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1
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a business makes money or loose money

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a business run at a profit / at a loss

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the beginning of our family shop was quiet difficult and we(loose money) but as we are getting more and more customers now, we’re (make money)

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the beginning of our family shop was quiet difficult and we run at a loss but as we are getting more and more customers now, we’re getting at a profit

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to have a lot of money or to have not enough money

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finances are in good shape /bad shape

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I’m afraid this company will go bankrupt as his finances ( have not enough money)

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I’m afraid this company will go bankrupt as his finances are in very bad shape

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market which is moving in a downward direction

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a falling market

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it is (market in a downward direction), with no perspectives and I wouldn’t invest in it

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it is a falling market now, with no perspectives and I wouldn’t invest in it

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to invest in a business

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to put money into business

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You have to find a new partner because I’m not going to put more (to invest in a business)

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You have to find a new partner because I’m not going to put more money into this business

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to complete a deal successfully

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to close a deal, to close a bargain

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after long negotiation, we’re finally ready to establish all the detail and (complete a deal successfully)

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after long negotiation, we’re finally ready to establish all the detail and close the deal

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behavior which is dishonest but not illegal

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shop practices

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when he comes to business, he doesn’t have any scrupules and uses his illegal methods. He’s now invest shop practices

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when he comes to business, he doesn’t have any scrupules and uses his illegal methods. He’s now invest shop practices

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13
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someone who invest money in a business but doesn’t help to manage it

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a sleeping partner

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14
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jack invest some money in the family business but he’s not actively involved and running it. ( he’s a ………)

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jack invest some money in the family business but he’s not actively involved and running it. He’s just a sleeping partners

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15
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the change of ownership or control of the company

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a take over

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16
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he couldn’t avoid a ( change of owner of the company)

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he couldn’t avoid a take over

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17
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to admit you have no money and cannot pay your debt

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to go bankrupt./ to be bankrupt

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18
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two years ago the little company (no more money) as it wasn’t able to pay it debts

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two years ago the little company went bankrupt as it wasn’t able to pay it debts

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19
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to earn money

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to make money

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20
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he became a rich man after he (earn a lot of money) in property speculation

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he became a rich man after he made a lot of money in property speculation

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21
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suddenly have a lot of money

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to be in the money

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22
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when Peter found that all painting in his attic and it tended out that is very valuable, he knew he (had a lot of money)

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when Peter found that all painting in his attic and it tended out that is very valuable, he knew he was in the money

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23
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to have a job and be paid weekly or monthly

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to be a wage earner, to be a salary earner

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In our family , my husband his the only (have a salary) . We all wait for the money he brings at the end of the week

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In our family , my husband his the only wage earner. we all wait for the money he brings at the end of the week

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25
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to earn money

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to make a living

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26
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nobody knew how Sue (win money) and it was quite a surprise when she said she worked as a writer

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Nobody knew how Sue made her living and it was quite a surprise when she said she worked as a writer

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27
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to be rich

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to be well off

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28
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you have to be (rich) to afford holidays in exotic places Such luxuries cost a lot

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you have to be well off to afford holidays in exotic places

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29
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to spend less money in the time of financial difficulties

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to tighten one’s belt

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30
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Suzan lost her job, so she has ( to spend less money) and cut down on unnecessary things

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Suzan lost her job, so she has to tighten her belt and cut down on unnecessary things

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john was the only one who brought the money at the end of the week

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John was the only wage earner

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32
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they thought about how to earn money

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they thought about how to make their living

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33
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they wanted someone to invest in the business

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They wanted someone to put money in the business

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34
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they decided to spend less money

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they decided to tighten their belt

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35
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a green grocers was a business with no perpective

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a green grocers was a falling market

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36
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the business started to bring money

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the business started to run at a profit

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37
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sue’s father didn’t join the business but he invested some money into it

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sue’s father became a sleeping partner

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38
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they nearly completed the deal with joe’s brother

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they nearly closed the deal

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39
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john’s brothers was known for dyshonest action

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john was known for his shop practices

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40
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sue and Joe earned a lot of money

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sue and Joe made a lot of money

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41
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they had no money and cannot pay the debt

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they went bankrupt

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42
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they didn’t have enough money

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their finances were in a bad shape

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43
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they couldn’t avoid a change of ownership of the company

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they couldn’t avoid a take over

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44
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to start doing something

