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do whatever is advised/suggested
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behave awkwardly or badly
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be responsible for sth/pay for sth/vouch for
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commencer à apprendre
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be under the command of sb/have the characteristics described
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be about to receive punishment/trouble
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(informal) take an interest in sth
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(1) cease to want or be interested in sth, (2) have come loose, detached from sth, (3) stay away from work/school, (4) cancel, (5) be bad, unhealthy (usu food)
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be shown on television, at the cinema etc
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(1) be in bloom, (2) be extinguished, (3) be removed, (4) be absent (from home or work), (5) be wrong in calculation, (6) be unfashionable
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) fail to function, (2) lose control of feelings break in = (1) interrupt, (2) enter a building by force
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) start suddenly (of violent events), (2) escape from a place
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) make a discovery, (2) become visible (3) achieve success despite obstacles or difficulties
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) end a relationship, (2) disperse
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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acquire gradually/accumulate
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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succeed in (sth difficult)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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cause sb to regain consciousness
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) stop, (2) mention a subject, (3) vomit, (4) raise a child
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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cause one to go on strike
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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succeed in doing sth difficult
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) continue, (2) behave wildly
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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complete sth in spite of difficulties
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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get rid of unwanted things
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commencer à apprendre
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(of the weather) brighten up
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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publicly accuse sb of committing a wrong deed
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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find sth or meet sb by chance
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) become known, (2) be published
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happen; have a result or effect on sb
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commencer à apprendre
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change one's opinion to another point of view; be persuaded
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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continue to live after (sth bad)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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have an idea about a way to solve a problem
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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tackle a problem; cope with
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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prevent sb from having sth usu in an unfair way
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register as a guest at a hotel
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commencer à apprendre
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pay one's bill and leave a hotel
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commencer à apprendre
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investigate sb's behaviour etc
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) isolate, (2) disconnect
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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come to a stop (of vehicles)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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turn to sth/sb for help when all else has failed
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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attack (with blows or words)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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become a member of the military
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commencer à apprendre
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be on friendly terms with
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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criticise, tease in an unkind way
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commencer à apprendre
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manage despite difficulties
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(1) move about, (2) spread (of news, gossip etc)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be busy with sth surprising or undesirable
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) reveal, (2) give freely as a present
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) come to an end, (2) announce, (3) distribute
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) stop doing sth, (2) admit defeat
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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exaggerate the value of sth
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commencer à apprendre
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(of remarks, proposals etc) be received in a specified way
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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describe, examine in detail
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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continue sth esp after a pause
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commencer à apprendre
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be enough for everyone to have a share
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) examine sth closely or systematically, (2) consume
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) prevent development, (2) delay, (3) withhold
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commencer à apprendre
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control (feelings, oneself)
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) keep at a distance, (2) delay
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be detained after normal hours as a punishment
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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continue talking in an irritating way
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progress at the same rate
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(1) stay at an equal level with, (2) be informed about
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commencer à apprendre
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get into trouble, difficulties etc l
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commencer à apprendre
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end (usu in difficulties)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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attack (with blows or words)
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commencer à apprendre
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stop doing sth irritating
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) disappoint, (2) lower sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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allow sb to share a plan, secret, etc
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(1) make (a garment etc) looser or larger (opp: take in), (2) utter a cry
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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allow sb to pass an exam or a test
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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persuade sb to believe or do sth by making false promises
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investigate/examine the facts relating to sth
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watch sth without taking part
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) search in order to find sth, (2) be alert in order to see/find sb
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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search for (a word) in a reference book
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commencer à apprendre
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visit esp after a long time
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commencer à apprendre
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steal sth and hurry away with it
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(1) complete sth, (2) claim to be, (3) discern, (4) understand
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transfer the ownership of sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) invent (a story), (2) end a quarrel, compensate for sth, (4) put cosmetics on sb's face (5) form
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compensate sb for the trouble one has caused them
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get the money needed from
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reach the standard that may be expected
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tolerate/accept sth and endure it
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spread (false) reports, rumours
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write in a particular place
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(1) apply for, (2) make an official request
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(1) gain weight, (2) pretend to have, (3) advance, clothe oneself with, (5) present
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accept it without careful thinking even though it is wrong
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(1) criticise, (2) gradually stop functioning, (3) run sb down (with a vehicle)
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use a new vehicle carefully
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(1) meet by chance, (2) collide with
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exhaust the supply of sth
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accompany a traveller to his/her train etc
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(1) not be deceived, (2) support sb through a difficult time
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live a more permanent life-style
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accept sth (less than expected)
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become used to a new house or job
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save for a special purpose
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begin (of a period, usu bad)
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(1) start a reaction, (2) begin a journey (=set out)
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cause an animal to attack sb
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begin a task/job with a specific intention
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(1) establish (a record), (2) start a business (3) erect
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(1) remain loyal to sb, (2) do nothing to stop a bad situation, (3) be ready for action
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(1) support sth, (2) mean, symbolise, (3) tolerate, enter oneself for election
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withdraw a statement or comment
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(1) write down, (2) remove sth from a high place
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(1) deceive, (2) allow sb to stay in one's home, understand, (4) make clothes smaller
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) remove (clothing), (2) leave the ground (of aeroplanes etc), (3) imitate sb in a comic way, (4) begin to succeed (of plans, ideas etc)
