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spell it out - explain in a very clear way
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You don't understand? Do I have to spell it out for you?
go to bat - support, help someone
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I heard them gossiping about Sue so I went to bat for her.
in remembrance = na pamiątkę
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In remembrance of the victory
uproot = remove from one's home, environment, etc.
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The war uprooted nearly two thirds of the country's population.
come to pass = happen, take place
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It has not come to pass yet.
hit a snag = run into a problem
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I'm afraid we've hit a snag.
disparate = different in every way
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The two cultures were utterly disparate.
hold off = postpone
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Hold off making your decision until Monday.
spell = cause
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The new regulations could spell disaster for small businesses.
stunt = prevent from development
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The scandal stunted her career.
concurrently = at the same time
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Her two dramas are being shown concurrently by rival TV stations.
override = be more important
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Parents' concern for their children often override all their other concerns.
maul = criticised
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Both films were mauled by the critics.
mauling = severe criticism
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Her latest novel got a real mauling in the review I read.
aerial = in or from the air
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aerial postcard
put in a bind = put in a trouble
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I don't want to put you in a bind.
dig = remark
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He is always having/taking/making digs at me.
wag = shook
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He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys.
in droves = in large numbers
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The fans flew/came in droves.
ragtag = not similar or organised
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The village was guarded by a ragtag group of soldiers.
bolster = improve
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He tried to bolster her confidence.
bring on =cause
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Smoking can bring on an asthma attack.
get shirty = get angry, annoyed
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Don't get shirty with me!
exhort = stronly encourage
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The government exhorted the prisoners not to riot.
out of hand = refuse completely
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Moving to London is certainly a possibility - I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.
revoke = annul
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Her license was revoked.
in throes = experiencing sth difficult
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He's in the throes of a mid-life crisis.
fall on hard times = to be in a bad position
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The hotel has fallen on hard times.
a leap of faith = an act of believing something that is not easily believed
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It took a big leap of faith ti quit the job and try something new.
have a crack = try
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It's not something I've done before, but I'll have a crack at it.
leave off = stop
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I've decided to leave off eating meat for a while.
acquiescent = willing to do what other people want
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She has a very acquiescent nature.
pale in comparison = to seem much less serious or important
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I thought I was badly treated but my experiences pale in comparison with yours.
be on a roll = to have a lucky period
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She won five games in a row and it was obvious she was on a roll.
skirt = go around
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Take the road which skirts (round) the village, not the one which goes through it.
skirt round = avoid discussing
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Though the government has promised to deal with drug abuse, it has been accused of skirting round the issue.
pluck up courage = to force yourself to be brave enough
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He finally plucked up courage to ask her to marry him.
arouse = cause to have a particular feeling
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Our suspicions were aroused when we heard a muffled scream.
get at sth = reach
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I've put the cake on a high shelf where he can't get at it.
hover = to stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention
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A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.
hover = to stay at or near a particular level
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Inflation is hovering at three percent
benevolent = kind
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He was a benevolent old man and wouldn't hurt a fly.
auspicious = suggesting a positive and successful future
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Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument.
hold onto = hold sth firmly
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Hold onto the rope and don't let go.
purge = get rid of
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Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists.
cashgrab = made only for profits
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This sequel is a cashgrab!
set = to cause someone to start doing sth
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His remarks set me thinking.
set = give a piece of work or task
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My science teacher always sets a lot of homework./What books have been set for this term?

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