Lots of words Flashcards
(317 cards)
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About time
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“It’s about time you arrived! We’ve been waiting for over an hour.”
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Above average
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“Her performance in the exam was above average.”
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Absolutely necessary
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“Water is absolutely necessary for survival.”
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Action movie
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“We watched an action movie with lots of explosions last night.”
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After dark
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“We went for a walk after dark.”
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After hours
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“The office party continued after hours at a local bar.”
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After party
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“We went to an after party after the wedding reception.”
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Afraid of
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“She is afraid of spiders.”
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I’m afraid not
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“Did Jim finish the project in time? I’m afraid not.”
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Against the law
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“It’s against the law to drink and drive.”
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Alternative medicine
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“Many people turn to alternative medicine for natural remedies.”
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Alphabetical order
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“Please arrange the files in alphabetical order.”
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All in
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“I’m all in on this project; let’s make it a success.”
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All of the time
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“She talks about her kids all of the time.”
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All over
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“The meeting is all over now.”
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Amazed by
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“I was amazed by the magician’s tricks.”
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Angry about
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“He’s angry about the unfair decision.”
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Apply for a job
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“She decided to apply for a job at the new company.”
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Ask about
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“He asked about the new policy during the meeting.”
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Ask for directions
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“We had to ask for directions to find the museum.”
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Ask (for) permission
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“You need to ask for permission before using the conference room.”
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Associated with
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“She is associated with several charitable organizations.”
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Baggage claim
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“Let’s go to the baggage claim to pick up our luggage.”
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Back road(s)
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“We took the back roads to avoid the traffic on the highway.”
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Back pay
"He received back pay after the error in his paycheck was corrected."
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Bad manners
"Interrupting someone while they are speaking is considered bad manners."
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Become unhinged
"After losing his job, he became unhinged and started acting irrationally."
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Be someone/somebody
"She wants to be somebody in the world of fashion."
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Best practices
"Following industry best practices can improve productivity."
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Best wishes
"Best wishes for your future endeavors."
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Big day
"Her wedding day was the biggest day of her life."
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The big picture
"You need to look at the big picture before making a decision."
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Black coffee
"He prefers to drink black coffee in the morning."
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A black eye
"He got a black eye after falling off his bike."
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Black ice
"Be careful driving; there's black ice on the roads today."
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Black list
"They put his name on the blacklist after he violated the terms of service."
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Black market
"They were caught selling goods on the black market."
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Black sheep
"He’s the black sheep of the family, always doing things differently."
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Black tie
"The invitation said the event was black tie, so we dressed accordingly."
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Blue sky
"We enjoyed a picnic under the blue sky."
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Bode well
"The early success of the project bodes well for the future."
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Book a hotel
"We need to book a hotel for our trip next month."
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Break a promise
"He broke his promise to help me with the project."
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Bouquet of flowers
"He surprised her with a bouquet of flowers on their anniversary."
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Bounce ideas off each other
"We spent the afternoon bouncing ideas off each other for the new campaign."
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Build a fire
"They built a fire to keep warm during their camping trip."
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Call a cab
"It's raining, so let's call a cab to get home."
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Call home
"I make sure to call home every Sunday to talk to my parents."
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Call in sick
"I had a fever, so I had to call in sick today."
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Can do
"If you need help with the project, I’m your can-do person."
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Can opener
"We need a can opener to open this tin of beans."
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Canned food
"During the camping trip, we brought along plenty of canned food."
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Cast a vote
"It's important to cast a vote in every election."
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Catch a cold
"I forgot my jacket and ended up catching a cold."
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Catch the train
"We need to leave now if we want to catch the train to the city."
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Cause a scene/commotion
"Please don’t cause a scene at the restaurant, it’s embarrassing."
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Checked baggage
"Make sure your checked baggage doesn’t exceed the airline's weight limit."
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Cocktail party
"We attended a cocktail party at the CEO’s house last night."
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Come back
"She decided to come back to the company after a year of traveling."
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Come clean
"After days of denying it, he finally came clean about breaking the vase."
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Come first
"In this company, customer satisfaction always comes first."
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Come in (color)
"This jacket comes in red, black, and blue."
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Come to mind
"When you mention Paris, the Eiffel Tower immediately comes to mind."
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Come true
"Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came true."
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Comfort food
"Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food, especially on cold days."
