Can You Believe It 3 (1-5)

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Follow the crowd

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to do what everyone else is doing

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Instead of

Back 2

in place of

* "Let's meet at the restaurant instead of the department store as we had planned."

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Enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

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feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something.

* All the staff are enthusiastic about the project.

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staff /stæf/

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the people who work for an organization.

* Our department has a staff of seven.

کارمندان، کارکنان، پرسنل

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Odd

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1. STRANGE.

different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way that you disapprove of or cannot understand.

* They’re an odd couple.

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Disapprove /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

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1. to think that someone or their behaviour, ideas etc are bad or wrong.

* I knew my parents would disapprove, but I went anyway.

2. to not agree to something that has been suggested.

* The board of directors disapproved the sale.

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suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/

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an area where people live which is away from the centre of a town or city.

* a London suburb

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Pay for

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to pay money for something.

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Belong to

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1. if something belongs to someone, they own it.

* The book belongs to Dan.

* Who does this scarf belong to?

2. to be a member of a group or organization.

* He belongs to the golf club.

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rural property

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ملک زراعتی، کشتزار

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Rural /ˈrʊərəl/

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1. happening in or relating to the countryside, not the city.

* a rural setting

2. like the countryside or reminding you of the countryside.

* It’s very rural round here, isn’t it ?

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Property /ˈprɑːpər/

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1. the thing or things that someone owns.

* Some of the stolen property was found in Mason’s house.

2. a building, a piece of land, or both together.

* a sign saying ‘Private Property. Keep Out.’

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Take out (took out)

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1. to take someone as your guest to a restaurant, cinema, club etc.

* We’re taking my folks out for a meal next week.

2. to get money from your bank account.

* How much would you like to take out?

3. to borrow books from a library.

* You can take out six books at a time.

4. to kill someone or destroy something.

* The building was taken out by a bomb.

5. Remove something.

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Palace /ˈpæləs/

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a large beautifully decorated house.

کاخ، کوشک، قصر

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On the other hand

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از سوی دیگر، ازطرف دیگر

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Tiny

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extremely small.

* a tiny community in the Midwest.

(teeny) ریز، ریزه، ناچیز، خرد، بچه کوچولو، بسیار کوچک

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Plan on

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Expect something in the future.

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Expect /ɪkˈspekt/

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1. THINK SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN.

to think that something will happen because it seems likely or has been planned.

* The company expects to complete work in April.

2. THINK SOMEBODY/SOMETHING WILL. ARRIVE to believe that someone or something is going to arrive.

* We’re expecting Alison home any minute now.

* Snow is expected by the weekend.

3. THINK to think that you will find that someone or something has a particular quality or does a particular thing.

* I expected her to be taller than me, not shorter.

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Point out

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1. to tell someone something that they did not already know or had not thought about.

* He was always very keen to point out my mistakes.

2. to show something to someone by pointing at it.

* Luke pointed out two large birds by the water’s edge.

* I’ll point him out to you if we see him

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Leak /liːk/

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1. if a container, pipe, roof etc leaks, or if it leaks gas, liquid etc, there is a small hole or crack in it that lets gas or liquid flow through.

* The roof is leaking.

# leak out

if secret information leaks out, a lot of people find out about it.

* No sooner had the news leaked out than my telephone started ringing.

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Bachelor /ˈbætʃələr/

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1. a man who has never been married.

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What if

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something that could happen in the future or could have happened in the past.

* If I thought about all of the what-ifs in my life, I would go crazy.

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Soul mate

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someone you have a very close relationship with because you share or understand the same emotions and interests

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marital status

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وضعیت تاهل

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For now

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فعلا

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So what if

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(also what of it?) used to say that you do not care about something or think it is important.

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Recently

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Of late / newly / lately

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Eat out

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to eat in a restaurant instead of at home.

* Do you eat out a lot?

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Pull into a place

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Arrive at a place by car, bus, train

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as hungry as a bear

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very hungry

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Look at

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1. to turn your eyes towards someone or something, so that you can see them.

* The twins looked at each other and smiled.2. to read something quickly in order to form an opinion of it.

* I really can’t comment on the report – I haven’t had time to look at it yet.3. to examine something and try to find out what is wrong with it.

* You should get the doctor to look at that cut.

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Give back

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to give something to the person it belongs to or the person who gave it to you.

* This isn’t your money and you must give it back.

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do right off the bat

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to do something immediately

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Sleep on it

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to not make a decision about something important until the next day

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Have got to do

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1. if you have to do something, you must do it because it is necessary or because someone makes you do it.

