English 5 Flashcards

English 5 (480 cards)

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in deadly earnest

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completely serious:
These fanatics are in deadly earnest when they say they want to destroy all forms of government.

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to be in earnest

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to be speaking honestly:
I thought he was joking - I didn’t realize he was in earnest.

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Which are dubious and which are persuasive? Which force us to rethink our preconceptions?

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dubious–> hesitating or doubting.
“I was rather dubious about the whole idea”

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one-time

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former.
“a one-time actor”

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make no mistake about it

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Translated: make no mistake about it

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it is also a prerequisite for keepping you sage from serious blunders.

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a stupid or careless mistake.

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to blunder

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make a stupid or careless mistake; act or speak clumsily.
“he knew he’d blundered”

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the firm-fondation thoery argues that each investment instrument, be it a common stock or a piece…

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que ce soit

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dull

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lacking interest or excitement.
“your diet doesn’t have to be dull and boring”

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to ascribe

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regard something as being due to (a cause).
“he ascribed Jane’s short temper to her upset stomach”
synonyms: attribute, assign,

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to go on

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He went on and on until I finally interrupted him and told him I had to go.
I just wish he’d stop going on about how brilliant his daughter is.” “Yes, he does go on (a bit), doesn’t he?”
I wish you’d stop going on at me (= criticizing me repeatedly) about my haircut.

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it stands to reason

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it is obvious or logical.
“it stands to reason that if you can eradicate the fear the nervousness will subside”

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return to the fold

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Come back to a group after an absence, as in Matthew taught for a number of years, but now he’s returned to the fold as vice-president of the firm. If someone returns to the fold, they start to belong to or support a group of people that they belonged to or supported in the past. He had left the party just before the peace deal was signed, but has since returned to the fold.

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Keynes practiced what he preached

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Translated: Keynes practiced what he preached

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not to, but rather

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Translated: not to, but rather

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to toil

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work extremely hard or incessantly.
“we toiled away”
synonyms: work hard, labour,

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tenfold

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ten times as great or as numerous.
“a tenfold increase in the use of insecticides”

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hereinafter

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further on in this document.
“grievous bodily harm (hereinafter GBH)”

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analogous to

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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
“they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as analogous to that of father and children”

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to snowball

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increase rapidly in size, intensity, or importance.
“the campaign was snowballing”

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to beat the gun

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To take action or finish a task before a deadline. This phrase comes from sporting events in which gunfire was sometimes used to indicate the end of a contest.

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this theory has many advocates

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Translated: this theory has many advocates

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there may be no more respected thinker than Daniel Kahneman.

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Translated: there may be no more respected thinker than Daniel Kahneman.

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will-o’-the-wisp

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a person or thing that is difficult or impossible to reach or catch.

