idiom Flashcards

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in charge of sth/sb = responsible for sth

A

Who’s in charge here?
The teacher put me in charge of organizing the project.

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in the wake up sth

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If something happens in the wake of something else, it happens after and often because of it:
– > Airport security was extra tight in the wake of yesterday’s bomb attacks.

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more of less

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(1) mostly:
The project was more or less a success.
(2) approximately:
It’s 500 kilos, more or less.

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be (all) for (someone or something)

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To support or be in favor of a person, group, or effort.
–> If management is considering adding a gym to the building, i am for it!

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