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Protege

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a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person弟子
employ (someone) as an apprentice: プロテジェ

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Let’s bring in

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〜をお迎えしましょう！

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Ilk

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Sort, kind

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Sociopolitical

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combining social and political factors:
“sociopolitical pressures”

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Effervescent

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(of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy:
“an effervescent mixture of cheap wine, fruit flavors, sugar, and carbon dioxide

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Give it a shot

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Give it a shot’ is used to mean that a person should give something a try

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Uplift

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raise the level of; improve:
“the refreshing smell of essential oils like lavender and peppermint can instantly uplift your mood”

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Bacon

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MONEY
specifically : money gained through employment or legislation —usually used in the phrase bring home the bacon

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Apparatus

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the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose:
“laboratory apparatus”
SIMILAR:
equipment
gear
rig

a complex structure within an organization or system:
“the apparatus of government”
SIMILAR:
structure

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Psych out

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to become very excited; to lose mental control. I was so angry, I almost psyched out. The kids were psyching out over the rock

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Invaluable

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extremely useful; indispensable:

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I’m composed

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calm and in control of your emotions:

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Break in (shoes etc.)

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an initial period of operation during which working parts begin to function efficiently

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Pitch in

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  1. To help out; to contribute or assist.
    Pitch in money
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Prophecy

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a prediction:

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Give one a hand

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To help one (with something).
I hope that someone will give me a hand—there’s no way I’ll make it to the fifth floor with all these bags on my own!
No, Billy can’t babysit, he’s giving me a hand with my car today.
2. To applaud one. Wasn’t that a great performance? Let’s give them a hand, ladies and gentlemen!

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In lieu of

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Instead of

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‘Woe is me’ frame of mind

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Woe is me - over-dramatic, often comical way to express sadness or disappointment at an unfair situation

Frame of mind - a particular mood that influences one’s attitude or behavior:

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(Let it ) Run its course

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To progress along something’s natural course and conclude at its normal pace.自然に任せる

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Branch out

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to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work

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Outrunning

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Escape from

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Malting (barley)

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Grain, usually barley, that has been allowed to sprout, used chiefly in brewing and distilling.
2. An alcoholic beverage, such as beer or ale, brewed from malt.

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Bankrolling

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support (a person, organization, or project) financially

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Pumped (100k dollars)

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注ぎ込む

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That’s what I’m taking about!

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slang That’s excellent; that’s great news. A jubilant response to good news or a positive outcome.
I got an A on the exam? Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about!

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Credit claim

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claim for the repayment of money

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Run the election race and won the race

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選挙活動し勝って

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(It has) come and gone

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to exist or happen somewhere for a short time and then go away: The feeling of nausea comes and goes.

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Scramble

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order (a fighter aircraft or its pilot) to take off immediately in an emergency or for action:
“the Hurricanes were scrambled again, this time meeting Italian fighters”

きびきびと)はい登る、(…を)奪い合う、われがちに取り合う

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dogma

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Conviction : a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law:
“she had a previous conviction for a similar offense”

a firmly held belief or opinion:
“she takes pride in stating her political convictions” · ”his conviction that the death was no accident”
SIMILAR:
belief
opinion
view

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It all started

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きっかけ

The story, incident, habit etc. began

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One-up someone

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マウントを取る

get an advantage over

to get an advantage over someone by doing something better, more extreme, etc. than them, or by saying that you did or will do something like this: They were trying to one-up each other over who had had the worst year.7 days ago

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Chop down

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Cut (tree)

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Given

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something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.

CONSIDERING
Given what she knew about others’ lives, how could she complain about her own?
—Marilyn French

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And thus

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こうして-

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No-brainers

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Very easy

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Keynote

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the fundamental or central fact, idea, or mood

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Alleyway

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a narrow passageway

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Add-on purchase

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ついで買い

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Living up to

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To do as was promised in an agreement or bargain

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Dog which is Lab mix

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Labrador mixed hybrid dog

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Priceless

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1
a
: having a value beyond any price : INVALUABLE
b
: costly because of rarity or quality : PRECIOUS

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Apples and oranges

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comparing two things that are not similar in any way

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Winter apocalypse

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Major winter storm

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Take the credit

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To accept recognition, praise, or approval for something, whether or not it is deserved.
I really can’t take credit—Harry and Lisa are the one’s who really made this a success! のことで称賛される, …を手柄とされる

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Tinkering on

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make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it

47
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Downshift

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to move or shift to a lower level (as of speed, activity, or intensity)

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Beat your own drum

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To promote, brag about, or draw attention to one’s own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc.
This is a cutthroat industry. If you aren’t prepared to beat your own drum a bit, you’ll never get noticed.

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There’s no point in

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Some particular action will serve no purpose or will not yield any worthwhile results.
There’s no point getting upset about it—let’s just try to find a solution!

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Project the image

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estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data:
“spending was projected at $72 million”
SIMILAR:
forecast
predict
estimate

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Margin

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the edge or border of something:
“the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean” · ”they were forced to live on the margins of society”
SIMILAR:
edge
side
bank
verge

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Market cap

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時価総額

capitalization—refers to the total value of all a company’s shares of stock. Knowing a company’s market cap can help you compare the relative size of one company versus another.

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On track to

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Progressing or developing as planned, scheduled, or expected.
Everyone in our entire department is on track to meet their sales quotas for the year.

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Alphabet

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Alphabet is an American multinational holding company that’s been around since 2015.

