Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
stop by
Meaning
to visit a place briefly on your way somewhere else
Example
Let’s **stop by** the souvenir shop before heading home.
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stop over
Meaning
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
Example
We’ll **stop over** in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris.
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storm in
Meaning
to enter suddenly and angrily, like a storm
Example
The teacher **stormed in** as the students were shouting loudly.
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storm out
Meaning
to leave a place angrily, like a storm
Example
He **stormed out** of the room when we mentioned the weather again.
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streamline into
Meaning
to simplify a process to make it more efficient
Example
The company aims to **streamline into** a faster workflow this quarter.
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strengthen alliances with
Meaning
to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger
Example
The president vowed to **strengthen alliances with** global partners.
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stretch out
Meaning
to extend your body or limbs to relax or prepare for exercise
Example
Don’t forget to **stretch out** before starting your workout.
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strike up
Meaning
to start a conversation or friendship
Example
He easily **strikes up** conversations with strangers.
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strive for
Meaning
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Example
She always **strives for** excellence in her work.
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strive toward goals
Meaning
to put in great effort to achieve objectives
Example
They constantly **strive toward** their goals with persistence.
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stumble over
Meaning
to make an error while speaking or reading
Example
He **stumbled over** several words in the script.
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stumble upon
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
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sub in for
Meaning
to replace someone temporarily in a role
Example
Can you **sub in for** me at the networking event tonight?
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sum up
Meaning
to summarize or express something briefly
Example
Let me **sum up** the key points before we finish.
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sum up ideas
Meaning
to briefly express or summarize main thoughts
Example
At the end of the class, the teacher asked students to **sum up ideas** from the discussion.
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summarize takeaways for
Meaning
to recap key lessons for a person or group
Example
I **summarize takeaways for** the team in a two-minute voice note.
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swap in healthier sides
Meaning
to replace part of a meal with a healthier option
Example
We **swap in healthier sides** like roasted veggies instead of fries.
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swap notes on
Meaning
to exchange information or tips about something
Example
Let's **swap notes on** the new app after we try it out.
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sweep up
Meaning
to clean the floor by brushing dirt together
Example
She grabbed the broom to **sweep up** the dirt on the floor.
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switch between
Meaning
to alternate between different tasks or modes of work and rest
Example
I try to **switch between** intense work and short breaks to stay efficient.
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switch down
Meaning
to reduce mental or emotional activity to relax
Example
I try to **switch down** my brain before going to bed.
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switch off from
Meaning
to disconnect mentally from work or stress
Example
She **switches off from** emails after yoga class.
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switch off mentally
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems for a while
Example
On weekends, I try to **switch off mentally** and enjoy time with my family.
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switch over for
Meaning
to change to a different option because of a need
Example
We **switch over for** winter hours to match customer demand.