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      <title>Weeks 3 &amp; 4 by Michael T</title>
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      <description>Lexis from week 3 &amp; 4 of CAE </description>
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      <pubDate>2023-04-24 10:59:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to get out of hand</title>
         <author>michael_turner2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If a situation <strong>gets out of </strong><strong><mark>hand</mark></strong>, it is difficult or impossible to control.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><blockquote>The party started well, but things quickly <strong>got out of hand</strong> when people started doing shots of tequila!</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-24 16:44:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to give someone the cold shoulder</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you <strong>give someone the cold </strong><strong><mark>shoulder</mark></strong><strong>,</strong> you treat someone in an unfriendly way; often excluding them or making them feel unwelcome.&nbsp;<br><br></div><blockquote>After I got the promotion, my work colleagues started <strong>giving me the cold shoulder.</strong>&nbsp;</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-24 17:26:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to keep your ear to the ground</title>
         <author>michael_turner2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you <strong>keep your </strong><strong><mark>ear</mark></strong><strong> to the ground</strong>, you try and find out the most recent developments in a particular situation.&nbsp;<br><br></div><blockquote>A: I really want to move up in the company. Do you know if there are any new positions opening in your department?<br><br>B: Sorry, I haven't heard of anything recently, but I'll <strong>keep my ear to the ground</strong> and let you know if something comes up.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-24 17:37:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to point the finger at someone</title>
         <author>michael_turner2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you <strong>point the </strong><strong><mark>finger</mark></strong> at someone or something, you blame them.<br><br></div><blockquote>Prince Harry <strong>pointed the finger</strong> at the media for the breakdown of his relationship with his brother William.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-24 17:51:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to talk about someone behind their back</title>
         <author>michael_turner2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you <strong>talk about someone behind their </strong><strong><mark>back</mark></strong>, you gossip / talk about them when they are not there.&nbsp;</div><blockquote><br>After getting together, Ron and Hermione started<strong> talking behind Harry's back</strong> more frequently, especially in "The Deathly Hallows".</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-24 18:01:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to turn sour</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If something <strong><mark>turns sour</mark></strong>, it stops being pleasant and working properly.</div><div><br></div><blockquote>"The relationship between my boss and I <strong>turned sour </strong>when I asked for a pay rise".</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-25 09:17:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to turn your back on someone/something</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>turns his/her back on you</mark>, it means that he/she is ignoring you or prefers not being involved in something.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I <strong>turned my back on my best friend</strong> when I discovered that he betrayed me with my girlfriend".</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-25 09:44:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>look up to someone</title>
         <author>nogou2004</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <strong>looks up to </strong>you it means, that they respect and admire you<br><br>« The kids really <mark>look up to </mark>their coach »<br><br>I really&nbsp;<mark>look up to Sadio Mané,&nbsp;</mark>because of his personality and his work ethic in sports.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-25 20:53:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>look down on someone</title>
         <author>nogou2004</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <strong>looks down</strong> <strong>on </strong>you it means that they despise you as a person. <br><br>« I wasn’t successful, so they <mark>looked down on </mark>me. »</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-25 21:01:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to turn a blind eye (to something)</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you turn a blind eye to something, you pretend not to notice something bad that is happening, so you do not have to do anything about it.<br><em><br>„She seemed to</em><strong><em> turn a blind eye</em></strong><em> to her friend’s drug addiction for years.“</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-25 22:28:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to be a bubbly person</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone is defined as a <mark>bubbly person</mark>, it means that is always cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I really admire his personality! He's so <strong>bubbly</strong> and, as a result, always surrounded by friends".</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 08:02:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to take somebody on</title>
         <author>eun8905</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>takes you on</mark>, it means that he/she starts to employ you.<br><br></div><blockquote><em>She was </em><strong><em>taken on</em></strong><em> as a laboratory assistant.</em></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 08:12:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title> to name-drop a contact </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>name-drops a contact</mark>, it means he/she talks about famous people that he/she has met, often pretending that he/she knows them better than he/she really does, in order to appear more important and special.<br><br></div><blockquote><em>The company likes to </em><strong><em>name-drop</em></strong><em> famous clients, including the US and Russian presidents.</em></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 08:19:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>apply to a slew of companies</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone tries to <mark>apply to a slew of companies</mark>, it means that is trying to apply for a large number, or several of them.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I sent my CV to <strong>a slew of companies</strong>. I hope they will hire me!".</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 08:22:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to catch your eye</title>
         <author>eun8905</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br><br>If someone catches your eye, it means that he/she gets your attention.<br><br></div><blockquote>Mr.President, I was trying to catch your eye just now, but you didn't see me.</blockquote><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 08:26:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to take the opportunity to stand out</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>takes the opportunity to stand out</mark>, it means that is noticeable and well considered because of something he/she has done.<br><br></div><blockquote>"A few moths ago, I <strong>took the opportunity to stand out </strong>when I did an ambitious project to the company I work for".</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 08:41:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>To put (someone) down </title>
