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to feel very confused, lost, or unsure about what to do or understand. start learning
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to be (completely) at sea When the teacher started explaining advanced grammar, I was completely at sea.
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serious danger or risk, especially when something or someone may be harmed or lost. It is often used in formal contexts or fixed expressions like “in grave peril”. start learning
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The climbers were in great peril during the storm
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in a crazy, uncontrolled, or very intense way. It is often used to emphasize strong emotions, especially love, or frantic actions. start learning
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She was madly in love with him
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means sent away or chased off someone or something, usually by making a quick sound or gesture. start learning
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She shooed the cat out of the kitchen.
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feeling nervous, upset, or confused, often because of a sudden or unexpected situation. zdenerwowany, zestresowany start learning
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The unexpected question left him completely rattled
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Informally, it can be used figuratively to mean something completely untrue, stupid, or nonsense, start learning
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What he said about the project being finished was a load of dung.
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to remove the skin from a person or animal, usually violently or cruelly. Figuratively, it can mean to criticize someone very harshly, especially in public or in writing. start learning
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In ancient times, criminals were sometimes flayed as punishment. The movie was flayed by critics for its weak plot and poor acting.
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to temporarily lose consciousness, usually because of weakness, shock, or lack of blood flow to the brain. As an adjective, describes something that is weak, pale, or barely noticeable. start learning
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She fainted during the ceremony. There was a faint smell of smoke in the room.
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can mean open land used for farming or nature, or areas of study, work, or activity. start learning
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The cows are grazing in the fields. She works in the field of medicine
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It means groups of things stuck closely together, often in an irregular or messy way (hair, soil, grass, snow, etc.). start learning
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Her hair fell out in clumps after the treatment.
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