Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
step inside
Meaning
to enter a place, especially a building or room
Example
Please **step inside** and have a seat.
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step into
Meaning
to begin a new role or position
Example
He confidently **stepped into** his position as project leader.
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step into leadership
Meaning
to begin taking on a leadership role or responsibility
Example
He was encouraged to **step into leadership** after his promotion.
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step into new roles
Meaning
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
Example
After the merger, many employees had to **step into new roles**.
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step into power
Meaning
to assume an official leadership role
Example
A new coalition **steps into power** after the election.
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step into roles
Meaning
to take on new responsibilities or duties
Example
She confidently **stepped into** her new managerial role.
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step into strength
Meaning
to embrace one’s confidence and power despite fear
Example
She decided to **step into strength** and face her fears.
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step into your power
Meaning
to embrace your strength, potential, and confidence fully
Example
She finally decided to **step into her power** and take charge of her life.
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step on
Meaning
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
Example
Be careful not to **step on** anyone’s toes during the meeting.
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step onto
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
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step out
Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to **step out** for a moment to get some fresh air.
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step out of
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
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step out of fear
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
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step outside
Meaning
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
Example
You grow as a person when you **step outside** your cultural comfort zone.
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step outside comfort zones
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
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step over
Meaning
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
Example
She carefully **stepped over** the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
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step through
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
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step toward progress
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
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step up against
Meaning
to take action to oppose something unfair
Example
Neighbors **step up against** bullying when they see it online.
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step up efforts
Meaning
to increase the level of effort or activity
Example
The ministry has **stepped up efforts** to create more jobs.
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step up exports
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
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step up for
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
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step up for responsibility
Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
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step up investment
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.