ESLPOD [155,156,157] Flashcards

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to speak or write in a very enthusiastic way about someone or something

A

rave (review)

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2
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the main part for an actor in a play, movie, or television show; the main actor in a play, movie, or television show; a lead singer, dancer, guitar, etc. is the main singer, dancer, guitar player, etc. in a group

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leads

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3
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to choose a performer for a particular part or for a particular type of part in a movie, play, etc.; to choose all the performers for a movie, play, etc.

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cast

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4
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done for pleasure instead of as a job; used about someone who does something because they enjoy it and not as their job

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amateur

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5
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keeping things secret, especially in a way that makes other people want to discover what they are

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misterious

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6
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used for talking about official activities that very few people should know about

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hush-hush

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7
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unofficial information that may or may not be true

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rumor

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8
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to give someone additional freedom

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cut somebody some slack

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9
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a hidden and shocking secret.

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skeletons in the closet

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10
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used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true and people should believe it

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take it from me

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