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#446

a degree of smth (n) — a certain level or amount of smth (to a degree = to an extent)
Freelancers can encounter a degree of isolation.

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#419

a drop in the ocean — a very small amount compared with what's needed
They launch some good campaigns to protect the environment, but it is still a drop in the ocean.

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#430

a no-brainer (n) — easy decision (informal)
It was cheaper and closer to the beach, so it was a no-brainer that we chose this apartment.

#473

adequate (adj) — satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity (enough or appropriate)
I believe that in the nearest future we'll be able to find solar panels at an adequate price.

#410

adorable (adj) — cute, charming, lovely (usually for people and animals)
Children always love these cute and adorable puppies and kittens.

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#405

ask around — enquire of different people about something
If you ask around, I'm sure 90% of people will say this.

#333

awareness of (n) — having knowledge about
Governments should support campaigns which rise awareness of the dangers of sedentary lifestyle.

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#403

be far from — not at all
However, I was far from disappointed, the weather was fantastic!

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#424

be into smth — like very much or to be interested in
I'm really into traveling, I can't stay at home more then six month.

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#406

cut back on — reduce smth
I usually try to cut back on nonessential expenses.

#409

detest (v) — dislike intensely (for everything, not only for food)
I truly detest fast food, especially burgers.

#393

disgusting (adj) — extremely unpleasant, bad, terrible
I don't like when people smell the disgusting smells of cigarettes!

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#345

dog's life — a very unhappy and difficult life
My friend told me he led a dog's life in the army.

#551

egregious (adj) — outstanding (most usually in a negative fashion)
It was probably the most egregious error in my life.

#408

enticing (adj) — attractive
It was a really enticing opportunity.

#570

explicitly (adv) — in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
I believe banks should describe explicitly how much a client will pay for their credit.

#347

extensive (adj) — covering or affecting a large area; big and wide
There was an extensive garden near the house.

#382

far-fetched (adj) — implausible, impossible to believe, unnatural
I have a theory, but it might sound a bit far-fetched.

#392

fascinating (adj) — very good, charming, impressive
She's a fascinating person.

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#426

get along [with someone] — when people enjoy each other's company and don't have big hassles
I have always gotten along with my fellow colleagues.

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#505

get rid of — remove something that you do not want any longer
I was very relieved when we got rid of this unnecessary stuff.

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#503

give or take — more or less (or apart from smth)
(1) Five thousand people came, give or take a few hundred. (2) The result will be published in 3 hours, give or take.

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#428

give up (v) — stop trying
Sports teaches children not to give up.

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#429

go for smth — prefer smth, choose smth
In such cases I always try to go for quality instead of quantity.

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#399

goes without saying — is clear without being said
Of course, it goes without saying that people should be paid for the extra hours they work.

#598

handy (adj) — convenient; convenient for use; useful
We found it handy for our son to have a cellular phone.

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#566

have a spring in your step — have enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude
He is always positive and has a spring in his step, everybody just love him.

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#344

have the time of smb life — have a wonderful time
I had the time of my life on that holidays.

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#422

heatedly debated — it was an angry discussion
This question has been heatedly debated for the last decade.

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#342

household name — something everyone knows
Nike has become a household name.

#372

inevitably (adv) — impossible to avoid or prevent
Being on the beach at noon without sun protection inevitably leads to sunburn.

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#337

is not rocket science — is not difficult to understand
Getting in good shape is not rocket science, it's just about regular physical exercise.

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#522

let alone — to say nothing of; not to mention (to emphasize the improbability of a contrasting example); moreover
I don't have enough money for a new smartphone, let alone a new car.

#439

ludicrous (adj) — ridiculous; absurd
It is ludicrous that some people like watching ads on TV.

#434

necessity (n) — smth that is required
Being a patient person is a necessity if you have children.

#340

neglect (v) — to disuse, to ignore
We should not neglect to follow these simple rules to protect our environment.

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#539

next to nothing — almost nothing
It says a lot about our society that teachers get paid next to nothing while some celebrities do next to nothing and get paid millions.

#440

objective [of smth] (n) — goal
The objective of 100% clean energy can be achieved only in coordination with the government.

#363

off-putting — unpleasant; makes you feel you don't wanna get involved again
The staff was slightly aggressive, which I find very off-putting.

#597

outrageous (adj) — shockingly bad or excessive
The ticket prices are outrageous, however I hope to visit that place someday.

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#504

pie in the sky — impossible/unlikely idea or plan;
Ideally what I would like to see would be free sport activities, but I guess that's a bit pie in the sky at the moment.

#574

plethora of (n) — a lot of
Today, there are plethora of ways to study computer programming.

#431

possess (v) — have
I believe that any person should possess a sense of humour.

#573

quantify (v) — to measure or judge the size or amount of smth
It is difficult to quantify happiness.

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#592

reign supreme (v) — is the most important or powerful element in a situation or period of time
These days, Google reigns supreme as a search engine on the Internet.

#532

roughly (adv) — approximately
Her shoes matched the dress, and made her roughly six feet tall.

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#425

see eye to eye on smth — agree on something and have one point of view
Different camps of scientists do not see eye to eye on the issue of climate change.

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#514

sink or swim — you succeed or fail completely by your own efforts
When we started the business, it was sink or swim.

#572

substantive (adj) — having real importance or value
There is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs.

#438

ubiquitous (adj) — found everywhere
Electric cars haven't become ubiquitous yet, but I believe this will happen in the nearest future.

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#423

under the microscope — being watched and examined very carefully
The whole transportation system should be put under the microscope before the modernization.

#435

utilize (v) — make use of
I believe that alternative energy sources such as wind power might be utilized more effectively.

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#433

vital (adj) — essential; absolutely necessary or important
It is vital that people pay more attention to the pollution issues now.