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smooth sailing
smuːð ˈseɪlɪŋ
smuːð ˈseɪlɪŋ
Definition
(noun) situation or process that is easy and without any problems or difficulties
Example
After the initial challenges, the project was smooth sailing to completion.
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in the house
ɪn ðə haʊs
ɪn ðə haʊs
Definition
(phrase) slang expression used to announce someone's arrival. Often, the person who says it is announcing their own arrival.
Example
It's MC Meena in the house! Make some noise!
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Make some noise
Definition
(verb phrase) create a loud or noticeable sound.
Example
The children were told to make some noise during the school play.
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'Make some noise' is a phrase that's often said by someone who s tryng to get a group of people excited and shout and clap to show they are enjoying themselves or excited to watch a performer.
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Let me at 'em
let mi ˈæt əm
Definition
(phrase) colloquial expression meaning 'allow me to confront or attack them'.
Out with the old in with the new
aʊt wɪð ðə oʊld ɪn wɪð ðə nuː
aʊt wɪð ði əʊld ɪn wɪð ði njuː
Definition
(phrase) be excited and happy about new things and let go of the old.
Example
It was time to go out with the old and in with the new and redecorate my living room.
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mouth guard
maʊθ ɡɑːd
maʊθ ɡɑrd
Definition
(noun) device worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and gums during sports or other physical activities
Example
The boxer wore a mouth guard to protect his teeth during the match.
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suppressed emotions
səˈprɛst ɪˈməʊʃənz
səˈprɛst ɪˈmoʊʃənz
Definition
(noun) feelings or emotions that are deliberately held back or hidden
Example
She struggled with her suppressed emotions, trying to keep happy in front of others.
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sweaty palm
ˈswɛti pɑːm
ˈswɛti pɑːm
Definition
(noun) condition where the palm of the hand is moist or wet due to perspiration
Example
He wiped his sweaty palm on his pants before shaking hands with the interviewer.
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preview
ˈpriːvjuː
ˈpriˌvyu
Definition
(noun) a description of something that will happen or be available in the future
Example
That behaviour in his interview is just a preview of what we'll have to live with if we give him a job.
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steered
stɪəd
stɪrd
Definition
(verb) to be moved or guided in a particular direction or along a particular course
Example
She steered the negotiation towards the result she wanted.
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sar-casm
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(noun) the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny
Example
Her sarcasm was so sharp that it cut through the tension in the room.
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There's a play on words here with sarcasm and 'chasm' which means a deep opening in the earth or rock.
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first impression
fɜːst ɪmˈprɛʃən
fɜrst ɪmˈprɛʃən
Definition
(noun) an immediate feeling that someone gets when first meeting someone or seeing something.
Example
She made a great first impression at the job interview.
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headquarters
hed-kwawr-ters
hed-kwawr-ters
Definition
(noun) main office or centre of control for an organisation or company.
Example
The company's headquarters is located in New York City.
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envy
ˈɛnvi
ˈɛnvi
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(noun) the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has
Example
She couldn't help but feel envy when she saw her friend's new car.
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ennui
ɒnˈwi
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(noun) a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She was overcome with ennui as she sat through yet another boring lecture.
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embarrassment
em-bar-uhs-muhnt
em-bar-uhs-muhnt
Definition
(noun) feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Example
She felt a deep sense of embarrassment when she fell in front of everyone.
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haunt
hɔːnt
hɔnt
Definition
(verb) to keep coming back to the mind of (someone) especially in a way that makes the person sad or upset
Example
She was haunted by the memory of the first terrible presentation she gave at work.
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buddy
Definition
(noun) a close friend—used especially to describe men or boys who are friends
jerks
dʒɜːks
jɜrks
Definition
(noun) a stupid person or a person who is not well-liked or who treats other people badly
Example
She felt the team was full of jerks so she didn't want to join.
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fella
ˈfɛlə
ˈfɛlə
Definition
(noun) man or boy
Example
He's a good fella, always willing to help out.
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Glad
ɡlæd
ɡlæd
Definition
(adjective) feeling happy or pleased about something
Example
I'm glad you could make it to the party.
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hanger
ˈhæŋər
ˈhæŋər
Definition
(adjective) mix of the words hungry and angry that describes being irritable due to hunger
Example
She gets hangry if she doesn't eat lunch.
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bottle
ˈbɒtəl
ˈbɑtəl
Definition
(verb) to keep emotions or feelings inside and not express them
Example
She tried to bottle up her anger, but eventually, it all came pouring out.
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