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We tried to assess his suitability for the job start learning
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carefully consider a situation, person or problem in order to make a judgement
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Our agent will assess the value of your property start learning
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to calculate what sth costs or is worth
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Everyone accepted she was telling the truth, although, in fact this was quite a lot to assume. Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis. start learning
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believe that sth is true, even though no one has told your or even though you have no proof
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She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour start learning
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to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something:
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It was a biased report. The newspapers gave a very biased report of the meeting. I think she's beautiful but then I'm biased since she's my daughter. start learning
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(adj) preferring one person, thing or idea to another in a way that is unfair:
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I was sleeping badly and finding it hard to concentrate. start learning
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(v) to give all your attention to the thing you are doing:
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She paused and considered for a moment. start learning
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(v) to think about something carefully before making a decision or developing an opinion
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They consider it inevitable that some jobs will be lost start learning
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(v) to have a particular opinion about someone or something:
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I'm contemplating retirement next year. start learning
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to consider doing something in the future:
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I haven’t got time to sit around contemplating the meaning of life. start learning
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to think very carefully about something for a long time
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I know that some of you are very cynical about the proposals. start learning
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(adj) someone who is cynical believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest, or expects things not to be successful or useful
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Finding fossils far inland, he deduced that the area had once been covered by water. start learning
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(v) to know something as a result of considering the information or evidence that you have
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The judges deliberated for an hour before choosing the winner. start learning
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(v) to think about or discuss something very carefully, especially before you make an important decision
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I'm in a dilemma over whether to tell him or not. start learning
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(n) a situation in which you have to make a difficult decision
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Employers are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of gender. start learning
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(v) to treat someone unfairly because of their religion, race or other personal features:
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Long-range missile attacks simply cannot discriminate between military and civilian targets. start learning
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(v) to recognise the difference between things:
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The story seemed a bit dubious to me. start learning
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(adj) not completely good, safe or honest:
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I'm very dubious about his ability to do the job. start learning
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(adj) not sure about the truth or quality of something, or whether you should do something:
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According to official estimates, over 25% of carbon emissions come from the United States. start learning
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(n) an amount that you guess or calculate using the information available:
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The committee are currently getting estimates for repairs to the stonework. start learning
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(n) a statement telling a customer how much money you will charge if they employ you to do a particular piece of work:
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It's difficult to estimate the cost of making your house safe. start learning
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(v) to say what you think an amount or value will be, either by guessing or by using available information to calculate it:
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I'm delighted to know you have such faith in me. start learning
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(n) strong belief in or trust of someone or something:
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You're new here, I gather. start learning
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(v) to believe that something is true, although no one has directly told you about it:
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She was a mathematical genius. start learning
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(n) someone who is much more intelligent or skilful than other people:
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Baking allows you to show your creative genius. start learning
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(n) a very high level of skill or ability:
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He was finding it difficult to grasp the rules of the game. start learning
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(v) to understand something
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It was a theory based on pure guesswork. start learning
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guesswork(n) the process of trying to find the answer to something by guessing, or the answer found by using this method:
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I've got a hunch there'll be an election soon. start learning
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(n) a feeling that something is true or will happen, although you do not know any definite facts about it
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State control is a fundamental aspect of Marxist ideology. start learning
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(n) a system of ideas and principles on which a political or economic theory is based:
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This is an ingenious device for opening bottles. start learning
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(adj) an ingenious plan, piece of equipment, etc. uses new and clever ideas:
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Dreams are a rich source of inspiration for some writers. start learning
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(n) a sudden feeling of enthusiasm or a new idea that helps you to do or create something:
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Archaeologists often use their intuition to decide where to dig. start learning
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(n) an ability to know or understand something through your feelings, rather than by considering facts or evidence
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You'll be expected to justify your actions. start learning
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(v) to show that there is a good reason for something, especially something that other people think is wrong:
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I was a naive 17-year-old at the time. start learning
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(adj) a na·ive person lacks experience of life and tends to trust other people and believe things too easily
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I haven’t the faintest notion what you're talking about. start learning
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(n) an idea or understanding of something:
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She said that she was optimistic about the future of the company. start learning
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optimistic (adj) someone who is optimistic is hopeful about the future and tends to expect that good things will happen:
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That's a very optimistic assessment of the overall situation. start learning
