Set 3 Flashcards

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Abound in something

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To be rich and abundant in something; to have plenty of something. (A bit formal.)

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Able to take just so much and Able to take only so much

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Able to endure only a limited amount of discomfort or unpleasantness. (Able to can be replaced with can.)

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Abound with someone or something

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To be plentiful with particular persons, other living beings, or objects.

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*ABOUT one’s BUSINESS

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Busy doing something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; go ~.)

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*About to do something h

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In the process of doing something. (*Typically: be ~ ; get ~ .)

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*an ABOUT-FACE (ON someone or something)

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Fig. a reversal of attitude or action. (*Typically: do ~ ; have ~ .)

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*Above and beyond (something)

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More than is required; greater than the required amount. (*Typically: be ~ ; go ~ .)

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Above average

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Higher or better than the average.

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Above (doing) something [of someone]

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Too mature or honorable to do something.

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Above one’s bend and Above one’s huckleberry

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Rur. beyond one’s ability.

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