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it has the necessary or wanted effect: commencer à apprendre
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I need something to put these papers in – this folder should do the trick.
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to do something kind that helps someone else commencer à apprendre
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to look at someone or something and then look again because you suddenly recognize him, her, or it or notice that something unusual is happening: commencer à apprendre
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I did a double take - I couldn't believe it was her.
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to treat someone or something in a way that is fair and shows their or its true qualities: commencer à apprendre
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This postcard doesn't do justice to the wonderful scenery.
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be able to do sth automatically, without thinking commencer à apprendre
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She's done the same task so many times that she could do it blindfolded.
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used to say that an action is not helpful and could make a situation worse: commencer à apprendre
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Suspending payments on government debts would do more harm than good.
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in a very beautiful and delicate way: commencer à apprendre
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Exquisitely dressed couples stroll the streets.
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the state of a place that is empty or where everything has been destroyed: commencer à apprendre
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It was difficult to describe the emptiness, the desolation of the area.
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split into two or more opposing groups who cannot agree commencer à apprendre
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The party is deeply divided over fundamental issues, such as immigration and the budget deficit.
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good or good enough for a particular need or purpose commencer à apprendre
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We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem
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a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering: commencer à apprendre
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A series of calamities ruined them - floods, a failed harvest, and the death of a son.
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completely harmless (= causing no harm): commencer à apprendre
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Some mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact poisonous.
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the costs or risks involved in competing: commencer à apprendre
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Global competition has raised the stakes of doing business.
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an official document signed by two people before they get married that says what will happen to their possessions and/or children if they divorce commencer à apprendre
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He asked her to sign a prenuptial agreement when they got engaged.
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to be unable to stop feeling embarrassed about something you have done: commencer à apprendre
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I wish I'd never opened my mouth in the meeting - I'm never going to live it down!
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the situation in which someone's name is not given or known: commencer à apprendre
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The police have reassured witnesses that they will be guaranteed anonymity.
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to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good: commencer à apprendre
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When do you envisage finishing the project?
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a special journey made by a pilgrim: commencer à apprendre
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Muslims try to make a pilgrimage/go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life.
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to show that something is less important, less good, or less true than it has been made to appear: commencer à apprendre
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The writer's aim was to debunk the myth that had grown up around the actress.
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completely, very much/in a detailed and careful way: commencer à apprendre
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We went through the report thoroughly but couldn't find the information anywhere. I thoroughly approve of what the government is doing.
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the most important member of a group or part of a system, that holds together the other members or parts or makes it possible for them to operate as intended: commencer à apprendre
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Woodford is the linchpin of the British athletics team.
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