Expression Cards
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idiom
at your wits' end
Meaning
to be so worried or stressed that you don’t know what to do
Example
I’m **at my wits’ end** trying to finish all this work.
phrasal-verb
attach to
Meaning
to include a file or document with an email
Example
I've **attached** the report **to** this email.
idiom
automate the process
Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to **automate the process** to save time and cost.
phrasal-verb
average out at
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
idiom
back and forth
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
phrasal-verb
back away
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
idiom
back away from
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
phrasal-verb
back away from blame
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
phrasal-verb
back away from power
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
phrasal-verb
back down
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
phrasal-verb
back down from
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
phrasal-verb
back down from demands
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
phrasal-verb
back down on
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
idiom
back each other up
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
idiom
back into
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
idiom
back off
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
phrasal-verb
back off emotionally
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
phrasal-verb
back off from
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
idiom
back on one’s feet
Meaning
to recover and be healthy again
Example
After a few days of rest, he’s finally **back on his feet**.
idiom
back on track
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
idiom
back on your feet
Meaning
recovered and healthy again
Example
It’s good to see you **back on your feet** after the flu.
phrasal-verb
back one another up
Meaning
to support or defend each other in a group
Example
In our team, we always **back one another up** during challenges.
phrasal-verb
back others up
Meaning
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
Example
A responsible leader always **backs others up** when they take initiative.
idiom
back out
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.