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an amount of something that somebody expects or needs to have or achieve |
I'm going home nowβI've done my quota of work for the day. |
to get your full quota of sleep |
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to persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way |
Police managed to coax the man down from the ledge. |
She coaxed the horse into coming a little closer. |
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to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry |
I don't like to hear children swearing. π€¬ |
She was shouting, swearing, and acting in an aggressive manner towards the staff |
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to swear at somebody |
My roommate used to come home drunk, shouting and cussing. |
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the state of being in hell; the act of sending somebody to hell |
eternal damnation |
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to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc. |
Everyone pitched in with the work |
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to move or develop slowly or more slowly than other people, organizations, etc. |
We still lag far behind many of our competitors in using modern technology. |
The little boy lagged behind his parents |
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to make somebody interested and excited about something |
Parents should give children books that stimulate them. |
The conference stimulated him to study the subject in more depth. |
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βvery dirty and unpleasant |
people living in sordid conditions |
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to invite somebody to fight or compete with you |
She has thrown down the gauntlet to the newspaper by accusing it of libel. |
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βwell known for being bad |
a notorious criminal |
an area which is notorious as a centre for drug trafficking |
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βa prison |
The execution was carried out at the state penitentiary in Fort Madison. |
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a person who is responsible for taking care of a particular place and making sure that the rules are obeyed |
a forest warden |
Two neighbourhood wardens patrol the housing estate. |
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βvery strong and determined |
She was known as the βIron Lady |
a man of iron will |
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βin a very cheerful and friendly way |
He said jovially. |
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overwhelm with shock or wonder, amaze, astound, dumbfound |
I was flabbergasted |
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