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(In the) coming weeks/months/years
"We’ll be launching the new product in the coming months."
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Commit a crime
"He was arrested because he committed a crime last year."
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Common interest
"They became friends because they shared a common interest in hiking."
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Conduct research
"Scientists are conducting research to find a cure for the disease."
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Convenience store (corner shop)
"I stopped by the convenience store to grab a snack and some milk."
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Copy and paste
"You can copy and paste the text from the document into the email."
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Cookie jar
"I always keep the cookie jar full of homemade treats."
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Creative license
"The film took some creative license with the true story to make it more exciting."
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Current events/affairs
"He likes to stay informed about current events by reading the news every morning."
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Cutting edge
"The company is known for its cutting-edge technology in the field of artificial intelligence."
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A day off
"I’m taking a day off next Friday to relax and recharge."
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Deal with someone/something
"I had to deal with a difficult customer today at work."
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Dead battery
"My phone has a dead battery, so I need to charge it before I can call you."
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Deck of cards
"We played poker with a new deck of cards last night."
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In the deep end
"She was thrown in at the deep end on her first day at work, handling a big project alone."
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Deep sleep
"After a long day, I fell into a deep sleep as soon as I hit the bed."
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Deep thought
"He was deep in thought, staring out the window, when I walked into the room."
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Dining room
"We had a family dinner in the dining room last night."
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Draw heavily from
"The author draws heavily from historical events in her latest novel."
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Draw pictures
"The children love to draw pictures of their favorite animals."
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Draw someone’s attention to something
"I’d like to draw your attention to the changes in the schedule."
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Do chores/housework
"I spent the afternoon doing chores around the house."
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Do someone a favor
"Could you do me a favor and pick up some groceries on your way home?"
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Do better/worse
"She did much better on her second attempt at the test."
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Do homework
"After school, he sat down to do his homework."
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Do laundry
"I need to do laundry this weekend before I run out of clean clothes."
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Do someone’s hair/makeup/nails
"She asked her friend to do her hair for the party."
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Do someone’s best
"I know the exam is tough, but just do your best."
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Do someone’s part
"Everyone needs to do their part to make the project successful."
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Do the math
"If you do the math, you'll see that investing now could double your savings in ten years."
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Do the right thing
"He struggled with the decision but ultimately decided to do the right thing."
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Do time
"He did time for a crime he committed in his youth."
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Domestic dispute
"The police were called to the house because of a domestic dispute."
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Due date
"The project’s due date is next Monday, so make sure you finish it by then."
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Dye someone’s hair/clothes
"She decided to dye her hair pink for a fresh new look."
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Early adopter/adoptee
"As an early adopter of new technology, she always has the latest gadgets."
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Early bird
"He’s an early bird who likes to arrive at work before anyone else."
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Early days
"It’s still early days, but the project seems to be going well."
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(To have an) early night
"I had an early night last night because I was so tired."
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Earn a living/salary
"He earns a living by working as a freelance writer."
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Easy access
"The building is designed for easy access for people with disabilities."
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Easy money
"He thought he could make easy money by investing in that scheme."
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Eat in/out
"We decided to eat out at a new restaurant downtown tonight."
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Eat well
"She always makes sure to eat well by including lots of vegetables in her diet."
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Eating habits
"His eating habits have improved since he started focusing on nutrition."
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Electric car
"They bought an electric car to reduce their carbon footprint."
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Elevator pitch
"She delivered a perfect elevator pitch that impressed the investors."
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Empty promise
"The politician made empty promises that were never fulfilled."
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Entry-level job (position)
"He got an entry-level job as a marketing assistant right after graduation."
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Ethnic group
"The city is home to people from many different ethnic groups."
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Even number
"Six is an even number because it can be divided by two."
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Evening gown
"She wore a stunning evening gown to the charity gala."
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Evenly distribute
"The teacher evenly distributed the materials among all the students."
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Evenly matched
"The teams were evenly matched, making for an exciting game."
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Exact likeness
"The portrait was an exact likeness of the famous actor."
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Exceed expectations
"The new product exceeded expectations in terms of sales."
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Existential crisis
"After losing his job, he went through an existential crisis, questioning his purpose in life."
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Face a fear
"He decided to face his fear of heights by going skydiving."
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Face the facts
"You need to face the facts: we’re not going to finish the project on time."
