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One you push ut , it keeps going under the momentum

the force that keeps an object moving

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I was very green when I started working there

not to be experienced

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They pulled out of the deal at the last minutes leaving us high and dry

to do something that is not at all convenient for someone and puts them in a very difficult situation

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After 14 years living and working in this country, she thinks it's time to call it a day.

to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do anymore or think you have done enough

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to take measures

to take actions

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The report argues that the penalty for the online infrigement of copyright should be increased.

an action that is against the law, an agreement

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They were caused of intentional infliction of emotional distress

the action of forcing someone to experience sth very unpleasant

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8

to be down in the dumps

unhappy

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9

She said she supported nuclear disarmament

the act of taking away or giving up weapons

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10

You have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk

more than enough

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11

keep one's fingers crossed

hope for a positive result

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12

Clare stood her ground in the meeting and refused to join that project.

to refuse to be pushed backwards, or to continue in our beliefs in argument.

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to come to light

to become known

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14

to rob sb of sth

to steal sth from sb
They were robbed of their life insurance.

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prejudices can easily become implanted in the mind

to fix an idea,attitude,etc in sb's mind

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16

to come to a halt

to stop

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to put sth in jeopardy

to endanger sth

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she planned her trip in meticulous details

paying careful attention to every detail

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The smell of the sea called up memories of her childhood

to bring back sth to your mind

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Many people were injured in the stampede as shop doors opened on Black Friday

a situation in which a group of people or large animals

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21

There were long queues at the front door of the famous restaurant

a line of people,cars,.. waiting to do sth

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22

(adj)controversial

arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

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to personify(v)

to think of or represent as having human qualities; to typify

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They got divorced in 2018 after a tempestuous marriage

full of extreme emotions

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improbable(a)

not likely to be true or happen

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He became conscious that everyone else in the party is wearing a suit

to be aware of sth, notice

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To be handy for

to be useful for

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28

to notice/observe/see/hear....+o+ving

chứng kiến, nghe được 1 phàn HD

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29

to be pattern after/on something

to be copied from sth or to be very similar to sth

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30

in sure my univeristy days seem happier in retrospect than they really were

thinking about sth in the past

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to prevail(v)

(v.) to triumph over; to succeed; to exist widely, be in general use; to get someone to do something by urging

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32

excel at

good at

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33

The booking will automatically lapse if the deposit is not paid within 1 weeks

cease being in force; become invalid

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34

Four years had elapsed since he left college and still he hadn't found a job

To pass or slip by (used with time)

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to fell off-color

slightly ill

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to have a heavy heart

a feeling of unhappiness

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37

don't just stuff your things into the drawer any old how

in a careless and untidy way

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to be in a tight spot/cirner

to be in a difficult situation

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to feel the pinch

to suffer because of lack of money

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inexhaustible(adj)

existing in very great amounts that will never be finished

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to bear a resemblance to sth/sb

similar to

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a stroke of luck

un unexpected fortunate occurence

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43

to initiate

To begin or put into practice

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They see the latest measure as a matter of prudence

a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements or important decisions

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cool-headed

stay calm

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46

(not)get a word in efgeways

(not) to be able to say anything because sb is speaking too much

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She is always pulling up for my bad spelling

to criticize sb for sth they have done wrong

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to press ahead(with sth)

continue to do sth although there is opposition

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He managed to finish the work in one go

in one attempt

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We whiled away the afternoon with a walk around the graden

to spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing to do or you are waiting for something else to happen

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to turn a deaf ear to sth/sb

to ignore someone when they complain or ask for something

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fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article.

đồ thật

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53

fall short of sth

to not reach the expected standard

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reputable charities spent the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration

the largest part of something

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to cater for sb/sth

provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something

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He is impervious to criticism and rational argument.

不受......的影响;对......无动于衷

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to fend for yourself

to take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else

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invariably

always; without changing

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59

to be indebted (to sb) for sth

grateful because of help given

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60

to have a cow

get extremely upset (often over something minor)

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61

to implant

to insert material into tissues, or the material inserted into tissues

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to undertake(v)

to try or attempt

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to run a risk of doing sth

to do something although something bad might happen because of it

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64

on the spot

at the minute

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to find one's feet

to become familiar with and confident in a new situation

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to serve a purpose

to be useful in some way

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