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to get down to business

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45
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the job has to be done very quickly, so let (to start doing something)

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the job has to be done very quickly, so let get down to business

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46
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to start doing a job even though it’s difficult

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to roll one’s sleeves up

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47
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it’s time to ( start doing the job), and clean this mess. It can’t wait

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it’s time to roll our sleeves up and clean this mess. It can’t wait

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48
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to be for the purpose of doing business , not for pleasure

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to be on business

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49
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everybody thought George was somewhere else to relax, but actually he was ( doing business)

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everybody thought George was somewhere else to relax, but actually he was on business

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50
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to work outside the office , laboratory or a classroom

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to work in the field

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51
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John spent years in library studying travel languages, so when he was asked to go to Africa and worked (outside the office) , he accepted the offer immediately

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John spent years in library studying languages, so when he was asked to go to Africa and worked in the field, he accepted the offer immediately

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52
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a worker who does an office job / a manual worker

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a white color worker/ a blue color worker

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53
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a career of a (office worker) in the office is much more popular among young people than the hard and dirty work of a (manual worker)

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a career of a white color worker in the office is much more popular among young people than the hard and dirty work of a blue color worker

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54
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to be working/ not working at a particular time

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to be on duty / to be off duty

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55
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when we got to the hospital , the nurse (at work) called for the doctor

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when we got to the hospital , the nurse on duty called for the doctor

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56
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to work after the usual hours for extra pay

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to do over time / to work over time

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57
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since Janes divorced she has been working a lot (extra time) to earn some extra money. She stays at work much longer and starting to feel very tired

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since Janes divorced she has been working a lot of over time to earn some extra money. She stays at work much longer and starting to feel very tired

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58
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to receive payment for the number of things produced

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to be on pace work

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59
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we were on ( heavy work) and we were paid for the number of products we made so if we were fast we could earn a lot of money

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we were on pace work and we were paid for the number of products we made so if we were fast we could earn a lot of money

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60
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to be punctual

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to be on time

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61
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the traffic on my way to work was so heavy that I worried if would (punctual)

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the traffic on my way to work was so heavy that I worried if would be on time

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62
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to be late

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to be behind time

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63
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the train was delayed and it left twenty minutes

late

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the train was delayed and it left twenty minutes behind time

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64
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not to hurry

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to take one’s time

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65
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you don’t need to hurry to leave so early(not to hurry) and relax before the journey

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you don’t need to hurry to leave so early take it time and relax before the journey

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66
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to do something at the latest possible time

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to do something at the last minute

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67
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they had a sudden change of plans and cancelled the trip to Egypt (latest possible time)

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they had a sudden change of plans and cancelled the trip to Egypt at the last minute

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68
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to do something spontaneously without hesitation

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to do something on the spare of the moment

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69
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they didn’t plan to get married in las Vegas but they suddenly found the idea so fascinating they did it (suddenly spontaneously)

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they didn’t plan to get married in las Vegas but they suddenly found the idea so fascinating they did it on the spare of the moment

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70
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to include all the latest informations, to be to old, not recent

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to be up to date, to be out of date

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71
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if you want to be ( perfectly aware) with the latest technology you have to update your computer quite often

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if you want to be up to date with the latest technology you have to update your computer quite often

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72
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unfortunately some streets name in this town have been changed and the tourist guide ( is recently unaware)

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unfortunately some streets name in this town have been changed and the tourist guide is out of date

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73
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something must be done without delay

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it’s high time

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74
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Tom is 30 years old and his parents think it’s high time he moves out and starts his own family. So he shouldn’t wait any longer to get married fast

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Tom is 30 years old and his parents think it’s high time he moves out and starts his own family. So he shouldn’t wait any longer to get married fast

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75
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to be available to do something

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to have a minute

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76
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are you very busy after lunch or you ( available now) to talk to me

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are you very busy after lunch or you have a minute to talk to me

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77
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very soon

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at any moment (minute)

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78
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they are evacuating people in a hurry because the volcano is ready to erupt (very soon)

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they are evacuating people in a hurry because the volcano is ready to erupt at any minute

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79
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occasionally , not very often

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every now and then , from time to time

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80
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Jennifer is too busy to visit her family quite often but (occasionally) she at least find some time to have dinner with them

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Jennifer is too busy to visit her family quite often but every now and then she at least find some time to have dinner with them