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optimistic (adj) based on beliefs that are too confident
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We get this apparent paradox of people migrating to an area that has very high unemployment. start learning
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(n) a person, thing or situation that is strange because they have features or qualities that do not normally exist together:
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She said that she was pessimistic about the future of the company. start learning
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(adj) someone who is pessimistic is not hopeful about the future and tends to expect that bad things will happen:
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That's a very pessimistic assessment of the overall situation. start learning
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(adj) thinking that the worst thing will happen in every situation:
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A bomb was the only plausible explanation for the crash start learning
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(adj) likely to be true, honest or suitable
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I'm still pondering whether to tell Janine or not. start learning
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(v) to think carefully about something for a long time before reaching a decision:
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Rafferty's reporting was clearly biased and prejudiced against the homeless. start learning
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(adj) someone who is prejudiced has an unreasonable opinion or feeling about someone or something, especially hatred or fear of a particular group of people:
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I presume you've already ordered lunch. start learning
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(v) to think something is true because it is likely, although you cannot be certain
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We have a number of queries regarding delivery. start learning
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(n) a question that you ask because you want information or because you are not certain about something:
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It is not for us to query his decisions. start learning
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(v) to ask a question about something because you have doubts about it:
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'Who would do such a thing? he queried. start learning
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I reckon there's something wrong with him. start learning
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(v) to believe that something is true
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Josie reflected on how easily she could have been killed. start learning
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(v) to think about something carefully and seriously:
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Harrison approved the plan, but Riley remained sceptical. start learning
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(adj) having doubts about something that other people think is true or right
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We can only speculate on the reasons for his sudden resignation. start learning
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(v) to consider or discuss why something has happened:
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She was about 35, Dexter supposed. start learning
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(v) to believe that something is probably true, based on your experience, your knowledge and any other 1nformat1on that you have:
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The book brings together several academic subjects. start learning
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academic (adj) relating to education, especially education in colleges and universities:
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Given the lack of funding, any discussion of future plans was somewhat academic. start learning
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academic (adj) not relating to a real situation, and therefore not relevant:
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The meeting was chaired by a leading Japanese academic. start learning
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(n) someone who teaches or does research at a college or university:
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Simon is a very conscientious worker. start learning
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(adj) working hard and being careful to do things well:
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My exams are in two weeks, so I'm cramming at the moment. start learning
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(v) to study hard in order to learn a lot in a short time, especially for an examination:
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Our mathematics curriculum is much broader now. start learning
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(n) the subjects that students study at a particular school or college:
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Are you doing the course by distance learning start learning
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(n phr) a system in which students work at home with the help of television and radio broadcasts and send work to their teachers by post or e-mail:
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There aren't many careers for history graduates. start learning
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(n) someone who has a degree from a university:
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He graduated from Yale Umvers1ty m 1936. start learning
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(v) to complete your studies at a university or college, usually by getting a degree:
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I was ignorant of the terms used in business. start learning
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(adj) not knowing something that you should know or need to know:
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I hate speaking in front of an inattentive audience. start learning
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(adj) not giving much attention to someone or something
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Students were asked which task represented the greatest intellectual challenge. start learning
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(adj) relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects
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Though not intellectual, my mother was highly intelligent. start learning
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(adj) well educated and interested in art, science, literature, etc at an advanced level:
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Though not an intellectual, my mother was highly intelligent. start learning
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(n) someone who is well educated and interested in art, science, literature, etc at an advanced level:
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Surely an intelligent person like you can deal with this. start learning
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(adj) good at thinking clearly and quickly, at understanding difficult ideas and subjects, and at gaining and using knowledge
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It's an intensive language course for beginners. start learning
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(adj) involving a lot of teaching or training in a short time
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He's extremely knowledgeable about business and finance. start learning
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(adj) knowing a lot about many different subjects or about one particular subject:
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The course will be taught through a series of lectures and seminars. start learning
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(n) a talk to a group of people about a particular subject, especially at a college or university
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She lectures on Greek Literature at the Sorbonne. start learning
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(v) to give a lecture or a series of lectures:
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We've got our mock GCSE exams next month. start learning
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(n phr) an examination you take for practice before an important examination:
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They accused her of plagiarising her speech. start learning
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(v) to take someone else's work, ideas or words, abused them as if they were your own:
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I have to do a lot of self-study on this course. start learning
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(n) work that you do without the help of a teacher:
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We had a very interesting seminar on climate change. start learning
