foraging

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self-sufficient

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flat-pack

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An assembly line is a production method where a product is created step by step as it moves along a conveyor or through a series of workstations. Each worker or machine performs a specific task at each stage, and the product is gradually built up. This method is used in many industries to produce goods quickly and efficiently, allowing for mass production. The process is designed to make manufacturing faster, reduce labor costs, and improve consistency and quality in the final product.

What is an "assembly line"?

assembly line

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ethos

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The idiom "pipe dream" originated in the early 20th century and was originally associated with the idea of hallucinations experienced by smokers of opium pipes, leading to unrealistic visions. Over time, it evolved to describe any impractical or unattainable vision or plan.

What is the origin of the idiom "pipe dream" and when to use it?

pipe dream

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to splash out

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The origin of the phrase "live beyond one's means" is not specific, but it is a reflection of the idea that individuals should only spend as much as they can afford, based on their income and resources. This idiom is used to describe a lifestyle where a person spends more money than their income can comfortably support, leading to financial difficulties or debt.

What is the origin of the idiom "live beyond one's means" and when to use it?

to [live] beyond {one's} means

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The origin of the idiom "make ends meet" is uncertain, but it dates back to at least the 17th century and is thought to have originated from accounting or financial terminology. It is used to describe the act of managing one's finances in a way that allows them to cover all their expenses with their available income, without going into debt or experiencing financial hardship.

What is the origin of the idiom "make ends meet" and when to use it?

to [make] (both|) ends meet

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to fritter away

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poverty-stricken

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to squander

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insurance

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standing order

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premium

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contactless

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liability insurance

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current account

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debit

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bonus

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comprehensive

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policy

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third party

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strapped

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The idiom "the breadline" originated in the early 20th century during the Great Depression, which began in 1929 and lasted for several years. This phrase is used to describe the income level or economic threshold below which a person or family is considered to be living in poverty and experiencing financial hardship.

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

the breadline

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "ethos", "fritter away", "strapped", etc.

Insight Advanced 第3单元 - 3A词汇