V1 Flashcards

1
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To bail someone out

A

To help a person or organisation that is in difficulty, usually by giving or lending them money.

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2
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To put on your big boy pants

A

To begin to behave as a mature adult man should.

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3
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To stuff up

A

To make a big mistake.

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4
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To lead someone on

A

To suggest that you want a romantic relationship that you don’t really intend to engage on.

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5
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Repulsive

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Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.

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6
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To dwell on something

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To think or talk about something or someone continuously.

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7
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Be touched

A

Emotionally stirred (as with gratitude). Slightly unbalanced mentally.

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8
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Creek

A

A narrow area of water that flows into the land from the sea, a lake, etc.

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9
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Teenage angst

A

Feelings of insecurity, worrying, or apprehension.

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10
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Insightful

A

Showing a clear and usually original understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

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