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(n) a class at a college or university in which a small group of students discusses a subject with a teacher:
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If a student has special needs, he or she will be offered additional classes. start learning
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(n phr) the particular needs of people who are physically or mentally disabled:
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He's been getting private tuition in French. start learning
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(n) the work that a teacher does when they teach a particular subject, especially to one person or a small group:
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We had a very interesting tutorial on climate change. start learning
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tutorial (n) a lesson in which a small group of students discuss a subject with a tutor, especially at a university or college:
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I thought I'd brush up (on) my French before going to Paris. start learning
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to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten:
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He'll come round to my point of view, given a bit of time. start learning
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to change your opinion of something, often influenced by another person's opinion:
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Come round tonight and we'll watch a video. start learning
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to visit someone in their home:
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She hasn't come round from the anaesthetic yet. start learning
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to become conscious again after an accident or operation:
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Christmas comes round so quickly! start learning
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If an event that happens regularly comes round, it happens at its usual time:
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She's going to have to face up to the fact that he's not going to marry her. start learning
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o accept that a difficult situation exists:
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I can't figure out why he did it. I find him really odd - I can't figure him out at all. Can you figure out the answer to question 5? start learning
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to finally understand something or someone, or find the solution to a problem after a lot of thought:
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When we first hit on the idea, everyone told us it would never work. start learning
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suddenly have an idea; discover sth by chance
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The numbers are too small - I can't make them out at all. I can't make out your writing. She's a strange person - I can't make her out at all. [+ question word ] Nobody can make out why you should have been attacked. start learning
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see, hear or understand sb or sth with difficulty; suggest, imply
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I need a few days to mull things over before I decide if I'm taking the job. start learning
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to think carefully about something for a long time:
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The ancient skull has been pieced together from fragments. Kevin has done a great job of piecing together a tremendous team. The police are collecting clues in order to piece together the details of the day she died. start learning
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to create something by joining the separate parts of it together or by joining different things together:
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Investigators are trying to piece together what happened just before the accident. start learning
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If you piece together facts or information, you collect them in order to understand a situation:
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The soldiers discovered a pile of human skulls and bones. start learning
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the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape:
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I still can't puzzle out how I managed to spend so much money last month. start learning
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puzzle sth outto discover or understand something by thinking hard about it:
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It's a good idea to read up on a company before going for an interview. start learning
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to spend time reading in order to find out information about something:
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She's at home, swotting up on her maths. start learning
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to learn as much as you can about a subject, especially before an exam:
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I had to read the letter twice before I could take it all in. It was an interesting exhibition, but there was too much to take in at once. start learning
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to understand completely the meaning or importance of something:
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I'll think it over and give you an answer next week. start learning
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to consider an idea or plan carefully before making a decision:
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They’ve made me a good offer, but I’ll have to think it over. We can’t make a decision until we’ve thought through the different possibilities. start learning
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to consider something carefully:
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I don't want to go tonight but I can't think up a good excuse. start learning
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to produce a new idea or plan:
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Students account for the vast majority of our customers. start learning
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to form the total of something:
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give an account of something His lawyer gave an account of what happened that night. She gave a thrilling account of her life in the jungle. SeeHis lawyer gave an account of what happened that night. She gave a thrilling account of her life in the jungle. start learning
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If you give an account of something that has happened, you describe it:
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take into account / take into consideration I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper. A good architect takes into account the building's surroundings. The UK's tax system takes no account of children. start learning
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to consider or remember something when judging a situation:
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He doesn't drink alcohol on account of his poor health. Organizers were forced to cancel the event on account of the extremely hot weather. She was chosen as commencement speaker on account of the fact that she was an alumna of the school. start learning
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By all accounts, San Francisco is a city that's easy to fall in love with. His books, from all accounts, are extremely entertaining. By all accounts, the results of this election will be very close. She was, by all accounts, a gifted and popular teacher. start learning
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I'm not very hungry, so please don't cook on my account (= don't cook just for me). They were tired, but not any less enthusiastic on that account. start learning
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If something is said to be on someone's or something's account, it is because of that person or thing:
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I don't want my children associating with drug addicts and alcoholics. start learning
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to spend time with a group of people, especially people who are disapproved of:
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something hangs in the balance The game hung in the balance until the last seconds. start learning
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the result of a situation has not yet been decided yet:
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It's a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity. start learning
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If you strike a balance between two things, you accept parts of both things in order to satisfy some of the demands of both sides in an argument, rather than all the demands of just one side:
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upset/alter/redress the balance Most managers, politicians and bosses are men - how can women redress the balance (= make the situation fairer and more equal)? Synonyms start learning
