idioms 3

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They showed commitment to the job... what was expected of them
more than (your duty, ect.)
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above and beyond
Don't forget to write, but... have a great time.
especially
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above all
The meetings will be held on an... basis.
arranged or happening when necessary and not planned in advance
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ad hoc
Television sports commentatots repeat the same phrases...
if a person says or does sth ..., they say or do it again and again so that it becomes boring or annoying
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ad nauseam
She was already furiousand his apologies and excuses only...
do or say sth which makes a difficult situation worse, or makes sb even more angry, etc.
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added fuel to the flames
She forgot to send me an invitation to her party and then... by asking to borrow my jacket!
hurt the feelings of, or harm, sb who has alredy been harmed in some other way
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added insult to injury
the UN must perform a delicate... between the different sides.
a process in which sb tries to please two or more people or groups who want different things
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balancing act
It has increased dramatically and now a lot of manufacturers are trying to...
be/become involved in a particular activity only after it has become successful
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get in on the act
The Labour candidate...
be in a controlling position because you have certain advantages over another person
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holds all the aces
We made sure that we... the hotel.
make good use of sth: to make use of an opportuity
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took full advantage of
we came... victory
very close to sth
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within an ace of
So..., let's get on with tonight's show.
without delaying: immediately
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without further ado
Maps and pictures... book...
make sth intersting
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the... alive
The city starts to... after dark
(of a place) become busy and full of activity
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come alive
The holiday cost 250...
(of a price) with nothing extra to pay; inclusive
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all in
The old prejudices were still very much...
still existing and strong or active
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alive and kicking
They gabe... (= fought and died) in the war
everything you have
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their all
She bought drinks...
for each person
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all round
make a favourable (or unfavourable) impression through your performance or actions.
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give a good (or bad) account of yourself
make a favourable (or unfavourable) impression through your performance or actions.
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give a good (or bad) account of yourself
not know or be completely unable to recognize the person in question,
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not know someone from Adam
They're coming to stay for the weekend, dog...
also; included
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and all
It is almost impossible to... all the latest developments in computing.
make sure that you knowall the most recent facts about a subject
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keep abreast of
the insurance policy covers your house against all types of damage, excluding those cosed by...
an event caused by natural forces which people cannot control or prevent, for example a hurricane, earthquake, etc.
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acts of God
used so say that when you are away from sb that you love, you love them even more
used to say that when you are away from sb that you love them even more
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
I'd hate to live out in the country. I like to be...
where the most exciting or important events are happening
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where the action is
He... my generosity
make use of sb/sth in a way that is unfair or dishonest
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took advantage of
I'm sorry, I've just broken a plate. Oh, never mind,...
said when a small accident has happened, for example when sth has been broken, to show that you do not consider it to be serious, or to excuse yourself for causing it
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accidents will happen
The snow... covered the path, making it difficult to walk.
almost
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all but
she's just painted her whole room purple. Well,...
used to express surprise at another person's likes and dislikes which are different from your own
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there's no accounting for taste
It's clear he didn't take his family's wish...
consider sth when making a calculation or decision
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into account
in a state of dejection or humiliation
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with your tail between your legs
die.
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pop your clogs
the police seen as a far-reaching or intimidating power
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the long (or strong) arm of the law
reprimand people severely, especially in the attempt to make them stop arguing.
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bang people's heads together
avoid dealing or being associated with.: be unsympathetic or opposed to.
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have (or want) no truck with
the most admired and successful woman on a particular occasion.
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belle of the ball
a formula for laying a curse on someone.
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bell, book, and candle
attack imaginary enemies or evils
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tilt at windmills

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