* I hate having to get up early in the morning.

2. I have to say/admit/confess

spoken used to show that you are making an honest statement even though it may be embarrassing for you.

* I have to say I don’t know the first thing about

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tempt /tempt/

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1. to try to persuade someone to do something by making it seem attractive.

* The new program is designed to tempt young people into studying engineering.

2. to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not.

* If you leave valuables in your car it will tempt thieves.

اغوا کردن، فریفتن، دچار وسوسه کردن

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persuade /pərˈsweɪd/

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1. to make someone decide to do something, especially by giving them reasons why they should do it, or asking them many times to do it.

* I finally managed to persuade her to go out for a drink with me.

2. to make someone believe something or feel sure about something.

* I am not persuaded by these arguments.

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Admit /ədˈmɪt/

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1. ACCEPT TRUTH

agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right.

* ‘Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared,’ Jenny admitted.

2. ACCEPT BLAME

to say that you have done something wrong, especially something criminal.

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Go back to

Went back to

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to start doing something again after you have stopped for a period of time.

* He went back to sleep.

Go back to a place = return

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greet /ɡriːt/

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1. to say hello to someone or welcome them

* Belinda greeted her warmly.

2. to react to something in a particular way.

His statement was greeted with cries of astonishment and indignation.3. to be the first thing you see or hear when you arrive somewhere.

* Complete silence greeted us as we entered the room.

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astonishment /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

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complete surprise

شگفتی، سرگشتگی، حیرت، بیهوشی، حیرانی

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indignation /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən

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feelings of anger and surprise because you feel insulted or unfairly treated.

* To his indignation, Charles found that his name was not on the list.

خشم

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tear /ter/

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a drop of salty liquid that comes out of your eye when you are crying.

* The children were all in tears.

* She came home in floods of tears.

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On the house

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if food or drinks are on the house, the owner of a bar or restaurant says you do not have to pay for them.

* Free

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prevent /prɪˈvent/

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to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something.

* The rules are intended to prevent accidents.

جلوگیری کردن، پیش گیری کردن، بازداشتن، مانع شدن

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Clear conscience

/ˈkɒnʃəns/

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the knowledge that you have done the right thing and should not feel guilty

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guilty /ˈɡɪlti/

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مرتکب، گناهکار، مقصر، بزهکار، مجرم، محکوم

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Out on a limb

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#out on a limb.

alone and without help or support.

#be out on a limb.

alone and lacking support from other people.

#to be out on a limb.

to be in a dangerous or risky position.

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Spend

(past tense and past participle spent)

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1. MONEY

to use your money to pay for goods or services. * I can’t afford to spend any more money this week.

2. TIME

to use time doing a particular thing or pass time in a particular place. * I want to spend more time with my family.

3. FORCE/EFFORT

to use effort or energy to do something: * I love to cook, but I don’t feel like spending the energy every evening.

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Effort / ˈefərt/

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1. PHYSICAL/MENTAL ENERGY

the physical or mental energy that is needed to do something.

* Lou lifted the box easily, without using much effort.

2. ATTEMPT

an attempt to do something, especially when this involve a lot of hard work or determination.

Tom’s efforts to stop smoking haven’t been very successful.

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Go head to head with

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# go head to head with somebody.

to deal with or oppose someone in a very direct and determined way.

# go head to head with someone.

to compete in a direct and determined way with another person or group.

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Chop down

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to make a tree fall down by cutting it with a sharp tool.

* A couple of the older trees will have to be chopped down.

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Around the clock

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all day and all night without stopping.

* One lane on the bridge is closed around the clock for the next three months.

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Lane /leɪn/

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، خیابان، راه باریک، گلو و نای، راه دریایی، مسیر که باخط کشی مشخص میشود، خط سیر هوایی

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Magnificent

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very good or beautiful, and very impressive.

* a magnificent performance

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Take a stand

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to publicly express an opinion about something, especially to say whether you support or are against something.

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Put up with

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to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining.

* She put up with his violent temper.

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complain /kəmˈpleɪn/

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1. to say that you are annoyed, not satisfied, or unhappy about something or someone.

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Endure /ɪnˈdʊr/

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to be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining.

* It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.

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Tolerate /ˈtɒləreɪt/

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1. to allow people to do, say, or believe something without criticizing or punishing them.

* We simply will not tolerate vigilante groups on our streets.