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) undertake sth, (2) employ staff, (3) accept sb as an opponent
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) extract, remove, (2) accompany sb to a theatre etc
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commencer à apprendre
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take control of sth esp in place of sb else
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commencer à apprendre
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mistake sb/sth for sb/sth else
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) find agreeable; like, (2) begin a habit, (3) escape to; hide in
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) begin a hobby, sport etc, (2) occupy space
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commencer à apprendre
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become involved in (usu derog)
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) gossip about sb, (2) consider
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commencer à apprendre
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speak to sb without listening to their replies
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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speak to sb as if they were less clever than oneself
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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settle a problem by talking
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commencer à apprendre
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persuade sb not to do sth
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commencer à apprendre
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persuade sb to agree to sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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reflect upon sth before making a decision
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) reject an offer, (2) reduce heat etc
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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report to the authorities
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) assemble as a crowd, (2) produce, (3) prove to be turn over = fall on one side
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turn sth over (in one's mind) commencer à apprendre
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think carefully about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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scatter sth throw away = discard sth as useless
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commencer à apprendre
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remind sb of sth bad they did in the past
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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begin to do sth energetically and enthusiastically
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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get rid of unwanted items
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commencer à apprendre
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bring people into contact with each other
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) give up (a job etc), (2) vomit
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commencer à apprendre
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check the fit (of clothes)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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become thin, damaged, weak, etc by constant use
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commencer à apprendre
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disappear gradually (effect of sth)
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commencer à apprendre
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use until useless (of clothes etc)
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commencer à apprendre
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(1) overcome the effects of sth (energy, stress, anger), (2) repay by working (a debt)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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remove suspicion/bad feeling
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commencer à apprendre
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from the beginning until now
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commencer à apprendre
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nearly, almost all in = exhausted
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commencer à apprendre
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when everything is considered
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be very precious to sb; be sb's favourite
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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take special circumstances into consideration
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commencer à apprendre
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try to compensate for a past action
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commencer à apprendre
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used to express annoyance/surprise
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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under/in no circumstances
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commencer à apprendre
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broadcasting (opp: off the air)
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commencer à apprendre
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watchful and prepared/on the lookout/expecting sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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make sb eager to have/experience more
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commencer à apprendre
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existing, but not talked about
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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have a false idea about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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have no/very little money
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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beat about/around the bush commencer à apprendre
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avoid saying what one means directly
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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sth which appears bad at first but then turns out favourably
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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sudden clear idea/thought
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commencer à apprendre
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show neither loss nor profit
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be caught while committing a crime
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commencer à apprendre
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sb who is very like one of his parents
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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don't wait for sb/sth anxiously
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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feeling sth instinctively
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commencer à apprendre
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have a bee in one's bonnet commencer à apprendre
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have an obsession about sth
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have butterflies in one's stomach commencer à apprendre
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be very nervous about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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cause sb to become very angry
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on the spur of the moment commencer à apprendre
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without thinking about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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suddenly and unexpectedly
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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take the bull by the horns commencer à apprendre
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deal with sth boldly and directly
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commencer à apprendre
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dull person who spoils people's happiness
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be caught while committing a crime
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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different as chalk and cheese commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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get a bit hot under the collar commencer à apprendre
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get angry, upset or embarrassed
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get a problem off one's chest commencer à apprendre
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tell sb else about your problem
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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avoid mentioning a subject which could cause trouble
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commencer à apprendre
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hopeless situation or case off colour = look/be slightly unwell
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commencer à apprendre
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receiving unemployment benefit/social security play one's cards right = act cleverly
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commencer à apprendre
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reveal one's real character
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commencer à apprendre
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not count one's chickens before they're hatched commencer à apprendre
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not assume sth before it happens
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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have a feeling that sb is talking about you
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commencer à apprendre
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sb attending a party, event etc without an invitation
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get off on the wrong foot commencer à apprendre
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argue or disagree at the beginning of a relationship
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commencer à apprendre
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have a frog in one's throat commencer à apprendre
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inability to speak due to nervousness
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commencer à apprendre
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be able to talk well, persuasively
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hear it through/on the grapevine commencer à apprendre
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find out information indirectly
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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sth new or foreign; not easily understood keep a straight face = manage to look serious under difficult circumstances
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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plenty more fish in the sea commencer à apprendre
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many more opportunities in life for love
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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person with hidden abilities
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commencer à apprendre
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about to be reprimanded/punished
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be in two minds about sth commencer à apprendre
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not be able to decide what to do
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commencer à apprendre
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be the perfect image of sb commencer à apprendre
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before one can say Jack Robinson commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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ease the tension when one first meets people