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to dawdle
A good word in English is to "dawdle" which expresses the same meaning. When someone is taking to much time to do something, they can be said to be "dawdling"
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let's walk the street man
Translated: let's walk the street man
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to acquaint
make someone aware of or familiar with. "new staff should be acquainted with fire exit routes" synonyms: familiarize, make familiar, make conversant
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craze
an enthusiasm for a particular activity or object which appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity."the new craze for step aerobics" --> fad, vogue, trend, fashion, enthusiasm, passion
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to pooh pooh (informal)
dismiss (an idea or suggestion) as being foolish or impractical. "until recently, this idea was pooh-poohed by the scientific community"
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disregard
pay no attention to; ignore. "the body of evidence is too substantial to disregard"
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stay well
Translated: stay well
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best of luck
Translated: best of luck
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let the chaos just disperse itself
attendre que l'orange se calme
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pop up
used to describe a shop, restaurant, etc. that operates temporarily and only for a short period when it is likely to get a lot of customers
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to run amok
to behave or run around in a wild, unruly, out-of-control manner; to be crazy or chaotic. We tried to have some organized games for the kids, but as soon as they all got here they started running amok. The villagers were cleaning up debris for days after the bulls ran amok through the streets.
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only a few emerged unscathed
Translated: only a few emerged unscathed
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unscathed
without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
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to binge
informal noun 1. a period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially drinking alcohol or eating. "he went on a binge and was in no shape to drive" synonyms: drinking bout, debauch; More verb verb: binge; 3rd person present: binges; past tense: binged; past participle: binged; gerund or present participle: bingeing; gerund or present participle: binging 1. indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess. "she binged on ice cream"
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to outguess
1. To anticipate correctly the actions of. 2. To gain the advantage over (another) by cleverness or forethought; outwit.
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mother wit
natural ability to cope with everyday matters; common sense. "the police lacked the mother wit of city people"
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nimble
(of the mind) able to think and understand quickly. "her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn" synonyms: quick-thinking,
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staid
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. "staid law firms" synonyms: sedate, respectable, quiet, serious
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to set something in motion
to start something moving. The mayor set the project in motion by digging the first shovelful of soil. I cannot set the procedure in motion until I receive a purchase order.
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to dabble
dabble at (something) To do something without much effort or enthusiasm. I know you're just dabbling at cleaning your room because every pile of clothes is still on the floor. We didn't get much done because we just dabbled at the project all afternoon. See also: dabble dabble in (something) To do something sporadically or as a hobby. Oh, I only dabbled in painting when I was younger—it's not like I went to art school or anything.
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to daunt
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive. "some people are daunted by technology"
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to barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money. "he often bartered a meal for drawings" synonyms: trade, swap, trade off, exchange,
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con game
a plan to steal people’s money by tricking them
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one could not but have faith in american business
Translated: one could not but have faith in american business
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pastime
an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby. "his favourite pastimes were shooting and golf"
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disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. "her upper lip curled in disdain" synonyms: contempt, scorn, scornfulness, contemptuousness, derision, disrespect;
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to enlist
enrol or be enrolled in the armed services. "he enlisted in the Royal Naval Air Service" synonyms: join up; More engage (a person or their help or support).
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in the offing
going to happen soon: With an election in the offing, the mayor is getting nervous.
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afoot
in preparation or progress; happening or beginning to happen. "plans are afoot for a festival" synonyms: going on, happening,
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to band together
to join together as a group in order to be able to do something better: We decided to band together and organize a protest.
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apprehensive
feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen: I'm very apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.
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to go into a nose dive
a steep downward plunge by an aircraft. "the pilot put the plane in a nosedive and ejected" synonyms: dive, drop, plunge
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confidence faltered
lose strength or momentum. "the music faltered, stopped, and started up again" synonyms: hesitate, delay, drag one's feet, stall, think twice,
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selfsustaining
Translated: selfsustaining
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to clinch
confirm or settle (a contract or bargain). "the Texan wanted to impress him to clinch a business deal" synonyms: secure, settle,
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seldom
not often; rarely.
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it provides clinching evidence
saisissant
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scoffer
someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision
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slam dunk
2. Fig. an action or accomplishment that is easily done. Finishing that project with all his experience should be a slam dunk for George.
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endeavor
verb: endeavor 1. try hard to do or achieve something. "he is endeavouring to help the Third World" synonyms: try, attempt, venture, undertake, aspire, aim, seek, set out; More noun noun: endeavor 1. an attempt to achieve a goal. "an endeavour to reduce serious injury" synonyms: attempt, try, bid,
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this search for the golden egg has spawned a variety of methods, ranging from….. To… s
to spawn = to cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly: The new economic freedom has spawned hundreds of new small businesses. Her death spawned countless films and books.
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with bated breath
(idiomatic) Eagerly; with great anticipation.
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the exception that tests the rule
Translated: the exception that tests the rule
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augury
a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen. "they heard the sound as an augury of death" the interpretation of omens.
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omen
an event regarded as a portent of good or evil. "the ghost's appearance was an ill omen" prophetic significance. "the raven seemed a bird of evil omen" synonyms: portent, sign
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peraphs the most telling argument
Translated: peraphs the most telling argument
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best joke I've come across today
Translated: best joke I've come across today
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to stem
originate in or be caused by. "many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion" synonyms: have its origins in, arise from,
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caveat
a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. "there are a number of caveats which concern the validity of the assessment results" synonyms: warning, caution,
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name of the game
informal the main purpose or most important aspect of a situation. "the name of the game is short-term gain"
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what stimulates one may leave another cold.
Translated: what stimulates one may leave another cold.
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long ago
in the distant past. "long ago an unmarried girl was considered her father's property"
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akin
of similar character. "something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her" synonyms: similar, related, close, near,
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subpar adj
used to describe something that is below average, or below what is expected:
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firm specific new
News that affects only a specific firm. Market. news by contrast affects many firms.
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accredited
(of an official body) give authority or sanction to (someone or something) when recognized standards have been met.
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to launch into
before i launch into
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to assail
criticize strongly. "he assailed a group of editors for their alleged excesses" synonyms: criticize, censure, attack, condemn
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to redeem
gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment. "statutes enabled state peasants to redeem their land" synonyms: retrieve, regain, recover, get back,
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whereby
by which. "a system whereby people could vote by telephone"
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outright
adv wholly and completely. "logging has been banned outright" synonyms: completely, entirely, wholly, fully, totally,
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nitty-gritty
The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation. ‘let's get down to the nitty-gritty of finding a job’
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vested interest
a strong personal interest in something because you could get an advantage from it: As both a teacher and parent, she had a vested interest in seeing the school remain open. vested interests [ plural ] often disapproving ​ people or organizations who have a financial or personal interest in a business, company, or existing system:
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cursory exam
. going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article.
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to bang out
To complete a task quickly or hastily. I totally forgot that paper was due today, so I'm just going to bang out something to give the teacher next period.
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to shed some light
Reading the footnotes that accompany the financial statements and the management's discussion in the quarterly/annual report can shed some light on the situation
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to commingle
mix; blend. "the part of the brain where the senses commingle"/ to mix an amount of money belonging to one person, business, or account with that of another when the money should have been kept separate: commingle sth between sth The schools regularly commingled funds between accounts.
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to blend
mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together. "blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water" synonyms: mix, mingle,
