Collocations & Phrases (1)

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Seize the opportunity
To take or grab a chance.
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Reign supreme
To be the most powerful or authoritative.
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Sneer at
To smile or speak in a scornfully mocking way.
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Haunted by
To be troubled persistently by memories.
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Be in the spotlight
To be the center of public attention.
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A flood of
A large number or amount of something arriving at once.
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Exclusive economic zone
An area of the sea in which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.
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Withdrawal from register
The act of removing from an official list.
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Ill-suited to
Not well matched or appropriate for a situation.
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Be a staple of
A primary or basic item of consumption.
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At first glance
On initial observation before thorough examination.
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Rogue
A dishonest or unprincipled person.
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On the verge of
About to happen; very close to.
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Sheer cost
The total expense or price of a project or item.
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Entitled to
Having a right to something.
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On top of
In addition to.
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Moratorium on

A temporary prohibition or suspension.

Eg: an indefinite moratorium on the use of drift nets

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Dash one’s hopes
To ruin someone’s aspirations.
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Struck down
To invalidate a ruling or decision.
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Grave decision
A serious choice with significant consequences.
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Scurry around
To move hurriedly or quickly.
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Quota
A fixed share of something.
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Bow to
To yield to someone’s demands.
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End up content with
To feel satisfied with the final outcome.
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Set aside time for
To reserve a period for an activity.
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Take the lead
To be in charge or assume responsibility.
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Establish boundaries
To create limits in relationships or behavior.
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Direct attack
An open and frank criticism of someone or something.
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The bottom line
The main point or essence of an issue.
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Shove around
To treat someone disrespectfully or with force.
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Forced to struggle
Compelled to face difficulties.
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The roots of
The origins or causes of something.
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Quiet things down
To reduce noise or chaos.
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Ease the tension
To alleviate stress or pressure.
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Pitch in
To contribute or help out.
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Rally one's spirit
To encourage someone to feel more positive or enthusiastic.
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Flock to
To gather in large numbers.
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Breathe life into
To revitalize or refresh.
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Attributable to
Capable of being explained by.
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Got someone hooked
To fully capture an interest or attention.
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Be introduced to
To meet for the first time.
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Be exposed to
To be made aware of.
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Grow an appreciation
To develop respect for something over time.
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In one sitting
Completing something at once without breaks.