تحمل کردن، برخورد هموار کردن، طاقت داشتن، مدارا کردن، تاب اوردن

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keep in touch with someone

Back 61

talk or write to someone.

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convenience /kənˈviːniəns/

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the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time.

* Ready meals sell well because of their convenience.

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Look forward to

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to be excited and pleased about something that is going to happen.

I’m really looking forward to our vacation.

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tuition /tuˈɪʃən/

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شهریه، حق تدریس

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Determined

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1. having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you.

* Gwen is a very determined woman.

2. showing determination, especially in a difficult situation.

* She was making a determined effort to give up smoking.

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on top of the world

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To be very happy

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bitter pill to swallow

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a situation that is unpleasant but must be accepted

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Bitter

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1. feeling angry, jealous, and upset because you think you have been treated unfairly.

* I feel very bitter about it.

2. having a strong sharp taste, like black coffee without sugar.

* Enjoy the beer’s bitter taste as you slowly drink it.

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Give up

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to stop doing something, especially something that you do regularly.

* Darren has decided to give up football at the end of this season.

2. to stop trying to do something.

* I give up. What’s the answer?

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Break new ground

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introduce new and exciting ideas

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Set sights on

Back 71

# set (one's) sights on

To have as a goal# set sights on something

to decide to achieve something

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Year in year out

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سال دوازده ماه، همیشه

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Make an attempt

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Try do something

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Force back

Force someone back

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to stop yourself from showing that you are upset or frightened, especially with difficulty.

* Janet forced back her tears.

# make someone go back.

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make history

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to do something important that will be recorded and remembered

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Broke

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1. having no money.

* I’m fed up with being broke all the time.

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Fed up

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annoyed or bored, and wanting something to change.

She felt tired and a bit fed up.

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Brick

Back 78

خشت و اجر

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Keep on

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1. to continue doing something, or to do something many times* You just have to keep on trying

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waste

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1. BAD USEwhen something such as money or skills are not used in a way that is effective, useful, or sensible.* Being unemployed is such a waste of your talents.2. go to waste if something goes to waste, it is not used.* Don’t let all this food go to waste.زباله، هرزدادن، حرام کردن، بیهوده تلف کردن، اشغال، ضایع کردن،

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precious /ˈpreʃəs/

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1. something that is precious is valuable and important and should not be wasted or used without care.

* our planet’s precious resources

2. used in order to describe someone or something that is small and pretty.

* The kids gave me that ornament. Isn’t it precious?

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Resource

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# LAND/OIL/COAL ETC

something such as useful land, or minerals such as oil or coal, that exists in a country and can be used to increase its wealth.

* a country rich in natural resources.

# EDUCATIONAL

something such as a book, film, or picture used by teachers or students to provide information.

* resources for learning

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Fill

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پر کردن یا شدن، اجرا کردن، پر کردن (از خاک)، پر کردن، سیر کردن

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take advantage of

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Use something well

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Earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/

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a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage.* The city is in an earthquake zone.

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Set out on

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to start doing something, especially something new, difficult, or important.

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Counselor

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مشاور، مستشار، رایزن، وکیل مدافع

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In charge of

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to have control over something, or responsibility for a group of people

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In front of

Back 89

1. close to the front part of something.

* There's parking space in front of the hotel.

2. where someone can see or hear you.

* Please don't swear in front of the children.

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Swear

Back 90

قسم خوردن، سوگند خوردن، قسم دادن، فحش، ناسزا گفتن،

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Got the shock of ons's life

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Be extremely surprised and scared.

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at first glance/sight

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the first time that you look at someone or something, before you notice any details

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In a flash

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quickly or suddenly.

* The ceremony was over in a flash.

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fight something tooth and nail

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to try very hard to do or achieve something, or to prevent something.

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Let go of

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to stop holding someone or something

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Back off

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to move backwards, away from someone or something.

* She backed off and then turned and ran.

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Stitch

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کوک، بخیه جراحی، بخیه زدن

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close call/thing/shave

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a situation in which something dangerous, embarrassing almost happens.

خطر از بیخ گوشش گذشت.

بخیر گذشت.

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Afterwards

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پس از آن، بعداز آن، سپس، بعدا

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Incredible

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too strange to be believed, or very difficult to believ.

It’s incredible that he survived the fall.

Synonym : unbelievable

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Retired

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having stopped working, usually because of your age.

* a retired teacher

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Set out for

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کاری را شروع کردن

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Narrowly / bearly miss+verb+ ing

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چیزی نمانده بود که