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ready as i will ever be rick !
Translated: ready as i will ever be rick !
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we had a good run up until now, but i think now is the time to pull out of the race
Translated: we had a good run up until now, but i think now is the time to pull out of the race
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sidekick
a person who works with someone who is more important than they are: I've been his sidekick for long enough - it's time I found myself something better to do.
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in check
under control. "a way of keeping inflation in check"
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to entail
involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. "a situation which entails considerable risks" synonyms: necessitate, make necessary, require, need, demand, call for;
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which is held hostage by the repo dealer.
Translated: which is held hostage by the repo dealer.
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make whole
(transitive, finance, law) To provide (someone), especially under the terms of a legal judgment or an agreement, with financial compensation for lost money or other lost assets. quotations ▼
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hey, quit
yo dis pas ca/ arrete de faire le con
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tell her you're sorry
Translated: tell her you're sorry
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I'm just messing around
Translated: I'm just messing around
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I'm sorry mam, i didnt mean to say that
Translated: I'm sorry mam, i didnt mean to say that
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it was out of instinct
Instinctively
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to forego
If you forego something, you choose to give it up. If you forego dessert after dinner, you are skipping dessert.
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thrift
the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste
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peculiarities
a strange or unusual feature or habit. "for all his peculiarities, she finds him quite endearing" synonyms: oddity, anomaly, abnormality, twist, quirk, eccentricity, trick More a characteristic that is distinctive of a particular person or place.
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I am here for one reason and one reason alone
Translated: I am here for one reason and one reason alone
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wax and wane
undergo alternate increases and decreases./to increase and then decrease, as the phases of the moon. As the moon waxes and wanes, so does the height of the tide change. Voter sentiment about the tax proposal waxes and wanes with each passing day.
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to wane
to decline in power, importance, etc.: Colonialism began to wane after World War II. 3. to draw to a close:
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to oversee
supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity. "the Home Secretary oversees the police service" synonyms: supervise, superintend, be in charge of, be responsible for, run, look after, keep an eye on,
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blent
A word that means rubbish, poor, dead, shit etc.
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chance of champsionship are slipping away
Translated: chance of champsionship are slipping away
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to ensure
to make something certain to happen: The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.
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breadth
the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width. "the boat measured 27 feet in breadth" synonyms: width, broadness, wideness, thickness; More wide range or extent. "she has the advantage of breadth of experience"
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putting on a show
Translated: putting on a show
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catchall
general and intended to include everything: "South London" is a catch-all phrase/term for anywhere south of the river.
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in dire straits
Fig. in a very serious, bad circumstance. We are nearly broke and need money for medicine. We are in dire straits.
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it will suffice to say that there is no federal or state regulator overseeing the operations of hedge funds, and therefore proper due diligence is critical. Read more: Hedge Funds: Characteristics http://www.investopedia.com/university/hedge-fund/characteristics.asp#ixzz4uvd1HSTR Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook
Translated: it will suffice to say that there is no federal or state regulator overseeing the operations of hedge funds, and therefore proper due diligence is critical. Read more: Hedge Funds: Characteristics http://www.investopedia.com/university/hedge-fund/characteristics.asp#ixzz4uvd1HSTR Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook
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infancy
1. The earliest period of childhood, especially before the ability to walk has been acquired. 2. The state of being an infant. 3. An early stage of existence: Space exploration is still in its infancy.
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people tend to often overlook more quantitative forms of stock valuation
Translated: people tend to often overlook more quantitative forms of stock valuation
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Monte Carlo
Translated: Monte Carlo
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griefer
One who griefs: a player who plays a game primarily to reduce other players’ enjoyment of it.
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to grieve
to distress mentally; cause to feel grief or sorrow: It grieves me to see you so unhapp
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grief
intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death. "she was overcome with grief"
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carebear
(slang, derogatory, video games) A player who is not a griefer; one who dislikes, or tries to prevent, trouble in the game world.
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i worry about whether there are nightclubs in heaven
Translated: i worry about whether there are nightclubs in heaven
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as to
with respect to, concerning
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to discontinue
cease from doing or providing (something), especially something that has been provided on a regular basis.
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to tie-up
us a temporary problem that delays progress, such as too much traffic on the road: I missed my flight because of a tie-up on the interstate.
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erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. "her breathing was erratic" synonyms: unpredictable, inconsistent,
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to loom
the act of amassing large amounts of money; usually from illegal drug trade
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to take someone or something on
to accept the task of handling a difficult person or thing. I'll take it on if nobody else will do it. Nobody wanted to take on Mrs. Franklin, but it had to be done.
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You think I had it all this wrong
Translated: You think I had it all this wrong
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I recently had seen a movie " Batman "( the latest version). one of the scene is that the actor run into the actress at a restaurant and said " fancy that ! " I wondering if "fancy that" equivalent to "oh,what a coincidence" (when they meet each other accidentally) If that in case, which one is more frenquent in use in colloquial, or there is an alternative which is more common ? Thank !
Colloquial speech. Meaning 'It's amazing!' - which can be to do with a coincidence but not necessarily.
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While the strategies are very different, both in terms of assets and methodology, they all fall under the market-neutral umbrella.
fall under your umbrella: Umbrella in this sense means jurisdiction or responsibility. For example in a supermarket the purveyance of vegetables might fall under the umbrella of the produce manager.
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The specific calculations behind the correlation coefficient are somewhat complicated and fall outside the scope of this tutorial
Translated: The specific calculations behind the correlation coefficient are somewhat complicated and fall outside the scope of this tutorial
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buzzkill
We were having a great time at the party until Jim puked all over the floor. That was a major buzzkill.
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You're trying to kill my buzz
Translated: You're trying to kill my buzz
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can we stop talking about working
Translated: can we stop talking about working
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the gambling community got wind of it
Translated: the gambling community got wind of it
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that is
c'est à dire
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then he(lewis) was sandbaging in the rest
Translated: then he(lewis) was sandbaging in the rest
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foreboding
NOUN: a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension. "with a sense of foreboding she read the note" synonyms: apprehension,
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But on this financial roller-coaster ride, we all want to experience the ups without the downs.
Translated: But on this financial roller-coaster ride, we all want to experience the ups without the downs.
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Many investors new to the stock-picking scene believe that there is some infallible strategy that, once followed, will guarantee success.
Translated: Many investors new to the stock-picking scene believe that there is some infallible strategy that, once followed, will guarantee success.
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foolproof
incapable of going wrong or being misused. "a foolproof security system" synonyms: infallible, never failing, unfailing,
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Without further ado, let's start by delving into one
Translated: Without further ado, let's start by delving into one
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Although there are many different methods of finding the intrinsic value, the premise behind all the strategies is the same: a company is worth the sum of its discounted cash flows
Translated: Although there are many different methods of finding the intrinsic value, the premise behind all the strategies is the same: a company is worth the sum of its discounted cash flows
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plain english
clear and unambiguous language, without the use of technical or difficult terms. "the family is given a written explanation in plain English"
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to get a glimpe into
There are advantages and disadvantages to using any of these metrics to get a glimpse into a company's intrinsic value.
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One of the biggest lessons taught by the dotcom bust of the late '90s is that not understanding a business model can have dire consequences.
Translated: One of the biggest lessons taught by the dotcom bust of the late '90s is that not understanding a business model can have dire consequences.
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in the making
in the process of developing or being made./"a campaign that's been two years in the making"
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. A company that has just hit a new 12-month low or is at half of a 12-month high may warrant further investigation.
Translated: . A company that has just hit a new 12-month low or is at half of a 12-month high may warrant further investigation.
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that pretty much where the similarities end
Translated: that pretty much where the similarities end
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leave it out
​ stop doing or saying that: Hey, leave it out! That hurt! ​ I do not believe you: "I tell you, he was driving a sports car." "Leave it out!"