         <author>isabelfranciscamendesrego</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Put (somebody) down means criticise someone, especially when other people are around.<br></strong><em><br></em>Example: <em>&nbsp;“They’re not really your friends if they </em><em><mark>put you down.</mark></em><em> A friend should be kind and supportive.”&nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 10:35:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to cover up your nerves</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If I cover up my nerves, I try to hide the fact, that I am nervous and try to calm down.<br><br><em>„She is getting ready for her job interview and </em><strong><em>trying to cover up her nerves</em></strong><em> by making breathing exercises.“<br><br></em><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 10:41:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to give a generic answer</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you give a generic answer, you generalize your answer and say what everyone else would say.<br><br><em>„He gave us </em><strong><em>a generic answer</em></strong><em> in his job interview. He didn‘t stand out and we can‘t remember him.“</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 10:55:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to connect the dots</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you connect the dots, you bring all the information you have (about sth/sb) together.<br><em><br>„In my job interview, I </em><strong><em>connected all the dots</em></strong><em> and was clear about what I was telling him/her.“<br></em><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 11:07:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>To project self-confidence </title>
         <author>isabelfranciscamendesrego</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>A situation where you show others your confidence in yourself and your abilities. <br></strong><br>Example: <em>“You shouldn’t feel so insecure about yourself. During the pitch you must </em><em><mark>project your self-confidence</mark></em><em> to others.”</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 11:09:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to be a bit slack</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Something that is slack is not strict or effective enough.<br><br></div><blockquote>"The teacher gave me a book for my research, but some pages are missing! It'<strong>s a bit slack</strong>, isn't it?"</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 19:00:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to spell out the result</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>To explain the result in a very clear way with details.<br><br></div><blockquote>"You should be always clear and detailed, so when the interviewer will ask you about your experiences, <strong>spell out the result</strong>."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 19:08:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to give a concise pitch</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>To give short and clear presentation, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words.<br></strong><br></div><blockquote>"You have only 5 minutes for your presentation, so <strong>give</strong> us <strong>a concise pitch</strong>"</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 19:20:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to have a rocky relationship</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>To have a relationship with a lot of problem.</strong><br><br></div><blockquote>"Odette and Derek at the beginning of <em>The Swam Princess</em> <strong>had a rocky relationship</strong>. Everything changed when they became adults and get married."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 19:35:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to get on like a house on fire</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>If two people get on like a house on fire, they like each other very much and become friends very quickly.<br></strong><br></div><blockquote>"Harry and Ron share a compartment on the Hogwarts Express and <strong>get on like a house on fire</strong>."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 19:44:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to put a great strain on something</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>an event that puts pressure on something, sometimes causes damage.<br></strong><br></div><blockquote>"Stephen Hawking's motor neuron disease <strong>puts a great strain on</strong> the relationship with his wife Jane"</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 19:55:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to take an instant dislike to someone</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2569313283</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>If you take a dislike to someone or something, you decide that you do not like them.<br></strong><br></div><blockquote>"Harry <strong>took an instant dislike to</strong> Draco Malfoy because he was so arrogant."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 20:01:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to keep (yourself) to yourself</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2569323297</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>If you </strong><strong><em>keep yourself to yourself</em></strong><strong> you stay on your own most of the time and do not mix socially with other people.<br></strong><br></div><blockquote>"Shrek before he met Donkey was anti-social and territorial. In fact, he <strong>kept himself to himself</strong>"</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 20:13:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Get on like a house on fire</title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2569360345</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If people get on like a house of fire,they become friends very quickly.&nbsp;<br><br>The class got on like a house of fire.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 21:00:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Get on my nerves</title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2569362844</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone or something gets on your nerves, you are annoyed by it or someone.<br><br>The neighbors loud music is really getting on my nerves.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 21:04:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>To show leadership skills</title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2569364389</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you show leadership skills, you help others learn and offer advice and inspiration.<br><br>Michael showed great leadership skills yesterday.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 21:06:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to keep in touch with someone/something</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2569409681</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you keep in touch with <em>someone</em>, you continue to communicate with them.<br>If you keep in touch with <em>something</em>, you know what is happening in a particular area/topic.<br><br>„Teachers <strong>keep in touch with</strong> their students via email.“<br>„My mom tries to <strong>keep in touch with </strong>current news by reading the online newspapers.“</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-26 22:20:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to go over the answers</title>
