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actions done intentionally to punish other people because they have done something unpleasant to you: Lernen beginnen
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I noticed she didn't send me a card - I think it was tit for tat because I forgot her birthday last year.
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completely safe and without injury or damage: Lernen beginnen
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After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound.
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to have successfully finished something: Lernen beginnen
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We just have to finish this section, then we're home and dry.
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to entertain someone by giving them food and drinks: Lernen beginnen
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The survey concludes that most women like to be wined and dined on the first few dates.
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to be complete and finished: Lernen beginnen
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By now the deal was done and dusted.
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when you are given no help so that you succeed or fail completely by your own efforts: Lernen beginnen
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My employer gave me no help when I started my new job - I was just left to sink or swim.
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In spite of being elected to office, she remains first and foremost a writer.
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very clear and easy to understand: Lernen beginnen
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The message from management came through loud and clear: things would have to change.
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to be a feature of something, especially a feature that cannot be avoided: Lernen beginnen
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be part and parcel of sth Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.
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words or activities that seem complicated or mysterious but have no real meaning: Lernen beginnen
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You don't believe in horoscopes and all that mumbo jumbo, do you?
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accept or refuse the offer completely: Lernen beginnen
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That's my final offer - you can take it or leave it.
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said to tell someone to wake up and get out of bed: Lernen beginnen
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Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
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someone from your family: Lernen beginnen
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I was surprised at how much I cared for this girl who wasn't even my flesh and blood.
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to have experienced too much of someone or something with the result that you are annoyed: Lernen beginnen
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sick (and tired) of someone/something I’m sick and tired of him whining about money.
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used to describe what happens to a person who was poor but becomes rich: Lernen beginnen
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used to tell someone that they should forget about unpleasant things that happened in the past, and especially to forgive and forget something bad that someone has done to them: Lernen beginnen
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Just let bygones be bygones and be friends again.
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(in) any way, shape, or form I have never been involved in any way, shape, or form with criminal activities.
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considering all the different parts of the situation together: Lernen beginnen
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All in all, I think you've done very well.
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when everything about a situation is considered together: Lernen beginnen
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There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's very enjoyable.
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a mixture of good and bad things happens Lernen beginnen
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Like most married couples we've had our ups and downs, but life's like that.
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moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one: Lernen beginnen
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She swayed gently back and forth to the music.
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having no luck, no money, and no opportunities: Lernen beginnen
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Nobody loves you when you're down and out.
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a situation in which the laws of a country are being obeyed, especially when the police or army are used to make certain of this: Lernen beginnen
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a complete breakdown in law and order
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various things of different types, usually small and not important, or of little value: Lernen beginnen
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I took most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to pick up.
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to be something or someone that is very important to you and that gives you a lot of pleasure: Lernen beginnen
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He spends hours cleaning that motorcycle - it's his pride and joy.
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carefully, in order to avoid problems: Lernen beginnen
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Slowly but surely we made our way down the muddy hillside.
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A situation that will bring great success or complete failure. Lernen beginnen
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Christmas is often a make-or-break time for smaller retailers.
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The project was more or less a success. It's 500 kilos, more or less.
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already decided and unlikely to be changed: Lernen beginnen
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We need a cut-and-dried decision by the end of the week.
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Our lawyer thinks that we have an open-and-shut case.
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a long and complicated statement or story, sometimes one that is not true: Lernen beginnen
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She gave me some song and dance about how busy she is.
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to take some things but not others: (often disapproving) Lernen beginnen
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The richest universities can pick and choose which students they take.
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I decided I was going to get that job by hook or by crook.
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said when you hear or discover something that is surprising: Lernen beginnen
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I had no idea they were related. Oh well, you live and learn.
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sometimes, but not regularly: Lernen beginnen
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We still get together for lunch every now and then.
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separation of control among several government organizations, such as a judiciary, a legislature, and an executive division Lernen beginnen
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the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period: Lernen beginnen
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Seat covers on buses take a lot of wear and tear.
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used to say that someone was born and grew up in a particular place, and has the typical character of someone who lives there: Lernen beginnen
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He's a Parisian born and bred.
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always support or stay with sb, even if there are problems or difficulties Lernen beginnen
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She has stuck with me through thick and thin.
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The doctor says that it's touch-and-go whether Mary will be okay.
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at the time that something happens: Lernen beginnen
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We don't own a car - we just rent one as and when we need it.
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you cannot depend on it to be of good quality, on time, accurate, etc.: Lernen beginnen
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The trains are often late, so getting to work on time is a fairly hit-and-miss affair.
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happening or existing only some of the time: Lernen beginnen
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He worked off and on as a bicycle messenger, but he never found permanent work.
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continuing for a long time: Lernen beginnen
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The noise just went on and on.
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produced quickly, with little preparation Lernen beginnen
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rough and ready accommodation
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