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Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 7)

Here you will find the vocabulary from The Last Word Unit 7 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "hang on", "live and learn", "cheer up", etc.

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to cheer up

to feel happy and satisfied

Ex: I've been feeling down, but I noticed I tend to cheer up when the sun is shining. 
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in the end
in the end
[Adverb]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

Ex: In the end, it was her determination that helped her succeed. 
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to hang on

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results. 
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: She was positive that she had left her keys on the kitchen counter. 
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on (the|its) bright side

used to refer to the positive or good aspects of a situation, even if other parts are not so good

Ex: It rained on our picnic, but on the bright side, we didn't have to worry about getting sunburned. 
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to [keep] {one's} chin up

to manage to keep one's spirit and stay hopeful in the face of challenges and hardships

Ex: Keep your chin up; things will get better soon. 
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live and learn
live and learn
[interjection]

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

Ex: I never realized how important it is to manage my time effectively until I missed an important deadline. Live and learn, I guess. 
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nothing ventured, nothing gained

used to imply that one must dare to take risks in order to achieve something or to be successful

Ex: I was nervous about applying for that job, but I knew that nothing ventured, nothing gained, so I went for it. 
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better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Ex: I finally submitted my application. Better late than never, right? 
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better luck next time
better luck next time
[interjection]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Ex: That was a tough break, but better luck next time. 
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to look back

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

Ex: He looked back on his childhood with fondness and nostalgia. 
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blessing in disguise

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

Ex: Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to discover a new career path that brought him more fulfillment and success. 
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for the best
for the best
[phrase]

used for saying that something is going to be of advantage despite causing difficulty at the moment

Ex: It was hard to leave, but it was probably for the best. 
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what is done is done

used to say that once something has been completed or taken place, it cannot be altered or undone, and thus it is best to accept the outcome and move on

Ex: I made a mistake, but what is done is done; I have to learn from it. 
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easy come, easy go

used to suggest that when something is obtained or achieved easily, it is often lost or wasted just as easily

Ex: He won a lot of money in the casino, but easy come, easy go—he lost it just as fast. 
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to work out

to conclude in a positive outcome

Ex: Despite the challenges, the project eventually worked out successfully. 
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to beat up

to physically attack someone, often with repeated blows

Ex: The gang members decided to beat up their rival in a street confrontation. 
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