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81
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very seldom

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once in a blue moon

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82
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that theatre doesn’t have a good reputation , but it puts an interesting performance only (very seldom)

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that theatre doesn’t have a good reputation , but it puts an interesting performance only once in a blue moon

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83
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sometimes

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once in a while

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84
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I’m not very keen on cooking and I don’t do it often but (sometimes)I feel attempt to prepare something special for dinner

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I’m not very keen on cooking and I don’t do it often but once in a while I feel attempt to prepare something special for dinner

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85
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a person who likes to stay up late at night

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a night bird

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86
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joe never goes to sleep before midnight. He’s a real (to sleep late at night)

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joe never goes to sleep before midnight. He’s a real night bird

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87
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a person who gets up very early in the morning

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an early bird

88
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my sister is (get up early), and she walks the dog in the morning

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my sister is an early bird, and she walks the dog in the morning

89
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I read the magazine from cover to cover just ( to avoid boring)

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I read the magazine from cover to cover just to kill the time

90
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do something to make the time less longer

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to kill the time

91
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not to understand each other

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to talk at cross purpose

92
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let’s stop Joe, the point is that we’re ( we just don’t understand each other)

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let’s stop Joe, the point is that we’re talking at cross purpose and we just don’t understand each other

93
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to misunderstand the meaning or intention totally

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to get hold at the wrong end of the stick

94
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people who think the author of this book wanted to offend someone (misunderstand)

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people who think the author of this book wanted to offend someone get the wrong end of the stick

95
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to be able to say something although the other persons talk all the time

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to get a word in edgeways

96
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Allan can talk all the time. When she starts talking, it’s difficult to (say something)

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Allan can talk all the time. When she starts talking, it’s difficult to get a word in edgeways

97
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to talk about somebody secretively

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to talk behind somebody’s back

98
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I don’t want to talk about it (unwittingly), he must know what we think

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I don’t want to talk about it behind his back, he must know what we think

99
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to talk to somebody angrily

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to give somebody a talking to

100
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when Peter was late for work again, his boss gave (to talk angrily ) to and decided to punish him severely the next time

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when Peter was late for work again, his boss gave him a long talking to and decided to punish him severely the next time

101
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to state the main fact in a short clear way

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to put it in a nutshell

102
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these are plans (main fact), we’re going to detail later

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these are plans in a nutshell, we’re going to detail later

103
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to talk too long in a way that is too boring

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to be long-winded

104
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Our headmaster speech is tend to be rather (too long). Everyone stops paying attention after few minutes

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Our headmaster speech is tend to be rather long-winded. Everyone stops paying attention after few minutes

105
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to be honest to people about your opinion

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to speak one’s mind

106
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it’s not easy to be honest about your opinion, but Jerry always (give his opinion) even if its upset people

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it’s not easy to be honest about your opinion, but Jerry always speaks his mind even if its upset people

107
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to say silly things

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to talk rubbish

108
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don’t (say silly things). It’s very silly to spend all our money on the trip and remain without a penny for the rest of the holidays

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don’t talk rubbish. It’s very silly to spend all our money on the trip and remain without a penny for the rest of the holidays

109
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to say things that are reasonable

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to talk sense

110
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john is the only person in this group who can(to say things reasonable) on the subject. we can rely on his reasonable opinions

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john is the only person in this group who can talk sense on the subject. we can rely on his reasonable opinions

111
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to understand what is meant without it being set directly

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to take the hint

112
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I didn’t have to tell him directly to go when he was alone. (he understand without being set directly) and left immediately

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I didn’t have to tell him directly to go when he was alone. He took the hint and left immediately

113
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to consider something when you’re making a decision

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to take something into account

114
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I hope they will take her qualifications (consider it) when consider her application for the position of managing director

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I hope they will take her qualifications into account when consider her application for the position of managing director

115
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to give the main point of something not the details

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to cut a long story short

116
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I was save you the details to (to give the main point of sth). it’s only two month to recover from the shop

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I was save you the details to cut a long story short. it’s only two month to recover from the shop

117
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to avoid or delay talking about something unpleasant

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to beat about the bush

118
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ok, ok .. stop (avoid talking about sth) and tell me who is responsible for all this mess

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ok, ok .. stop beating about the bush and tell me who is responsible for all this mess

119
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to talk to somebody quickly

