Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
bottle out of
Meaning
to lose courage and avoid doing something because of fear
Example
He was going to confess his feelings but **bottled out of** it at the last moment.
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bottle under
Meaning
to collapse mentally or emotionally due to pressure
Example
He finally **bottled under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
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bottle up
Meaning
to hide or control your emotions instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle up** his anger instead of talking about it.
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bounce ahead
Meaning
to move forward with energy and confidence after success or recovery
Example
After the failure, he decided to **bounce ahead** and try again.
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bounce ahead of
Meaning
to recover or progress faster than others after a downturn
Example
Some tech firms managed to **bounce ahead of** their competitors after the crisis.
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bounce ahead with optimism
Meaning
to continue progressing with a positive attitude after difficulties
Example
After every failure, she chooses to **bounce ahead with optimism**.
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bounce around ideas
Meaning
to discuss and share different ideas informally with others
Example
We **bounced around ideas** during the brainstorming session.
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bounce back after
Meaning
to recover from failure or setback quickly
Example
He managed to **bounce back after** losing his job.
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bounce back emotionally
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a difficult experience
Example
She took time to **bounce back emotionally** after losing her job.
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bounce back stronger
Meaning
to recover from setbacks with renewed energy
Example
Teams **bounce back stronger** after honest feedback sessions.
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bounce forward
Meaning
to recover from difficulties and move ahead with improvement
Example
After the recession, the nation aims to **bounce forward** with stronger growth.
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bounce ideas around
Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with others
Example
We often **bounce ideas around** during our weekly meetings.
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bounce ideas off
Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with someone to get feedback
Example
I love to **bounce ideas off** my teammates before finalizing a plan.
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bounce into the next chance
Meaning
to dive enthusiastically into a new opportunity
Example
She **bounces into the next chance** as soon as a new project appears.
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bounce off
Meaning
to discuss an idea with someone to get their opinion
Example
I’d like to **bounce off** a few ideas with you before the presentation.
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bounce within
Meaning
to manage emotions internally without expressing them outwardly
Example
He tends to **bounce within** instead of sharing his struggles.
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bow to
Meaning
to accept the authority or influence of someone or something unwillingly
Example
The government finally **bowed to** public pressure.
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brace for
Meaning
to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult
Example
The company is **bracing for** possible losses after the policy change.
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brace yourself for
Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and **brace yourself for** the tough conversation.
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brag about
Meaning
to talk proudly about one’s or someone’s achievements
Example
He loves to **brag about** his team’s success.
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brainstorm around impact
Meaning
to discuss ideas that focus on potential outcomes
Example
We **brainstorm around impact** to see how policies help the planet.
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brainstorm for
Meaning
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think creatively about something
Example
Our team will **brainstorm for** new product ideas this afternoon.
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brainstorm our way out
Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team **brainstorms our way out** whenever a project gets stuck.
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branch globally
Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to **branch globally** within the next five years.