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Face wash
"I use a gentle face wash every morning to keep my skin clear."
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Fair trade
"This coffee is certified fair trade, meaning the farmers are paid fairly."
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Familiar face
"She was relieved to see a familiar face in the crowded room."
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Fall asleep
"I usually fall asleep within minutes of hitting the pillow."
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Fall in love
"They fell in love during their summer vacation in Paris."
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Feed pets
"Remember to feed the pets before you leave for work."
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Feel free
"Feel free to call me if you have any questions about the project."
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Field trip
"The class went on a field trip to the science museum last week."
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Fight fire
"The firefighters did an amazing job to fight the forest fire."
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Final destination
"Paris is our final destination on this European tour."
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Finger food
"The party had a variety of finger foods like mini sandwiches and cheese skewers."
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Free time
"I enjoy reading books in my free time."
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Follow a rule/law
"It's important to follow the rules to ensure everyone's safety."
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The following day/month/year
"We'll discuss the project in more detail the following week."
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Follow your dreams/heart
"She decided to follow her dreams and start her own business."
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Foreign policy
"The president’s foreign policy focused on strengthening alliances with neighboring countries."
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Force of habit
"He checks his phone every morning out of force of habit."
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Free fall
"The rollercoaster featured a thrilling free fall that left riders screaming."
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Free speech
"Free speech is a fundamental right in democratic societies."
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Frozen food
"We bought some frozen food for the party, like pizzas and ice cream."
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Frozen solid
"The pond was frozen solid after the overnight snowstorm."
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Full coverage
"The insurance policy offers full coverage for both health and dental care."
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Full house
"They hosted a party and ended up with a full house of guests."
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Full length
"She wore a beautiful full-length gown to the gala."
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Full moon
"The full moon lit up the night sky beautifully."
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Furrowed brow
"He looked at the confusing instructions with a furrowed brow."
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Gain entry
"He had to show his ID to gain entry to the secure building."
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Gain weight
"She started to gain weight after changing her diet."
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Garment bag
"He packed his suit in a garment bag to prevent wrinkles."
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General knowledge
"Her general knowledge on various subjects makes her a great trivia player."
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Get a joke
"I didn’t get the joke until she explained it to me."
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Get angry
"She tends to get angry when people interrupt her during meetings."
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Get dressed
"I need to get dressed before we head out for dinner."
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Get hired/fired
"He got hired at the tech company, but later he got fired for not meeting performance standards."
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Get into trouble
"He got into trouble for not following the school rules."
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Get married/divorced
"They plan to get married next summer and recently finalized their divorce."
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Get paid
"I’ll get paid at the end of the month."
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Get rid of something
"I need to get rid of these old clothes I never wear."
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Go abroad
"She plans to go abroad for a semester to study in Spain."
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Go crazy
"The children went crazy when they saw the amusement park."
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Go for a walk/run
"Every morning, I go for a walk to start my day."
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Go green
"We’ve decided to go green by reducing our plastic use and recycling more."
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Go to sleep/bed
"He went to bed early because he was feeling tired."
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Go wrong
"Something went wrong with the delivery, and it hasn't arrived yet."
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Good cause
"They donated a large sum of money to a good cause."
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Good company
"The party was great because they had good company and interesting conversations."
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Good grade
"She was thrilled to get a good grade on her final exam."
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Good looking
"He’s not just good looking, but also very talented."
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Good luck
"Good luck on your presentation tomorrow!"
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Give a performance
"The orchestra will give a performance at the concert hall this evening."
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Give someone a hand
"Can you give me a hand with moving these boxes?"
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Give something a go
"Why don’t you give painting a go? You might discover a new hobby."
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Group effort
"The project was completed thanks to a strong group effort."
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Guilty conscience
"He had a guilty conscience after accidentally breaking his friend’s vase."
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Hail a cab
"He had to hail a cab because there were no taxis waiting at the stand."
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Handle a situation/problem
"She knows how to handle any problem that comes her way."
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Hang up the phone
"After the conversation ended, he hung up the phone."
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Happy accident
"The broken vase turned out to be a happy accident, as it led us to discover a new artist."
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Happy ending
"The movie had a happy ending where the protagonists finally found true love."
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Happy hour
"We met at the bar during happy hour to enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers."
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Hard work
"Her promotion was a result of years of hard work and dedication."
