کتاب Street Talk 3 - سبق 8

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to [catch] {one's} eye [فقرہ]

to attract the attention of a person

Ex: I was walking through the market when a beautiful dress caught my eye .

used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

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to [get] on the stick [فقرہ]

to properly begin doing something that one was neglecting

Ex: she gets on the stick very quickly .

to [have] a weakness for {sb/sth} [فقرہ]

to have a strong liking or affection for someone or something, often in a way that is difficult to resist

Ex: I have a weakness for late-night snacks .

to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

Ex: I ’ve always had a thing for adventure sports like rock climbing .

out of this world [فقرہ]

used to describe someone or something that is very unusual or remarkable

Ex: The singer 's vocal range was incredible ; her high notes were out of this world .

to [pad] the bill [فقرہ]

*** to inflate the charges made to someone for some product, meal, or service by adding extra, typically unnecessary or unwanted items or fees

Ex: Do n't let them pad the bill with extra services you do n't want or need .

to [pull] (some|) strings [فقرہ]

to gain advantage over others by making use of one's contacts and influence in an unfair way

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to [make] head or tail (out|) of {sb/sth} [فقرہ]

to make an attempt to understand someone or something that is puzzling

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into thin air [فقرہ]

used to refer to a someone or something that suddenly disappears, particularly in a way that is mysterious or suspicious

Ex: After the grand finale , the fireworks will burst into vibrant colors and then dissolve into thin air .