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I was poking around in the drawer, looking for the key, when I found this!

First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain. In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result. Conditions of extreme poverty obtain in many parts of the country. She was finally able to obtain legal possession of the house.

The black lettering really stands out on that orange background. We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.

I don't know why I'm eating more - it's not hunger, it's just greed!

She's got such a cheeky grin. Don't be so cheeky!

The UN has withdrawn its troops from the country. Once in court, he withdrew the statement he'd made to the police. She had to withdraw from the competition because of a leg injury.

The bank said it will buy the shares at the prevailing market price. prevailing economic/market conditions. The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds. the prevailing attitude The prevailing mood is one of optimism.

The Council is expected to endorse the committee's recommendations. formal I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said. They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave. I certainly don't endorse her views.

The decline in energy self-sufficiency is a serious challenge for the EU.

Before you ask for a raise, bear in mind that the company isn't doing well financially right now.

I am ashamed of our simple-mindedness and cowardice.

Experience has shown that the first four or five years are often the trickiest.

My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills/talents.

He attempted to escape through a window

Smaller producers, who would receive less than 20% of the $1.2 billion under the settlement formula, remain holdouts. Their holdout continued as they refused to sign the contract

In the sidebar click sth

The suit can be customized for you

He has a thoughtful approach to his work.

a tempting offer That pie looks very tempting.

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a $2 million jewellery heist

He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there.

He knew he had been wrong, and duly apologized.

Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died. It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually.

Islam's most sacred shrine is at Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

She spends her evenings poring over textbooks. He pored over the letter searching for clues about the writer.

Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought.

She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.

We laid out the web page so that the links were more clearly visible.

One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well. We value herbs for their taste, but we forget that they also have medicinal properties.

a flea infestation an infestation of cockroaches/head lice

Police can invoke the law to regulate access to these places.

The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones

I'm sorry but I'm too busy - I'm in the midst of writing a report. The country is in the midst of an economic crisis.

We don't usually accept late applications, but in this case we will make an exception. There are exceptions to every rule.

A series of studies demonstrated the pervasiveness of mass violence.

Those pesky kids from next door have let the air out of my car tyres again! No matter how often I weed the garden, those pesky weeds keep coming back.

Travel is infinitely more comfortable now than it used to be.

The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little tweaking. Experts say the system could be improved with a few tweaks. He gave the boy's nose a tweak. They give it a little tweak and it's that much better.

There have been several instances of violence at the school. I don't usually side with the management, but in this instance I agree with what they're saying.

I always relish a challenge. [+ -ing verb ] I don't relish telling her that her son has been arrested. She's relishing the prospect of studying in Bologna for six months. tomato and onion relish. She ate her cake slowly and with relish.

The plane crashed mere minutes after take-off. It cost a mere 20 dollars. The mere thought of it (= just thinking about it) makes me feel sick. People became excited at the mere mention of his name. The city receives a mere 20% of the parking revenues.

It was a wicked thing to do. Of course, in the end, the wicked witch gets killed.

Leading organizations use software to streamline their workflow.

The journalists were frustrated by her constant deflection of their questions

Chocolate is my only indulgence. All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work. My inability to do needlework was treated with surprising indulgence by my teacher.

On the island the people worshipped different gods. They socialize together and worship in the same mosque. Her parents worship her. As a child, I worshipped my older brother

There were formidable obstacles to reaching an early settlement of the dispute.

The outward appearance of the building has not changed at all in 200 years.

The bread/biscuits/cake had gone stale.

He dropped out of the race after two laps. He dropped out of school a month before graduation.

She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so smug about it. There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice. He's been unbearably smug since he gave up smoking.

the governor of Texas, a prison/school governor, The board of governors of the hospital meets every month. There will be changes to the way the BBC trains its new governors.

We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval. Moving all the books should not take long, subject to there being (= if there are) enough helpers.

The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems. Overall, it has been a good year.

She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.

In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.

In the 200 metres, Lizzy and Sarah came first and third respectively (= Lizzy won the race and Sarah was third). steven and James are aged 10 and 13 respectively.

a nifty piece of work a nifty little gadget

Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted. If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised. We would never compromise the safety of our passengers.

She has travelled to the most far-flung corners of the world.

I believe that rigidity and bureaucracy are always lying in wait.

How many times can someone try to log in before being locked out. The company risks being locked out of China's booming car market.

a point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point

She realigned the books along the edge of the shelf. Certain businesses are being realigned in order to strengthen capability in key strategic areas and to improve our customer services

The plan encompasses repaving the street and planting 40 new trees. The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

You have them dangling on a leash

As an ambassador she enjoys a very privileged status. I have been privileged to work with the pioneers.

Powyższa lista jest udostępniana wyłącznie dla wygody użytkowników.

The above list is provided only for users' convenience.

The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area. Licenses can be revoked for up to five years.

In the sentence "She is a single unmarried woman", the word "unmarried" is redundant. To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being made redundant. New technology often makes old skills and even whole communities redundant. (figurative)

However, the disaster also demonstrates the vulnerability of all modern societies.

She can be very intimidating when she's angry.

She can be very intimidating when she's angry

Działam w imieniu spółki XYZ.

I'm acting on behalf of XYZ Plc.

He acquired the firm in 2008. I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket. His family acquired the property in 1985. She acquired her love of the outdoors as a child.

against/contrary to all expectations - different from what is expected. Contrary to all expectations, she was accepted by the academy. I have high expectations for this job. Our expectations are that the UK will cut its interest rate.

a road haulage firm

Gdzie schowaliście wszystkie moje słodycze? trzy formy

Where have you hidden all my sweets?

as panic gripped the campus

She scrambled up the steep hillside and over the rocks. As the burning plane landed, the terrified passengers scrambled for the door

Don't forget to leave the front door on the latch if you go to bed before I get back. Make sure the cabinet door is latched so the cat can’t get in.

Użyj tego produktu na elementach mosiężnych.

Use this product on brass elements.

Uzyskaliśmy to, czego chcieliśmy.

We have obtained what we wanted.

Undercover police officers nabbed the men at the airport. Someone nabbed my apple when I wasn't looking! The thief was nabbed as he left the store

If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.

There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed. The engine had been making an ominous sound all the way from my parents' house.

We must look for the best applicable solutions for this matter.

Nasze biuro jest nad zakładem fryzjerskim.

Our office is above the hairdresser’s.

I would like to thank both the Chairman and the shadow rapporteurs for their sterling work; You've done a sterling job

To było wspaniałe osiągnięcie.

It was an outstanding achievement.

The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre. Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.

Would it be worth the effort to create this ruckus?

I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.

The overarching theme of the election campaign was tax cuts.

In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms. We must strive to narrow the gap between rich and poor. We strive for perfection but sometimes have to accept something less.

The policeman smiled benignly at the motorist.

She spun the globe, and pointed to the Solomon Islands. The revolving door spun too fast and knocked him over. He spun his partner around until she was dizzy. The children spun the carousel round as fast as they could.

a stern look/warning/voice. She is her own sternest critic. Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship

Wąsy są atrybutem kotów.

Whiskers are an attribute of cats.

The charity used photos of starving children in an attempt to jolt the public conscience