Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
build over
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
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build peace within
Meaning
to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
Example
Meditation helps you **build peace within** and stay centered.
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build rapport with
Meaning
to create a friendly and understanding relationship with someone
Example
Teachers need to **build rapport with** their students.
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build relations with
Meaning
to develop a friendly or cooperative connection with others
Example
We aim to **build relations with** investors from different regions.
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build resilience
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Facing hardships helps you **build resilience** for the future.
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build self-discipline
Meaning
to develop control over one’s actions and emotions
Example
He started to **build self-discipline** by waking up early every day.
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build ties with
Meaning
to establish or strengthen relationships with another country or group
Example
The new government aims to **build ties with** neighboring countries.
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build toward
Meaning
to make progress in a way that helps achieve a goal
Example
Every small project helped her **build toward** becoming a team leader.
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build toward success
Meaning
to gradually develop skills or actions that lead to success
Example
He is **building toward success** by improving his skills daily.
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build towards
Meaning
to develop something gradually to reach a goal
Example
He is slowly **building towards** his dream project.
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build trust with
Meaning
to strengthen confidence between people
Example
Leaders **build trust with** teams by sharing progress early.
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build understanding between
Meaning
to create mutual respect and knowledge among groups or nations
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **build understanding between** countries.
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build up
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional strength or confidence
Example
She’s been trying to **build up** her self-esteem after the breakup.
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build up confidence
Meaning
to increase self-belief among team members
Example
A leader’s words can **build up confidence** in the team.
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build up economic ties
Meaning
to strengthen trade relationships between nations
Example
Asian countries are trying to **build up economic ties** through regional cooperation.
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build up energy
Meaning
to increase your strength or motivation over time
Example
Regular rest helps you **build up energy** for the next day.
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build up patience
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional endurance
Example
Meditation helps you **build up patience** in stressful times.
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build up pressure
Meaning
to increase influence or demand for action
Example
Opposition parties **built up pressure** for early elections.
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build up reserves
Meaning
to increase saved or stored resources for future use
Example
The central bank is working to **build up reserves** of foreign currency.
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build up resilience
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Therapy can help you **build up resilience** against anxiety.
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build up stamina
Meaning
to increase strength or endurance gradually
Example
Running regularly helps to **build up stamina**.
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build up strength
Meaning
to increase physical power through exercise
Example
She started lifting weights to **build up strength**.
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build up to
Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should **build up to** running long distances slowly.
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build up wealth
Meaning
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own
Example
It takes years of discipline to **build up wealth** and achieve financial freedom.