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to put right a wrong or give payment for a wrong that has been done:
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The job offer had some advantages, but on balance he thought he was better off where he was. start learning
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after considering the power or influence of both sides of a question:
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A gust of wind knocked/threw her off balance and she fell. start learning
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If someone or something is off balance, that person or thing is in a position where they are likely to fall or be knocked down:
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lay the groundwork/basis/foundations for something This study lays the groundwork for understanding the nature of different mutations of the disease. The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks. start learning
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to prepare for or start an activity or task:
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His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times. Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians. start learning
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belief in Meaning of belief in English belief noun [C or S or U ] UK /bɪˈliːf/ US /bɪˈliːf/ Add to word list B2 the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true:
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contrary to popular opinion/belief Contrary to popular opinion, I don't dye my hair! Contrary to popular opinion, deaf people often take great pleasure in music. He insisted that, contrary to popular opinion, local oil dealers are not profiting from these price rises. start learning
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in a different way from what most people believe:
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The brutality of the murders was beyond belief. These accusations against her are beyond belief. Some of the things people do to their kids are beyond belief. start learning
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too bad, good, difficult, etc. to be imagined:
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popular belief, widespread belief, firm belief, strong belief, growing belief
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I was picking Simon's brains about which computer to buy. start learning
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to ask someone who knows a lot about a subject for information or their opinion:
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I've been racking my brains all day but I can't remember her name. start learning
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She grinds her teeth in her sleep. start learning
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to make a noise by rubbing your teeth together:
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What sort of brainless idiot would do that? start learning
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The project was the brainchild of one of the students. start learning
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an original idea, plan, or invention:
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The team got together to brainstorm. I brainstorm with my colleagues to come up with new promotions and events. We brainstormed possible titles for the project. start learning
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brainstorm(of a group of people) to suggest a lot of ideas for a future activity very quickly, before considering some of them more carefully:
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brainwash someone into something/doing something Their government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war cannot be avoided. Some people seem to be so brainwashed by advertising that they believe everything it tells them. start learning
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to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing other information from reaching them:
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I couldn't see how I could get home from the station - then I had a brainwave. start learning
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show consideration for sb start learning
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Turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!
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We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family. start learning
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behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings:
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You have no consideration for others!
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Witnesses have cast doubt on the accused's innocence. New evidence has emerged which casts doubt on the veracity of his testimony. There are claims that these irregularities are sufficiently serious to cast doubt on the validity of the election results. start learning
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to make something seem uncertain:
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She is the first minister to raise doubts about the idea. He raised serious doubts in their minds as to my innocence.
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The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money. Their long-term survival remains in doubt because of the twin disasters of habitat loss and climate change. The outcome of these talks is now in doubt. start learning
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If the future or success of someone or something is in doubt, it is unlikely to continue or to be successful:
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Her guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt. The state has not been able to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. start learning
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If a legal case or a person's guilt is proved beyond reasonable doubt, there is enough proof for the person accused of a crime to be judged guilty:
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He is without doubt one of the glummest men in pop.
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I dream of one day working for myself and not having a boss. start learning
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to think about something that you want very much:
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beyond your wildest dreams Suddenly she was rich beyond her wildest dreams. The plan succeeded beyond my wildest dreams. start learning
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to a degree or in a way you had never thought possible:
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Tonight's programme focuses on the way that homelessness affects the young When the kitchen is finished I'm going to focus my attention on the back yard and get that straightened out. start learning
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to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject, or thing:
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I think Dave likes to be the focus of attention.
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Make sure the image is in focus. start learning
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used to say that a photograph or video is clear/not clear:
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The agency commissioned a study using focus groups to gather opinion on five labelling schemes. to conduct/convene/hold a focus group start learning
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a group of people who have been brought together to discuss a particular subject in order to solve a problem or suggest ideas
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When I first met him I got/had the impression that he was a shy sort of person.
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I don't tend to trust first impressions
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I was under the impression (that) you didn't get on too well. start learning
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to think that something is true, especially when it is not:
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make/give/create an impression start learning
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It makes/gives/creates a very bad impression if you're late for an interview.
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She does a really good impression of the president. start learning
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an attempt at copying another person's manner and speech, etc., especially in order to make people laugh:
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Her father was screaming and shouting, going mental. start learning
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to start behaving in a very angry way:
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mental illness, mental health start learning
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Stress can affect both your physical and mental health. Many people suffer from some form of mental illness during their lives.
