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What expression means something is strongly affecting you emotionally or mentally? start learning
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Something’s got a hold of me. Something’s got a hold of me lately — I can’t stop thinking about her.
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What expression means to cause physical or emotional damage over time?. Pasar la factura. start learning
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To take a toll on (someone). Working two jobs is taking a toll on me.
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What expression means something is exhausting you emotionally?. Me esta pansando factura. start learning
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It’s taking a toll on me. This long-distance relationship is taking a toll on me.
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What verb means to throw trash on the ground? start learning
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Litter. It’s illegal to litter in this area.
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What noun describes someone who is addicted to or obsessed with something? start learning
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Fiend. He’s a coffee fiend — he can’t start his day without three cups.
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What word means a person who craves something constantly? start learning
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Fiend. I’m a chocolate fiend — I crave it every night.
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What expression means you are too focused on small details and miss the big picture? start learning
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Can’t see the forest for the trees. He’s so focused on tiny mistakes that he can’t see the forest for the trees.
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What expression means don’t get lost in minor details? start learning
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Don’t get lost in the trees. Don’t get lost in the trees — focus on the main point.
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What expression means to lose emotional control or feel mentally overwhelmed? start learning
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To fall apart / To break down. I’m breaking down and you’re just standing there.
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What expression means to suffer emotionally even if you appear fine outside? start learning
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I’m falling apart inside. I’m falling apart inside, even if I smile on the outside.
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What phrase means to have the opportunity to do something? start learning
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get to. Now it’s the weekend — I finally get to relax.
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What is a more formal way to say “get to”? start learning
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Have the opportunity to. Now I finally have the opportunity to relax.
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What adjective means showing deep understanding and clear perception? start learning
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Insightful. Your insightful article shows the impact of a great teacher.
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What is a synonym for “insightful” that also means mentally sharp and having or showing perception? start learning
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Perceptive. Your perceptive article shows deep understanding.
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What verb means to stand or wait somewhere without a clear purpose? start learning
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Loiter. Don’t loiter outside the store.
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What phrasal verb means to stay somewhere doing nothing important? start learning
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Hang around. Come straight home and don’t hang around.
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What phrasal verb means to resist or oppose something? start learning
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Push back. The employees pushed back against the new policy.
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What is the word named for garbage, rubbish scattered around? start learning
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Litter... Streets full of litter in Calumet City.
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What noun means a group of baby animals born at the same time? start learning
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Litter... a litter of six kittens.
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What noun means a group of baby animals born at the same time? start learning
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Litter... The cat had a litter of five kittens.
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