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to have a word with somebody

120
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could I ( talk quickly with you) , I need your advice

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could I have a word with you, I need your advice

121
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a matter for discussion

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An open question

122
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they have agreed on most of the details concerning the weeding ceremony, but the color of the bright dress is still a ( matter of discussion)

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they have agreed on most of the details concerning the weeding ceremony, but the color of the bright dress is still an open question

123
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a lot of excitement about the trivial matter

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a storm in a tea cup

124
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the discussion about the birds which flown all our country is only a (a trivial matter) . Their are probably no danger to public health at all

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the discussion about the birds which flown all our country is only a (a trivial matter) . Their are probably no danger to public health at all

125
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To argue

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To cross swords

126
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Susan and her mother in law argue a lot. They recently ( argue) on what to cook for dinner

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Susan and her mother in law argue a lot. They recently crossed swords on what to cook for dinner

127
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to stop talking about something

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to drop the subject

128
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I don’t think we’ll find a compromise on this matter. Now let’s (stop talking about it). We will talk about it another time

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I don’t think will find a compromise on this matter. Now let’s drop the subject. We will talk about it another time

129
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to change a decision or an opinion

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to change one’s mind

130
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Judy was about to express her opinion, but then she (change a decision) and didn’t say a word

A

Judy was about to express her opinion, but then she changed her mind and didn’t say a word

131
Q

to remember sth that could be useful in the future

A

to bear something in mind

132
Q

when you speak to bake, please (remember) that she’s very sensitive to criticism. Remember to be careful, not to hurt her

A

when you speak to bake, please bear in mind that she’s very sensitive to criticism. Remember to be careful, not to hurt her

133
Q

to take a decision

A

to make up one’s mind

134
Q

Susan has always taking decisions easily in life. She (took a decision) to become a singer when she was only five years old

A

Susan has always taking decisions easily in life. She made up her mind to become a singer when she was only five years old

135
Q

to believe that something is true without first thinking about it or making sure that it is true

A

to take something for granted

136
Q

judie and Sarah look so like that I was sure they were sisters. I just (believe that is true without thinking ) and was quite shocked to find out they were not.

A

judie and Sarah look so like that I was sure they were sisters. I just took it for granted and was quite shocked to find out they were not.

137
Q

to reach the most important thing one’s has to say

A

to come to the point, to get to the point, to reach the point

138
Q

Our manager enjoys speak in public and he always takes him a long time to (reach the most important thing)

A

Our manager enjoys speak in public and he always takes him a long time to get to the point

139
Q

not to understand the purpose of something

A

to fell to see the point / to miss the point

140
Q

To tell you the truth, I wasn’t listening carefully. I’m afraid I (didn’t understand the purpose) of your arguments. So please clarify your position briefly

A

to tell you the truth, I wasn’t listening carefully. I’m afraid I missed the point of your arguments. So please clarify your position briefly

141
Q

to understand the purpose of something

A

to get the point / to see the point/

142
Q

To be honest I can’t (understand the purpose) if your asking her for help. I don’t understand why your insist on talking to her. She won’t even listen to you

A

To be honest I can’t see the point if your asking her for help. I don’t understand why your insist on talking to her. She won’t even listen to you.

143
Q

to explain clearly one’s argument or an idea

A

to make one’s point

144
Q

Ok, you’ve (explain clearly arguments). Now please listen to what I have to say

A

ok, you’ve made your point. Now please listen to what I have to say

145
Q

to stop talking

A

to hold one’s tong

146
Q

over Georges felt deeply insulted, he (stop talking) and said nothing

A

over Georges felt deeply insulted, he held his tong and said nothing

147
Q

To produce a statement to which no one else can make a reply or objection

A

to have the last word

148
Q

it’s no use arguing with my parents. They must ( no one else reply )

A

it’s no use arguing with my parents. They must always have the last word

149
Q

in a sense, to a certain extent

A

in a way / in some ways

150
Q

it’s sad, but ( in a sense) you understand me better than my own parents. to a certain extent, I feel much more at home here with you than with my family

A

it’s sad, but in a way you understand me better than my own parents. to a certain extent, I feel much more at home here with you than with my family

151
Q

when everything is considered

A

all in all

152
Q

It’s true they wasted some time quarreling, but ( all considered), I think it was a very fruitful discussion

A

It’s true they wasted some time quarreling, but all in all, I think it was a very fruitful discussion

153
Q

for one reason

A

for one thing

154
Q

well, there is so many reasons for his rude behavior. (For one reason), his parents have never paid any attention to him. So, don’t be surprised.