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highly touted
o solicit support for importunately. 4. to describe or advertise boastfully; publicize or promote; praise extravagantly: a highly touted nightclub.
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to tout
attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach. "Sanjay was touting his wares"
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as from (or of)
used to indicate the time or date from which something starts. "as from 1 January, a free market will be created"
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to ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of. "an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident" synonyms: find out, discover, get/come to know,
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effective as of the date first written above.
compter de la date indiquée ci-dessus en début d'acte.
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cut-off date
the last date on which it is possible to do something
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cut-off
Translated: cut-off
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the fickle mob
As a pejorative for majoritarianism, it is akin to the Latin phrase mobile vulgus meaning "the fickle crowd", from which the English term "mob" originally was derived in the 1680s.
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breakneck
dangerously or extremely fast. "he drove at breakneck speed"
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demise
a person's death. "Mr Grisenthwaite's tragic demise" synonyms: death, dying, passing,
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The fact that Microsoft started to pay dividends did not signal the company's demise; it simply indicated that Microsoft had become a huge company and had entered a new stage in its life cycle, which meant it probably would not be able to double and triple at the pace it once did.
Translated: The fact that Microsoft started to pay dividends did not signal the company's demise; it simply indicated that Microsoft had become a huge company and had entered a new stage in its life cycle, which meant it probably would not be able to double and triple at the pace it once did.
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hiatus
a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity. "there was a brief hiatus in the war with France" synonyms: pause, break, interval, interruption, suspension,
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rest assured
to be assured; to be certain. Rest assured that you'll receive the best of care. Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to help.
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to pan out
end up; conclude. "he's happy with the way the deal panned out"
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akin to
essentially similar, related, or compatible His interests are akin to mine.
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to resume
begin again or continue after a pause or interruption. "a day later normal service was resumed" synonyms: restart, recommence, begin again, start again,
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to peter out
to gradually stop or disappear: The fighting which started in the night had petered out by morning. The track petered out after a mile or so.
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Ultimately, this is the reason of me doing it
finally; in the end. "the largest firms may ultimately become unstoppable"
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windfall
a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly. "members are to get an average £520 cash windfall for voting ‘yes’ to the merger"
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to tailor to
tailor someone or something to someone or something to fit or revise someone or something to fit someone or something. The coach tailored his defensive team to the opposition. We can tailor service to your company very easily. I will tailor this suit to your specifications for no extra charge.
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to pin down / and nail someone down* (on something)
Fig. to demand and receive a firm answer from someone to some question. (Alludes to shifting from answer to answer; commit to one answer or another.) I tried to pin him down on a time and place, but he was very evasive. Don't try to pin down the mayor on anything! I want to nail her down on a meeting time.
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to nail something down (sens littéraire ici)
to secure something down by nailing it. Please nail the floorboard down or someone will trip over it. I'll nail down these floorboards.
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to nail down
To finish something:complete, end, carry through…
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to move over
adjust one's position to make room for someone else. "Jo motioned to the girls on the couch to move over"
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to make way
allow room for someone or something else. "the land is due to be concreted over to make way for a car park" synonyms: move aside, clear the way, make a space, make room, stand back;
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Move Over P/E, Make Way For The PEG
Translated: Move Over P/E, Make Way For The PEG
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this is the car i've dreamt of
Translated: this is the car i've dreamt of
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chuffed
very pleased. "I'm dead chuffed to have won"
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apple to apple comparison
Comparing apples to apples means comparing things that can reasonably be compared, while the phrase apples to oranges often is used to represent a comparison that is unreasonable or perhaps impossible.
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to parse
resolve (a sentence) into its component parts and describe their syntactic roles. "I asked a couple of students to parse these sentences for me"
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pore over or through
whole afternoons poring over travel brochures.
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inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. "researchers are entrusted with drawing inferences from the data" synonyms: deduction, conclusion, reasoning, conjecture,
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endemic
(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. "complacency is endemic in industry today" 2. (of a plant or animal) native or restricted to a certain place. "a marsupial endemic to north-eastern Australia"
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ad libitum
at one's pleasure
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More colorfully
En regardant d'un autre angle,
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to crop up
appear, occur, or come to one's notice unexpectedly. "some urgent business had cropped up" synonyms: happen, occur, arise, arrive, turn up,
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lousy
very poor or bad. "the service is usually lousy"
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to filter down and filter out are not the same
Translated: to filter down and filter out are not the same
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through the use of
with a by applying with the aid of through via by means of a by way of a
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in lockstep with
progressing at exactly the same speed and in the same direction as other people or things, esp as a matter of course rather than by choice
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that one bugs me
(informal) annoy or bother (someone): "a persistent reporter was bugging me"
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to stem from
originate in or be caused by. "many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion"
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readers are cautioned to keep in mind
Translated: readers are cautioned to keep in mind
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to set forth
begin a journey. "we set forth to enjoy the countryside" synonyms: attribute, put down, ascribe, assign,
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The aim is to set forth simply the building blocks that go into understanding pairs trading.
Translated: The aim is to set forth simply the building blocks that go into understanding pairs trading.
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to find the middel ground
The goal here, again, is to find a middle ground that will prevent the beginner from getting lost and the experienced trader from becoming bored.
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it should become immediately evident
Translated: it should become immediately evident
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It is intended to reinforce the principles that have been explored before it and to allow the reader a glimpse into the daily activity of a pairs trader. From this material the reader will be able to get a feel for which style of pairs trading is most ap- propriate for his own level of experience, time availability, and dedication.
Translated: It is intended to reinforce the principles that have been explored before it and to allow the reader a glimpse into the daily activity of a pairs trader. From this material the reader will be able to get a feel for which style of pairs trading is most ap- propriate for his own level of experience, time availability, and dedication.
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now we are getting to the heart of the matter
Translated: now we are getting to the heart of the matter
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you're speaking with me Mister sulivan
Translated: you're speaking with me Mister sulivan
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make do
manage with the limited or inadequate means available. "Dad would have to make do with an old car"
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this is something that trip up a lot of trader
to make a mistake, or to cause someone to make a mistake. The tests are designed to trip you up. trip up on
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to trip sb up
to fall because you hit your foot on something, or to make someone fall by putting your foot in front of the other person's foot: I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to trip you up. She tripped up on the rug.
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to trip sb up
to make a mistake, or to cause someone to make a mistake: The exam went quite well, until I tripped up on the last question. In the interview, they kept trying to trip me up.
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radic
From the Latin radix, meaning root (of a plant). Hence radical meaning fundamental, forming the basis (of an idea, etc).
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alike
adverb 1. in the same or a similar way. "the girls dressed alike in black trousers and jackets" synonyms: similarly, the same, just the same,
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alike
adjective 1. (of two or more people or things) similar to each other. "the brothers were very much alike" synonyms: similar, the same,
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as to
with respect to; concerning. "decisions as to which patients receive treatment" synonyms: concerning, respecting, with respect to, on the subject of, as regards, regarding,
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sheer stupidity
utter or unqualified stupidity His post is sheer stupidity
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stomach flipped
a stomach flips when people are nervous
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if he wants to challenge his faith, that's up to him
Translated: if he wants to challenge his faith, that's up to him
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I don't like watching this craziness
Translated: I don't like watching this craziness
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to work on to get toward the next sessions
Translated: to work on to get toward the next sessions
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you max verstappen is nearly 10 years younger than me
Translated: you max verstappen is nearly 10 years younger than me
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to be out of something
if you are out of something, you no longer have any of it I can't find the sugar – and we're out of milk. She was completely out of sugar. I'm fresh out of good ideas, I'm afraid.
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to be in for something
to be going to experience something unpleasant very soon: The weather forecast says we're in for heavy rain this evening. You'll be in for it (= you'll be in trouble) if you don't do what she tells you.