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commencer à apprendre
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feel jealous/sad about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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waste time doing sth useless
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commencer à apprendre
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quickly become very angry
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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get in the habit of doing sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be in very close contact with sb
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commencer à apprendre
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have many irons in the fire commencer à apprendre
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have lots of plans/possibilities in progress at the same time
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have one's heart in one's mouth commencer à apprendre
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be extremely anxious about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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embarrassed; uncomfortable
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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compete with others in status/material goods
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commencer à apprendre
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like the back of one's hand commencer à apprendre
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be very familiar with sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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suffer the consequences of one's own actions
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straight from the horse's mouth commencer à apprendre
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from the most direct source
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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take personally/be influenced by
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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the details of an activity
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commencer à apprendre
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small evident part of a much larger, concealed situation
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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bury one's head in the sand commencer à apprendre
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avoid or ignore reality/ responsibility
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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confused state of affairs
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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do anything necessary to get sth you want
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commencer à apprendre
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be nervous/anxious about sth
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keep one's fingers crossed commencer à apprendre
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hope that sth will turn out well
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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have a sudden, great success/profit
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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give new/further information
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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the most lively and amusing person present somewhere
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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with the intention or hope of doing sth
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commencer à apprendre
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person who enjoys staying up late
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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occur to one, have a sudden idea, recall sth
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commencer à apprendre
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grieve over sth that can't be put right
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commencer à apprendre
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feel/be down in the mouth commencer à apprendre
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feel discouraged/depressed
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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say exactly the right thing
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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become famous/respected for sth
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make hay while the sun shines commencer à apprendre
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take advantage of favourable circumstances
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make money hand over fist commencer à apprendre
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make a lot of money quickly and easily
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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invalid; not legally binding
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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put words into one's mouth commencer à apprendre
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pretend that sb has said sth that they haven't actually said
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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make sth almost impossible happen
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give the green light to sth commencer à apprendre
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give permission to proceed with sth
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commencer à apprendre
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a difficult fact to accept
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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reach the main point in a discussion
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be dismissed from one's job
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get the wrong end of the stick commencer à apprendre
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misunderstand completely what has been said
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commencer à apprendre
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the best chance to gain sth grease sb's palm = bribe sb
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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in the presence of other people
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(of secrets) revealed, known
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commencer à apprendre
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(of books) not available anymore
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out of the frying pan into the fire commencer à apprendre
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from a situation to a worse/similar one
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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growing old/not at one's best
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commencer à apprendre
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make a proposal of marriage
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commencer à apprendre
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brief but pleasant (usu ironic)
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commencer à apprendre
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property/possession that shows sb's high social rank wealth etc
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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useless/unwanted possession
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commencer à apprendre
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person or thing that one has no experience of
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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makes people want to ask a particular question
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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deeply hurt sb's feelings
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be stuck in a monotonous routine
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commencer à apprendre
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after a long period of time
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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know all the details of sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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adhere strictly to the rules as a form of protest
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commencer à apprendre
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think very hard about sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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be in a state of confusion
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commencer à apprendre
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be in the same (usu bad) situation
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be the spitting image of sb commencer à apprendre
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be/get soaked to the skin commencer à apprendre
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barely avoid an accident/a bad situation
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travel often/not have a permanent home
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become angry in a dramatic way
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use influential contacts in order to obtain an advantage
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suspect that sth is wrong
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reveal a secret/the facts
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prevent sb from doing sth
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take ... with a pinch of salt commencer à apprendre
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not believe sth completely
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commencer à apprendre
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the last and worst episode in a chain of bad experiences
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learning from one's mistakes
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be (as) thick (as a brick) commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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accept a difficult situation
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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pass time while waiting for sb/sth
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prepare/set the table for a meal
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having changed one's mind
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not in the correct order/time
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stay away from school without permission
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arrive at the truth by looking at facts
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unnecessary bureaucracy take one's time = not to hurry through thick and thin = whatever happens
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appear satisfactory but in fact not be
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have recovered from an illness
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get out of bed on the wrong side commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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receive information about sth indirectly
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not seem reasonable or in accordance with the facts
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fixed in one's habits/routines
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be strong evidence of sb's feelings, merits etc under the weather = depressed/unwell
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good things alternating with bad ones
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false belief (usually about health)
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hit sb repeatedly until bruised
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not fulfil a promise (opp: keep one's word)
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refuse to make a decision between two pleasant things (usu in expression "You can't have it both ways!")