A

well, there is so many reasons for his rude behavior. For one thing, his parents have never paid any attention to him. So, don’t be surprised.

155
Q

To be inappropriate, awkward

A

To be out of place

156
Q

Your remark was absolutely (awkward). It’s inappropriate to be so straightforward when you meet someone for the first time

A

your remark was absolutely out of place. It’s inappropriate to be so straightforward when you meet someone for the first time

157
Q

something is definitely not a possibility

A

to be out of the question

158
Q

you will definitely not get more pocket money this year. (it’s not a possibility)

A

you will definitely not get more pocket money this year. it’s out of the question

159
Q

to finish the discussion

A

to rip up the discussion

160
Q

as we were in a hurry to catch the last plane. we were hoping to (finish the discussion) the discussion before lunchtime

A

as we were in a hurry to catch the last plane. we were hoping to rip up the discussion before lunchtime

161
Q

To delebarately try to have arguments, cause trouble

A

To stir things up

162
Q

Melanie is a real trouble maker. She (cause trouble) wherever she appears

A

Melanie is a real trouble maker. She stir things up wherever she appears

163
Q

To try to make an angry situation come

A

To put oil on trouble water

164
Q

Sue was really meddle Steve, so he tried ( to make an angry situation come) by offering to take her out from meal

A

Sue was really meddle Steve, so he tried to put oil on trouble water by offering to take her out from meal

165
Q

To tell somebody honestly what you think or plan to do

A

To lay one’s card on the table

166
Q

Chris decided ( to tell what he thinks) and inform Betty he was in love with someone else

A

Chris decided to lay his cards on the table and inform Betty he was in love with someone else

167
Q

To discover the truth about the situation

A

To get to the bottom of things

168
Q

It is difficult for the police ( to reach the truth) of this crime as there are no witnesses who can confirm what really happened

A

It is difficult for the police to get to the bottom of this crime as there are no witnesses who can confirm what really happened

169
Q

To get the ability to understand something

A

To get a grasp

170
Q

Sue had a few language skills before she left Poland after she had spent a year in London they really developed and she ( got more ability)of English

A

Sue had a few language skills before she left Poland after she had spent a year in London they really developed and got a good grasp of English

171
Q

To believe that a difficult situation will end

A

To see a light at the end of the tunnel

172
Q

Inflation is still rising the analysts say ( they believe the stipulation will end) and it will start falling before the end of the year

A

Inflation is still rising the analysts say there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it will start falling before the end of the year

173
Q

To avoid a problem and do as it doesn’t exist

A

To sweep under the carpet

174
Q

When some people don’t know how to deal with a problem they prefer to ( do as the problem doesn’t exist) pretend not to bother about it

A

When some people don’t know how to deal with a problem they prefer to sweep it under the carpet pretend not to bother about it

175
Q

To be in a difficult situation

A

To be in a fix

176
Q

I’m in a real (difficult situation) the car doors are locked and the keys are inside

A

I’m in a real fix the car doors are locked and the keys are inside

177
Q

To be at a crisis at a turning point in one’s life

A

To be at a crossroads

178
Q

When Julie divorced her husband she found herself at (a turning point if her life)

A

When Julie divorced her husband she found herself at a crossroads

179
Q

To find a way that is not extreme but is somewhat between two possible choices

A

To find a happy medium

180
Q

Nowadays it’s very difficult for young women to find (a good balance) between having a family and a career

A

Nowadays it’s very difficult for young women to find a happy medium between having a family and a career

181
Q

To take a big risk

A

To skate on thin ice

182
Q

John’s position at work was not very stable so he knew he was ( he was taking a big risk ) when he asked his boss for a pay rise. He risk losing his job

A

John’s position at work was not very stable so he knew he was skating on thin ice when he asked his boss for a pay rise. He risk losing his job

183
Q

To be in the same situation as someone else

A

To put oneself in someone else’s shoes

184
Q

In order to understand what Joanne is going through right now you have to ( live the same situation )

A

In order to understand what Joanne is going through right now you have to put yourself in his shoes

