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Health (Week 10/12) Flashcards

1
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A medical doctor who provides primary care and general medical treatment to patients.

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General Practitioner

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Department in a hospital where immediate medical care is provided for urgent or life-threatening conditions.

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Emergency room/Emergency department/Accident and emergency

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A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

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Computed Tomography scan

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A medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body’s internal structures.

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Magnetic resonance Imaging

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A primary care physician who provides medical care for individuals and families.

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Family doctor

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The department in a hospital responsible for admitting patients and handling administrative procedures.

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Admissions office

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Medical examination or imaging procedure to assess the condition of the breasts, such as mammography or breast ultrasound.

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Breast test

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Eye doctor

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Ophthalmologist

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Medical facility or department that specializes in the evaluation and management of eye disorders.

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Eye clinic

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10
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Screening test for cervical cancer or abnormalities by collecting cells from the cervix for examination.

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Smear test/PAP smear/Vaginal smear/Cervical smear

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Orthopedic

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Bone doctor

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Medical facility or department specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of bone-related disorders and injuries.

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Bone clinic

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Test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its function and detect abnormalities.

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Electrocardiogram

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14
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ENT specialist

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Otolaryngologist

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15
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Facility where dental services, including check-ups, cleanings, and treatments, are provided.

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Dental clinic

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Imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce images of internal structures, such as the abdomen, back, or chest.

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X-ray (abdominal / back / chest / etc.)

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Medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of children and adolescents.

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Paediatrician / Pediatrician

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18
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Department or unit in a hospital where patients are admitted for extended medical care and treatment.

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In-patient clinic

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Imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the body’s internal organs and structures.

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Ultrasound test

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20
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Medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the female reproductive system.

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Gynaecologist / Gynecologist

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Facility or department where medical consultations, examinations, and treatments are provided for patients who do not require hospitalization.

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Out-patient clinic

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22
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Test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain to evaluate brain function and detect abnormalities.

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E.G. (Electroencephalogram)

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Medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the urinary system and male reproductive system.

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Urologist

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Specialized unit in a hospital that provides continuous monitoring and intensive treatment for critically ill patients.

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ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

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25
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Laboratory test that analyzes a blood sample to evaluate various aspects of a person’s health, such as blood cell count, cholesterol levels, or infection markers.

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Blood test

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26
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Medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin-related conditions and diseases.

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Dermatologist

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27
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Designated area or unit in a hospital where patients with specific conditions or needs are cared for.

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Ward (maternity ward / psychiatry ward / cancer ward)

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28
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Laboratory analysis of a urine sample to assess various aspects of a person’s health, such as kidney function or the presence of infections or abnormalities.

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Urine test

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29
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Laboratory analysis of a stool sample to assess digestive health, detect infections, or screen for abnormalities.

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Stool test / faeces test

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30
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Medical professional who performs surgical procedures to treat various conditions and diseases.

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Surgeon

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31
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Sterile environment where surgeries are performed, equipped with specialized tools and equipment for safe and effective surgical interventions.

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Operating theatre

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32
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Muletas

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Crutches

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33
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Silla de ruedas

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Wheelchair

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34
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Yeso

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Cast

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35
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Camilla

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Stretcher

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36
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Pastilla

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Pill

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37
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Gotas

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Drops

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38
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Jarabe para la tos

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Cough syrup

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39
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Curita

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Band AI

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40
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Inhalador

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Inhaler

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41
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Estetoscopio

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Stethoscope

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42
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Termometro

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Thermometer

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43
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Bascula

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Scale

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44
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Monitor de presion arterial

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Blood pressure monitor

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45
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Bisturi

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Scapel

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46
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jeringa

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Syringe

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47
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Suero

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IV

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48
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Collarin

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Neck brace

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49
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Compresa de hielo

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Ice pack

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50
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Performs a medical evaluation or assessment on a patient.

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Examines

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51
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Reviews or updates medical information or treatment plans.

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Revises

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52
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Attends to patients and provides medical care or advice.

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Sees

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53
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Treats and heals diseases or ailments.

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Cures

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54
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Instructions for preparing food or beverages.

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Recipe

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55
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Written order from a healthcare professional specifying medications and dosages for a patient.

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Prescription

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56
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Specific condition or disorder that affects the body or mind.

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Disease

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57
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Minor health problem or discomfort that is usually less serious than a disease.

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Ailment

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58
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Transmit or transfer something to another person.

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Pass on

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59
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Become infected or affected by something.

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Catch on

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60
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Transmit or move something from one person or place to another.

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Transfer on

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61
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Enlarged in size, often due to fluid accumulation.

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Swollen

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62
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Excessively or abnormally expanded, often related to the accumulation of air or gas.

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Inflated

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63
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Localized reaction characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, usually associated with an injury or infection.

