Expression Cards
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idiom
bare your soul
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
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barefaced lie
Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a **barefaced lie**.
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bargain chip
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
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bargain for
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
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bark up the wrong tree
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
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Barking up the wrong tree
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
phrasal-verb
base on
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
phrasal-verb
bask in
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
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bat around
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
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batten down
Meaning
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
Example
Residents will **batten down** their windows before the storm.
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Batten down the hatches
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
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battle of wills
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
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battle-tested
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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be a good sport
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.
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be a person of your word
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
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be a role model
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
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be above board
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
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be accountable for
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
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Be all ears
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
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be all smiles
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
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Be as good as your word
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
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be at someone’s beck and call
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
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be at the helm
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
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be at your wits' end
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.