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Point out |
To show or talk about something so others will notice it.
Angela pointed out some spelling errors in my paper. Researchers point out that fish contain a type of fat that is good for you |
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Factor in |
To take something into account; take something into consideration; figure something in
We factored sick days and vacations in when we prepared the work schedule. These observations are interesting, but they don't really factor in. (to be taken into account) |
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Oversee |
Supervise (a person or work), especially in an official capacity.
A trustee appointed to oversee Corrie's finances |
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Tenure |
The holding of an office.
They told us that your tenure as a police officer ended somewhat dramatically? |
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In plain view
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In full, unrestricted view; visibly, openly, or publicly.
I can't believe you go outside in plain view of the neighbors with your bathrobe open! |
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Provocative |
Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
A provocative article No provocative clothes allowed. |
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Come up in the world |
To be increasingly successful, especially by advancing one's social status or financial situation from where it stood before.
You will always reap the rewards of hard work, but you can truly come up in the world by making connections and knowing the right people. After college, Lauren came up quickly in the world of medicine. |
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Duress |
Threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.
Confessions extracted under duress |
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Mince words |
To soften the effect of one's words
Tell me what you think, and don't mince your words. A frank person never minces words. Never a woman to mince her words, she described the former minister as self-centered and arrogant. |
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Never the twain shall meet |
These two things or people will never exist together or agree with each other
Psychologists support behavioural therapy, pharmacologists support drugs, and never the twain shall meet. |
