Attitudes Flashcards

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to consider something to be of great, little, etc. importance or value (idiom)

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set great, little, etc. store BY sth

She’s setting a lot of store by this job interview - I only hope she gets it.

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Act or be ready to act aggressively (idiom)

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be on THE offensive

the forces of fascism were very much on the offensive

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Take the initiative by beginning to attack or act aggressively (idiom)

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go on (to) THE offensive (or take THE offensive)

‘security forces took the offensive ten days ago’

‘Earlier he attempted to take the offensive, attacking the media coverage of the whole affair’

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Excessive introspection, self-absorption, or concentration on a single issue

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navel-gazing

“The optimistic trend masks a looming problem, which has sent the travel industry into a renewed bout of navel-gazing”

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kind and always thinking about how you can help other people

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thoughtful

Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.

She’s a very thoughtful person.

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