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owe money to a bank (opp: in the black)
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suddenly become very angry
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the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
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have/keep one's wits about one commencer à apprendre
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be alert and able to deal with difficulties
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see/look at sth through rose-coloured spectacles commencer à apprendre
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see sth from an unrealistically positive point of view
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the black sheep of the family commencer à apprendre
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a disgraced family member
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the pot calling the kettle black commencer à apprendre
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accusing sb of a fault one has oneself
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until one is blue in the face commencer à apprendre
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as hard/long as one possibly can (usu without success)
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sth which distracts you from sth important
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(like) a bull in a china shop commencer à apprendre
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behave in a clumsy/awkward way
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make a dog's dinner (of sth) commencer à apprendre
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a different kettle of fish commencer à apprendre
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a totally different situation etc from the one just mentioned
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sb who feels uncomfortable/in unfamiliar surroundings
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action, comment etc liable to provoke sb
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as busy as a bee/a busy bee commencer à apprendre
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in a direct line/by a direct route
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be out of favour, in trouble
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ruthless competition, rivalry
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(of books) with the corners bent and turned down through use
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kill two birds with one stone commencer à apprendre
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achieve two things with one action
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let the cat out of the bag commencer à apprendre
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like water off a duck's back commencer à apprendre
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make oneself look stupid/ embarrassed/ridiculous
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make a mountain out of a molehill commencer à apprendre
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cause a fuss about a trivial matter
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play cat and mouse with sb commencer à apprendre
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keep sb in a state of uncertain expectation treating them alternatively cruelly and kindly
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put the cat among the pigeons commencer à apprendre
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cause trouble/controversy
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commencer à apprendre
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talk the hind legs off a donkey commencer à apprendre
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talk for a long time, uninterrupted
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the competitive nature of modern urban life
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dress in a style younger than/inappropriate to your age
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say unpleasant comments because of jealousy
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enjoy eating sweet things
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contribute your share of a bill/budget
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see/hear sth in a situation which does not involve you
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weakest point of sb's character
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refuse to be involved with sb
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be all fingers and thumbs commencer à apprendre
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give sb the cold shoulder commencer à apprendre
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act/speak boldly or impudently
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tend to say unkind or hurtful things
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look down one's nose at sth/sb commencer à apprendre
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put one's heart and soul into sth commencer à apprendre
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not lose any sleep over sth commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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sb who is able to do a variety of jobs
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commencer à apprendre
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a lot of fuss about sth that is not important
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commencer à apprendre
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make sb understand how important/ serious sth is
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bite off more than sb can chew commencer à apprendre
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try to do sth which is too difficult
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living a luxurious/comfortable life
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be criticised/punished for
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commencer à apprendre
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to avoid doing sth one is supposed to do or to avoid answering a question, often by deception
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commencer à apprendre
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to avoid work because of laziness
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commencer à apprendre
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to avoid an object by a quick downwards movement
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to avoid an object by a quick sideways movement
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commencer à apprendre
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to influence others' opinions so they turn from a given course Don't try to sway me. I'm determined to take the job.
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commencer à apprendre
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to produce a lasting, positive effect
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commencer à apprendre
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to cause sb to think/act in a particular way
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commencer à apprendre
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to produce a reaction usu negative The nuclear leak has affected all the farmers' crops.
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(object) what it seems to be, (person) sincere and honest
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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with known and proved origins
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commencer à apprendre
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sth which can be used and will be accepted by people in authority (a valid document, ticket)
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commencer à apprendre
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having a lot of material possessions and money
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commencer à apprendre
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wealthy and able to spend a lot of money
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commencer à apprendre
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(informal) fairly wealthy
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commencer à apprendre
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(of food) full of ingredients which may be difficult to digest
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commencer à apprendre
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(object) sth that costs more money than you can afford or sth which is beyond what is reasonable (an extravagant lifestyle, gift)
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commencer à apprendre
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(object) sth ‘that is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it (lavish party, costumes)
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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manufactured goods of a particular type (silverware)
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commencer à apprendre
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sth which is sold for profit, an article of trade
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commencer à apprendre
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the total amount of goods a shop has available to sell
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commencer à apprendre
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(tr) to successfully treat, to restore to health
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commencer à apprendre
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(tr/intr) to cure; to get better, improve
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commencer à apprendre
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(tr) to give medical attention to
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commencer à apprendre
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to behave in exactly the same way as sb else
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commencer à apprendre
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to produce sth that looks like the original thing
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commencer à apprendre
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(complimentary) not fat (NB slim chance: slight possibility)
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commencer à apprendre
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(complimentary) healthily thin, without fat (also of meat)
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commencer à apprendre
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(uncomplimentary) very thin
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commencer à apprendre
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(complimentary) attractively thin, esp of women
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(intr/tr) to (cause to) decay because of bacteria etc, esp of vegetation
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commencer à apprendre
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(intr/tr) to grow weak and small; to use badly decompose = (intr/tr) to (cause to) go bad, esp of flesh
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commencer à apprendre
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to make an angry noise while showing the teeth, esp of dogs etc
