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phrasal-verb
shift over to
passer d'un système, d'un processus ou d'un état d'esprit à un autre
Meaning
to move from one system, process, or mindset to another
Example
They decided to **shift over to** digital platforms for better flexibility.
phrasal-verb
shift perspective
changer la façon dont vous pensez à l'échec
Meaning
to change the way you think about failure
Example
Try to **shift perspective** and see failure as a learning step.
phrasal-verb
shift to
déplacer ou changer l'attention, la méthode ou la responsabilité
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
phrasal-verb
shift toward
changer de focus, d'attitude ou de direction vers quelque chose de nouveau
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
phrasal-verb
shift toward innovation
se concentrer davantage sur la création de nouvelles idées ou technologies
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
phrasal-verb
shine a light on
révéler des informations pour que les gens s'en aperçoivent
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
phrasal-verb
shine on
continuer à être joyeux et positif malgré les difficultés
Meaning
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
Example
Even in tough times, she continues to **shine on**.
phrasal-verb
shine through
montrer votre confiance ou talent clairement malgré les défis
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
phrasal-verb
shine through challenges
maintenir la positivité et la confiance pendant les difficultés
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
phrasal-verb
ship out goods
expédier des biens à un autre endroit, surtout à l'étranger
Meaning
to send goods to another place, especially abroad
Example
They will **ship out goods** to Europe by the end of this month.
phrasal-verb
ship out to
envoyer des marchandises à une destination
Meaning
to send goods to a destination
Example
The factory **ships out to** regional stores every Thursday.
idiom
shocked to the core
profondément choqué ou perturbé
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
phrasal-verb
shoot for
essayer d'atteindre un objectif ou viser quelque chose de élevé
Meaning
to try to achieve a goal or aim for something high
Example
You should always **shoot for** the highest standards.
idiom
shoot for the moon
viser quelque chose de très élevé ou ambitieux
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
idiom
shoot for the stars
viser quelque chose de très ambitieux
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
idiom
shoot from the hip
parler ou agir sans réfléchir soigneusement
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
phrasal-verb
shoot up
augmenter soudainement et rapidement
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
phrasal-verb
shop around
comparer les prix avant d'acheter quelque chose
Meaning
to compare prices before buying something
Example
Always **shop around** before making a big purchase.
phrasal-verb
shop around for
comparer les prix ou les produits avant d'acheter
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
idiom
shop till you drop
faire du shopping pendant longtemps jusqu'à être fatigué
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
idiom
shore up
renforcer ou soutenir quelque chose
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
phrasal-verb
shore up against
renforcer ou soutenir quelque chose pour éviter un échec en période de crise
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
phrasal-verb
shore up confidence
soutenir ou renforcer la croyance et la confiance dans l'économie
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
phrasal-verb
shore up reserves
renforcer ou soutenir les réserves financières
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.