185
Q

To think about something seriously

A

To take something to hot

186
Q

When Steve told us about the burglaries in this area we ( we think about it Seriously) and installed an alarm system in our house

A

When Steve told us about the burglaries in this area we took his warning to hot and installed an alarm system in our house

187
Q

To look serious and not laugh although you’re in a funny situation

A

To keep a straight face

188
Q

Although peoples in this class play jokes constantly Mrs. Smith manages to (look serious) face and remain serious no matter how hard they try to make her laugh

A

Although peoples in this class play jokes constantly Mrs. Smith manages to keep a straight face and remain serious no matter how hard they try to make her laugh

189
Q

To suffer unpleasant mesure of an action

A

To burn one’s finger

190
Q

I wanted to invest some money on the stock market, but I burnt my fingers, lost almost all of it and decided never to try again

A

I wanted to invest some money on the stock market, but I burnt my fingers, lost almost all of it and decided never to try again

191
Q

To do sth which cannot be reversed or changed later

A

To burn one’s boats to burn one’s bridges

192
Q

After Jerry tells his boss to go to hell he knew he would be fired. (He was not able to reverse it)and it was to late to reverse it

A

After Jerry tells his boss to go to hell he knew he would be fired. He burnt his boats and it was to late to reverse it

193
Q

To get into trouble , to get into a difficult situation

A

To get into hot water, to get into a mess

194
Q

You’re getting into trouble to often and you will ( get into trouble )again when your teacher finds out you were sheeting during the test

A

You’re getting into trouble to often and you will get into hot water again when your teacher finds out you were sheeting during the test

195
Q

Not to ask question or show interest for something

A

To mind your own business

196
Q

I wish he ( stop being interested about what I do ) and stop telling me what I should do

A

I wish he’d mind is own business and stop telling me what I should do

197
Q

To understand Sth that you didn’t understand before

A

To see daylight

198
Q

I thought I would never understand how the computer works but after few classes with mister black, I ( understand) and realize it was not so difficult

A

I thought I would never understand how the computer works but after few classes with mister black, I saw the daylight and realize it was not so difficult

199
Q

To suffer unpleasant mesure of an action

A

To burn one’s finger

200
Q

I wanted to invest some money on the stock market, but I burnt my fingers, lost almost all of it and decided never to try again

A

I wanted to invest some money on the stock market, but I burnt my fingers, lost almost all of it and decided never to try again

201
Q

To do sth which cannot be reversed or changed later

A

To burn one’s boats to burn one’s bridges

202
Q

After Jerry tells his boss to go to hell he knew he would be fired. (He was not able to reverse it)and it was to late to reverse it

A

After Jerry tells his boss to go to hell he knew he would be fired. He burnt his boats and it was to late to reverse it

203
Q

To accept criticism or punishment for something that you have done

A

To face the music

204
Q

When they found out that Jane was the one who has taken the money, she (accept criticism)and couldn’t avoid punishment that time

A

When they found out that Jane was the one who has taken the money, she has to face the music and couldn’t avoid punishment that time

205
Q

To be mad crazy

A

To be out of minds

206
Q

Don’t be crazy, you must be ( crasy, mad) if you want to climb mount Everest on your own

A

Don’t be crazy, you must be out of your mind if you want to climb mount Everest on your own

207
Q

Of two people, very friendly

A

To be thick as thieves

208
Q

Jack and Jim are thick as thieves. They have been friends for years and they can always count on each other

A

Jack and Jim are thick as thieves. They have been friends for years and they can always count on each other

209
Q

praise one’s own successes

A

to blow one’s own trumpet

210
Q

To act independently

A

To go one’s own way

211
Q

We have been surprised when joe decided to ( act independently) and start his new business

A

We have been surprised when joe decided to go his own way and start his new business

212
Q

To be awkward, tactless

A

To be a bull in a Chinese shop

213
Q

Mary can be so tactless ,she acted like ( awkward, tactless) when she criticized the way I looked at my own birthday party

A

Mary can be so tactless ,she acted like a bull in a Chinese shop when she criticized the way I looked at my own birthday party

214
Q

To pretend to be a friend

A

To be a snake in the grass

215
Q

It’s very sad to discover that someone you wanted to view as a friend turned out to ( pretend to be a friend , but he’s not ) . To

A

It’s very sad to discover that someone you wanted to view as a friend turned out to be a snake in the grass

English Vocab (24 decks)

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