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commencer à apprendre
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to cry, esp of dogs; to cry with pain
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commencer à apprendre
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to cry, esp of sheep, goats etc
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commencer à apprendre
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to make a sound like a bird
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commencer à apprendre
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(in the expression in/with reference to) = used to indicate what sth relates to/in connection with
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relationship, similarity or connection
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(object) connection; (person) a member of one's family
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relationship between two things, people or groups
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a small thin piece or amount of sth
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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small part of a larger object, esp bread, cake etc
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commencer à apprendre
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square-shaped piece of sth (wood, sugar, meat)
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commencer à apprendre
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to cut sth into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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to cut with a machine into small pieces (meat)
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commencer à apprendre
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to shred small pieces off sth (cheese, carrots) by rubbing against a rough surface
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commencer à apprendre
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to become less clear (with time)
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to disappear suddenly disappear = to be lost, to no longer be seen
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commencer à apprendre
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to become lighter in colour
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commencer à apprendre
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to throw into the air, esp of coins, pancakes etc
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commencer à apprendre
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to launch through the air, esp using the hand and arm
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commencer à apprendre
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to throw, let fall (stones, shadow)
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commencer à apprendre
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to throw sth using a lot of force
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commencer à apprendre
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to do an action repeatedly or do exercises regularly in order to gain skill (a musical instrument)
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commencer à apprendre
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to obtain knowledge or a skill through studying or training
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commencer à apprendre
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to give knowledge of a particular subject to someone Mrs Jones teaches French at a secondary school.
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commencer à apprendre
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to train/teach esp for a specific purpose, examination or sport
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commencer à apprendre
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to give knowledge or information to sb in a methodical manner
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commencer à apprendre
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to give it to people in a formal way
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familiarise (yourself with sth) commencer à apprendre
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to learn about sth and start to understand it
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commencer à apprendre
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to do sth yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it
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commencer à apprendre
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put sth/sb in the care of sb else confide = to tell sb sth in secret
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commencer à apprendre
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to hand over/give up or send sth esp in trade
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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to hit with a clenched fist
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commencer à apprendre
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to hit with the palm of one's hand
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commencer à apprendre
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to hit with the palm of one's hand, esp a child as a punishment
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commencer à apprendre
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to hit with a blow making a loud noise
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commencer à apprendre
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to hit; used esp for emphasis and added emotion smash = to break sth into many pieces by hitting or dropping it
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commencer à apprendre
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to make sth better; to add to the beauty of sth The sunshine enhanced the golden colour of her hair.
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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to become greater, more acute esp emotions Tension between the police and local residents heightened last night.
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commencer à apprendre
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to become stronger, more intense
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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receive sth in return for work that you do; get sth because you deserve it
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commencer à apprendre
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treat sb unfairly; use sth in order to gain an advantage from it
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commencer à apprendre
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(formal) to begin The Prime Minister will commence his tour on 11 April.
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commencer à apprendre
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to start by urging or inciting
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commencer à apprendre
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to cause sth to begin, esp an activity, campaign etc
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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to delay or prevent the progress of sth She was hindered from her work by John's incessant questioning.
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commencer à apprendre
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to be in the way of sth/sb; to obstruct The road was blocked by an overturned lorry and we couldn't pass.
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commencer à apprendre
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to obstruct esp intentionally
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commencer à apprendre
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to make sth difficult to do
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commencer à apprendre
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to be in the way of sb/sth
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commencer à apprendre
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to happen suddenly in a way that stops, delays, or prevents sth from happening
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exude (a quality or feeling) commencer à apprendre
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to show that sb has it to a great extent
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commencer à apprendre
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to keep sb out from somewhere; to leave sb out from among the rest; decide/prove that sth is not worth considering
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commencer à apprendre
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to get rid of sth completely because it causes problems or bad feelings His divorce was an experience he had tried to expunge from his memory.
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commencer à apprendre
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to free yourself or another person from a difficult, serious situation This is the last attempt by the country to extricate itself from its economic crisis.
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commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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(old- fashioned) things for sale usu of a travelling salesman
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commencer à apprendre
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products exchanged in trade usu on an international basis
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commencer à apprendre
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food equipment and other essential things that people need, especially when these are provided in large quantities »
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commencer à apprendre
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to look after one's young until fully-grown
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commencer à apprendre
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to look after and educate until fully-grown
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commencer à apprendre
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to keep animals for the purpose of producing young
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commencer à apprendre
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to become or cause to become bigger
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nurture (a young child, or young plant) commencer à apprendre
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care for it while it is growing and developing »
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commencer à apprendre
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(informal) steal an object
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commencer à apprendre
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steal small amounts usu from your place of work
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commencer à apprendre
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(informal) steal from a person
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commencer à apprendre
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steal sth very quickly while sb is not looking
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commencer à apprendre
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(formal) to obtain for oneself; (a skill, habit etc) develop/learn He acquired a profound knowledge of the language by careful study.