         <author>nogou2004</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2570102065</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>When someone <strong>goes over the answers, </strong>it means they check their answers again to be sure of what they wrote.<br><br></div><blockquote>Let's <mark>go over the two answers</mark> you got wrong to see what you can learn from it.</blockquote><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-27 09:26:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to have a proven track record</title>
         <author>nogou2004</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2570108803</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>To have a <strong>proven track record are&nbsp;</strong>all the things that a person has done in the past, which shows how good they are at doing their job, dealing with problems.<br><br></div><blockquote>He has <mark>a proven track record</mark> as an incredibly successful business man.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-27 09:33:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Opportunities for future growth </title>
         <author>isabelfranciscamendesrego</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2570140637</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>These are opportunities that allow a person to achieve their professional goals and career progression.</strong><br><br>Example: <em>“If you have a degree you have more chances of getting a better paid job and more </em><em><mark>opportunities for future growth</mark></em><em>.”</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-27 10:07:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to head up a project</title>
         <author>nogou2004</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2570141113</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>When you&nbsp;<strong>head up a project,&nbsp;</strong>you lead or you are in charge of the project meaning you set the tone.<br><br></div><blockquote>He was approached <mark>to head up&nbsp;</mark>Nikes' investment banking business.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-27 10:07:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>To fit the bill (or be the right fit) </title>
         <author>isabelfranciscamendesrego</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2570152776</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>To fit the bill means to be what is needed in a specific situation such as a job position. </strong><br><br>Example: <em>“I really liked her, she seems to be the ideal person for this job as she has the </em><em><mark>right fit.</mark></em><em>”&nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-27 10:21:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>declining professional ethics</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573001919</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>declines professional ethics</mark>, it means that his/her behaviour (in a workplace) becomes less moral without having ethical principles.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I was really surprised when I saw our boss eating a sandwich during the meeting. He definitely <strong>declines professional ethics!"</strong></blockquote><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 15:50:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>capturing a striking image</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573009729</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>captures a striking image</mark>, it means that this image is interesting and unusual enough to attract attention.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I <strong>captured a striking image</strong> which has been awarded by a critic"</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 16:08:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>gaining an insight into</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573012984</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone <mark>gains an insight into</mark> something, he/she gains an accurate and deep understanding of it.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I hope that this talk has given you <strong>an</strong> <strong>insight into</strong> your future career."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 16:17:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>the saleability of something</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573017241</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>We talk about <mark>the saleability of</mark> a property when we evaluate how easy it is to sell.<br><br></div><blockquote>"<strong>The saleability of</strong> my house has improved since I contacted a real estate agent."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 16:26:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>the means to an end</title>
         <author>marcozanotto8</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573027217</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If something is a <mark>means to an end</mark>, it means that is not valued or interesting in itself, but is useful in achieving something else.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I didn't like working in an office, but I saw it as <strong>a means to an end</strong>."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 16:49:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>a rollercoaster ride of a time</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573070848</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>My law studies were extremely difficult and therefore a rollercoaster ride of a time.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 18:36:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>jot down (sth.)</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573073473</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>I began to jot down an idea for a project.<br>I didn't jot down the names.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 18:42:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>stick at sth.</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573078962</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>You have to stick at it and work through bit by bit to get to the end.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 18:56:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>rise above (sth.)</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573083335</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>You can rise above this depressing situation and you will be okay.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 19:08:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>would-be.... &quot;profession&quot;</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573089193</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>She was a would-be singer and songwriter, but she has no talent at all.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 19:23:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>a dreary office</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573090746</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>"Life`s hard, working 9-5 in a dreary office..."</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 19:28:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to break out of the daily grind</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573095969</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>"Our holidays here in Spain are so relaxing and a great diversion. I really want to break out of the daily grind."</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 19:43:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>make the written word come alive</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573098858</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>"Your&nbsp;book was extremely fascinating and exciting. I had the feeling&nbsp;you made the written word come alive."</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 19:51:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>someone/sth. is instrumental in sth.</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573101256</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>She was instrumental in making abortion legal and accessible for women.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 19:58:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to have an outcome in mind</title>
         <author>Nessa_Steiner</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573103843</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you want to write a book, it`s helpful when you already have an outcome in mind.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-30 20:06:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to be very much in demand</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573661894</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If something is very much in demand, it means, that it is very popular at the moment and a lot of people want it.<br><em><br>„Airpods are </em><strong><em>very much in demand</em></strong><em> at the moment.“</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 12:31:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>to put things into perspective</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michael_turner2/1nh0pl535d4t9qdh/wish/2573683081</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>If something is put into perspective, we are able to see the true value of something.<br><em><br>„Today‘s news have </em><strong><em>put things</em></strong><em> around the British Government </em><strong><em>into perspective.</em></strong><em>“<br><br></em><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-01 12:54:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>struggle to get to grips</title>
         <author>jekaanwi</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If someone struggles to get to grips, it means that he/her is having a problem with facing up to and dealing with a task.<br><br><em>„I love working with young children, but sometimes I am </em><strong><em>struggling to get to grips</em></strong><em> with their behaviour.“</em></div>]]></description>
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         <title>something has appealed to someone</title>
         <author>beatricebrambillarivolta</author>
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         <title>on the off-chance</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Hoping that something may be possible, although it is not likely.<br><br></div><blockquote>"I applied for the job <strong>on the off-chance</strong> that they might like me, but I didn't seriously expect to get it."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If something is or isn‘t the way someone wants to go, it means that he either is going to do exactly what she/he wants or she/he isn‘t.<br><em><br>„Even if I work in gastronomy at the moment, it is not </em><strong><em>the way I want to go</em></strong><em>.“<br></em><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Someone jumped at the chance</title>
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         <title>Sealing yourself off from the world</title>
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         <title>to unwind</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried.<br><br></div><blockquote>"A glass of wine in the evening helps me <strong>to unwind</strong> after work."</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>an eye opener for</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>An eye opener for </strong>something can be startling, surprising, or enlightening.<br><br></div><blockquote>Living in another country can be a real&nbsp;<mark>eye opener&nbsp;</mark>for the diffrent cultures that exist around the world.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>a valid concept</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>A valid concept </strong>is<strong> </strong>the main extent to which a concept, conclusion or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.<br><br></div><blockquote><em>My passport is </em><em><mark>valid</mark></em><em> for another two years.</em></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>get nasty</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If something <strong>gets nasty </strong>it gets<strong> </strong>unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant.<br><br></div><blockquote>If you get stung by a jelly fish it&nbsp;<mark>gets nasty.</mark></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>mulling it over</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Mulling over sth means </strong>to spend time thinking carefully about a plan or proposal.<br><br></div><blockquote><em>I need a few days to </em><em><mark>mull things over&nbsp;</mark></em><em>before I decide.</em></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>spelling the end of</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Spelling the end means </strong>the end of something such as a period of time, an event, a book, or a film is the last part of it or the final point in it.<br><br></div><blockquote>Did this mistake&nbsp;<mark>spell the end of&nbsp;</mark>his football career?</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>an eye-opener</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>An eye-opener is,&nbsp;</strong>an event or situation that proves to be unexpectedly enlightening.<br><br></div><blockquote>For those who maintain an illusion of tight control, the book will be&nbsp;<mark>an eye-opener.</mark></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>To shine a light on smth.</title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you shine a light on something you examine something more closely or explain it to make it clearer<br><br></div><blockquote>Can some one shine a light on what has just been said? I didn’t get it.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-05-03 22:55:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>A cost effective proposition </title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
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         <title>Grand gesture</title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
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         <author>Yolokolo</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>&nbsp;A conservation initiative is a plan for dealing ich the protection of the environment.<br><br></div><blockquote>The UK government introduced a conservation initiative for a more sustainable Britain.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>To be seemingly innocuous </title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
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         <title>To turn out differently </title>
         <author>Yolokolo</author>
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         <title>Punishingly Monotonous </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>It can represent a long or difficult situation that becomes quite boring and tiring. </strong><br><br>Example: <em>“I love going to Brazil although the plane journeys are punishingly monotonous”&nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong><em>Led to</em></strong><strong> means the result or the consequence of something. </strong><br><br>Example: <em>I’m very happy to have taken an English course. This led to more opportunities for my future growth.<br><br>&nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>It may represent the difficulty of being able to release ourselves from some kind of thoughts or emotions. </strong><br><br>Example: <em>“When I have an exam, it’s hard to shake the sense of nervousness” &nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
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