hard

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fast

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straight

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high

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highly

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fine

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finely

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late

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lately

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wide

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widely

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near

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nearly

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right

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rightly

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free

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freely

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cord

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earbuds

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early adopter

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headset

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keypad

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to emerge

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technology

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A handset is the part of a telephone that a person holds to their ear and mouth to communicate. It typically consists of a speaker for hearing the other person's voice and a microphone for speaking. In traditional landline phones, the handset is attached to the base by a cord, while in cordless phones, the handset is wireless and can be used from any location within the range of the base station.

What is a "handset"?

handset

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start-up

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tech

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to murmur

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to dedicate

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sink

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to launch

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under attack

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under {one's} belt

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under control

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The idiom "under the weather" has origins in the sailing world and dates back to the 18th century. It originated from sailors who would often feel sick or unwell due to rough weather conditions, which could cause them to feel unwell or seasick. The phrase evolved to describe someone who is feeling sick or not in good health. It is used to indicate that someone is feeling unwell or experiencing a mild illness. It suggests a temporary state of physical discomfort or sickness.

What is the origin of the idiom "under the weather" and when to use it?

under the weather

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The idiom "under the radar" originates from military aviation, referring to flying at an altitude or in a manner that avoids detection by radar systems. The phrase has since evolved into a metaphorical expression, signifying actions or activities that go unnoticed or escape attention, often intentionally. In a broader context, "under the radar" suggests a subtle or inconspicuous approach, allowing someone or something to operate discreetly or avoid scrutiny.

What is the origin of the idiom "under the radar" and when to use it?

under the radar

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under pressure

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under scrutiny

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underage

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close

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closely

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just

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justly

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fair

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fairly

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Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 9 in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "underage", "finely", "murmur", etc.

Insight Upper-Intermediate "Vocabular Insight 9"