Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
stay on task
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
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Stay on track
Meaning
To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.
Example
We need to **stay on track** to meet our deadline.
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stay strong
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
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stay the course
Meaning
to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
Example
It’s hard, but you need to **stay the course**.
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steal someone’s thunder
Meaning
to take credit for someone else’s idea or success
Example
She **stole my thunder** by announcing the news first.
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steal the show
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
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steal the spotlight
Meaning
to get all the attention, often taking it away from someone else
Example
The little girl **stole the spotlight** at the wedding with her adorable dance.
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steam coming out of your ears
Meaning
to look or feel extremely angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** after the argument.
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steer clear of
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
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steer someone in the right direction
Meaning
to guide someone towards the correct path or decision
Example
The senior manager helped **steer me in the right direction** when I was unsure about the project.
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steer the ship
Meaning
to be in charge or control of a situation or organization
Example
The manager was able to **steer the ship** through the difficult times.
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step away
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
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step change
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
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step in
Meaning
to become involved in order to help or stop something
Example
The manager will **step in** if the discussion gets heated.
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step into someone's shoes
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
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step on it
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
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step on the gas
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
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step up
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
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step up a gear
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
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step up one’s game
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
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step up to the plate
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something important
Example
When the leader resigned, she **stepped up to the plate** and took charge.
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step up your game
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
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stick around
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
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stick to your guns
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.