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A Magic Spell Woven
Have you ever read a book that felt like a magic spell woven?
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A phrase used to describe something enchanting or mesmerizing.
Yes, I recently read a fantasy novel that felt like a magic spell woven; it was so enchanting and captivating.
A Sting in the Tail
You and a friend discussing a movie you just watched.
The movie was great, but it had a real sting in the tail at the end!
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surprising or unexpected ending that is often unpleasant.
I know! I didn’t see that twist coming!
Ablaze
The forest was ablaze, with flames spreading rapidly and consuming the trees.
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Brightly lit or illuminated
The forest was illuminated, with flames spreading rapidly and consuming the trees.
Affliction
The affliction kept him from enjoying his favorite activities.
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something that caused pain
The illness kept him from enjoying his favorite activities.
Altogether
We need to revise our strategy 'Altogether' to address the changing market conditions
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Completely or entirely; in total; wholly.
We need to revise our strategy 'Completely' to address the changing market conditions
feel Antsy
I always feel antsy before giving a presentation; my nerves start to get the best of me.
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To feel restless or nervous.
I always feel restless before giving a presentation; my nerves start to get the best of me.
Appear to Love
He appears to love his new hobby, spending hours every day working on it with great enthusiasm.
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To seem liking for something.
He seems liking his new hobby, spending hours every day working on it with great enthusiasm.
As Potent As
This new painkiller is *as potent as* the previous one, but with fewer side effects
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Having the same effectiveness as something else.
This new painkiller has same effectiveness the previous one, but with fewer side effects
Astounding Part
What was the most surprising aspect?
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Remarkable or astonishing element.
The increase in productivity was astounding; however, the reduction in costs was the most astounding part.
Attesting
You and a friend discussing a great performance.
Did you see that singer last night? Her voice was amazing, really attesting to her talent!
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showing that something is true or proving something.
You’re reviewing a work with a analyst, looking at a dashboard.
Absolutely! It showed just how skilled she is.
Backfire
Their plan to cut costs backfired, leading to more expenses in the long run.
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To have the opposite effect
Their plan to cut costs has opposite effect, leading to more expenses in the long run.
Basking
I’ve seen my cat basking in the sunlight on the windowsill; it looks so content and relaxed.
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To enjoy and take pleasure
I’ve seen my cat taking pleasure in the sunlight on the windowsill; it looks so content and relaxed.
Be in Some Hot Water
After missing the deadline, he found himself in some hot water with his boss.
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Being in trouble or facing difficulties.
After missing the deadline, he found himself in trouble
Beamed at the Audience
She couldn’t help but beam at the audience after her performance.
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Smiled at the audience, showing pleasure
She couldn’t help but smile at the audience after her performance.
Booth
Marketing Manager: "Our company will have a 'Booth' at the upcoming trade show to showcase our latest products."
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A small structure set up for a specific purpose, often used for presentations
Marketing Manager: "Our company will have a '____________________' at the upcoming trade show to showcase our latest products."
Career Will Crater
during economic downturns, I worry that my *career will crater*, leading to job loss or stagnation in my profession.
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To cancel or ruin, especially due to economic factors.
during economic downturns, I worry that my *career will be ruined*, leading to job loss or stagnation in my profession.
Caveats
Some caveats to consider before signing the contract include the terms of termination, potential liabilities, and any hidden fees.
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Warnings to consider before proceeding
Some warning points to consider before signing the contract include the terms of termination, potential liabilities, and any hidden fees.
Coherently
He presented his argument coherently, with clear and logical points.
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In a clear, logical, and consistent manner.
He presented his argument in logical manner, with clear and logical points.
Common Ground
The two parties reached an agreement by finding common ground on key issues and focusing on shared interests.
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Shared interests or mutual understanding.
The two parties reached an agreement by mutual understanding on key issues and focusing on shared interests.
Concrete
I provided concrete feedback, giving specific examples and actionable suggestions for improvement.
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Specific and tangible
I provided specific feedback, giving specific examples and actionable suggestions for improvement.

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