Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
splash out on
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
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split profits with
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
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split up tasks
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
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spotlight progress
Meaning
to highlight positive steps that have been made
Example
We **spotlight progress** in standups so hope stays alive.
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spread across
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
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spread awareness about
Meaning
to share information to make people more conscious about something
Example
The NGO works hard to **spread awareness about** climate change.
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spread awareness of
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
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spread out
Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
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spread out investment
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
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spread over
Meaning
to distribute across a certain time or area
Example
The costs will be **spread over** the next three months.
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spread through
Meaning
to extend or move through an area or group
Example
Global culture has **spread through** digital media and communication networks.
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spring up
Meaning
to appear or grow suddenly, like plants in spring
Example
New flowers **sprang up** after the first rain of spring.
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sprout up
Meaning
to appear or grow quickly like plants
Example
New trees have **sprouted up** after the monsoon rain.
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spur growth
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
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spur on growth
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
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spur on innovation
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
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square off with
Meaning
to prepare to compete or argue directly with someone
Example
Two teams **square off with** each other in tonight's final.
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stabilize at
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
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stabilize currency
Meaning
to prevent large fluctuations in the value of a currency
Example
Central banks intervene to **stabilize currency** during financial crises.
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stabilize prices
Meaning
to make prices steady and prevent large fluctuations
Example
Regulations were imposed to **stabilize prices** in the food market.
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stack small wins
Meaning
to build momentum by completing quick successes
Example
We **stack small wins** early in the day to feel accomplished.
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staff up for
Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
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stamp out
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.
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stand against
Meaning
to oppose or resist something strongly
Example
He decided to **stand against** the unfair law.