Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
attach to
inclure un fichier ou un document avec un e-mail
Meaning
to include a file or document with an email
Example
I've **attached** the report **to** this email.
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average out at
avoir une quantité ou un taux moyen particulier pendant une période donnée
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
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back away
reculer d'une chose effrayante
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
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back away from blame
éviter de rejeter la faute sur les autres ou sur soi-même pendant un désaccord
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
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back away from power
choisir de ne pas détenir une position influente
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
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back down
admettre que vous aviez tort et arrêter de discuter
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
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back down from
se retirer d'une position ou d'une opinion sous la pression
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
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back down from demands
se retirer d'une position ou d'une demande dans un conflit
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
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back down on
se retirer ou céder une position après opposition
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
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back off emotionally
cesser d'être trop agressif ou impliqué dans une dispute
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
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back off from
cesser d'être impliqué dans une situation; se retirer d'une confrontation
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
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back one another up
se soutenir ou se défendre les uns les autres dans un groupe
Meaning
to support or defend each other in a group
Example
In our team, we always **back one another up** during challenges.
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back others up
soutenir ou défendre les actions ou opinions des autres personnes
Meaning
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
Example
A responsible leader always **backs others up** when they take initiative.
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back out of agreement
se retirer d'un accord ou d'une promesse
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or promise
Example
The government suddenly **backed out of agreement** with its allies.
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back out of an agreement
se retirer d'un accord ou d'un engagement précédemment pris
Meaning
to withdraw from a deal or commitment that was previously made
Example
The country decided to **back out of an agreement** citing national interest.
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back someone up
soutenir ou défendre quelqu'un dans une équipe ou un argument
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.
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back something up to
faire une copie des données et les stocker dans un autre endroit
Meaning
to make a copy of data and store it in another place
Example
You should **back your files up to** an external hard drive regularly.
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back up data
faire une copie des données pour éviter la perte
Meaning
to make a copy of data to prevent loss
Example
It’s important to regularly **back up data** on your computer.
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back up data to
copier les informations vers un endroit sûr
Meaning
to copy information onto a safe location
Example
Reporters **back up data to** the cloud after each story.
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back up ideas
soutenir ou défendre les idées ou opinions de quelqu'un
Meaning
to support or defend someone’s ideas or opinions
Example
During the discussion, teammates **backed up** each other's ideas confidently.
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back up initiatives
fournir un soutien ou des ressources pour de nouveaux projets
Meaning
to provide support or resources for new projects
Example
Global organizations **back up initiatives** that promote equality.
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back up investment
soutenir des initiatives financières ou commerciales avec des fonds
Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
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back up with
soutenir avec des preuves ou des exemples
Meaning
to support with evidence or examples
Example
You should **back up** your claims **with** reliable data.
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back up with evidence
soutenir une affirmation ou une déclaration à l'aide de preuves ou de faits
Meaning
to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
Example
You should always **back up** your accusations **with evidence**.