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make something of your life
Meaning: To achieve success or improve your life situation.
Example: Despite many challenges, she was determined to make something of her life.
pass it on
Meaning: To share knowledge, information, or benefits with others.
Example: He learned valuable lessons and wanted to pass them on to his younger colleagues.
Note: Phrasal verb — often used in teaching or mentoring contexts.
make someone tick
Meaning: To explain what motivates or drives a person.
Example: Understanding what makes your team tick can help you lead them more effectively.
put your nose down in something
Meaning: To concentrate fully and work hard on a task.
Example: She put her nose down in her studies and graduated with honors.
push through
Meaning: To continue despite difficulties or obstacles.
Example: He managed to push through his doubts and delivered a great presentation.
Note: Phrasal verb — common in motivational contexts.
serve others something of value
Meaning: To provide useful service or contribution to others.
Example: True success comes when you serve others something of value.
persist through
Meaning: To continue despite failures, criticism, or obstacles.
Example: She persisted through countless rejections before finally publishing her book.
Note: Phrasal verb — emphasizes resilience and determination.
passion
IPA: /ˈpæʃ.ən/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A strong enthusiasm or love for something that drives effort and commitment.
Meaning: A strong enthusiasm or love for something that drives effort and commitment.
Example: Freeman Thomas said he was driven by his passion, not by money.
workafrolic
IPA: /ˈwɜːrk.ə.frɒ.lɪk/ (UK), /ˈwɝːk.ə.frɑː.lɪk/ (US)
Meaning: A playful term for someone who enjoys working hard and finds fun in it.
Meaning: A playful term for someone who enjoys working hard and finds fun in it.
Example: TEDsters are not workaholics; they are workafrolics who love what they do.
serve
IPA: /sɜːrv/ (UK & US)
Meaning: To provide value or help to others, often as a duty or privilege.
Meaning: To provide value or help to others, often as a duty or privilege.
Example: Sherwin-Newland said it was a privilege to serve as a doctor.
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