The company was formed by Google co-founders Larry Page

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Gut punch

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痛手

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Topped

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The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak

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Bellwether

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the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
an indicator or predictor of something:
“college campuses are often the bellwether of change” · ”the market’s bellwether stock”

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Took a beating

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suffer damage or hurt:損失
“her pride had taken a beating at his hands”

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Tick down

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time decreasing
Downward

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Fare

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perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period of time:
“his business has fared badly in recent years”
SIMILAR:
get on
proceed
get along

the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.

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Zig, Zag

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make a sharp change of direction:

62
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Gain steam, Gain ground

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become more popular or widespread. Example: Many people were skeptical about self-driving cars, but the idea is gaining steam.

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Hang on every words

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To listen very carefully or closely

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Rift

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a crack, split, or break in something:
“the wind had torn open a rift in the clouds”
SIMILAR:
crack
fault
flaw
split

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Ill at ease

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uncomfortable or embarrassed.

66
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All the confidence in the world

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世界的権威

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Work cur out for

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If you have your work cut out for you, you have a difficult task to do or a challenging situation to face.

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Let go

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To stop holding
諦める

69
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Run me through

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To review for me

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Spill over

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(of a bad situation or strong emotion) reach a point at which it can no longer be controlled or contained:
“years of frustration spilled over into violence”

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Idiosyncrasy

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relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual: 特質、特異性、性癖
“she emerged as one of the great, idiosyncratic talents of the nineties”
SIMILAR:
distinctive
individual
characteristic
distinct
distinguishing
peculiar
individualistic

a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing:
“the idiosyncrasies of the prison system”
SIMILAR:
peculiarity 特異性や性癖

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Tap into sth

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to manage to use something in a way that brings good results:
If only we could tap into all that energy and creativity.

73
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Decisively

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Clearly , Positively

74
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Squad

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a small group of people having a particular task:
“an assassination squad”
SIMILAR:
group
gang
band

75
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spackle

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穴塞ぎペースト

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Up against

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Confronting or contending with someone or something, especially that which poses a serious challenge or problem.
Each year, more and more families are up against debt going into the holiday season.

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Pathetic

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pitifully inferior or inadequate
痛ましい
pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness:
“she looked so pathetic that I bent down to comfort her” · ”it was a pathetic sight”
SIMILAR:
pitiful
pitiable
piteous

miserably inadequate; of very low standard:
“he’s a pathetic excuse for a man” · ”his ball control was pathetic”
SIMILAR:
feeble
woeful
sorry
poor

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Theatrical

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of, for, or relating to acting, actors, or the theater:
“theatrical productions”
SIMILAR:
stage
dramatic
thespian

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Procession

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forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival:
“a funeral procession”
SIMILAR:
parade
march
cavalcade

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Mean the world to us

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  1. To be something for which one is deeply grateful or appreciative.
    Thank you so much for taking care of my kids when I was in the hospital. It really means the world to me!
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Outpouring

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(OUTPOURINGS)
an outburst of strong emotion:
“spontaneous outpourings of affection and support” · ”the unprecedented outpouring of tearful grief

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Heartening

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increasing cheerfulness or confidence; encouraging:
“this is the most heartening news of all”

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Bells and whistles

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items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : FRILLS

84
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Body armour

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弾丸防護服　

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Underlying drivers

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Basic, Fundamental

a factor which causes a particular phenomenon to happen or develop:
“the hope of achieving such monopolies becomes the main driver of investment”

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Hone (home) in on

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to find and go directly toward (someone or something) The missile was honing in on its target

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Bargain away

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to lose or give up (something) as part of an agreement The employees are concerned that the union will bargain away wage increases for less desirable benefits.

88
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Groundbreaking

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breaking new ground; innovative; pioneering:
“groundbreaking research into fertility problems

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Driver

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a factor which causes a particular phenomenon to happen or develop:
“the hope of achieving such monopolies becomes the main driver of investment”

90
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Generic technology

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Common , general technology

91
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Superstar

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a high-profile and extremely successful performer or athlete:
“he became a superstar overnight” · ”despite their superstar status the band refuse to change their lifestyle”
SIMILAR:
celebrity
famous

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Take down

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To dismantle or disassemble a large object or structure.
After the concert, we’ll need everyone on hand to help take down the set.

to defeat or kill someone, or to stop someone from causing harm:
The Indiana Pacers took down Cleveland, 80–74.

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Palatable

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Pleasant to taste

94
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Flight of wine

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selection of wines

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Backwater

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part of a river not reached by the current, where the water is stagnant:
“the eels inhabit backwaters”
an isolated or peaceful place:
“a sleepy Midwest backwater”
SIMILAR:
quiet
peaceful
tranquil

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Travel bug

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person with a strong desire to travel and explore new places. It’s a metaphorical term to describe the feeling of wanderlust, or the urge to travel and learn about different cultures, enjoy the picturesque scenery and engage in outdoor activities.

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Up against the wall

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in a very bad position or situation. The team was up against a wall in the first half of the game

98
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Make a point of doing something

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to always do something or to take particular care to do something:
She makes a point of keeping all her shopping receipts.

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The crux of the issue

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the most important or serious part of a matter, problem, or argument: The crux of the country’s economic problems is its foreign debt. The issue of an arms embargo will be at the crux of the negotiations in Geneva

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Ploy

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cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one’s own advantage.
“this was widely interpreted as a ploy to buy time in order to consolidate his position”

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