cup10 nice phrases

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attach too much significance to
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read too much into
a sticking point
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something that a group of people cannot agree on and that stops them from making progress
a twist/quirk of fate
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something unexpected that happens, ex: By a strange twist of fate Smith's first match is against the team that gave him the sack last season.
train of thought
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a related series of thoughts that are developing in your mind
pet hate/ pet peeve
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something that you strongly dislike because it always annoys you: TV game shows are one of my pet hates.
go to great lengths to become a partner
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be intent on becoming a partner (to be determined to do something or achieve something)
The only thing the general could do was berate him in front of the others.
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The general had no choice but to dress him down in front of the others.
dress sb down
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to speak angrily to someone about something they have done wrong
berate
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to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
be gunning for somebody
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to be trying to find an opportunity to criticize or harm someone
seize a chance/an opportunity/the initiative
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to quickly and eagerly do something when you have the chance to
seize the reigns
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take over control
With nothing better to do
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with too much time on his hands
pay heed to something/take heed of something
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to pay attention to something, especially something someone says, and seriously consider it
settle for sth
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to accept something even though it is not the best, or not what you really want
not one/an iota
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not even a small amount:

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