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Haunted house
"We went to the haunted house for Halloween and were scared by actors dressed as ghosts."
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Have an allergy/allergies
"She has an allergy to peanuts, so she has to be careful with her food choices."
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Have a meal
"Let's have a meal together and catch up on each other's lives."
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Have a problem
"If you have a problem with your order, please let us know."
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Have an idea
"I have an idea for how we can improve the project."
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Have fun
"Make sure to have fun at the party and enjoy yourself!"
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Have room
"There's not enough room in the car for everyone, so we’ll need to make two trips."
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Have time
"Do you have time to meet for coffee later this week?"
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Heavy rain
"The heavy rain caused flooding on the streets."
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Heavy smoker
"He is a heavy smoker and smokes a pack of cigarettes every day."
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Heavy traffic
"We were stuck in heavy traffic for hours on our way to the concert."
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Hidden agenda
"The politician was suspected of having a hidden agenda behind the new policy."
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Hidden fees
"Be careful of hidden fees when booking your flight; they can add up quickly."
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High fashion
"The designer's collection was showcased on the runway, featuring high fashion garments."
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High score
"She achieved the high score in the video game and was thrilled with her achievement."
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High status
"The CEO of the company holds a high status in the business community."
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High temperature
"The high temperature this summer has made it difficult to stay cool."
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Higher education
"She is pursuing higher education by attending graduate school."
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Hiring freeze
"The company announced a hiring freeze due to budget cuts."
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Hold back
"He had to hold back his emotions during the meeting."
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Hold hands
"They walked along the beach, holding hands."
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Hold office
"He has held office as a city council member for the past five years."
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Hot sauce
"He added hot sauce to his tacos to give them extra spice."
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Human error
"The error in the report was due to human error, not a malfunction of the software."
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Human nature
"It’s in human nature to seek comfort and security."
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Identity crisis
A feeling of being uncertain about oneself and one's place in society.
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Ill effects
Negative outcomes of something.
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Ill health
A period of sickness.
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Immediate action
Action that requires attention as soon as possible to prevent or resolve a problem.
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Immediate family
Family members you are closest to, such as parents and siblings.
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In a row
Things arranged in a line horizontally.
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In charge of
Responsible for someone or something.
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In light of
Decisions or choices made after new information is learned.
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Initial stages
The first steps of a project or process.
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An inquiry into
Seeking information about something through official investigation.
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Innocent mistake
An error that was not made on purpose or intended to cause harm.
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Inside joke
Humor based on shared experiences among a specific group.
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Inside job
Corruption or crime committed by someone within an organization.
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Inspired by
Stimulated intellectually or creatively by someone or something.
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Intelligence agency
A governmental organization responsible for collecting information to promote national security.
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Internal medicine
The type of medicine practiced by general doctors.
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Interest group
An organization dedicated to promoting a shared interest.
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Irreparable damage
Harm that cannot be fixed.
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Issue a warning
To give a formal reprimand after a rule or law has been broken.
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Job interview
A meeting between a prospective job applicant and an employer to discuss potential employment.
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Joint account
A bank account shared by two or more people.
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Joint effort
An accomplishment achieved through the collaboration of two or more people.
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Journal entry
A personal record or diary entry detailing a specific day or event.
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Junk food
Food that is unhealthy and provides little nutritional benefit.
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Jump to a (the) conclusion
To make an assumption without sufficient evidence or information.
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Junk mail
Unwanted or unsolicited correspondence, typically promotional or spam, received via mail or email.
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Keep a diary
To maintain a handwritten record of your schedule or personal life.
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Keep a secret
To maintain confidential information without revealing it to others.
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Keep busy
To have a full schedule of activities, usually involving a mix of work, study, and leisure.
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Keep fit
To maintain a level of health through regular exercise and a balanced diet.
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Keep going
To continue with an activity or in a certain direction, whether physical or metaphorical.
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Keep the change
To allow the seller to keep the excess money after a transaction.
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Keep to oneself
To avoid drawing attention or revealing personal information to others.
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Key part/role
An essential or crucial role in creating or developing something.
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Keynote address/speaker
The most important or anticipated speech given at a conference, delivered by a notable speaker.
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Knead dough
To work dough by hand on a floured surface to incorporate air or stretch it.
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Knit a sweater
To create a sweater using yarn and knitting needles according to a pattern.
