![to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}")
to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing
Ex:
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to come up with
[verb]
to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking
Ex:
I
am
trying
to
come up with
a
new
marketing
strategy
for
the
company
.
![to [keep|maintain] a low profile](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46352/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [keep|maintain] a low profile")
to [keep|maintain] a low profile
[phrase]
to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one
Ex:
Maintaining
a
low profile
has
never
been
Maggie
's
strongest
suit
.
a straight face
[noun]
one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness
Ex:
I
'm
forcing
a straight face
while
she
recounts
the
silly
mishap
.
to [keep] an eye out for
[phrase]
to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted
Ex:
to [keep] track of {sb/sth}
[phrase]
to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something
Ex:
The
GPS
system
helps
us
keep
track
of
our
location
during
the
road trip
.
to [keep] {one's} cool
[phrase]
to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation
Ex:
![to [make] a point of](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42998/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] a point of")
to [make] a point of
[phrase]
to deliberately do something, giving special attention or emphasis to it
Ex:
We
have
always
made
a
point
of
supporting
local
businesses
.
![to [take] a back seat](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43174/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] a back seat")
to [take] a back seat
[phrase]
to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else
Ex:
She
took
a
back seat
while
her
friend
handled
the
main
conversation
.
to opt
[verb]
to choose something over something else
Ex:
Instead of
the
usual
coffee
,
he
opted
for
a
refreshing
herbal tea
in
the
afternoon
.
![to [roll] up {one's} sleeves](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43168/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [roll] up {one's} sleeves")
to [roll] up {one's} sleeves
[phrase]
to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge
Ex:
The
workers
rolled up
their
sleeves
to
repair
the
damaged
bridge
.
to [take] {sb/sth} seriously
[phrase]
to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention
Ex:
to follow
[verb]
to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions
Ex:
The
soldiers
claimed
they
were
just
following
orders
during
the
mission
.
to go for
[verb]
to pursue or try to achieve something
Ex:
They
are
both
planning
to
go for
their
dreams
of
starting
a
business
together
.
to leave out
[verb]
to intentionally exclude someone or something
Ex:
The
scientist
left out
a
key
variable
from
the
experiment
,
invalidating
the
results
.
to fall into
[verb]
to begin doing something, often without prior intention
Ex:
Tom
,
with
no
prior
plans
,
fell into
a
deep
conversation
with
a
stranger
at
the
coffee shop
.
to get into
[verb]
to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic
Ex:
After
reading
that
book
,
he
got into
the
author
's
works
.
up to no good
[phrase]
about to do something bad or evil
Ex:
The
security guard
noticed
a
group
of
people
loitering
around
the
parking lot
late
at
night
and
suspected
they
were
up to
no
good
.
to stick to
[verb]
to continue doing something even though there are some hardships
Ex:
The
musician
stuck to
her
practice
routine
,
dedicating
hours
each
day
to
perfect
their
skills
.
to groom
[verb]
to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance
Ex:
He
always
makes
sure
to
groom
himself
before
any
formal
occasion
.
to shy away from
[verb]
to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident
Ex:
She
shies away from
conflict
and
prefers
to
maintain
harmony
in
the
workplace
.
![to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44824/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand")
to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so
Ex:
dos and don'ts
[phrase]
rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation
Ex:
Remember
to
review
the
dos
and
don'ts
of
online
etiquette
before
engaging in
social media
interactions
.
automatic pilot
[noun]
a mental state in which someone performs actions without conscious thought or full awareness, often due to habit or fatigue
Ex:
After
years
of
practice
,
he
played
the
piano
piece
on
automatic pilot
.
to [kick] (a|the) habit
[phrase]
to successfully stop doing something harmful that you regularly do
Ex:
to [leave] {sth} to chance
[phrase]
to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck
Ex:
to [suffer] in silence
[phrase]
to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help
Ex:
to [go] around in circles
[phrase]
to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion
Ex: