Collocations Flashcards

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to fully and sincerely agree with someone or something

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wholeheartedly agree

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to express a difference of opinion or viewpoint in a polite and considerate manner

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respectfully disagree

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to highly praise and emphasize the positive qualities

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extol the virtues

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means to establish and develop connections or bonds with other individuals or groups

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forge relationships

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used to describe a close and inseparable connection between two or more things

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inextricably linked

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to leave someone unable to speak or respond due to astonishment, shock, or overwhelming emotions

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render speechles

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to ruin or thwart someone’s plans

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scupper plans

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to severe and harsh criticism or condemnation directed towards someone or something

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scathing attack

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to a state of being completely unaware or ignorant of something, often used in a positive or blissful context

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Blissfully unaware

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to revive or reignite a strong sense of enthusiasm, excitement, or interest in something that was previously present but may have diminished over time

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Rekindle passion

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