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Frage		Antworten
a golden handshake Lernen beginnen		a payment given to sb. who is made redundant or retires early
a blatant lie Lernen beginnen		very obvious and intentional
an evasive answer Lernen beginnen		an answer that fails to admit or deny the allegations
an avid reader Lernen beginnen		very enthusiastic about something (often a hobby)
a permissive society Lernen beginnen		the type of society in which there is a great amount of freedom
a terminal illness Lernen beginnen		an illness that cannot be cured and will lead to death
a breathtaking view Lernen beginnen		extremely impressive or beautiful
a foregone conclusion Lernen beginnen		a result that you can be certain about before it happens
a staunch supporter Lernen beginnen		strong and loyal in your opinions and attitude
constructive criticism Lernen beginnen		having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose
a vicious circle Lernen beginnen		a situation in which one problem causes another problem
wishful thinking Lernen beginnen		a belief that something that you want to be true is true
an irresistible temptation Lernen beginnen		a strong desire that is impossible to control
a working knowledge Lernen beginnen		enough knowledge of a system, subject, language etc.
a compulsive liar Lernen beginnen		someone who lies about everything for no reason
capital punishment Lernen beginnen		the legally authorized killing of sb. as punishment for a crime
a resounding success Lernen beginnen		a great success
a golden opportunity Lernen beginnen		an excellent chance to do or get something
a crushing blow Lernen beginnen		a major defeat or setback
a recurrent dream Lernen beginnen		a dream that you have again and again
an unpalatable suggestion Lernen beginnen		a very unpleasant suggestion
formative years Lernen beginnen		the first few years of a child's life
a burning question Lernen beginnen		An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion
illegible handwriting Lernen beginnen		handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read
a forwarding address Lernen beginnen		an address you leave for sb. when you move to a new place
pristine condition Lernen beginnen		a state of being like new, perfect condition
a redeeming feature Lernen beginnen		a good quality or aspect that makes up for other drawbacks
a nodding acquaintance Lernen beginnen		a slight acquaintance with a person or knowledge of a subject
an unenviable reputation Lernen beginnen		a bad reputation
a prolific writer Lernen beginnen		a writer that produces a large number of works
saving grace Lernen beginnen		a redeeming quality or characteristic
an unrivalled collection Lernen beginnen		better or greater than any other collection
common knowledge Lernen beginnen		something known by most people
a daunting task Lernen beginnen		a task that is difficult to deal with
a downright lie Lernen beginnen		an utter or complete lie
a passing reference Lernen beginnen		a light, brief mention of something
widespread criticism Lernen beginnen		prevalent or strong criticism
a derelict building Lernen beginnen		a building that is in a very poor condition
rampant inflation growing inflation Lernen beginnen		very fast
a harrowing experience Lernen beginnen		an experience that is frightening, chilling, or disturbing
extenuating circumstances Lernen beginnen		the specific reasons that justify sb's actions
besetting sin Lernen beginnen		a particular bad feature or habit – used humorously
stumbling block Lernen beginnen		a problem that stops you from achieving something
sweeping generalization Lernen beginnen		a statement that is too general and thus not valid
recurring dream Lernen beginnen		a dream that you have again and again
saving grace Lernen beginnen		one good aspect or feature of something
breathing space Lernen beginnen		an opportunity to pause or decide what to do next
stamping ground Lernen beginnen		a place where someone regularly spends time
shrinking violet Lernen beginnen		an exaggeratedly shy person
excruciating pain Lernen beginnen		extremely strong pain that is difficult to endure
an arboreal animal Lernen beginnen		relating to trees, living in trees
a belligerent attitude Lernen beginnen		very unfriendly and wanting to argue or fight
corporal punishment Lernen beginnen		the physical punishment of people, especially by hitting them
an insatiable appetite Lernen beginnen		always wanting more and never feeling satisfied
pernicious effects Lernen beginnen		very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily
fraternal love Lernen beginnen		belonging to brothers, or between brothers
a pecuniary advantage Lernen beginnen		relating to or connected with money
regal splendour Lernen beginnen		typical of or suitable for a king or queen
a mortal blow Lernen beginnen		causing death or likely to cause death; very serious
a puerile joke Lernen beginnen		silly and stupid

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