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to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: I can't stand it when people beat round the bush; just give me the facts and be done with it.
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to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The labor came to a head as negotiations broke down , leading to a significant work stoppage .
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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit , they eat like there 's no tomorrow , and within a few days , theyeaten us out of house and home.
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to get
[Verb]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

irritera, reta

irritera, reta

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Vad som verkligen **irriterar mig** är den långsamma responsen från kundsupporten.
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(of information, advice, etc.) to not be taken seriously and hence immediately forgotten

Ex: No matter how many times I remind him of our meeting, it always goes in one ear and out the other.
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used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: The art class featured a live model who in the raw, allowing the students to study and capture the human form in its natural state .
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birthday suit
[Substantiv]

the condition of being completely unclothed

Adams dräkt, födelsedagskostym

Adams dräkt, födelsedagskostym

Ex: They joked about going skinny-dipping in their birthday suits at midnight .De skämtade om att gå och simma i adamskostym (**birthday suit**) vid midnatt.
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to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention .
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to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Ex: The parents decided it was time to lay down the law and establish clear boundaries for their teenager's behavior.
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to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Ex: When Mike comes over for dinner, he will make himself at home by offering to help in the kitchen and finding a cozy spot to relax.
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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