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commencer à apprendre
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to take away (a person) unlawfully, often by force
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> gather (information, evidence) commencer à apprendre
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to collect it especially over a period of time and after a lot of hard work
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gather; get a large number of things because they interest you
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to get sth such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from an activity/situation
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to reach a conclusion because of other things that you know to be true
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to live in a place or region
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person who lives (permanently) in a region or town
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(formal) to live in a place He is concerned for the fate of the tribes who dwell in the forest.
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person or animal that lives in an environment
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to start living in a place permanently
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person who has come to live in a (previously uninhabited or developing) country or area
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to have one's home at in a place Ruth resides with her mother in a London suburb.
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person who lives in a house, block of flats, area or country
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to take money given by the government or another organisation to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer
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an expression used to indicate that a person or company is willing to start, or has started, general legal proceedings over a matter; often used as a form of threat
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(usu passive) to examine in a court of law
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to take a criminal case to a court of law to be examined
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used in a similar way to "take legal action" but as a more specific and direct legal threat
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to accuse of a criminal act, esp by the police
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to order officially sb to appear in court
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stop sb from doing what they intended or wanted to do; prevent yourself from showing an emotion
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control/keep sth within limits Inflation needs to be curbed otherwise we are in for an economic crisis.
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to make sure that sth is correct or satisfactory
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to prevent or slow down; Thirst inhibited the desire to eat. to render sb unable to express what they really feel or do what they really want The newcomers were too inhibited to laugh freely.
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repeatedly, regularly, frequently continuously = without stopping She has worked with us continuously since 1990.
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lasting for a long indefinite time usu without interruption; continually
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endlessly; often used metaphorically for emphasis (eternally grateful)
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repeated many times usu in a regular manner incessant = extending without interruption for an indefinite period of time; often used negatively to express irritation
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continuing in a regular manner I have a steady job and am financially secure.
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sth which began in the past and seems unlikely to stop in the near future (Ongoing problems)
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of decisive importance This operation is critical; without it the patient might die.
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very important usu in determining sth or resolving a problem
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extremely important; necessary
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of importance and meaning
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important, pressing and usu worrying I received some grave news about my brother's health and had to fly back home immediately.
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absolutely necessary; important; essential
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to order sb not to do sth, not allow sth to be done The constitution forbids the military use of nuclear energy.
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to forbid by law or rule Smoking in this area is prohibited.
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not allow or accept sth officially, because if has not been done correctly Our team scored again, but the whistle had gone and the goal was disallowed.
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to examine officially letters or the media with the intention of removing any information regarded as secret or offensive
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easily seen; noticeable; attracting attention
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worth speaking of; unusual
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marked by excellent quality or deserved fame
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well-known and respected, especially for being good at one's profession
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very important or of very high rank elevated status. The success of his latest novel has given him a certain.
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respected and admired by people
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interesting; remarkable; worthy of attention
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to damage sth so that it is useless
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to make sth weaker or imperfect Loud music impairs your hearing.
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to cause harm to a person/animal (broken limbs, wounds)
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to destroy something in part, causing loss of value My carpet was damaged in a flood.
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to have a generally bad effect on sth, not necessarily a physical effect (harm a friendship)
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to look at sth quickly, usu from top to bottom, looking for particular information
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to look at sth closely or with difficulty, due to poor eyesight or in darkness
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to look closely and carefully at sth
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to examine sth thoroughly
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to have a passing view of sb or sth
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(formal) to continually and unfairly annoy and cause trouble to sb
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to annoy sb with repeated requests for sth
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(informal) to continually nag or tell sb to do sth
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(usu of children) to laugh at or make fun of in an unkind way He was teased at school for being fat.
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(tr) to break a small wedge-shaped piece off the edge of an object
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(tr/intr) to break violently and often deliberately into pieces He smashed his jawbone in a crash.
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(tr/intr) to break suddenly esp with a sharp cracking noise She snapped the biscuit in half and we shared it.
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(tr/intr) to break (usu glass or china) into hundreds or thousands of pieces
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to come off or remove by force
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to (cause to) break without dividing into separate parts Don't pour hot water into the glass or it will crack.
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(tr/intr) to throw many things in a random manner; (with groups of people) hurriedly and randomly disperse in all directions The farmer scattered the seeds over the field. Suddenly the crowd scattered.
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(tr/intr) to break up (a group of people or a thing) and move its component parts away in various directions (used esp with the police) Many arrests were made as the police attempted to disperse the rioters.
