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What does ‘reprimand’ mean?
Make you feel ashamed.
Example: The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
What is the meaning of ‘hindsight is 20/20’?
Understanding a situation after it has happened.
What does ‘fall hook, line and sinker’ mean?
fall in love
What does ‘take heed’ or ‘pay heed’ mean?
To pay attention or be careful of something.
What does ‘off the beaten track’ mean?
In a place that is not well known or popular.
What does ‘at a vast expanse of-‘ refer to?
A large, open area of something.
What does ‘take on’ mean?
To recruit or employ someone.
Example: The company plans to take on new staff next month.
What is a ‘pledge’?
A serious, formal promise of something.
What does ‘drum up support’ mean?
To gather or generate support for something.
What does ‘pushed the boat out’ mean?
To spend more money than usual or to be extravagant.
