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the process of building something up and then destroying or undoing it

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making and breaking

Scandals are often the making and breaking of celebrities, they’re the reason their fame grows and vanishes.

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znaten padec, rast

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exponentially

My fame increased exponentially after my hit song.

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zraven

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alongside

He served alongside his brother in the Army.

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in the middle of, surrounded by

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amid

We camped that night in a shallow valley amid low hills.

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suddenly become very famous

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catapult to fame

The Menendez brothers got catapulted to fame overnight due to their murder.

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izničevanje, poravnavanje

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levelling

The new tax law focuses on levelling income differences between the rich and the poor.

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long piece of land with cut crops

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swathes

The wildfire destroyed vast swathes of forest.

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iskanje pozornosti

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attention seeking

Her constant dramatic posts online are just attention-seeking behavior.

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not under control

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gotten out of hand

The argument started small, but it quickly got out of hand and turned into a fight.

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make easy, easier

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facilitate

The new app was designed to facilitate communication between team members.

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central, most important part

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core

Trust is at the core of every strong relationship.

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balancing two opposing things

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tradeoff

There’s always a tradeoff between speed and accuracy when you’re working fast.

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difficult, boring work, but necessary

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legwork

We’ve done all the legwork - now we just need your approval to start the project.

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hiding the truth with irrelevant information

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smoke and mirrors

The company’s big promises turned out to be just smoke and mirrors - nothing real behind them.

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proving that something is true, correct

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validation

She constantly seeks validation on social media to feel good about herself.

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confuse, surprise somebody

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confound

The scientist was confounded by the unexpected results of the experiment.

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granted demands

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concessions

To end the strike, the company made several concessions to the workers.

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widespread, common something

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prevalence

The prevalence of smartphone use among teenagers has increased dramatically in the last decade.

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something that looks good might not be

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all that glitters isn’t gold

She took the high-paying job right away, but soon realized all that glitters isn’t gold—it came with a toxic work environment.

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claim, declare something openly

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profess

He professed his innocence, even though the evidence clearly pointed to him.

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sudden start of something

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outbreak

The outbreak of the virus led to lockdowns across the entire region.

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keeping physical space between people to limit disease spread

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social distancing

During the pandemic, social-distancing measures, such as online school or no-handshakes policy were put in place to reduce the spread of the virus.

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relating to money

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monetary

The project received monetary support from a government grant.

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prolonged period without success, rain

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dry spell

The region experienced a dry spell, leading to water shortages and crop failures.

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thick dark syrup produced during sugar refining
molasses She added molasses to the gingerbread batter for a rich, deep flavor.
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soft fabric with a dense pile of cut fibres
velvet He wore a soft velvet jacket to the gala, adding a touch of elegance to his outfit.
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very hot weather for a long time
heatwave The city issued a heatwave warning as temperatures soared above 35°C for several consecutive days.
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destined, headed for a place
bound She was bound for Paris, eager to start her new job abroad.
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soft
tender The steak was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth.
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passage between seats or shelves
aisle They walked down the aisle together, exchanging vows in front of their loved ones.
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sudden bright burst of light
flash The photographer captured a flash of lightning just as it struck the ground.
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very poor
dirt-poor They grew up dirt-poor in the Appalachian mountains, with little access to education or healthcare.
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narrow strip of sticky magnetic material, for fastening of recording
tape I found my old photography tapes that held many memories of the past.
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flexible and able to bend easily
supple Yoga helped her maintain a supple body, allowing her to perform advanced poses with ease.
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collection of skills or work of a performer
repertoire The pianist's repertoire includes classical sonatas, contemporary pieces, and jazz improvisations.
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rhythmic pattern
groove The band's new song has a catchy groove that makes you want to dance.
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vozila
vehicles Electric scooters are becoming popular city vehicles.
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something that becomes instant success
office smash The new software became an office smash, increasing productivity across departments.
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large crowds of people
hordes Hordes of tourists flocked to the beach during the summer festival.
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offensive, disgusting, lewd
obscene The comedian's jokes were deemed obscene and were removed from the broadcast.
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publicly declare something to be wrong
denounce The senator denounced the proposed bill, calling it harmful to the environment
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speeds up the process
catalyst The invention of the smartphone was a catalyst for the digital revolution.
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minor crime, young people usually
delinquency The rise in juvenile delinquency and crimes has prompted the community to invest in youth programs.
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producing something fast, a lot of it
churning out The factory has been churning out thousands of units to meet the holiday demand.
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sparating in groups
division The company's division into smaller units allowed for more specialized management.
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death causing
lethal The venom of the snake is lethal if not treated promptly.
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worsened in condition
deteriorated The abandoned building deteriorated over the years, with walls crumbling and windows shattered.
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complete stop
standstill The traffic came to a standstill due to the unexpected roadblock.
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sadness because death
mourning The nation entered a period of mourning after the passing of its beloved leader.
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culturally important objects made by humans
artifacts The museum displayed ancient artifacts from the Roman Empire.
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appear suddenly
crop up Several issues cropped up during the meeting that needed immediate attention.
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milost
grace Even though he was her arch nemesis, she helped him. He was saved by her grace.
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wooden objects
woodwork I am studying carpentry and learning about woodwork techniques.
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exercise machine you can run on
treadmill I run on a treadmill at the gym every day.
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vloga
role He got a role in Quentin Tarantino’s movie.
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preganjan
hounded The celebrity was hounded by the paparazzi wherever she went.
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golo
nude She went nude for that one fashion show, not wearing anything at all.
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slamica
straw Plastic straws are bad for the environment, that's why you should drink your juice with a metal one.
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attractive blonde woman
blonde bombshell Sydney Sweeney was hailed as a blonde bombshell in the press.
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načrtno potisnjen med slavne
thrust into fame The Kardashians were thrusted into fame.
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paparaci
paparazzi Paparazzi are usually very annoying and invade the celebrity's privacy just for a magazine photo.
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a legally recognised non-marital relationship
civil partnership They entered into a civil partnership to formalize their relationship.
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young person with exceptional abilities
prodigy The young pianist was a prodigy, playing concertos at age five.
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osebnost
persona Students use one persona when they're talking to the teachers, but they act completely differently with their friends.
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vztrajati pri nečem
stand your ground She stood her ground during the debate, defending her position.
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praise of somethin
paean, tribute After the teacher retired, the headmaster gave a paean to her years of dedication to teaching.
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make sbdy excited
send sbdy into frenzy The unexpected announcement of the concert tickets going on sale sent fans into a frenzy.
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state of being introduced, known to something
exposure Her exposure to classical music at a young age influenced her career as a pianist.
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position of being a star in the entertainment industy
stardom After starring in the blockbuster film, he achieved international stardom.
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famous for something bad
infamous The pirate Blackbeard is infamous for his ruthless exploits on the high seas.
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known for something bad
notorious, infamous The city is quite notorious/infamous in the area, known for its heavy traffic and frequent accidents.
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refers to things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance, often collected for their association with a particular field or interest.
memorabilia Collectors often seek out vintage sports memorabilia to add to their collections.

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