Expression Cards
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idiom
step on it
aller plus vite; se dépêcher
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
idiom
step on the gas
aller plus vite; se dépêcher
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
phrasal-verb
step onto
se déplacer sur une surface en marchant ou en grimpant
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
phrasal-verb
step out
sortir brièvement d'un endroit; aller à l'extérieur
Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to **step out** for a moment to get some fresh air.
phrasal-verb
step out of
aller au-delà de vos limites habituelles ou zone de confort
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
step out of fear
surmonter la peur et agir avec courage
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
phrasal-verb
step outside
aller au-delà de sa zone de confort ou de son environnement familier
Meaning
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
Example
You grow as a person when you **step outside** your cultural comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
step outside comfort zones
essayer des tâches difficiles pour que vous puissiez grandir
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
phrasal-verb
step over
traverser quelque chose en levant le pied; ignorer quelqu'un ou quelque chose
Meaning
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
Example
She carefully **stepped over** the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
phrasal-verb
step through
passer à travers quelque chose avec soin ou étape par étape
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
phrasal-verb
step toward progress
faire un pas vers le progrès
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
idiom
step up
prendre la responsabilité ou agir quand nécessaire
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
idiom
step up a gear
augmenter vos efforts ou votre vitesse
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
phrasal-verb
step up against
prendre des mesures pour s'opposer à quelque chose d'injuste
Meaning
to take action to oppose something unfair
Example
Neighbors **step up against** bullying when they see it online.
phrasal-verb
step up efforts
augmenter le niveau d'effort ou d'activité
Meaning
to increase the level of effort or activity
Example
The ministry has **stepped up efforts** to create more jobs.
phrasal-verb
step up exports
augmenter la quantité de biens vendus à l'étranger
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
phrasal-verb
step up for
prendre la responsabilité ou montrer du leadership dans une situation de groupe
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
phrasal-verb
step up for responsibility
accepter volontairement un défi ou une responsabilité
Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
phrasal-verb
step up investment
augmenter le montant d'argent investi dans des projets ou des entreprises
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
idiom
step up one’s game
améliorer ses efforts ou ses performances
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
phrasal-verb
step up production
augmenter la production manufacturière pour répondre à la demande d'exportation
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
phrasal-verb
step up productivity
augmenter le niveau de production ou de performance
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
phrasal-verb
step up to
prendre des responsabilités ou initier quelque chose; relever un défi
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
phrasal-verb
step up to challenges
faire face à des situations difficiles avec courage et effort
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.