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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing

Ex: Despite the busy schedule, she felt inclined toward spending the evening outdoors, enjoying the fresh air.
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to come up with
[werkwoord]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

voorstellen, ontwikkelen

voorstellen, ontwikkelen

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .We hebben een creatieve oplossing voor het probleem **bedacht**.
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to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one

Ex: The company kept a low profile and avoided advertising their new product to avoid attracting competition.
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a straight face
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

een serieus gezicht, een onbewogen gezicht

een serieus gezicht, een onbewogen gezicht

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .Ze zou **een rechte gezicht** houden als het om iets anders ging, niet die anekdote.
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to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted

Ex: Security guards keep an eye out for suspicious behavior.
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to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: Parents can use a chore chart to keep track of their children's responsibilities.
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to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation

Ex: Can you keep your cool when things go wrong?
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to spring up
[werkwoord]

to appear suddenly and quickly

plotseling verschijnen, opduiken

plotseling verschijnen, opduiken

Ex: Opportunities can spring up unexpectedly .Kansen kunnen onverwacht **opduiken**.
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to deliberately do something, giving special attention or emphasis to it

Ex: She makes a point of treating her employees fairly.
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to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

Ex: With the advent of digital photography, film photography has taken a back seat in the photography industry.
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to opt
[werkwoord]

to choose something over something else

kiezen, opteren

kiezen, opteren

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .Het bedrijf besloot te **kiezen** voor een meer duurzame verpakkingsoplossing om de milieu-impact te verminderen.
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to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

Ex: The students rolled up their sleeves to finish the group project before class.
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to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention

Ex: He takes his responsibilities as a mentor seriously, guiding his students with dedication.
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to follow
[werkwoord]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

volgen

volgen

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .**Volg** de pijlen op de vloer om door het museum te navigeren.
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to go for
[werkwoord]

to pursue or try to achieve something

streven naar, proberen te bereiken

streven naar, proberen te bereiken

Ex: If you want to succeed in your career , you should go for continuous learning and skill development .Als je succesvol wilt zijn in je carrière, moet je **streven naar** voortdurend leren en vaardigheidsontwikkeling.
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to leave out
[werkwoord]

to intentionally exclude someone or something

weglaten, uitsluiten

weglaten, uitsluiten

Ex: I ’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .Ik zal de technische termen **weglaten** om de uitleg eenvoudiger te maken.
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to plunge into
[werkwoord]

to start a particular activity or task with great enthusiasm or vigor

zich storten in, vol enthousiasme beginnen

zich storten in, vol enthousiasme beginnen

Ex: The team plunged into preparations as the event date neared .Het team **dook in** de voorbereidingen toen de datum van het evenement naderde.
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to fall into
[werkwoord]

to begin doing something, often without prior intention

vervallen in, beginnen met

vervallen in, beginnen met

Ex: Inspired by a documentary , the group of friends fell into the practice of volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend .Geïnspireerd door een documentaire **begon** de groep vrienden elke weekend vrijwilligerswerk te doen in het plaatselijke dierenasiel.
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to get into
[werkwoord]

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

beginnen met, passie krijgen voor

beginnen met, passie krijgen voor

Ex: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.De kinderen **begonnen zich te interesseren** voor bordspellen tijdens hun zomervakantie.
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up to no good
[Zinsdeel]

about to do something bad or evil

Ex: She had a feeling that her coworker's sudden interest in the company's financial records meant he was up to no good.
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to stick to
[werkwoord]

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

vasthouden aan, volharden in

vasthouden aan, volharden in

Ex: The team stuck to their strategy , even when they were losing the game .Het team **bleef bij** hun strategie, zelfs toen ze het spel aan het verliezen waren.
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to groom
[werkwoord]

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

verzorgen, opmaken

verzorgen, opmaken

Ex: She quickly groomed her hair and fixed her makeup before the interview .Ze heeft snel haar haar **verzorgd** en haar make-up bijgewerkt voor het interview.
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to shy away from
[werkwoord]

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

terugdeinzen voor, vermijden

terugdeinzen voor, vermijden

Ex: Despite her talent, she shies away from taking on leadership roles.Ondanks haar talent **schrikt** ze ervoor terug om leiderschapsrollen op zich te nemen.
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to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex: The company's management chose to bury their heads in the sand and downplay the problems instead of addressing them head-on.
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dos and don'ts
[Zinsdeel]

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role, you must follow the dos and don'ts of professional conduct.
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automatic pilot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental state in which someone performs actions without conscious thought or full awareness, often due to habit or fatigue

mentale automatische piloot, automatische pilootmodus

mentale automatische piloot, automatische pilootmodus

Ex: She completed the morning routine on automatic pilot while still half-asleep .
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to kick a habit
[Zinsdeel]

to successfully stop doing something harmful that you regularly do

Ex: Many struggle to kick bad eating habits.
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to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck

Ex: Success shouldn't be left to chance.
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to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help

Ex: We're taught to suffer in silence, but it's not healthy.
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to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion

Ex: Let's not go round in circles again.
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