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to be out for. I am out for another win
To seek or pursue, especially to determinedly pursue something to one's own benefit. He's out for all he can get. The king was out for revenge.
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You always said that you wish to be in car with which you could win races and championship
Translated: You always said that you wish to be in car with which you could win races and championship
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hand in hand
Fig. [of two things] together, one with the other. (*Typically: go ∼.) Cookies and milk seem to go hand in hand. Teenagers and back talk go hand in hand.
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what are looking for ? Chasing the title or getting the victory here ? Lewis' repsonse : well they come hand in hand, getting the victory enables you to move one step closer to the title
Translated: what are looking for ? Chasing the title or getting the victory here ? Lewis' repsonse : well they come hand in hand, getting the victory enables you to move one step closer to the title
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to decry
publicly denounce. "they decried human rights abuses" synonyms: denounce, condemn, criticize,
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is something wrong with you
Translated: is something wrong with you
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Simply put, tail risks are by definition small, if not tiny.
Translated: Simply put, tail risks are by definition small, if not tiny.
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that coincided to cause a meltdown in stock markets around the world,
Translated: that coincided to cause a meltdown in stock markets around the world,
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meltdown
a disastrous collapse or breakdown.
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network which i know i would be able to benefit from in the future
Translated: network which i know i would be able to benefit from in the future
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Really goes to show you how many bandwagon warriors fans there are.
bandwagon = Taking interest in something just to fit in with the crowd.
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you're really are bandwagon
Walker started watching Hockey because the Bruins where in the playoffs and everyone else was watching it. Walker is a major bandwagon.
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We are going to use normal distribution for simplicity’s sake.
Translated: We are going to use normal distribution for simplicity’s sake.
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Dragsters or cars at drag strips could dust a venom or a veyron....but take so much abuse in doing so.
Translated: Dragsters or cars at drag strips could dust a venom or a veyron....but take so much abuse in doing so.
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to call into questions
To cause someone or something to be viewed with doubt. I considered Walt for the promotion, but his constant lateness soon called that decision into question. Such a significant error really calls all of the experiment's results into question.
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peculiar
different to what is normal or expected; strange. "he gave her some very peculiar looks" synonyms: strange, unusual, odd, funny, curious, bizarre, weird, uncanny,
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thank you for tuning in
to watch or listen to a particular television or radio programme or station:
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notably
C1 especially or most importantly: The company is beginning to attract investors, most notably big Japanese banks.
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temperature rose
Translated: temperature rose
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but what it's gonna be in six months time
Translated: but what it's gonna be in six months time
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to fine tune
to make very small changes to something in order to make it work as well as possible:
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this is entering a territory i can't go with you
Translated: this is entering a territory i can't go with you
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it feals mean
Translated: it feals mean
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everything checks out
Translated: everything checks out
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it's probably my go to place
Translated: it's probably my go to place
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there are second effect to it but very mild
Translated: there are second effect to it but very mild
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an experience that has been matched by no other before
Translated: an experience that has been matched by no other before
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quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it ?
Translated: quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it ?
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to welcom AI into their household with open arms
Translated: to welcom AI into their household with open arms
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deep mind(AI) become to be revered by everybody
If someone is revered, it means he or she is held in deep respect and devotion. ... It comes from the Latin word revereri, meaning "to fear," and the addition of the "re" at the beginning is an expression of intensive force, so the word literally means "to greatly fear
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to revere
to very much respect and admire someone or something: Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.
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count me in
Translated: count me in
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stop bringing peolple down
Translated: stop bringing peolple down
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he continues to do it on a case to case basis
Translated: he continues to do it on a case to case basis
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to put the nail in the coffin
an event that causes the failure of something that had already started to fail: This latest evidence could be the final nail in the coffin for Jackson's case.
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beark it(the fight) up
arrete la bagarre
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during this thought process I got really insecured
Translated: during this thought process I got really insecured
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to pull up
When a car or someone driving a car pulls up, the driver stops the car, often for a short time: A car pulled up outside my house.
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For instance, I was able to pull up all the Merry Christmas texts I received//// I am trying to pull up text message history from one of my Apple devices that have been deleted from the device itself.
Translated: For instance, I was able to pull up all the Merry Christmas texts I received//// I am trying to pull up text message history from one of my Apple devices that have been deleted from the device itself.
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I took ls(acid), and now im staring at the couch, thinking that it is great fabric haha
Translated: I took ls(acid), and now im staring at the couch, thinking that it is great fabric haha
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it kinda gave me a new found appreciation
Translated: it kinda gave me a new found appreciation
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I came to the realization that
Translated: I came to the realization that
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you can find flaws in anybody
Translated: you can find flaws in anybody
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let me break this shit down
Translated: let me break this shit down
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That thought process entered brain
Translated: That thought process entered brain
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it needs to flow well when you write it
Translated: it needs to flow well when you write it
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if you're a in the boat, dont denny it, embrace it, because today's society forces us to be normal
Translated: if you're a in the boat, dont denny it, embrace it, because today's society forces us to be normal
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Once you start viewing life as everyone is fucked up in a way
Translated: Once you start viewing life as everyone is fucked up in a way
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I was trying to fit in what is normal
Translated: I was trying to fit in what is normal
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Understand that even though you might feel isolated
Translated: Understand that even though you might feel isolated
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the black swan
A black swan is an event or occurrence that deviates beyond what is normally expected of a situation and is extremely difficult to predict; the term was popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a finance professor, writer and former Wall Street trader.
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it kinda feels good to share my thought and feeings
Translated: it kinda feels good to share my thought and feeings
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Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead - and we wanted to take some time to catch up with you guys.
Translated: Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead - and we wanted to take some time to catch up with you guys.
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"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come." - Michael Jordan quotes
Translated: "I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come." - Michael Jordan quotes
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overnight success is fake as shit
Translated: overnight success is fake as shit
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ever since i was a kid
Translated: ever since i was a kid
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pot head
a person who smokes cannabis.
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to wane
"(of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker. ""confidence in the dollar waned"" synonyms: decrease, decline, diminish,"
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to go by
to follow or use information provided by something or someone: Don’t go by what she says – she’s always wrong.
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to go by the name of Sylvin
to use a particular name, especially when it is not your real name a young singer who went by the name of Joni Jones
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go by the name of something
to be known by a specific name. She goes by the name of Gladys George. I used to go by the name of George.
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uptight
anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way. "he is so uptight about everything"
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old habits die hard
Translated: old habits die hard
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upfront
bold, honest, and frank.
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slippage
Slippage refers to the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which the trade is actually executed. Slippage often occurs during periods of higher volatility when market orders are used, and also when large orders are executed when there may not be enough interest at the desired price level to maintain the expected price of trade.
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you are my everything
Translated: you are my everything
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hop in
get into (or out of) a vehicle. "hop in then and we'll be off"
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make it home
Translated: make it home
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the state of being incongruous; incompatibility. "the incongruity of his fleshy face and skinny body disturbed her" synonyms: inappropriateness, incongruousness, unsuitability, lack of harmony
Translated: the state of being incongruous; incompatibility. "the incongruity of his fleshy face and skinny body disturbed her" synonyms: inappropriateness, incongruousness, unsuitability, lack of harmony
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here is my two cents
