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to encourage someone to do something or something to happen
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commencer à apprendre
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the act of refusing to consider an idea or opinion
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He was assailed with questions commencer à apprendre
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An elderly priest presided at the marriage ceremony. commencer à apprendre
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to be officially responsible for a formal meeting or ceremony
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I must reiterate that we have no intention of signing this contract. commencer à apprendre
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to say something again so that people take notice of it
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The case was presided over by a senior judge. commencer à apprendre
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to be in charge of a situation, especially a formal meeting or legal trial
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She’s inexperienced, but very quick on the uptake. commencer à apprendre
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quick or slow to understand
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They discarded the empty bottles. commencer à apprendre
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She listened in on the conversation at the next table. commencer à apprendre
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to listen intentionally to (a private conversation etc)
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not hear the end/last of something We'll never hear the last of it if they win that competition. commencer à apprendre
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to be told repeatedly about something
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At least hear me out before making up your mind. commencer à apprendre
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to listen to someone until they have said everything they want to say
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We can't make a decision yet. Let's just play it by ear. commencer à apprendre
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to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier
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I hope something good can come out of this mess. commencer à apprendre
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If something comes out of a process or event, it is one of the results
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be up to your ears in something I'm up to my ears in work. commencer à apprendre
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to be very busy, or to have more of something than you can manage
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The children pricked up their ears when they heard the word “candy.” commencer à apprendre
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commencer à apprendre
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to complain angrily to someone
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a brutal and savage attack commencer à apprendre
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extremely violent, wild, or frightening
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hamper, hinder, impede, curb commencer à apprendre
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Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead. commencer à apprendre
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an argument over something that is not important
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Adolescence is a period marked by fascination with the transgression of rules. commencer à apprendre
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the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this
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She loved the pageantry and tradition of the monarchy. commencer à apprendre
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impressive and colourful ceremonies
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My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror. commencer à apprendre
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At the age of nine, he had the death of both parents to contend with. commencer à apprendre
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to have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
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in/out of contention for something This loss puts them out of contention for the playoffs this year. commencer à apprendre
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able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sports
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commencer à apprendre
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to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
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He harbours a deep resentment against his parents for his miserable childhood. commencer à apprendre
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a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like
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Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. commencer à apprendre
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to prevent someone doing something easily
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A recurring knee injury may have impaired his chances of winning the tournament. commencer à apprendre
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to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective
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I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig. commencer à apprendre
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a meeting, especially one that happens by chance
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I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said. commencer à apprendre
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to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone
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We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible. commencer à apprendre
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to use something in a way that helps you
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She had to accept defeat without losing face. commencer à apprendre
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to become less respected by others
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On the face of it, it seems like a bargain, but I bet there are hidden costs. commencer à apprendre
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used when you are describing how a situation seems on the surface
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We said he left "to pursue other interests" to let him save face, but actually we fired him. commencer à apprendre
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to keep your reputation and avoid others losing respect for you
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She seems all right but I think she's just putting on a brave face. commencer à apprendre
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to behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you
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