Expression Cards
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idiom
all smiles
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
idiom
all work and no play
Meaning
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
Example
**All work and no play** makes Jack a dull boy.
phrasal-verb
allocate to
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
phrasal-verb
allow for
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
phrasal-verb
allow time for
Meaning
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the future
Example
Always **allow time for** unexpected delays.
phrasal-verb
ally with
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
idiom
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
idiom
An arm and a leg
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
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An ear to the ground
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
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An old friend is better than two new ones
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
idiom
an old hand
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
idiom
an open book
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
idiom
an out of this world experience
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly **an out of this world experience**.
phrasal-verb
analyze what went wrong
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
idiom
anchors aweigh
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
idiom
android-like
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
idiom
answer for
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
idiom
answer for something
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
idiom
answer the call
Meaning
to respond to a responsibility or opportunity
Example
He was ready to **answer the call** and take charge of the project.
idiom
answer the call of duty
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
phrasal-verb
apologize for
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
phrasal-verb
apologize sincerely
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
phrasal-verb
apologize to
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
idiom
apology accepted
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.