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Intricate
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in·tri·cate /ˈɪntrəkət/ adjective
having many parts. |
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Flaw
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flaw /ˈflɑ:/ noun
A small physical problem (such as a crack) that makes something less valuable. |
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Lurk
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lurk /ˈlɚk/ verb
To wait in a secret or hidden place especially in order to do something wrong or harmful. |
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Anxious
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anx·ious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ adjective
a. Afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety. b. wanting or eager to do or have something very much especially because of fear or nervousness. |
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Eager
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ea·ger /ˈi:gɚ/ adjective
Very excited and interested |
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Bob's your uncle
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This is a well used phrase. It is added to the end of sentences a bit like 'and that's it!' For example if you are telling someone how to make that fabulous pie you just served them, you would tell them to boil the condensed milk for three hours, spread it onto a basic cheesecake base, slice bananas on top, add some whipped double cream, another layer of banana and Bob's your uncle.
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Bodge
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To do a bodge job means to do a quick and dirty. Make it look good for the next day or two and if it falls down after that - hey well we only bodged it! Applies to building, DIY, programming and most other things.
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