hectic

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emotional

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to [make] a fuss

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gutted

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to blow away

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thrilled to bits

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to get through to

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The term "couch potato" came into use in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It plays on the image of a potato plant, which remains static in one place and passively absorbs nutrients. It refers to someone who spends much of their free time lounging on the couch in an inactive state, often while watching television or screen-based entertainment. It describes a sedentary lifestyle characterized by excessive inactivity and lack of exercise due to excessive time spent engaged with media sources from a horizontal position.

What is the origin of the idiom "couch potato" and when to use it?

couch potato

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to get at

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adoration

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pride

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curiosity

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encouragement

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fury

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indignation

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irritation

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modesty

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reassurance

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anxiety

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boastfulness

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disappointment

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fear

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gratitude

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sarcasm

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relief

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astonishment

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delight

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The idiom "pull the other one" is a humorous and somewhat sarcastic expression used to express doubt or skepticism regarding something someone has said. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it is recognized as a playful and somewhat tongue-in-cheek way of challenging the credibility of a statement.

What is the origin of the idiom "pull the other one" and when to use it?

to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|)

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to die

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Here you will find the vocabulary from The Last Word Unit 1 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "hectic", "adoration", "fury", etc.

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