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13 Cards in this Set
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the whole shebang
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the whole thing; everything
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wallow
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to enjoy sth that causes you pleasure: She wallowed in the luxury of the hotel. to wallow in despair / self-pity (= to think about your unhappy feelings all the time and seem to be enjoying them)
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shape up or ship out
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used to tell sb that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to leave their job, position, etc: He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out.
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upkeep
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1 ~ (of sth) the cost or process of keeping sth in good condition
maintenance: Tenants are responsible for the upkeep of rented property. Money from visitors goes towards the upkeep of the palace and grounds. 2 ~ (of sb/sth) the cost or process of giving a child or an animal the things that they need: He makes regular payments to his ex-wife for the upkeep of their children. |
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cobweb
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a fine net of threads made by a spider to catch insects; a single thread of this net (usually used when it is old and covered with dirt): Thick cobwebs hung in the dusty corners. He brushed a cobweb out of his hair.
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easy on the ear / eye
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pleasant to listen to or look at: The room was painted in soft pastels that were easy on the eye.
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veer
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1 (especially of a vehicle) to change direction suddenly
swerve: The bus veered onto the wrong side of the road. It is still not clear why the missile veered off course. 2 (of a conversation or way of behaving or thinking) to change in the way it develops: The debate veered away from the main topic of discussion. His emotions veered between fear and anger. |
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blimp
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a small airship (= an aircraft without wings)
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wig out
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Become or make wildly excited or irrational, as in He'll wig out when he gets the bill for that party.
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rally round / around sb (of a group of people)
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to work together in order to help sb who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation: The whole family rallied round when Mum was ill.
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tucker (out)
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To make weary; exhaust.
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hitch (noun)
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a problem or difficulty that causes a short delay: The ceremony went off without a hitch. a legal / last-minute / technical hitch
a hitch in our plans |
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hitch (noun)
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a problem or difficulty that causes a short delay: The ceremony went off without a hitch. a legal / last-minute / technical hitch
a hitch in our plans |
