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Achieve a goal

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successfully reach a target | “She worked hard to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.”

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Adopt a policy

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start using a policy | “The company adopted a new remote work policy.”

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Appear in court

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go to court to testify | “He appeared in court to defend himself.”

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Approve a plan

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give official agreement | “The board approved the plan unanimously.”

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Attract attention

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draw notice | “The colorful poster attracted a lot of attention.”

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Avoid conflict

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prevent disagreement | “She always tries to avoid conflict at work.”

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Bear responsibility

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accept accountability | “He bears responsibility for the team’s failure.”

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Boost morale

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increase enthusiasm | “The manager boosted morale by praising the team’s efforts.”

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Bring benefits

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provide advantages | “This policy will bring benefits to the community.”

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Build trust

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develop a strong relationship | “It’s important to build trust with your clients.”

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Carry weight

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have influence | “Her opinions carry a lot of weight in this organization.”

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Cause harm

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create damage | “Lying can cause harm to relationships.”

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Change direction

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go a different way | “We decided to change direction and focus on education.”

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Close a deal

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finalize an agreement | “They closed the deal after several months of negotiation.”

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Commit a crime

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break the law | “He was arrested for committing a crime.”

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Conduct research

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carry out studies | “She conducted research on climate change.”

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Create opportunities

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make chances happen | “The new initiative will create opportunities for small businesses.”

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Cut costs

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reduce expenses | “We need to cut costs to stay profitable.”

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Deliver results

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achieve desired outcomes | “The team worked hard to deliver results on time.”

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Develop a strategy

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plan carefully | “We need to develop a strategy to address these issues.”

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Draw attention to

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highlight | “The report drew attention to the lack of funding.”

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Earn recognition

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gain acknowledgment | “He earned recognition for his outstanding work.”

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Enter into an agreement

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sign a deal | “The two companies entered into an agreement to share resources.”

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Establish contact

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initiate communication | “We established contact with the supplier last week.”

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Exert control
apply power | “The company exerts control over its operations worldwide.”
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Expand horizons
broaden perspectives | “Traveling can expand your horizons.”
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Express concerns
voice worries | “She expressed concerns about the budget.”
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Face difficulties
encounter challenges | “The team faced difficulties during the project.”
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Fall into a trap
get caught in a bad situation | “He fell into the trap of overspending.”
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Follow procedures
stick to guidelines | “It’s important to follow procedures for safety.”
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Form a habit
develop a routine | “She formed a habit of reading every evening.”
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Gain insight
understand better | “The survey helped us gain insight into customer preferences.”
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Generate income
produce revenue | “The new app generates income for the company.”
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Get approval
receive permission | “We need to get approval from the board before proceeding.”
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Give a guarantee
promise | “The manufacturer gave a guarantee for the product.”
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Go bankrupt
lose all money | “The company went bankrupt after the financial crisis.”
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Have a clue
know or understand | “I don’t have a clue how to fix this.”
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Hold a grudge
stay angry | “He held a grudge against her for years.”
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Improve performance
do better | “We need to improve performance in the next quarter.”
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Increase awareness
make people more aware | “The campaign aims to increase awareness about climate change.”
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Initiate action
start something | “The government initiated action to improve education.”
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Join forces
work together | “The two companies joined forces to tackle the market challenge.”
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Keep a secret
not reveal something | “He promised to keep my secret.”
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Lead a team
guide a group | “She leads a team of engineers on this project.”
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Learn a lesson
gain wisdom from experience | “After the mistake
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Leave a mark
have a lasting impact | “His speech left a mark on everyone in the room.”
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Lift restrictions
remove limits | “The government decided to lift restrictions on travel.”
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Lose focus
become distracted | “He lost focus during the long lecture.”
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Maintain balance
keep things steady | “It’s crucial to maintain balance between work and life.”
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Make arrangements
prepare | “We’ve made arrangements for the wedding.”
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Manage expectations
ensure realistic outlooks | “It’s important to manage expectations during a project.”
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Meet criteria
fulfill requirements | “Your proposal meets all the criteria for funding.”
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Miss a deadline
fail to complete on time | “We cannot afford to miss another deadline.”
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Negotiate terms
discuss conditions | “They are negotiating terms for the new contract.”
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Observe rules
follow regulations | “Students are expected to observe the rules of the school.”
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Offer assistance
help | “The staff offered assistance to all customers.”
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Overcome challenges
succeed despite difficulties | “They overcame many challenges to finish the project.”
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Perform a task
carry out work | “She performed the task efficiently.”
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Place an order
request goods | “We placed an order for more supplies.”
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Play a role
contribute | “Technology plays a role in modern education.”
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Postpone a decision
delay choosing | “They postponed the decision until next week.”
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Present an argument
explain a case | “He presented a strong argument during the debate.”
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Protect the environment
care for nature | “It’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.”
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Raise awareness
increase knowledge | “The event was organized to raise awareness about mental health.”
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Reach an agreement
come to terms | “After hours of talks
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Reduce waste
minimize unnecessary use | “We’re trying to reduce waste in the office.”
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Reject an offer
refuse | “He rejected the offer because it was too low.”
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Run a campaign
organize a drive | “The organization is running a campaign to promote recycling.”
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Seize an opportunity
take a chance | “She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.”
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Set a goal
decide on a target | “He set a goal to complete the project by June.”
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Show initiative
act independently | “She showed initiative by taking charge of the project.”
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Solve a problem
find a solution | “We need to solve this problem quickly.”
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Spread information
share knowledge | “The internet helps to spread information widely.”
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Stand a chance
have an opportunity | “We stand a good chance of winning this contract.”
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Strengthen a relationship
make a bond stronger | “They worked to strengthen their relationship over time.”
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Submit a report
hand in documentation | “She submitted the report to her manager.”
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Suffer a loss
experience loss | “The company suffered a major loss last year.”
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Take action
do something | “It’s time to take action to prevent further damage.”
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Take into account
consider | “You need to take into account his experience.”
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Undergo training
receive instruction | “New employees undergo training during their first week.”
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Upgrade skills
improve abilities | “She attended workshops to upgrade her skills.”
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Value opinions
respect viewpoints | “The manager values everyone’s opinions during meetings.”
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Waste time
use time inefficiently | “Stop wasting time and focus on your work.”
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Work efficiently
achieve results effectively | “The team worked efficiently to meet the deadline.”
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Write a report
prepare documentation | “He wrote a detailed report on the project’s progress.”

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