Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
breathe through stress
Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
phrasal-verb
breathe through tension
Meaning
to use calm breathing to release tension or anxiety
Example
The best way to handle stress is to **breathe through tension** slowly.
idiom
breeze through
Meaning
to do something easily and with little effort
Example
She managed to **breeze through** the exam without any problems.
idiom
brick by brick
Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.
phrasal-verb
bridge across
Meaning
to overcome divisions between groups or nations
Example
Diplomats **bridge across** cultural and political gaps.
phrasal-verb
bridge across languages
Meaning
to overcome language differences while communicating
Example
Technology helps us **bridge across languages** through translation tools.
phrasal-verb
bridge cultural gaps
Meaning
to reduce misunderstanding or distance between cultures
Example
Education can **bridge cultural gaps** and promote mutual respect.
phrasal-verb
bridge gaps between
Meaning
to reduce differences and improve understanding among people or groups
Example
Global forums aim to **bridge gaps between** developed and developing nations.
phrasal-verb
bridge over
Meaning
to reduce differences or connect people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **bridge over** misunderstandings between nations.
phrasal-verb
bridge over differences
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
phrasal-verb
bridge over traditions
Meaning
to find common ground between different traditional beliefs or practices
Example
The event aimed to **bridge over traditions** and promote harmony.
idiom
bridge the gap
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
phrasal-verb
bridge through education
Meaning
to connect cultures by learning and teaching from each other
Example
Schools help **bridge through education** by hosting cultural exchange programs.
phrasal-verb
brief the crew on
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
idiom
bright future ahead
Meaning
having positive prospects or possibilities
Example
With your hard work, you have a **bright future ahead**.
idiom
bright spark
Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
idiom
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
idiom
brighten someone's day
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her kindness really **brightened my day**.
idiom
brighten up
Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
idiom
brighten up your day
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
phrasal-verb
bring about
Meaning
to cause something to happen or make a change
Example
Educational reforms can **bring about** long-term social change.
phrasal-verb
bring about awareness
Meaning
to cause people to notice or understand something
Example
Social media can **bring about awareness** of important issues.
phrasal-verb
bring about change
Meaning
to cause something to happen; to make change occur
Example
A good leader can bring about change in any organization.
phrasal-verb
bring across
Meaning
to communicate an idea effectively
Example
He used visuals to **bring across** his main idea clearly.