My two cents" and its longer version "put my two cents in" is an American idiomatic expression, taken from the original British idiom expression: to put in "my two pennies worth" or "my tuppence worth." It used to preface the tentative stating of one’s opinion. By deprecating the opinion to follow — suggesting its value is only two cents, a very small amount — the user of the phrase hopes to lessen the impact of a possibly contentious statement, showing politeness and humility. However, it is also sometimes used with irony when expressing a strongly felt opinion. The phrase is also used out of habit to preface uncontentious opinions.
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verstappen case is a hot potato
a controversial issue or situation which is awkward to deal with. "dog registration has become a political hot potato"
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what am I getting at ?
Translated: what am I getting at ?
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to hit the nail on the head
find exactly the right answer.
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Ha, Ik ricegum couldn't pull a girl like that, even wit his wallet
Translated: Ha, Ik ricegum couldn't pull a girl like that, even wit his wallet
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allegedly
used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof. "he was allegedly a leading participant in the coup attempt" synonyms: reportedly, supposedly, reputedly,
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tortuous
Excessively lengthy and complex. ‘a tortuous argument’
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it's a valid question
Translated: it's a valid question
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it will benefit me in the long run
Translated: it will benefit me in the long run
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perspicuous
clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
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Another striking feature was the strong increase in value of t
Translated: Another striking feature was the strong increase in value of t
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crude
s it gross? Unsophisticated? Totally tasteless and positively offensive? Then you can describe it as crude.
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to lay the groundwork (for something)
To create or prepare the basics or essential foundation (for something); to pave the way (for something). Our success with this healthcare bill wouldn't be possible, had the previous administration not laid the groundwork already. As CEO of the company, I laid the groundwork for one of the most successful international firms in the country.
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best answered by checking how well t
Translated: best answered by checking how well t
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in this section aims at partitioning a broad universe of securities with very different economic profiles into homogeneous groups.
Translated: in this section aims at partitioning a broad universe of securities with very different economic profiles into homogeneous groups.
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the misary that is now upon us
Translated: the misary that is now upon us
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So, we will not pursue that trading rule any further in the sequel of this work.
Translated: So, we will not pursue that trading rule any further in the sequel of this work.
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hold on i am stressing a point
Translated: hold on i am stressing a point
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you read too much into it, just relax man
Translated: you read too much into it, just relax man
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for the greater good
a general advantage that you can only gain by losing or harming something that is considered less important
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to try very hard to do something, especially for someone else: They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
Translated: to try very hard to do something, especially for someone else: They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
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Jake went out of his way to make a song to hypping me up
Translated: Jake went out of his way to make a song to hypping me up
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You have no room to call me out for that as you do the exact same thing
Translated: You have no room to call me out for that as you do the exact same thing
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ballpark figure/ballpark estimate
ballpark estimate An approximate estimate. Mary contacted several plumbers to get a ballpark estimate of the cost to fix her leaky toilet.
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cherry on top
icing on the cake
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imma zip for now
I aint gonna say shit for the moment /keep my mouth close
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I am going to see how things unfold guys, and only then I would adress the issue
(of events or information) gradually develop or be revealed. "there was a fascinating scene unfolding before me" synonyms: develop, evolve, happen, take place, occur,
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let me break this down
Translated: let me break this down
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I think what I have to say holds value
Translated: I think what I have to say holds value
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Yo yo its a drama btw rice and jake, why you feel the need to hop in
mettre ton nez dans/joindre un pb qui n'est pas le tiens
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to give off
emanate
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Jake ego was super big, al least that's the vibe he gave off
Translated: Jake ego was super big, al least that's the vibe he gave off
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internet bullies
Translated: internet bullies
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it wasnt in good taste
ce n'était pas de bon gout (la blague de Rice sur le suicide)
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pump the fucking brakes dog
To stop what your doing. As if whatever your saying or doing is stupid or ridiculous.
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I would advise you to pump the fucking brakes you go way to far
Translated: I would advise you to pump the fucking brakes you go way to far
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wobbly
tending to move unsteadily from side to side. "the car had a wobbly wheel" synonyms: unsteady, unstable,
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wobbly
feeling weak and having trouble standing or walking, especially because you are sick or tired She still felt a little wobbly on her feet.
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jake the shit you say on camera is very wobbly
Translated: jake the shit you say on camera is very wobbly
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to remedy (remedi pronc)
set right (an undesirable situation). "money will be given to remedy the poor funding of nurseries"
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You did not once try to remedy my situation
Translated: You did not once try to remedy my situation
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Yo jake, I let you off the hook man i did not care really
let ici est au passé
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To "get the gist" means to understand something, but not to be expert in it.
Translated: To "get the gist" means to understand something, but not to be expert in it.
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the gist of it was …
Chris: Its hard to explain man.. Chris: Its a long story! John: ok so skip the story then man, just give me the gist! Chris: Basically i didnt know what was going on and had a bad reaction!
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stop bragging
To keep saying about something that your proud of. tom 'yeh i got with sarah last night'
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correctomundo
"totally correct, well done matey"
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are you tired?
of what
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I really dont wanna go back in there just yet
right now —used in negative constructions to say that something is not done yet or true yet but will be soon I don't have the table finished just yet."Are you ready to leave?" "Not just yet."
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let me think on it
laisse moi le temps de réfléchir sur ca
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I have been in love with her ever since
Translated: I have been in love with her ever since
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Imma try to catch couple zzzzz (pron zeez)
get some sleep
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I spend the night in a pumpkin, granted I might have partied BUT
Translated: I spend the night in a pumpkin, granted I might have partied BUT
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leave it be / let it be
Leave it be or let it be is an idiomatic expression meaning do nothing.
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He's a man on the edge
to be nervous or worried:
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tag along
A follower. Someone who'll do anything say anything to hang out with certain people. She's such a tag along, she came to the club and didn't even dance.
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we gonna pop bottles
Translated: we gonna pop bottles
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just tune in
to watch or listen to a particular television or radio programme or station: Be sure to tune in to next week's show. Will the millions of viewers who regularly tune in stay loyal, now that their favorite host is gone?
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. Here you will see me vlog on a weekly basis, and also give advice/talk to you all every once in a while. Thank you all for stopping by, and be sure to subscribe! Thanks.
Translated: . Here you will see me vlog on a weekly basis, and also give advice/talk to you all every once in a while. Thank you all for stopping by, and be sure to subscribe! Thanks.
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bad parenting
Translated: bad parenting
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you cant say tessa is beautiful, i mean, it's a stretch
Translated: you cant say tessa is beautiful, i mean, it's a stretch
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check your interest best align
Translated: check your interest best align
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to concur
be of the same opinion; agree. "the authors concurred with the majority"
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to raise the bar
Translated: to raise the bar
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one day at the time
Translated: one day at the time
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why do you always have to one up me borther jake
gain an advantage over. "he deftly one-upped the interrogator"
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shots fired
Translated: shots fired
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please dont hesitate to reach out
to ask questions
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utmost
most extreme; greatest. "a matter of the utmost importance"
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This means that the client must have the utmost trust in the investment manager's capabilities. Discretionary investment management can only be offered by individuals who have extensive experience in the investment industry and advanced educational credentials, with many investment managers possessing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Translated: This means that the client must have the utmost trust in the investment manager's capabilities. Discretionary investment management can only be offered by individuals who have extensive experience in the investment industry and advanced educational credentials, with many investment managers possessing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
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only 3 minutes :( i demand more.
Translated: only 3 minutes :( i demand more.
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this is one for the books
An outstanding, memorable, or record-breaking event or achievement. Wow, you finished a 72-ounce steak in less than five minutes? That's one for the record books! You should have seen your faces when dad popped out of the bushes to scare you! Boy, that was one for the books.
