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What does SLIP INTO, mean in this sentence? He slipped into a bad habit. start learning
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SLIP INTO... to gradually entered a negative state. He slipped into a bad habit... SLIP INTO.
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What does crowfunding mean?. start learning
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crowfunding. to get financial help from many people... They used crowdfunding to pay for the medical expenses........ crowfunding.
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What does, EVICT, mean in this sentence? Carmen had run out of money and her landlord was threatening to evict her; her plight was plain for all to see. start learning
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EVICT... to force someone to leave a home or property. The landlord evicted the tenant... EVICT.
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What does REMINISCING mean?. start learning
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REMINISCING... thinking or talking about past experiences in a happy or nostalgic way. Grandma loves reminiscing about her youth... REMINISCING
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What does PLIGHT mean in this sentence? The refugees told the reporter about their plight. start learning
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PLIGHT: A difficult or serious situation... After the long flight, they faced a new plight, and now they are without light........ PLIGHT.
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What does SNAP mean in this sentence? The cables snapped. start learning
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SNAP: To break suddenly with a sharp sound... The cables snapped. The branch snapped under his weight.
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What does BYPASS mean in this sentence? We had to bypass the system to finish the job. start learning
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BYPASS: to avoid passing by something or go around it... The surgeon bypassed the blocked artery.
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What does HARDSHIP mean in this sentence? Many families face financial hardship during the pandemic. start learning
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HARDSHIP... A difficult or unpleasant situation; suffering or deprivation. Many families face financial hardship during the pandemic.
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What does COLONOSCOPY mean?. start learning
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COLONOSCOPY: A medical test where a doctor looks inside the colon using a small camera... I need to schedule an appointment for a colonoscopy.
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What does FASTING mean in this sentence? Do I need to come in fasting?. start learning
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FASTING: No food or drink before a test. During Ramadan, many people practice fasting from sunrise to sunset.
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What does AMMUNITION mean in this sentence? The soldiers ran out of ammunition during the battle. start learning
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AMMUNITION: bullets or other projectiles used in guns... The soldier ran out of ammunition.
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What does DUMMY mean in this sentence? The police used a dummy to test the new security system. start learning
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Dummy: a person who is not very smart; also a model or copy used for practice or display. Don’t worry, it’s a dummy, not a real person.
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What does BRING something UP mean in this sentence?... She brought up the problem during the meeting. start learning
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BRING something UP: to mention it, to talk about it, raise the topic. Don’t bring up her ex.
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What does CLING TO mean in this sentence? He clings to his old beliefs even though things have changed. start learning
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CLING TO something: hold on to it tightly, but not physically — emotionally, mentally, or psychologically. He clings to the past.
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What does GOT ME, mean in this sentence? Rachel asks about Carol, and Ross replies, “Got me.” start learning
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GOT ME: Means I don’t know. Beats me. I have no idea. Why is he acting like that?, Got me.
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What does HAIR PLUGS mean?. start learning
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HAIR PLUGS: transplanted sections of hair to restore hair growth; require care while healing. Are those hair plugs?
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What does GAG mean in this sentence? Kate gagged when she saw the dead rat. start learning
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GAG: to react as if you’re about to vomit, because of something disgusting, shocking, or extremely unpleasant. Kate gagged when she saw the dead rat.
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What does TRUTH TO BE TOLD mean? start learning
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TRUTH TO BE TOLD means to be really honest or in reality, especially when you’re admitting something. Example: Truth be told, I was nervous before the test.
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The company decided to TAKE DOWN the post. What does TAKE DOWN mean? start learning
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TAKE DOWN: to remove something, to make the post no longer visible or available. Do we need to take the door down?.
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What does SO BE IT mean in this sentence? If they cancel the project, SO BE IT. start learning
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SO BE IT: an expression used to accept a situation, even if it’s not ideal or desired. If she doesn’t agree to go out with me, SO BE IT. At least I tried.
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What does TAKE (something) OFF (someone) mean in this sentence? I think it might take some of the heat off me. start learning
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(something) OFF (someone): mean to reduce pressure, criticism, or responsibility from someone. He took the pressure off her by handling the meeting.
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What does PICK QUARRELS mean in this sentence? Please stop picking quarrels with your sister. start learning
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PICK QUARRELS: to start arguments or disputes unnecessarily. He always picks quarrels at work.
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What does PICK FIGHTS mean in this sentence? David always picks fights at school. start learning
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PICK FIGHTS: to start arguments or fights unnecessarily. He picks fights with his teammates for no reason.
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What are fats in the blood that can affect heart health if too high? start learning
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TRIGLYCERIDES: High triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease.
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is the word used to arrange or plan activities like meetings or appointments at specific times? start learning
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SCHEDULE — I need to schedule a meeting for next Monday.
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What does it mean to end up in a situation you didn’t plan or expect? start learning
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WIND UP — I didn’t plan to stay, but I wound up attending the whole event.
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How do you say when a plan has the opposite effect of what was intended?. Salir el tiro por la culata. start learning
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BACKFIRE — The plan backfired, and they wound up in jail.
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What does it mean to have things happen always the way you want, usually at the expense of others? start learning
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GET your WAY — Everyone is frustrated because Donald always gets his way.
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What is a tool with a flat rubber blade used to remove water or liquid from a surface?. start learning
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SQUEEGEE — I used a squeegee to clean the car windows.
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