lesson pack 01

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to accept something as it appears to be rather than studying it more closely
idiom
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take something at face value
I took the offer at face value. I didn't think they might be trying to trick me.
synonym saying that something is improvised
idiom
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be duct-taped together
The WristWhirl prototype is literally duct-taped together.
similar to other things of the same type, especially in a way that shows little imagination
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cookie-cutter
There are no cookie-cutter contracts.
to choose not to be in a position of responsibility in an activity
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take a back seat
Due diligence took a back seat.
to draw gradually to a close
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to wind down
as the party wound down, the couple hopped in their rented car and headed back to the hotel
to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed
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to creep
The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace.
to slowly increase the value or amount
phrasal verb
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to creep up
Over the last year, the rate of inflation has crept up to almost seven percent.
to begin a rapid decline or deterioration
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hit the skids
Michael's career hit the skids.
relating to sideways movement
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lateral
The bird spread its wings for lateral stability.
to support or improve something that is likely to fail
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shore something up
The new public relations manager has the difficult task of shoring up the company's troubled image.
a low point in a regular series of high and low points
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trough
The economy is in a trough right now.
decorative or complicated
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fancy
I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.
to err, to be wrong
collocation
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make a mistake
We've all made mistakes, but it's important to own up to them and learn from what happened.
to do more or better than would usually be expected of someone
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go above and beyond (something)
We have a very dedicated team of people who go above and beyond what is required.
for short periods but not regularly over a long period of time
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on and off
He worked off and on as a bicycle messenger, but he never found permanent work.
great problems or troubles
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woes
The country has been beset by economic woes for the past few years.
to give an opinion or enter a discussion or argument
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weigh in
The senator weighed in with a blistering attack on welfare cheats.
not able to decide something
idiom
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be on the fence with something
Many consumers are still on the fence, waiting for a less expensive computer to come along.
to gradually finish
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draw to a close/an end
As the evening drew to a close, people started reaching for their coats.
someone who can do many different jobs
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jack-of-all-trades
An artist with the right technology can become a jack-of-all-trades.
someone who is not an expert in anything
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master of none
to give someone all the latest information about something
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bring someone up to speed
I guess I should bring you up to speed on what's happened since I came to see you yesterday.
to reach a performance at a desirable level
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get up to speed
It took me a while to get up to speed after the flu.
to trap someone in something troubling, such as an issue, problem, or scandal
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ensnare someone in something
They wanted to make a formal complaint about their doctor, but ended up ensnared in the complexities of the legal system.
to consider or judge something in a particular way
verb
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deem
Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer.
strongly felt and sincere
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heartfelt
heartfelt apology
Please accept my heartfelt thanks.

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