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A lack of food stunted the child's growth. start learning
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prevent from growing or developing
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I swapped biscuits for fruit and feel much better. start learning
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change one thing for another
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The head of the accounts department spoke to his counterpart in the US office to discuss finance. start learning
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sb/sth has the same job or function as sth/sb else in a different organisation or place.
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This mineral water really quenches your thirst. start learning
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drink so one is no longer thirsty
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I shed six kilos when I went on a diet. start learning
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You should banish thoughts of treats during this strict diet. start learning
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Too much exposure to the sun is bad for your skin. start learning
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having no protection from sth harmful
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The fear of being caught by their mum deterred the boys from stealing biscuits. start learning
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make sb not want to do sth
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He had an urge to drink coffee as he walked past the coffee shop. start learning
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a strong desire to do sth
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The smell of freshly cooked bread always whets my appetite. start learning
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eat small amounts by taking very small bites
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The boy was so hungry he gobbled his supper in two minutes. start learning
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looking and smelling delicious
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She often has a hot beverage like tea or coffee in the morning. start learning
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I beat the egg whites to make meringue. start learning
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mix with circular motions, often with a fork
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He can pack away two steaks in one meal. start learning
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Let's dine out at a Chinese restaurant tonight. start learning
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The students lived on sandwiches because they didn't know how to cook. start learning
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eat a particular type of food to live
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The little boy picked at his vegetables because he didn't want to eat them. start learning
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eat only a little because you do not feel hungry or you do not like the food
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We polished off a whole chicken for lunch. start learning
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finish all of a particular dish or portion of food
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I whipped up an omelette for supper. start learning
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prepare a meal very quickly
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a problem nobody wants to deal with
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Your behaviour last night was disgraceful and you must apologise. start learning
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unacceptable; that people should feel ashamed about
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He looks down on people who are not as claver as he is. start learning
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think that you are better than sb else
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She got pneumonia, but she pulled through. start learning
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He takes after his grandfather in looks and personality. start learning
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look or behave like an older relative
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How can you put up with the noise from next door? start learning
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The fish has gone off, so don't eat it. start learning
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