unit 9

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question		réponse
a distinct possibility There is a distinct possibility that the company will go bankrupt. commencer à apprendre		something which very clearly could happen
standard practice It is standard practice for shops to refuse refunds unless the customer produces a receipt. commencer à apprendre		the usual thing that is done in a particular situation
loose change Have you got any loose change for the car park? commencer à apprendre		coins that a person is carrying
a calculated risk Investing in the project was a calculated risk but it paid off in the end. commencer à apprendre		a risk that you consider worth taking because the result, if it is successful, will be so good
with deep regret It was with deep regret that the board refused further funding for the project. commencer à apprendre		with strong regret
serious injury The motorist escaped serious injury. commencer à apprendre		a personal injury which results in death; dismemberment, etc.
plain truth I’m afraid the plain truth is that George is not clever enough to get into university. commencer à apprendre		used for saying what you think is true even if it offends someone
to bear/hold/have a grudge I can’t stand people who bear a grudge against someone for years. commencer à apprendre		maintain resentment or anger against someone for a past offense
to pave the way (for someone or something) His research has paved the way for further discoveries in the future. commencer à apprendre		to create a situation in which it is easier for someone to do something or something to happen
to hold appeal for someone The idea of becoming a biochemist holds no appeal for me. commencer à apprendre		to be attractive or interesting

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