prospect

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colleague

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supportive

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freedom

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autonomy

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salary

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pension plan

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convenience

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task

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a great deal

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plenty

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for the most part

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majority

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handful

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to [cost] a fortune

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to live on

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well-off

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bargain

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The term "broke" means having little or no money or financial resources. The structure is informal slang derived from the literal sense of being financially "broken" or depleted. It is commonly used in everyday speech to describe a state of financial hardship or lack of funds.

What does "broke" mean in finance slang?

broke

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to treat

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debt

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The idiom "dirt cheap" is a relatively recent expression, dating back to the 20th century. This phrase is used to describe something that is available at an extremely low cost or price, indicating that it is a remarkable bargain or deal.

What is the origin of the idiom "dirt cheap" and when to use it?

dirt cheap

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to get by

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The idiom "go halves" is derived from the practice of dividing something equally between two parties, with each party contributing an equal share. It is used to suggest that two individuals will divide the cost, responsibility, or benefits of something equally, each contributing an equal share.

What is the origin of the idiom "go halves" and when to use it?

to [go] halves

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hard up

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The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

(in|into) the red

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to splash out

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It is used in British English to mean having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties. People typically say "I'm skint until payday" or "Can't go out tonight, I'm absolutely skint." The term originated in early 20th century British slang, possibly from the phrase "skinned" as in "skinned of cash," and remains common across the UK in casual conversation.

What does "skint" mean in British slang?

skint

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The origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" is uncertain, but it is believed to have become popular in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by similar expressions that imply a significant cost or sacrifice. This phrase is used to describe something that is excessively expensive or requires a significant sacrifice in terms of cost or effort.

What is the origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" and when to use it?

an arm and (a|) leg

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to [be] worth a fortune

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "handful", "debt", "autonomy", etc.

Total Englisch Fortgeschritten "Einheit 5 - Referenz - Teil 2" Wortschatz