Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
snap out of fear
Meaning
to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state
Example
He managed to **snap out of fear** and take control of the situation.
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snap under
Meaning
to lose control or become angry under stress
Example
She finally **snapped under** the constant criticism from her boss.
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snap under pressure
Meaning
to lose control emotionally under stress
Example
He **snapped under pressure** during the argument.
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snap up
Meaning
to buy something quickly because it is cheap or available
Example
Shoppers **snapped up** the discounted electronics within minutes.
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sniff around
Meaning
to try to find out information secretly or out of curiosity
Example
Reporters have been **sniffing around** for details about the case.
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snow in
Meaning
to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow
Example
We were **snowed in** for two days after the blizzard.
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snow over
Meaning
to be covered completely with snow
Example
The roads were **snowed over** by morning.
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snow under
Meaning
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
Example
We were completely **snowed under** during the winter storm.
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soak away stress
Meaning
to relax and release stress gradually
Example
A warm bath can help you **soak away stress** after a busy day.
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soak in
Meaning
to fully enjoy or appreciate a positive feeling or moment
Example
She closed her eyes to **soak in** the beauty of the sunset.
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soak in positivity
Meaning
to absorb good energy and positive thoughts
Example
Surround yourself with good people and **soak in positivity**.
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soak up
Meaning
to absorb and enjoy an experience fully
Example
We sat by the sea to **soak up** the peaceful atmosphere.
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soak up knowledge
Meaning
to absorb and retain new information or skills quickly
Example
Young minds can easily **soak up knowledge** from their surroundings.
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soak up the moment
Meaning
to fully enjoy and appreciate a happy situation
Example
She stood on the beach, **soaking up the moment**.
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soothe out
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
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sort out finances
Meaning
to organize and fix your financial situation
Example
He needs to **sort out his finances** before applying for a loan.
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sort things out with
Meaning
to resolve an issue directly with someone
Example
I need to **sort things out with** Jenna before the meeting.
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sort through for
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
phrasal-verb
sound out about
Meaning
to ask people for their opinions on something
Example
Let's **sound out about** the new comment policy before we publish it.
phrasal-verb
space out on
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
phrasal-verb
space yourself out
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
phrasal-verb
spark creativity
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
phrasal-verb
spark off
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
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spark off ideas
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.