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(tr) to drop things over a surface, esp in an untidy or careless manner
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(tr) to drop sth in fine quantities She sprinkled sugar over the cake.
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walk very unsteadily, for example because you are ill
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to move about in an unsteady way as if one is going to fall
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to move in an unsteady way from side to side as if about to fall
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put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly fall over
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to move smoothly but unintentionally over a surface
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to move smoothly and easily over a surface
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to slide suddenly without intention slipped on the wet pavement and fell over.
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usu with vehicles on roads to mean to slide suddenly and uncontrollably while trying to stop
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to lie close to sb/sth in a confined space, usu for protection from adverse conditions The children huddled together in the corner of the room to keep warm.
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to settle comfortably in a secure place
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(esp up) to lie in comfort close to sb/sth The baby snuggled up to its mother under the blankets.
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to hold firmly and lovingly in one's arms
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to take great care of sb/sth (a garden, a wound)
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to be with and take care of sb/sth, usu in a professional capacity. The patient was attended by several specialists.
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to put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop
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(a building, a machine) to keep it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary
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to be disloyal; to break a moral obligation (sb's trust, confidence etc)
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to give away secret information, esp personal (a secret, a source etc)
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to show sth, to make sth known He removed the cover and revealed his wife's portrait.
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similar meaning to reveal but generally used with more secrecy. To show sth that was previously concealed; to make sth known
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to move (sth) forward with a strong, usu careless, motion
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to form a pile gradually He piled the boxes one on top of the other.
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push sth or sb quickly with a lot of force
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push, pull or lift sth using a lot of effort
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to have as origin Her interest in flowers stems from her childhood in the country.
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to cause sth to happen or be created Economic tensions beget political ones.
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to cause sth to begin and develop The scientist's talk generated further discussion of the issue.
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(formal) to begin The academic year commences at the beginning of October.
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to talk to each other in an informal and friendly way
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to talk quickly and continuously, usu about unimportant things
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to talk a great deal without saying anything important
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to talk in a confused or excited way
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to talk about other people's private affairs
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dividing line between two countries
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dividing line between two private areas (between two farmers' fields, between two gardens)
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point just before sth begins (the verge of war)
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point at which sth is full (brim of a bowl)
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edge of sth circular The rim of my spectacles is gold.
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(of) an area where you are not allowed to go
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(to sth) likely to be affected by sth (negative) He's susceptible to fits of anger.
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(to do sth) likely to do sth specific He's liable to be late tomorrow.
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(to sth, often unexpected) likely to suffer from (prone to accidents)
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(to do sth) likely to do sth, behave in some way (apt to be careless)
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likely to show understanding and awareness of other people's needs, problems or feelings
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land right on the edge of the sea A boat comes into shore.
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land on the edge of a river coast = area next to the sea
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seashore area with sand or stones usu where people go to sunbathe
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to take sth quickly, often with violence (seize the bank's takings)
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take sth quickly, often with violence or for a selfish reason (children grab sweets)
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hold sth firmly (to grasp a child by the hand)
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hold sth tightly usu against one's body She clutched her bag nervously.
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to reach out for sth and hold it
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(informal) to dismiss sb from their job due to their failure to carry out duties properly
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to dismiss sb (usu large numbers) from their job(s) due to financial problems, or because one's job is no longer necessary
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to give notice and leave a job
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to leave a job at retirement age (usu 60 or 65 years) or due to constant illness
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difficulty, worry, anxiety, annoyance etc cause = sth which produces an effect; a person, thing or event that makes sth happen
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a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people
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sth which has a negative effect (harm, loss, etc)
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violent disaster on a larger scale (war, volcanic eruption etc)
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misfortune or disaster usu on a smaller, more personal scale than a cataclysm
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sudden disaster or misfortune
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closely bound religious group
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type of animal which is of pure race usu dogs, cats or horses (Siamese cats, Alsatian dogs)
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group of people of the same race living as a community esp in nomadic or primitive cultures
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group of people linked by rank, wealth, social position, usu in India (of a high/low social caste)
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sb who supports/helps another esp in war
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sb who helps another usu in crime or wrongdoing
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person who one knows but who is not a close friend
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sb you are closely connected with, especially at work
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charge asked by a professional for a service
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income (esp of clergymen)
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fixed payment for work, made at regular intervals
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weekly payment for regular work
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to officially uncover sth; usu a statue
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to take sth out of a box or parcel
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to take the paper off the outside usu of a present
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to let out a secret or scandal
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to tolerate sb or sth I couldn't put up with the noise anymore.
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to have enough money to buy sth
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to endure sth without being badly damaged or collapsing (withstand bad treatment)
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to have enough money to provide food, clothing etc for dependents (support a wife and children)
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to provide (usu written) evidence as to the correctness of sth An ID card can confirm your identity.
