Expressions

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

Idiom Adaptability

to adapt to the changes in society or technology

"In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to change with the times."

Idiom Decision

to decide something different from before

"She changed her mind about going to the party."

Idiom Music

to change your opinion or attitude

"He criticized the plan at first but later changed his tune."

Phrasal-verb Emotional regulation

to direct emotions into positive actions

"She learned to channel her emotions into creative work."

Phrasal-verb Focus

to direct your effort toward a specific goal

"He channels energy into creative hobbies to relieve stress."

Idiom Literature

to provide full and exact details about something

"She can quote chapter and verse to support her argument."

Phrasal-verb Tech

to power a device or yourself using something available

"I charge up with a portable battery before long trips."

Idiom Sea

To plan a way to achieve something.

"The company has charted a course for global expansion."

Phrasal-verb Planning

to create a clear plan toward a goal

"Directors chart a course for long-term growth at the retreat."

Idiom Leadership

to plan a new direction or strategy

"After the crisis, the CEO decided to chart a new course."

Phrasal-verb Navigation

to map a path or schedule for something

"We chart out for peak-season shipping routes in advance."

Idiom Freedom

to plan your own path or future independently

"He decided to chart his own course and become an entrepreneur."

Phrasal-verb Motivation

to try hard to achieve something you want

"Many people chase after success without enjoying the process."

Phrasal-verb Ambition

to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires

"He left his hometown to chase after his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur."

Idiom Weather

to try to achieve something impossible

"Stop chasing rainbows and focus on reality."

Idiom Ambition

to actively try to achieve your ambitions

"You should always chase your dreams no matter how hard it seems."

Phrasal-verb Conversation

to discuss or talk casually with a friend

"We love to chat over coffee every weekend."

Phrasal-verb Flirting

to talk to someone in a friendly or romantic way

"He tried to chat up the girl at the party."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to talk informally with someone

"She loves to chat with new people at social events."

Idiom Behavior

a person who talks a lot

"My little sister is a real chatterbox."

Phrasal-verb Love

to be unfaithful to your partner

"She found out that her boyfriend had cheated on her."

Phrasal-verb Compliance

to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards

"All reports must be checked against the company’s ethical policy."

Phrasal-verb Search

to look in different places in search of something

"We check around for scholarships before settling on a program."

Phrasal-verb Follow-up

to return later to see if there are updates or results

"Please check back tomorrow for the final confirmation."

Idiom Follow-up

to reconnect later to get an update

"Let’s check back in next week on the prototype."

Phrasal-verb Follow-up

to reconnect with someone to give or get an update

"I'll check back in with you after the leadership roundtable."

Phrasal-verb Monitoring

to review or look again at online updates or messages

"You should check back on the thread later for new replies."

Phrasal-verb Monitoring

to review how far work has moved since the last update

"Project leads check back on progress every Thursday morning."

Phrasal-verb Verification

to review something again for confirmation

"Journalists check back through notes to avoid quoting errors."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to contact someone again to confirm or review something

"Could you check back with me tomorrow for an update on your case?"

Phrasal-verb Travel

to register at a hotel or airport

"We checked in at the hotel as soon as we arrived."

Phrasal-verb Coordination

to discuss or confirm the status of something

"Let’s check in about the deliverables before Friday."

Phrasal-verb Care

to follow up with someone once something has happened

"Please check in after the appointment so I know how it went."

Phrasal-verb Social

to visit or contact someone to see if they are okay

"When we’re in the area, we should check in on grandma."

Phrasal-verb Support

to ask people how they are feeling about work

"Leads check in on morale during stressful weeks."

Phrasal-verb Care

to contact someone to see how they are doing or feeling

"I like to check in with my friends regularly to make sure they’re okay."

Phrasal-verb Self reflection

to pause and reflect on your current emotional state

"Take a moment to check in with yourself during stressful days."

Phrasal-verb Self-control

to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting

"Always check inside before you respond in anger."

Phrasal-verb Travel

to enter and get accommodation at a hotel or lodge

"We checked into a cozy mountain resort for our vacation."

Phrasal-verb Concern

to make sure someone is safe or doing well

"He checked on his grandparents after hearing about the storm."

Phrasal-verb Mindfulness

to stop being involved or attentive; to mentally disengage

"Many employees check out mentally before the weekend starts."

Phrasal-verb Balance

to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day

"Once my reports are sent, I check out for the day and rest."

Phrasal-verb Accommodation

to leave a hotel after paying the bill

"We checked out of the hotel early to catch our flight."

Phrasal-verb Preparation

to examine something carefully before use or travel

"The mechanic checked over the car before our trip."

Phrasal-verb Self-evaluation

to review your own actions and attitudes carefully

"Before judging others, check over yourself first."

Phrasal-verb Supervision

to verify or ensure that something is being done correctly

"The manager will check up on the progress of the new campaign."

Phrasal-verb Communication

to confirm information or ask for approval from someone

"Please check with your supervisor before making any changes."

Phrasal-verb Mindfulness

to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind

"Before reacting, check within to understand your feelings."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to express happiness or approval loudly about something

"Fans cheered about the team’s victory."

Phrasal-verb Support

to show support or enthusiasm for someone or something

"The crowd cheered for their favorite player loudly."