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x4 I am unhappy about the elections results. Lernen beginnen
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(down) in the dumps She's a bit down in the dumps because she failed one of her exams.
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having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted: Lernen beginnen
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Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
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to produce tears, light, blood, etc.: Lernen beginnen
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produce She shed a few tears at her daughter's wedding.
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an occasion when you become more energetic and active than before: Lernen beginnen
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His grandchildren have given him a new lease of life
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to give something that is needed to someone or something: Lernen beginnen
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All employees are supplied with safety equipment.
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the transparent outer covering of the eye Lernen beginnen
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the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out: Lernen beginnen
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There has been a sudden and worrying rise in the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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broken or torn pieces of something larger: Lernen beginnen
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Debris from the aircraft was scattered over a large area.
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the act of boosting something: Lernen beginnen
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give your life a boost by holding a party.
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If water or rain ... something ..., it removes it or carries it away: p. verb Lernen beginnen
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All your anxiety will start to wash away once your guests begin to arrive.
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to cause problems for something such as a market or share, usually causing it to fall: Lernen beginnen
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Signs of sluggish economic growth weighed on banks.
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full of hope, happiness, and good feelings: Lernen beginnen
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Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.
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a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a part of a television or radio broadcast, that deals with a particular subject: Lernen beginnen
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a double-page feature on global warming
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to refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation: Lernen beginnen
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bury your head in the sand bury/have You've got to face facts here - you can't just bury your head in the sand.
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a temporary change that does not have any special meaning: Lernen beginnen
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Last month's rise in inflation was described by the chancellor as only a blip.
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boring and making you feel unhappy: Lernen beginnen
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to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently: Lernen beginnen
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move suddenly The train stopped unexpectedly and we were jolted forwards.
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a small, shiny metal or plastic disc sewn onto clothes for decoration Lernen beginnen
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a special and enjoyable occasion or experience: Lernen beginnen
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special occasion We're going to Italy for the weekend - it's my birthday treat.
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draw to a close/an end As the evening drew to a close, people started reaching for their coats.
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strong worry and unhappiness, especially about personal problems: Lernen beginnen
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All my children went through a period of late-adolescent angst.
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(of feelings) not expressed or released: Lernen beginnen
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His pent-up anger and frustration burst forth.
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to do or use something because it is the only thing available: Lernen beginnen
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There’s hope the countries will reach a settlement without resorting to armed conflict.
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I'm not altogether sure I want that
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an electronic device that makes a buzzing sound: Lernen beginnen
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I pressed the buzzer and after a while someone came to the door.
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