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to promise something will definitely happen Our company guarantees to refund your money if you are not satisfied with the product.
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to tell sb with confidence
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to put sb's mind at rest when they are worried about sth
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(positive) enthusiastic about doing new things or exploring new places She'd always dreamt of an adventurous life in the tropics.
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(negative) liable to do dangerous things without considering the consequences (reckless driving, act)
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not being affected or influenced by someone's actions (impervious to criticism, suggestions)
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extremely risky It is foolhardy not to wear a helmet on a motorbike.
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resulting from instinct (an instinctive act; but not an instinctive person)
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tedious, physical work actory work is a grind. NB: used in expression "back to the grind" = return to work after a break
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physical work usu used with the adjectives "physical" or "manual"
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tedious, physical work usu unrewarding and of an unskilled nature (cleaning)
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tiring physical work (usu used as a verb) He toiled in the fields all day.
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keep sth within limits by force (control children/public spending)
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keep sth/sb from growing properly (a stunted plant, stunted growth)
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limit or control usu emotions (curb temper)
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make sth less strong or extreme (temper your voice)
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keep a fact/event in one's long-term memory (remember your childhood/to do sth)
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(no passive voice) bring sth to mind for a short period (recollect doing sth/sb's name/face)
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to think with fondness about past events She was reminiscing about her wedding day.
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tell sb to do sth so that they don't forget Remind me to pay you back the £ 10.
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commit sth (usu a poem, grammar rule, etc) to memory (memorise facts and figures)
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(informal) short of money (hard-up students)
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possessing a lot of money and material possessions
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(i nformal derog) not willing to spend money comfortable = (informal) not poor but not wealthy
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(often derog) to walk in a proud way, with even steps
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(esp children and animals) to run quickly, usu playfully
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to move secretly and quietly esp when afraid or ashamed
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to move in a sliding way like a snake
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to (make sth or sb) smaller, quieter, less important etc
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(intr) to gradually become smaller in number or amount Supplies are dwindling.
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(tr/intr) to become or make smaller in size due to water or heat Meat shrinks while being cooked.
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(tr/intr) to make or become less in number, size, degree (reduce the volume, reduce the price)
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wearing clothes She was warmly clothed.
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(archaic) to be dressed in
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to be wearing sth usu for a particular occasion
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to take back officially a statement or announcement The politician had to retract the statement to avoid a scandal.
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to take or pull sth from a place/remove sth (extract a tooth); to obtain sth by using industrial or chemical processes (to extract coal); to select some information from a larger amount or source of information (a speech, a text, archives, a selection of poems)
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(of troops) to withdraw from an area; (informal) to extract (a tooth)
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to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb
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to cause pain to sb where a sharp part of an animal or insect, usu covered with poison, is pushed into one's skin (bees sting, jellyfish sting)
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to wound with the teeth (a dog bites)
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to wound by striking with a knife or dagger
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to cause pain by piercing with a sharp point (a pinprick)
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to say that one knows nothing about sth (deny all knowledge of sth)
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to turn down an offer, invitation
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cancel or withdraw sth (revoke a license, a law, a document)
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to do sth successfully (accomplish an aim)
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to reach a particular level, usu with difficulty (attain a mark of 100%)
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to obtain (gain power/weight)
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to come to a particular point (reach London)
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to succeed in doing usu sth difficult or demanding
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(formal) refuse usu an invitation or offer (to decline an invitation to a banquet)
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to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb He renounced his former business partners.
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to say that sth is not true
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to refuse sb's application or invitation
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(informal, usu passive) to surprise or mildly shock sb I was taken aback by his behaviour.
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(usu passive) surprise or shock sb usu in a negative way, so they are unable to think She was astounded by the news of the crash.
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surprise sb (usu in a positive way) He was amazed by her intelligence.
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to create a feeling caused by sth unexpected
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(to be) extremely surprised by sth
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to find fault continually and in an ineffective, bad-tempered way over trivial things (old men grumbling about youth today); sound of thunder or a hungry stomach
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to annoy sb esp with repeated requests for sth A colleague has been pestering her for money.
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(usu of children) to complain in an annoying way and in a high-pitched voice
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to find fault, to make one's grievances known officially or unofficially
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express your dislike or disapproval of sth
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to keep asking sb to do sth they have not done yet or do not want to do She never stops nagging him about staying out late.
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an illegal trick usu aiming at getting money from people or avoiding paying tax (an insurance scam)
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a trap intended usu to catch an animal (a rabbit- snare)
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unusual thing used in advertising to attract publicity (sales gimmick)
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a plan to do sth secretly (plot against the enemy)
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(tr) to put right, usu of situations
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(formal) to imitate sb because you admire them
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to make sth seem genuine although actually false
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express one's disapproval of sb/sth and indicate what's wrong with them His employer criticised him for not being punctual.
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