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Inflamed

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64
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Professional space where administrative and clinical tasks are performed.

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Office

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65
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Area where patients wait for their medical appointments.

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Waiting room

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66
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Medical procedure or operating room where surgeries are performed.

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Surgery

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67
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Private space within a medical facility where healthcare professionals meet with patients for examinations or consultations.

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Consulting room

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68
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Axila

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Armpit

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69
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Antebrazo

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Forearm

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70
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Omoplato

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Shoulder blade

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71
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Vientre

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Belly

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72
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Nuca

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Nape

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73
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Nudillo

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Knuckle

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74
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Muslos

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Thighs

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75
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Pantorrilla

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Calf

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76
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Canillera

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Shin

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77
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Antepie

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Forefoot

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78
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Talon

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Heel

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79
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Tobillo

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Ankle

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80
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Nuez de adan

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Adam’s apple

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81
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Lobulo de la oreja

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Earlobe

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82
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Ombligo

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Navel

83
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Muñeca

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Wrist

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Cadera

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Hip

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Cintura

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Waist

86
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Cuero cabelludo

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Scalp

87
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Ingle

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Groin/Crotch

88
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Rollitos

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Love handles

89
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Articulaciones

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Joints

90
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Puños

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Fist

91
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Barriga

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Pot belly / Beer belly / Paunch

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Riñones

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Kidneys

93
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Pulmones

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Lungs

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Vejiga

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Bladder

95
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Higado

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Liver

96
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Una lesión o herida en el cuerpo, generalmente causada por un corte, golpe o quemadura.

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Wound

97
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Causar daño o lesión a alguien o algo.

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Injure

98
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El daño físico o trauma causado por un accidente, caída, golpe u otra acción violenta.

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Injury

99
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Una sensación de dolor persistente y sordo en una parte del cuerpo.

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Ache

100
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Causar dolor físico o emocional a alguien

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Hurt

101
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Causar daño o deterioro a algo o alguien.

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Damage

102
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Causar daño o perjuicio a alguien o algo, ya sea física, emocional o mentalmente.

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Harm

103
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Arruinar o estropear algo, haciendo que ya no esté en buen estado o no sea agradable.

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Spoil

104
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Se utiliza cuando quieres enfatizar el proceso de recuperación natural del cuerpo y la restauración de la salud después de una lesión o enfermedad.

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Heal

105
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Se utiliza cuando quieres expresar la eliminación completa de una enfermedad o condición, sin síntomas ni recaídas.

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Cure

106
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Se utiliza cuando quieres describir el proceso de proporcionar atención médica o terapia para aliviar los síntomas de una enfermedad o controlarla.

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Treat

107
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Se utiliza cuando quieres transmitir la idea de una recuperación gradual y mejora progresiva de la salud.

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Mend

108
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Se utiliza cuando quieres destacar la acción de corregir o restaurar una estructura física dañada en el cuerpo.

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Repair

109
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Ampolla

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Blister

110
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Furunculo

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Boil

111
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Bulto

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Bump

112
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Juanete

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Bunion

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Quiste

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Cyst

114
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Hinchazon

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Swelling

115
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Pecas

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Freckles

116
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Bulto

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Lump

117
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Lunar/Marca de nacimiento

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Mole/Beauty spot

118
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Estrias

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Stretch marks

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hemorroides

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Piles

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Granos

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Pimples

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Salpullido

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Rash

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Sida

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AIDS

123
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Anemia

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Anaemia

124
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paro cardiaco

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cardiac arrest

125
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varicela

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chicken pox

126
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sentirse deprimido o triste

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down in the dumps

127
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una situación difícil o desagradable de aceptar

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a bitter pill to swallow

128
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no sentirse bien, estar enfermo o débil

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under the weather

129
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estar enfermo o no tener buen aspecto

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off colour

130
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morir

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kick the bucket

131
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estar en excelente estado de salud o condición física

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as fit as a fiddle = as right as rain

132
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un tema o situación que causa molestia o incomodidad

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a sore point

133
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tener una apariencia o estado de salud excelente

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the picture of health

134
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tener una apariencia muy enfermiza o pálida

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death warmed up

135
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estar muy enfermo o en peligro de morir

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at death’s door

136
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tener moretones o hematomas por todo el cuerpo

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black and blue all over

137
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salirse de control, volverse incontrolable

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GET OUT OF HAND

138
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costar muy caro, ser muy costoso

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AN ARM AND A LEG

139
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enfrentar, encarar una situación o problema

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FACE UP TO

140
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perder la cabeza, perder la calma o el control

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LOSE ONE’S HEAD

141
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fisgonear, curiosear, meterse en asuntos ajenos

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NOSE AROUND

142
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retrasarse, procrastinar, demorarse en hacer algo

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DRAG ONE’S FEET

143
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hacer la vista gorda, ignorar algo deliberadamente

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TURN A BLIND EYE

144
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poner un pie, llegar a un lugar

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SET FOOT

145
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perder la cara, sufrir una pérdida de estatus o reputación

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LOSE FACE

146
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caer en oídos sordos, no ser escuchado o tomado en cuenta

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FALL ON DEAF EARS

147
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This is an expression used to express hope or wish for something to happen successfully.

