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Headway - Advanced - Unit 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "hoax", "lost cause", "bedridden", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
lost cause

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

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the last straw

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

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gray area

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

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to level the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

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slippery slope

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

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wake-up call

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

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a fine line

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

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itchy feet

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

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long shot

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

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raw deal

a treatment that is not fair or equal

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sore point

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

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wishful thinking

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

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foregone conclusion

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

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last resort

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

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on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

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saving grace

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

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mixed blessing

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

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cold feet

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

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hooked

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

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outcry

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

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spiritualism

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

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hoax

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

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bedridden

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

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to clutch

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

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handcuff

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

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to dismiss

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

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to withstand

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

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acute

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

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to collapse

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

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inauspicious

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

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thoughtful

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

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eccentric

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

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uncanny

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

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deduction

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

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skeptical

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

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