significantly
Example
Factories are trying to **scale up production** to meet the growing global demand.
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scale up to
Meaning
to increase in size, amount, or production level to meet higher demand or needs
Example
The company plans to **scale up to** full production once the economy stabilizes.
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scale up with
Meaning
to expand by adding extra resources
Example
They **scaled up with** extra analysts during the busy quarter.
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screw up
Meaning
to do something badly or incorrectly
Example
He **screwed up** the report by adding wrong data.
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scribble down
Meaning
to write something quickly and carelessly
Example
He **scribbled down** a few notes during the lecture.
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scroll back
Meaning
to move up to view older posts or messages
Example
I **scrolled back** to see our old conversation.
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scroll back through
Meaning
to go backward through a feed or list of posts
Example
I **scrolled back through** my messages to find our first conversation.
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scroll down
Meaning
to move the page downward to see more content
Example
Just **scroll down** to read the full post.
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scroll down to
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
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scroll through
Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
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scroll up
Meaning
to move the page upward to see earlier content
Example
You can **scroll up** to check the previous messages.
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scrub off
Meaning
to remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard
Example
You need to **scrub off** that grease from the pan.
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search for
Meaning
to look for specific items or products online
Example
He **searched for** a discount on wireless headphones.
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see about
Meaning
to deal with something; to arrange for something
Example
I’ll **see about** getting us some tickets for the concert.
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see off guests
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
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see over
Meaning
to inspect a place, especially a house or building
Example
We went to **see over** the new apartment before signing the contract.
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see through
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
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see to
Meaning
to make sure something is done; to take care of something
Example
I’ll **see to** it that the documents are ready on time.