Expressions 3 Flashcards

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1
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Marks a bet

A

represents a gamble

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2
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Turned a corner

A

Changed, evolved

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3
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Come to the fore

A

target the most important point

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4
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Take a stance

A

an unwavering position

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5
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Amounts with

A

A combination of things

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6
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Runs in line with

A

Aligns with

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7
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Came Under

A

relative with an impact

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8
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Bid for

A

Called for

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9
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Showing a tilt in

A

Slight inclined

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10
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A landslide towards

A

Extreme inclined

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11
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Was stern with

A

Took a hard line on

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12
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Crucial swing state

A

It is a state that may change an election

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13
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Presumed front-runner

A

1st Place

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14
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Supposed forerunner

A

Previous

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15
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Runner-up

A

2nd place

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16
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Lion’s share

A

Majority, Bulk

17
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Saber-rattling

A

Threat to attack

18
Q

Longtime hawk

A

strong defender

19
Q

Perennial peddler

A

Swindler, defrauder, scammer, grifter

20
Q

Doves and hawks

A

Peace and war

21
Q

Revered elder

A

Esteemed hoarier

22
Q

On a more incremental basis

A

Piece by piece

23
Q

Went for the long play

A

Bet the line

24
Q

Filter down to

A

Eventually reach