C Flashcards

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1
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To call forth

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To cause to come into existence; to elicit; to provoke

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2
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To call to mind

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To remember, to recall

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3
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Cap in hand

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Humbly

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4
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A house of cards

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An insecure arrangement

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5
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On the carpet

A

Under discussion

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6
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To make out a case for

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To defend; to find excuse for

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7
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To chalk out

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To sketch; to plan for accomplishment

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8
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Not to have a dog’s chance

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To have no chance

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9
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To stand a chance

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To have a chance

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10
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Cheek by jowl

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Colse together; very near, side by side

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