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Commodity |
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
Exports of primary commodities and the import of finished products are not favourable for any country. |
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On the fence |
Undecided about something
Ann is on the fence about going to Mexico. Many consumers are still on the fence, waiting to see if a better, less expensive computer will come along. |
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Make (someone's) acquaintance
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To meet someone for the first time
I made his acquaintance at a business conference. |
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Impunity |
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
The impunity enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings These gangs operate with apparent impunity. |
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Misstate |
Make wrong or inaccurate statements about.
Not only did he get the quote wrong, he also misstated the name of the character who said it and what the line referred to! |
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Get (one's) fix (of something)
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To acquire a required or necessary amount of something, especially that which one is addicted to or compulsively seeks.
I just can't get my day going until I get my fix of caffeine. |
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Reimburse |
Repay (a person who has spent or lost money).
The investors should be reimbursed for their losses |
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Perilous |
Full of danger or risk.
A perilous journey south |
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Gag order |
A court order prohibiting public reporting of or commentary on a current judicial case by the media or members of the press.
Unfortunately, due to a gag order, we can't provide any more details about the murder trial until it is finished. |
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Restraining order |
A temporary court order issued to prohibit an individual from carrying out a particular action, especially approaching or contacting a specified person. |
