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to manage to rescue something from a difficult situation; to stop a bad situation from being a complete failure
What can I do to salvage my reputation? (= get a good reputation again)
He wondered what he could do to salvage the situation.
(especially of somebody’s hair or general appearance) not well cared for; not neat or tidy [ dishevelled]
greasy, unkempt hair
The children were unwashed and unkempt
a relationship between two organizations or different departments in an organization, involving the exchange of information or ideas
We are hoping to establish better customer liaison.
Our role is to ensure liaison between schools and parents
in a way that shows very strong feelings, especially anger
The charge was vehemently denied.
She shook her head vehemently.
the condition of being more important than somebody else and therefore coming or being dealt with first [priority]
She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people's needs.
The speakers came on to the platform in order of precedence (= the most important one first).
to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action
I wholeheartedly endorse his remarks.
Members of all parties endorsed a ban on land mines.
to improve something or make it stronger
to bolster somebody’s confidence/courage/morale
I needed to stress the bus driver’s evidence in order to bolster my case.
something that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end
Losing your job might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
as is certain to happen
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story.
a copy of something, especially one that is less expensive or not as good as the original thing
The single is a rip-off of a 70s hit.
a stall selling designer rip-offs
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