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make a mental note of/about start learning
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I made a mental note of her address (= I will try to remember it).
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I haven't made up my mind where to go yet. start learning
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It crossed my mind yesterday that you must be short of staff. It never once crossed my mind that she might be unhappy. Apparently it didn't cross her mind that the pain could be a heart attack. start learning
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If something crosses your mind, you think of it:
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bear/keep something in mind Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well. Of course, repair work is expensive and you have to keep that in mind. start learning
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to remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a matter:
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And no, Bill, I wasn't talking about sex - you have a one-track mind! start learning
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to think about one particular thing and nothing else:
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take your mind off = switch off = disconnect The good thing about running is that it takes my mind off any problems I have start learning
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to stop you from worrying or thinking about a problem or pain, often by forcing you to think about other things:
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That music brings to mind our first date. start learning
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to make you remember something:
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be in two minds about / whether I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning start learning
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to be unable to decide about something
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I lost my temper with her the other day and it's been preying on my mind ever since. start learning
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If a problem preys on your mind, you think about it and worry about it a lot
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I was not in the right state of mind to laugh at his jokes. start learning
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a person's mood and the effect that mood has on the person’s thinking and behavior:
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narrow-minded opinions/views a narrow-minded person start learning
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not willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own:
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My grandparents were surprisingly broad-minded. He is broadminded about the different forms families can take. We are supposed to be a broad-minded society. start learning
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willing to accept many different types of behaviour, beliefs, or choices in other people:
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His wife described him as "a classic absent-minded professor." She is kindly but absent-minded, often forgetting appointments and birthdays. start learning
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Someone who is absent-minded often forgets things or does not pay attention to what is happening near them because they are thinking about other things:
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a thought-provoking book/film start learning
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making you think a lot about a subject:
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under misapprehension that (=wrongly believe) Most industrialists labour under a misapprehension (= wrongly believe) that unrestrained economic growth can be achieved without damaging the environment. start learning
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a failure to understand something, or an understanding or belief about something that is not correct
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put something in(to) perspective Total investments for this year reached $53 million, and, to put this into perspective, investments this year were double those made in 2013. Let's look at how some other businesses are doing to put our results in some sort of perspective. start learning
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to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged:
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He writes from a Marxist perspective.
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perspective on Because of its geographical position, Germany's perspective on the situation in Russia is very different from Washington's.
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get/keep something in perspective You must keep things in perspective - the overall situation isn't really that bad. start learning
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to think about a situation or problem in a wise and reasonable way:
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hose who paid the most would be earning the most: it's a pretty basic principle of fair taxation. start learning
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a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works:
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basic/fundamental/general principle start learning
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The general principles of project management are much the same in the two cases.
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In principle I agree with the idea, but in practice it's not always possible. The EU may also move to implement a ban on new investment, previously agreed in principle. start learning
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in principleif you agree with or believe something in principle, you agree with the idea in general, although you might not agree with all the details or support it in every situation:
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The film was banned (= the government prevented it from being shown) in several countries. [+ from + -ing verb ] She was banned from driving for two years. start learning
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to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially:
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The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights
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The country is run on socialist principles.
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I never gamble, as a matter of principle (= because I believe it is wrong).
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stand by/stick to your principles start learning
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defend your point of view
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Spending the summer travelling around India is a great idea, but it does beg the question of how we can afford it. To discuss the company's future begs the question of whether it has a future. start learning
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If a statement or situation begs the question, it causes you to ask a particular question:
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So did he pop the question, then? start learning
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to ask someone to marry you:
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This raises the question of teacher pay. What are your views on the climate change question?
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Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question (= there is some doubt about it).
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I stayed at home on the night in question. start learning
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sb/sth in questionthe person or thing that is being discussed:
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Her loyalty is beyond question (= there is no doubt about it).
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There's no question that he's guilty.
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It makes (good) sense to buy a big pack. Planning so far ahead makes no sense - so many things will have changed by next year. because it works out cheaper in the end.
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Have you taken leave of/lost your senses? (= Have you lost your ability to make a good judgment?) start learning
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the ability to use good judgment:
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It's time you came to your senses (= started to use your good judgment) and realized that they are not going to help you. It's time you came to your senses (= started to use your good judgment) and realized that they are not going to help you.
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