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before he earned himself a breakpoint opportunitiy
Translated: before he earned himself a breakpoint opportunitiy
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he's pumped up
Translated: he's pumped up
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to single out
[single someone out] to choose one person from a group for special attention.
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my jaw almost drop
Translated: my jaw almost drop
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my whole mentra is built on trust
Translated: my whole mentra is built on trust
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had they give 1 million compensation
Translated: had they give 1 million compensation
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the context is mighty clear, let me tell you
extremely. "my ears got cold mighty fast"
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what is this idiot on about honestly
Translated: what is this idiot on about honestly
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Gassed up
Me:Jim your acting really gassed up Jim:i know that
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to venture
dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation or apology). "may I venture to add a few comments?" synonyms: put forward, volunteer, advance, submit,
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drawdown
a reduction in the size or presence of a military force. "the unit is the first to leave Germany as part of the drawdown" 2. a decline in an investment or fund. "the drawdown seemed to be concentrated in the smaller hedge funds"
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Rapp attributed his ability to cope in the aftermath of the alleged incident to his acting training, and that he had “locked it away” within himself.
Translated: Rapp attributed his ability to cope in the aftermath of the alleged incident to his acting training, and that he had “locked it away” within himself.
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to dread
anticipate with great apprehension or fear. "Jane was dreading the party" synonyms: fear, be afraid of, worry about, be anxious about,
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cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. "a cursory glance at the figures" synonyms: perfunctory, desultory, casual,
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We have a problem. In order to remedy this.
Translated: We have a problem. In order to remedy this.
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I sign my life away
Translated: I sign my life away
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These two factors in isolation mean little, but there is more to this tale yet
Translated: These two factors in isolation mean little, but there is more to this tale yet
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is it mere coincidence, or is there a deeper, unseen element at play, decide for yourself
Translated: is it mere coincidence, or is there a deeper, unseen element at play, decide for yourself
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after the grand prix, lots of questions were raised as to Vettel deliberately clipped hamilton right rear tire
Translated: after the grand prix, lots of questions were raised as to Vettel deliberately clipped hamilton right rear tire
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the first reason is pretty obvious so I will get that straight away
Translated: the first reason is pretty obvious so I will get that straight away
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It leaves us with little doubts, thank you
Translated: It leaves us with little doubts, thank you
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going down
the act of eating someone out or giving someone head. "Dude, I was going down on my girl today..." "Oh my god, I was going down on him today and his cum was so nasty"
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to deceive
deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain. "I didn't intend to deceive people into thinking it was French champagne" synonyms: swindle, defraud, cheat, trick,
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So i've got the information, so the good news is they tours, that bad news is they're not doing em today…. LOL that was very deceiving pedro..
Translated: So i've got the information, so the good news is they tours, that bad news is they're not doing em today…. LOL that was very deceiving pedro..
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I am so scared right now for what's to come
Translated: I am so scared right now for what's to come
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don't write this off
to drop someone or something from consideration. The manager wrote Tom off for a promotion. I wrote off that piece of swampy land as worthless. It can't be used for anything.
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the concepts of immunization and cash flow matching come into play.
Translated: the concepts of immunization and cash flow matching come into play.
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with the purpose of funding
Translated: with the purpose of funding
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okay that does it!
used to indicate that one will not tolerate a particular thing any longer. "That does it! Let's go!"
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dry your tears, we are going to the park now
Translated: dry your tears, we are going to the park now
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to call off
call off in British. verb (tr, adverb) to cancel or abandon. the game was called off because of rain. to order (an animal or person) to desist; summon away.
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lots of people want to ride that wave
Translated: lots of people want to ride that wave
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a moment for our fallen comrad
Translated: a moment for our fallen comrad
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The need for increased and sustainable long-term investment returns are an important part of this change and has propelled alternative asset management to centre stage.
Translated: The need for increased and sustainable long-term investment returns are an important part of this change and has propelled alternative asset management to centre stage.
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to single someone out
To choose or distinguish someone or something from others: We singled her out from the list of applicants because she had a college degree. Unable to determine who had committed the offense, the teacher singled out the most mischievous student for punishment.
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the idalogue from Contact was a nice touch
Translated: the idalogue from Contact was a nice touch
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exclusive of
not including something The cost is £20 exclusive of delivery charges.
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I'm glad everybody came out tonight
Translated: I'm glad everybody came out tonight
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to bare
uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view. "he bared his chest to show his scar" synonyms: uncover, strip, lay bare,
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sheer
nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis). "she giggled with sheer delight" synonyms: utter, complete, absolute,
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a bit of a stretch
A mild exaggeration beyond the truth or what is likely the case. I'm not too fond of taxes either, but it's a bit of a stretch to claim they are the cause of all our problems. A: "The government is covering up all sorts of extraterrestrial activity." B: "Come on now, don't you think that's a bit of a stretch?"
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i am just not into putting effort into stuff
shikimaru
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versatile
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. "a versatile sewing machine" synonyms: adaptable, flexible,
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verb: backburner
postpone consideration of or action on. "a planned test of the new ale has been back-burnered"
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on the back burner
If something is on the back burner, it is temporarily not being dealt with or considered, especially because it is not urgent or important: We've all had to put our plans on the back burner for a while.
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If you know something inside out, you know it very well: He's the best person to tell you how to get there because he knows the city inside out.
Translated: If you know something inside out, you know it very well: He's the best person to tell you how to get there because he knows the city inside out.
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vulture
​ a large bird with almost no feathers on its head or neck, that eats the flesh of dead animals ​ disapproving a person or organization that is eager to win an advantage from other people's difficulties or problems: When a company is in crisis like this, the vultures are always hovering.
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following the herd
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together: a herd of cattle/elephants/goats ​ mainly disapproving a large group of people that is considered together as a group and not separately: Poor Janine - she just follows the herd (= does what all the other people are doing)
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Private equity has always been classified as an “alternative” asset class, i.e. a loosely defined class of asset which includes all assets beyond the three primary classe
Translated: Private equity has always been classified as an “alternative” asset class, i.e. a loosely defined class of asset which includes all assets beyond the three primary classe
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And of course, ideas beget ideas
Translated: And of course, ideas beget ideas
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mix and match
select and combine different but complementary items, such as clothing or pieces of equipment, to form a coordinated set. "mix and match this season's colours for a combination that says ‘winter’"
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you want to maybe add a little bit of a counterpoint
Translated: you want to maybe add a little bit of a counterpoint
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partly to liven this up, I will disagree with you david
to become more interesting and exciting, or to make something become like this: A new coat of paint would liven the kitchen up. Liven up your meals with fresh herbs and spices. The party livened up as soon as Sally arrived.
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whacked
whacked There is heaps of meanings for 'whacked'. a. To be killed. b. To be hit. c. Hungover. d. Stupid. e. Bloody awesome. f. Drunk. g. Stoned. h. Not working properly. i. Stuffed.
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to discount / i am not trying to discount what u said
deduct an amount from (the usual price of something). "a product may carry a price which cannot easily be discounted" synonyms: deduct, take off, rebate; More 2. regard (a possibility or fact) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility. "I'd heard rumours, but discounted them" synonyms: disregard, pay no attention to, take no notice of, take no account of, pass over, overlook, dismiss, ignore, brush off, gloss over; More
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that sounds more compelling
evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. "his eyes were strangely compelling" synonyms: enthralling, captivating, gripping, engrossing, riveting, spellbinding, entrancing, transfixing, mesmerizing, hypnotic, mesmeric, absorbing, fascinating, thrilling, irresistible, addictive; informalunputdownable "she gave a compelling and intensely dramatic performance" not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction. "there is compelling evidence that the recession is ending" synonyms: convincing, persuasive, cogent, irresistible, forceful, powerful, potent, strong, weighty, plausible, credible, effective, efficacious, sound, valid, reasonable, reasoned, well reasoned, rational, well founded, telling, conclusive, irrefutable, unanswerable, authoritative, influential "he had no compelling arguments for changing the status quo" not able to be resisted; overwhelming. "the temptation to give up was compelling"
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I dont mean to gang up on you but I agree with david