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Know about
To have knowledge or awareness of a particular subject or situation.
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Know better
To have the experience or wisdom to make good decisions, but failing to do so.
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Know how
Specific knowledge or expertise in a particular area or subject.
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Known for
The reason why someone or something is famous or important.
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Keep quiet
To refrain from making noise or talking.
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Keep score
To track points in a game or to monitor gains and losses in a situation.
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Kill time
To engage in activities to pass time in a leisurely or unproductive way.
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Large scale
Something that is very big and requires many people or resources to function.
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Last forever
Something that will not diminish, fade, or lessen over time.
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Law and order
The system of governance that involves following rules, including the roles of police and the judicial system.
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Lay groundwork/foundation
To start the initial steps of a project that are necessary for further development.
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Laugh out loud
To laugh audibly, often used in place of 'lol' in Internet speak.
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Lead to believe
To provide information that causes someone to think a certain way, often used when new information contradicts the initial belief.
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Leading role
The most important character in a play, film, or other performance.
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Let go
To allow something or someone to leave or move away.
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Light a candle
To ignite the wick of a candle so it burns on its own.
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Like crazy
A phrase used to intensify an emotion or desire.
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Live out a dream/fantasy
To fulfill a long-held wish or hope in the way one imagined.
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Live performance
A performance given in real time for an audience.
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Living room
A common area in a home where people gather to relax or work.
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Lock the door
To secure a door so that it cannot be opened from the outside.
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Long term
Something that extends far into the future.
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Look alive
A command to appear busy or cheerful, often used to motivate people to be more alert.
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Look forward to
To anticipate something with excitement or eagerness.
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Look up information
To research or find information on a particular topic.
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Lose connection
When technology that requires a network disconnects and stops functioning.
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Lose control
To be unable to maintain composure, either emotionally or in managing a situation.
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Lose faith
To no longer believe in something, whether literally in religion or figuratively in a concept or person.
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Lose interest
To no longer be excited about or engaged with something previously enjoyable.
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Lose money
To spend more money than is earned or to experience financial losses.
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Lose weight
To decrease one's body mass through diet and exercise.
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Lose your temper
To lose composure and become very angry.
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Lose an appetite
To no longer have a desire to eat, which can also be used figuratively for losing interest in something.
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Lose your mind
To go insane or become irrational.
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Lose touch with something/someone
To no longer maintain contact or connection with something or someone.
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Loved one(s)
People to whom one feels very close or attached, often family members.
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Make a comeback
To recover from a loss and become successful again.
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Make a decision
To choose one option over another.
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Make a fool of oneself
To do something that causes others to think less of you.
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Make a fortune
To earn or win a large amount of money.
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Make a fuss
To create a commotion or complain in order to attract attention.
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Make a difference
To cause a positive change in someone’s life or for an organization.
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Make an effort
To try hard to achieve something.
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Make a list
To write down items or tasks to remember them.
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Make a meal
To prepare or cook food.
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Make a mess
To leave things in a disorderly or disorganized state.
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Make a phone call
To use a phone to contact someone.
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Make a point
To present an idea or argument to persuade others.
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Make a reservation
To book a place at a restaurant, hotel, or other service in advance.
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Make amends
To apologize and try to correct a mistake that harmed someone.
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Make arrangements
To organize plans or prepare for something in the future.
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Make redundant
To be dismissed from a job, usually due to organizational changes rather than personal fault.
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Make the bed
To arrange the sheets and covers neatly on a bed.
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Make friends
To establish an amicable relationship with someone.
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Make something work
To fix or improve something that is not functioning properly.
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Make money
The process of earning or generating income.
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Make light of something
To treat something as if it is not important.
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Make sense
When something is coherent and understandable.
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Make room
To create space for something or someone.
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Manual labor
Work that requires physical effort, typically not done in an office.
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Married couple
Two people who are legally wed to each other.
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Mass market
Products produced in large quantities for the general public.
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Mean well
To intend to be helpful, even if the outcome is not ideal.
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Minor setback
A small problem that causes a delay but is not a major issue.
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Miss a connection
To fail to switch from one form of transportation to another in time.
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Mirror image
Two things that look exactly the same.
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Most of the time
Generally or frequently.
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More or less
An approximate amount or estimate.
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Money maker
Something that generates a significant amount of income.
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Mountain range
A series of connected mountains.