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Let’s keep our fingers crossed

148
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Means to pay for something, usually expenses or costs.

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Foot the bill

149
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This means that someone said or did something embarrassing or tactless, usually unintentionally.

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put my foot in it

150
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This means that there is something wrong or unusual about someone or something, but it is difficult to identify or pinpoint exactly what it is.

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I can’t put my finger on it

151
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This means that a statement was made in a joking or ironic manner, not to be taken seriously.

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Tongue in cheek

152
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This means that someone is ready and willing to listen attentively to what another person has to say

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I’m all ears

153
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This means that someone is very busy or occupied with tasks or responsibilities.

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I have my hands full:

154
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This means that someone needs to express or confess something that has been bothering them.

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I need to get it off my chest

155
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Remain serious and not show amusement or laughter, especially in a challenging or humorous situation.

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Keep a straight face

156
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Remain serious and not show amusement or laughter, especially in a challenging or humorous situation.

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Keep a straight face

157
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This means that someone promises to keep a secret and not reveal information.

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My lips are sealed

158
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This means that coworkers frequently argue or fight with each other.

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Are at each other’s throats

159
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This means to avoid getting involved in trouble or engaging in wrongdoing.

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keep his hands clean

160
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describes a very loud and piercing sound.

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Ear-splitting

161
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Means to be angry, outraged, or strongly opposed to something.

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Up in arms

162
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This means that someone unintentionally said something incorrect, inappropriate, or embarrassing.

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It was a slip of the tongue

163
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to do nothing for a period of time

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Twiddle my thumbs

164
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someone or something that is very annoying

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A pain in the neck

165
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more interesting or complicated than it appears at first

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There is more to sb/sth than meets the eye

166
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to make an unsuccessful start in something

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Get off on the wrong foot

167
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to say something (unpleasant) directly to someone

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Say sth to my face

168
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to deliberately ignore someone in an unfriendly way

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Give sb the cold shoulder

169
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to be very busy doing something

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To be up to your eyes

170
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to be someone who often criticizes and speaks in a severe way

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Have a sharp tongue

171
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agree with each other

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See eye to eye

171
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to escape or burst forth suddenly

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Break out

172
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to complete or perform a task or action

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Carry out

173
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to appear or become visible or known

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Come out

174
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to withdraw or quit something, usually a course or activity

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Drop out

175
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to have a disagreement or argument with someone

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Fall out

176
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to distribute or hand out something

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Give out

177
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to release or allow something to leave or escape

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Let out

178
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to perceive, understand, or see something, often with difficulty

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Make out

179
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to start a journey or a task with a particular goal or intention

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Set out

180
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to organize or resolve a problem or confusion

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Sort out

181
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to remove or extract something

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Take out

182
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to result in a particular way or to be revealed or discovered

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Turn out

183
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to solve, understand, or figure out something, or to engage in physical exercise or fitness activities.

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Work out

184
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to provide financial assistance or rescue someone from a difficult situation

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Bail out

185
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to extinguish or put out a flame or fire

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Blow out

186
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to examine, inspect, or investigate something or someone

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Check out

187
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to remove or empty the contents of a space or area

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Clear out

188
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to discover or obtain information about something

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Find out

189
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to distribute or give something to others

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Hand out

190
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to exclude or omit someone or something

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Leave out

191
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to be vigilant or watchful for potential dangers or hazards

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Look out

192
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to draw attention to or indicate something

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Point out

193
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to extinguish or quench a fire or flame

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Put out

194
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to exhaust or make someone feel tired through physical or mental exertion.

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195
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Invited her to go on a date or spend time together, usually romantically.

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Asked her out

196
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Suddenly start laughing uncontrollably.

A

Burst out laughing

197
Q

Exclaimed or shouted loudly, usually in pain, surprise, or fear.

A

Cried out

198
Q

Remove or eliminate something, such as a particular food or habit.

A

Cut out

199
Q

Left a place in an angry or dramatic manner.

A

Stormed out

200
Q

Ceased to exist or become extinct.

A

Died out

201
Q

Withdrawn or decided not to do something previously planned or agreed upon.

A

Backed out

202
Q

Draw a line through or mark as incorrect or invalid.

A

Cross out

203
Q

Be easily noticeable or distinguishable from others.

A

Stand out

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