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bust

to break something

<p>to break something</p>
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frayed

with the threads at the edge coming loose:


<p><strong>with the threads at the edge coming loose:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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thread

(a length of) a very thin fibre:


<p><strong>(a length of) a very thin </strong><span><strong>fibre</strong></span><strong>:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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loose

not firmly held or fastened in place:


<p><strong>not firmly held or fastened in place:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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overtime

(time spent working) after the usual time needed or expected in a job:


<p><strong>(time spent working) after the usual time needed or expected in a job:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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skip out on someone/something


to avoid doing something that you should do; to leave someone when they need your help:


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sit back

to sit comfortably with your back against the back of a chair


<p><strong>to sit comfortably with your back against the back of a chair</strong></p><p><br></p>
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shipment

a large amount of goods sent together to a place, or the act of sending them:


<p><strong>a large amount of goods sent together to a place, or the act of sending them:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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gen up

to find out as much information as possible:


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buzz

to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a bee makes:


<p><strong>to make a continuous, low sound such as the one a </strong><span><strong>bee</strong></span><strong> makes:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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buzz

to allow someone to enter a place by pressing a button that opens a door and makes a buzzing sound:

<p><strong>to allow someone to enter a place by pressing a button that opens a door and makes a buzzing sound:</strong></p><p></p>
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intercom

a device that people speak into when they want to communicate with someone who is inside a building, in a different room, in part of a plane, etc.


<p><strong>a device that people speak into when they want to communicate with someone who is inside a building, in a different room, in part of a plane, etc.</strong></p><p><br></p>
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borderline

between two different conditions, with the possibility of belonging to either one of them:

<p><span><strong>between two different </strong></span>conditions<span><strong>, with the </strong></span>possibility<span><strong> of </strong></span>belonging<span><strong> to either one of them:</strong></span></p>
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indistinct

not clear.

<p>not clear.</p>
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spoof

a funny and silly piece of writing, music, theatre, etc. that copies the style of an original work:


<p><strong>a funny and silly piece of writing, music, theatre, etc. that copies the style of an original work:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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extravaganza

a large, exciting, and expensive event or entertainment:


<p><strong>a large, exciting, and expensive event or entertainment:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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implement

to start using a plan or system:


<p><strong>to start using a plan or system:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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overdo

to do something in a way that is too extreme:


<p><strong>to do something in a way that is too extreme:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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peel

to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:


<p><strong>to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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peel

If a layer or covering …, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:


<p><strong>If a layer or covering …, it slowly comes off, and if you peel a layer or covering, you remove it slowly and carefully:</strong></p><p><br></p>
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bruh

used as a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a male friend, or expressing friendly surprise, disagreement, etc.:


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bug

an illness that is usually not serious and is caused by bacteria or a virus :


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I had a stomach … last week.

bug

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This is for you, ...


bruh

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We … the wallpaper off the walls.


peeled

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… , core, and chop the apples.


Peel

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After a heart attack you have to be careful not to … it/things.


overdo

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The changes to the national health system will be .,..next year.


implemented

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a three-hour … of country music


extravaganza

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They did a … on/of the Nine O'Clock News.

spoof

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an … shape/sound/recollection


indistinct

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Only in … cases will pupils have an oral exam.

borderline

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Press the intercom and I'll … you in.


buzz

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I can hear an insect ….


buzzing

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Derek … the country's history before going there.


genned up on

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A … of urgent medical supplies is expected to arrive very soon.

shipment

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He explained why he … a live radio appearance.


skipped out on

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They're doing/working … to get the job done on time.


overtime

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There were some … wires hanging out of the wall.


loose

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Have you got a needle and … I could borrow?

thread

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The rope was so … I was worried it would break.


frayed

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Oh no! I … his MP3 player.


bust