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A shock to the system |
A sudden and unpleasant change Example After such a long and hot summer, this cold weather has come as a shock to the system.
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giant-killing |
The sporting expression 'giant-killing' describes when a strong or skilful player or team is beaten by a less strong opponent. The winners are called 'giant killers'. So a giant-killing is quite an achievement.ExampleThere was a giant-killing at the tennis match today - a brand new player beat the third-seeded player in straight sets! The non-league team have become giant killers in the FA Cup - they could go all the way to the final.
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Small talk |
Meaning Small talk is an informal conversation about unimportant things which is meant to make people feel more relaxed and stops any embarrassing silence. Example I'm shy and not very good at small talk. That's why I hate going to parties. At the office party, we all had to stand around making small talk, but all I really wanted to do was go home
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bright spark |
بمعني مين الذكي اللي قفل الكهرباء وبوظه الحاجات اللي في فريزر
A bright spark can describe someone who is clever, intelligent with lots of energy but also the phrase can be used sarcastically and humorously to describe someone who thinks they are intelligent but actually does something stupid.
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Which bright spark suggested we go for a walk on the wettest day of the year?!
Come on, own up - who's the bright spark who turned the power off and caused everything in the freezer to melt؟
Are you the bright spark who told the other team our game plan? I think you owe us an apology.
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