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33 Cards in this Set
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INFORMAL (of a person) very unreasonable. |
Impossible |
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important matters should be dealt with before other things |
First things first |
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As evening ____s on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong... |
As evening falls on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong... |
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Everyone is ____ed every day. Will I get arrested today, tomorrow, the day _____? |
Everyone is scared every day. Will I get arrested today, tomorrow, the day after? |
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I would not _________ pick up a brick and throw it at a police station, but I wouldn't stop others from doing this |
I would not physically pick up a brick and throw it at a police station, but I wouldn't stop others from doing this |
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It's is important not to leave anyone behind. Not to make anyone feel ________. |
It's is important not to leave anyone behind. Not to make anyone feel isolated. |
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...the Chinese economic system really relies on Hong Kong. |
If we burn they'll burn with us. |
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_____ing back, it gives me shivers |
Thinking back, it gives me shivers |
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I did a lot of ____-_____ing, trying to find out what had gone wrong in my life. |
I did a lot of soul-searching, trying to find out what had gone wrong in my life. |
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__ the question of burning in the Amazon... |
On the question of burning in the Amazon |
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It is unclear which fires have been __________ly set by farmers to clear land and which were __________ or _______. |
It is unclear which fires have been deliberately set by farmers to clear land and which were accidental or natural. |
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He ___ be 33, ___ Javad Nekounam remains one of Asia’s most important midfielders |
He may be 33, but Javad Nekounam remains one of Asia’s most important midfielders |
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Having arrived from Manchester United, a Champions League winner __ ____ <ironic>, he was impotent and uninspired as QPR were relegated. |
Having arrived from Manchester United, a Champions League winner no less, he was impotent and uninspired as QPR were relegated. |
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Put the US and China __ a _________ course |
Put the US and China on a collision course |
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In the future <Business> |
Going forward |
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He is a ___ when it comes to household repairs. |
He is a pro when it comes to household repairs. |
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Dream about |
Daydream about |
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主动履行义务 |
Earnestly carry out their obligations |
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You want something re_____ing/ for fun/ that helps you to re______ |
You want something refreshing/ for fun/ that helps you to recharge |
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豆腐渣工程 |
Jerry-built projects |
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Little finger |
Pinky finger |
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Pinky ________ |
Pinky promise/swear/square |
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I'd like to _____ around and watch the game |
I'd like to stick around and watch the game |
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So (too) was Adams. |
It was a similar story for Adams. |
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reading _______s empathy |
reading provokes empathy |
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a perfect ______ of ___ football is as much a mind game as physical |
a perfect example of how football is as much a mind game as physical |
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he lived up to the tradition of death ______ dishonour |
he lived up to the tradition of death before dishonour |
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Beautiful essay by SB on ____ing, and later losing, a mentor but _______ing to honour her legacy and lessons. |
Beautiful essay by SB on finding, and later losing, a mentor but continuing to honour her legacy and lessons. |
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From the very beginning |
From day one |
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Funnily enough |
The funny thing is |
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Restrained |
Reserved Not given to excesses |
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Striking (this word is positive, but the one I should be looking for is negative) |
Showy |
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She's a great cook, but she really ______ herself this time. Challenge and _____ yourself |
She's a great cook, but she really outdid herself this time. Challenge and outdo yourself |
