Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
slide back
Meaning
to return to a worse or earlier condition
Example
The country risks **sliding back** into recession.
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slide into bed
Meaning
to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep
Example
After the long shift he just wants to **slide into bed** and rest.
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slim down
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
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slip by
Meaning
to miss or overlook something accidentally
Example
A few errors **slipped by** during the proofreading.
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slip out
Meaning
to say something unintentionally
Example
The secret just **slipped out** during the chat.
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slow down
Meaning
to do things more calmly or at a relaxed pace
Example
You should **slow down** and take time to rest when you feel stressed.
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slow down growth
Meaning
to reduce the rate of economic expansion
Example
Rising inflation can **slow down growth** in developing countries.
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slow down spending
Meaning
to reduce the speed of financial expenditure
Example
During inflation, people tend to **slow down spending**.
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slow up
Meaning
to move or act more slowly to reduce pressure or stress
Example
You should **slow up** before you burn out.
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slow within
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
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slow your pace
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
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slow yourself down
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
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smash into
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
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smile at
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
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smooth out differences
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
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smooth out fluctuations
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
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smooth over conflicts
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
phrasal-verb
smooth things over with
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
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snack on
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
phrasal-verb
snap at
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
phrasal-verb
snap back
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.
phrasal-verb
snap out
Meaning
to suddenly stop being sad or depressed
Example
He needs to **snap out** of that bad mood.
phrasal-verb
snap out of
Meaning
to suddenly stop feeling sad or depressed
Example
You need to **snap out of** your bad mood and move on.