Translated: I dont mean to gang up on you but I agree with david
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let me round out the argument
round (something) out To add to and complete something, enhancing it in the process. Finally, let's round out the evening with a sunset walk on the beach. The singer's solo rounded out the performance really well.
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misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation. "‘King crab’ is a misnomer—these creatures are not crustaceans at all" a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term. "to call this ‘neighbourhood policing’ would be a misnomer"
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we are more nimble than any other asset manager
quick and light in movement or action; agile. "with a deft motion of her nimble fingers" synonyms: agile, lithe, sprightly, acrobatic, light-footed, nimble-footed, light, light on one's feet, fleet-footed, spry, lively, active, quick, quick-moving, graceful, supple, limber, lissom, flexible, skilful, deft, dexterous, adroit; More (of the mind) able to think and understand quickly. "her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn" synonyms: quick-thinking, quick-witted, quick, nimble-witted; More
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you know damn well you shouldnt do that
Translated: you know damn well you shouldnt do that
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nothing short of
You use nothing short of or little short of to emphasize how great or extreme something is. For example, if you say that something is nothing short of a miracle or nothing short of disastrous, you are emphasizing that it is a miracle or it is disastrous. [emphasis] The results are nothing short of magnificent. His last visit to Washington was little short of a fiasco.
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to spill over
If an activity or situation spills over, it begins to affect another situation or group of people, especially in an unpleasant or unwanted way: I try not to let my work spill over into my life outside the office. The conflict threatens to spill over into neighbouring regions. ​ to continue for a longer time than expected: The talks between the two leaders look likely to spill over into the weekend.
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fallout
the adverse results of a situation or action. "he's prepared to take calculated risks regardless of political fallout"
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You blame the doctor for making the patient sick, but the patient was sick to begin with
Translated: You blame the doctor for making the patient sick, but the patient was sick to begin with
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to undermine
lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously. "this could undermine years of hard work" synonyms: subvert, sabotage, threaten, weaken,
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bailout
the act of helping a person or organization that is in difficulty, usually by giving or giving or lending money: Three years of huge losses forced the bank to seek a government bailout. The administration assembled the $50 billion emergency bailout package to ease a financial crisis in Mexico.
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in the aftermath of the financial crisis
Translated: in the aftermath of the financial crisis
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to alleviate
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. "he couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it"
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The investment world has come a long way since 2008 when the financial crisis and the Madoff scandal sent markets into turmoil and portfolios into a dark place.
Translated: The investment world has come a long way since 2008 when the financial crisis and the Madoff scandal sent markets into turmoil and portfolios into a dark place.
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time and again
Repeatedly. Why do you continue to trust John when he just lies to you time and again?
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to herald
be a sign that (something) is about to happen. "the speech heralded a change in policy" synonyms: signal, indicate, announce, point to, spell, presage, augur,
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everything you just told me, has kinda wheted my appetite
Translated: everything you just told me, has kinda wheted my appetite
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to rail against
to complain vehemently about someone or something. Why are you railing against me? What did I do? Leonard is railing against the tax increase again.
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we conclude that economic logic goes awry when we forget that
Away from the correct course; amiss: The last minute changes caused our plans to go awry.
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to endeavor
To attempt (fulfillment of a responsibility or an obligation, for example) by employment or expenditure of effort:
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We hope to hold your interest
Translated: We hope to hold your interest
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minted
having a lot of money; rich. "I imagine those kids think I'm minted"
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envy
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. "she felt a twinge of envy for the people on board" synonyms: jealousy,
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a far cry from
Vastly different from. Living in the heart of New York City is certainly a far cry from living in the rural countryside.
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since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been a resurgence of interest in economic
Translated: since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been a resurgence of interest in economic
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some practitioners ahve long understood the benefit of learning from our financial past.
Translated: some practitioners ahve long understood the benefit of learning from our financial past.
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onset
the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. "the onset of winter" synonyms: start, beginning, arrival, (first) appearance
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every one of the 23 countries experienced market closures at some point, typically during wartime
Translated: every one of the 23 countries experienced market closures at some point, typically during wartime
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we previously note the need for caution when generalizing …
Translated: we previously note the need for caution when generalizing …
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to bolster
to support or improve something or make it stronger: More money is needed to bolster the industry.
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to slash
informal to very much reduce something, such as money or jobs: Prices have been slashed by 50 percent!
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setback
a reversal or check in progress. "a serious setback for the peace process" synonyms: problem, difficulty, issue
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to root for someoine
to express your support for the success of someone or something: The crowds have been large, with the vast majority of the fans rooting for Mexico.
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Let’s start with a quick review of the basics before widening the lens.
Translated: Let’s start with a quick review of the basics before widening the lens.
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to hail
(of a large number of objects) fall or be hurled forcefully. "missiles and bombs hail down from the sky"
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Tommy gave quite the comeback for a guy who spent 30 or so years in another dimension f**king muppets and eating his spawn.
Translated: Tommy gave quite the comeback for a guy who spent 30 or so years in another dimension f**king muppets and eating his spawn.
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Beth I'm kinda siding with Tommy on this one. (The fact she owes him an apology for pretty much ruining his life out of petty jealousy, not the raping/eating of innocent creatures)
Translated: Beth I'm kinda siding with Tommy on this one. (The fact she owes him an apology for pretty much ruining his life out of petty jealousy, not the raping/eating of innocent creatures)
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to revoke
officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise). "the men appealed and the sentence was revoked" synonyms: cancel, repeal, rescind, reverse, abrogate, annul, nullify,
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to be on edge
To be anxious and tense. A: "Why is Carrie pacing?" B: "She's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been on edge all day."
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bounce little man
part d'ici gamin
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to leave a place, relocate to another Let's bounce out of here
Translated: to leave a place, relocate to another Let's bounce out of here
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to step up to the plate
to take responsibility for doing something, even though it is difficult It’s time they stepped up to the plate and took responsibility for their actions.
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to give a snappy comebackstar show
to answer
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nocando
nocando You want to so badly, but you just can't, or something prevents you from doing so.
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beefy
muscular or robust. "he shrugged his beefy shoulders"
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unsettled
lacking order or stability. "an unsettled childhood" synonyms: aimless, directionless, purposeless, without purpose, without a goal; More 2. not yet resolved. "one question remains unsettled" synonyms: undecided, to be decided
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congenial
(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own. "his need for some congenial company" synonyms: like-minded, compatible, kindred, well suited, easy to get along with; More (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination. "he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul" synonyms: pleasant, pleasing,
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to have a mouth on
to be argumentative; "mouthy".
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to step up search after kids kidnaps
Translated: to step up search after kids kidnaps
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to wanger
to bet/gamble
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Value of Bridgewater's short positions dwarfs those of its contemporaries
verb If one person or thing is dwarfed by another, the second is so much bigger than the first that it makes them look very small.
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to tumble
to fall quickly and without control:
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to take on
become very upset, especially needlessly. "don't take on so—no need to upset yourself"
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the investmnet community
Translated: the investmnet community
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now the pressure is on
Translated: now the pressure is on
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Do You Ever Feel That You're Not Interesting Enough?
Translated: Do You Ever Feel That You're Not Interesting Enough?
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to jack up the price
to jack up the price - to raise the price of an item that is offered for sale.
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to jack someone up
1. Sl. to excite or stimulate someone, possibly with drugs. Tom jacked up his buddy by talking to him. Tom jacked up Fred with a lot of encouragement. 2. Sl. to motivate someone; to stimulate someone to do something. The mail is late again today. We'll have to jack those people up at the post office. I guess I'll have to jack up the carpenter again to repair my stairs.
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now the pressure is on
Translated: now the pressure is on
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experience one of kind
Translated: experience one of kind
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i better come up with something interesting
Translated: i better come up with something interesting
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everything is brand new
Translated: everything is brand new