Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
wipe off
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
phrasal-verb
wish away
Meaning
to hope something unpleasant would disappear or never happen
Example
You can't just **wish away** your mistakes.
phrasal-verb
wish for
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
phrasal-verb
withdraw into
Meaning
to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact
Example
He **withdrew into** himself after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
wolf down
Meaning
to eat something very quickly and greedily
Example
He **wolfed down** his lunch in five minutes.
phrasal-verb
wonder about
Meaning
to be curious or question something
Example
I often **wonder about** what life will be like in ten years.
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work across
Meaning
to collaborate or operate jointly across multiple regions or teams
Example
The NGO **works across** 20 countries to promote global education.
phrasal-verb
work against
Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
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work against the clock
Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
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work ahead
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
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work along with
Meaning
to cooperate or coordinate efforts with others
Example
Researchers **work along with** NGOs to reduce ocean pollution.
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work alongside
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone on the same task or project
Example
We need to **work alongside** our colleagues to complete the project efficiently.
phrasal-verb
work around challenges
Meaning
to find a way to deal with or bypass difficulties during change
Example
We had to **work around challenges** to complete the migration.
phrasal-verb
work around obstacles
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
phrasal-verb
work for
Meaning
to be employed by someone or an organization
Example
I **work for** a multinational company in Dhaka.
phrasal-verb
work from
Meaning
to base your creation on a source or reference
Example
She **worked from** a photograph to paint the portrait.
phrasal-verb
work hand in glove with
Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments **work hand in glove with** each other to boost exports.
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work hand in hand with
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
phrasal-verb
work into
Meaning
to include something into a plan or discussion
Example
I’ll try to **work** your idea **into** the proposal.
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work jointly with
Meaning
to perform a task together with another party
Example
Our firm will **work jointly with** the local government on the development plan.
phrasal-verb
work off
Meaning
to get rid of something by working or exercising
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **work off** stress.
phrasal-verb
work off emotions
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
phrasal-verb
work on
Meaning
to spend time improving or developing something
Example
Our team is **working on** an advanced AI model.
phrasal-verb
work on weaknesses
Meaning
to make efforts to improve the areas where you are lacking
Example
He is trying to **work on his weaknesses** to become more confident.