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English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage

Phrasal-verb Work efficiency

to simplify a process to make it more efficient

"The company aims to streamline into a faster workflow this quarter."

Idiom Digital

to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

"We need to streamline the process of content creation to save time."

Idiom Intelligence

having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge

"He may not have a degree, but he’s very street smart."

Idiom Teamwork

greater power comes from a larger group

"We can win this battle if we stick together, there's strength in numbers."

Phrasal-verb Alliances

to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger

"The president vowed to strengthen alliances with global partners."

Phrasal-verb Stress

to make someone very nervous or worried

"Deadlines can really stress out even the calmest employees."

Idiom Stress

feeling very worried or tense because of problems

"I'm completely stressed out about my exams."

Phrasal-verb Fitness

to extend your body or limbs to relax or prepare for exercise

"Don’t forget to stretch out before starting your workout."

Idiom Truth

to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is

"He sometimes stretches the truth to impress people."

Idiom Lifestyle

to find a satisfactory compromise between two things

"It’s hard to strike a balance between career and family."

Idiom Negotiation

to reach an agreement or deal

"After some discussion, they struck a bargain that suited both parties."

Idiom Music

to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion

"Her story struck a chord with the audience."

Idiom Agreement

to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business

"After long discussions, the companies finally struck a deal."

Idiom Luck

to have unexpected good fortune

"We struck it lucky and found the last two tickets."

Idiom Money

to suddenly make a lot of money

"They struck it rich after investing in that startup."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to start a conversation or friendship

"He easily strikes up conversations with strangers."

Idiom Opportunity

to take advantage of an opportunity immediately

"The market conditions are perfect, so we need to strike while the iron is hot."

Phrasal-verb Success

to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

"She always strives for excellence in her work."

Phrasal-verb Growth

to put in great effort to achieve objectives

"They constantly strive toward their goals with persistence."

Idiom Creativity

a brilliant and creative idea or action

"That marketing campaign was a stroke of genius."

Idiom Cybersecurity

a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols

"For better security, always use a strong password with at least eight characters."

Phrasal-verb Speech

to make an error while speaking or reading

"He stumbled over several words in the script."

Phrasal-verb Discovery

to find something by accident

"We stumbled upon a hidden waterfall in the forest."

Phrasal-verb Teamwork

to replace someone temporarily in a role

"Can you sub in for me at the networking event tonight?"

Idiom Success

success comes from hard work, not by chance

"Remember, success is earned, not given, so work hard every day."

Idiom Success

success is almost attainable

"With just a little more effort, success is within reach."

Idiom Communication

to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is

"Don’t try to sugarcoat the truth; we need to be honest about the situation."

Phrasal-verb Workplace communication

to summarize or express something briefly

"Let me sum up the key points before we finish."

Phrasal-verb Presentation

to briefly express or summarize main thoughts

"At the end of the class, the teacher asked students to sum up ideas from the discussion."

Phrasal-verb Recap

to recap key lessons for a person or group

"I summarize takeaways for the team in a two-minute voice note."

Idiom Economy

The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.

"The price of oil depends largely on supply and demand."

Idiom Internet

to browse or explore websites on the internet

"I usually surf the net before going to bed."

Idiom Science

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

"The company is committed to sustainable development by investing in green technologies."

Phrasal-verb Nutrition

to replace part of a meal with a healthier option

"We swap in healthier sides like roasted veggies instead of fries."

Phrasal-verb Sharing

to exchange information or tips about something

"Let's swap notes on the new app after we try it out."

Idiom Promise

to promise solemnly, often in a formal way

"He swore an oath to serve his country faithfully."

Idiom Truth

to make a very serious promise that something is true

"I swear on my life, I didn’t do it!"

Idiom Effort

to make an enormous effort

"He sweat blood to get that promotion."

Idiom Love

to make someone fall in love with you suddenly

"His charm and confidence really swept her off her feet."

Idiom Education

to ignore or hide a problem or mistake

"Don't just sweep the issue under the rug. We need to address it."

Idiom Change

to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them

"You can’t just sweep problems under the rug forever."

Phrasal-verb Floor cleaning

to clean the floor by brushing dirt together

"She grabbed the broom to sweep up the dirt on the floor."

Idiom Communication

to flatter or charm someone into doing something

"He sweet talked his way into getting a discount."

Idiom Food

a love for sweet foods

"She has a sweet tooth and can’t resist desserts."

Idiom Business

to make an offer more attractive

"They decided to sweeten the deal by offering free shipping."

Idiom Love

to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone

"She was swept off her feet by his charm."

Idiom Politics

a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way

"The swing vote will determine the outcome of the election."

Phrasal-verb Time management

to alternate between different tasks or modes of work and rest

"I try to switch between intense work and short breaks to stay efficient."

Phrasal-verb Relaxation

to reduce mental or emotional activity to relax

"I try to switch down my brain before going to bed."

Phrasal-verb Relaxation

to stop thinking about work; to relax mentally

"It’s important to switch off from work once you get home."