Expression Cards: idiom
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draw up
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
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dream big
Meaning
to have ambitious goals and aspirations
Example
If you want to achieve greatness, you must **dream big**.
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dream on
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
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dress down
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
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Dress to impress
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
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Dress to kill
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
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dress up
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
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Dressed to kill
Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was **dressed to kill** at the party last night.
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drift apart
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
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drill down
Meaning
to examine something in greater detail
Example
We need to **drill down** into the survey responses.
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drill down into
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
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drive a hard bargain
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
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drive someone crazy
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
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drive someone up the wall
Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
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drive up
Meaning
to cause something to increase
Example
Rising fuel costs **drive up** the price of groceries.
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driven by passion
Meaning
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
Example
He is **driven by passion** to help others succeed.
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driving innovation
Meaning
leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
Example
The startup is **driving innovation** in renewable energy solutions.
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drop a bombshell
Meaning
to announce something shocking or unexpected
Example
She **dropped a bombshell** by quitting her job.
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drop a comment
Meaning
to leave a message or opinion on a social media post
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a comment** below if you liked the video.
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drop a line
Meaning
to send someone a short message or note
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive safely.
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drop in the ocean
Meaning
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
Example
Our recycling efforts are just a **drop in the ocean** compared to the global pollution problem.
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drop someone a line
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
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drop the ball
Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
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drop your guard
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.