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Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "tolerate", "criticism", "take over", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to put up
to put up
[Verb]

to place something somewhere noticeable

Ex: He was putting up a warning sign when the visitors arrived .
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to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: Over time, people tend to take their freedom for granted.
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to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .
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to tolerate

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

Ex: Employees learn to tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .
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increased
increased
[Adjective]

having grown or become larger in amount or degree

Ex: The increased rainfall led to flooding in low-lying areas .
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to [have] a problem with {sb/sth}

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

Ex: The teacher asked if anyone had a problem with extending the deadline.
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without doubt

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

Ex: Without doubt, learning a new language takes time and effort .
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to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic event took place centuries ago.
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to [put] a stop to {sth}

to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way

Ex: The teacher had to put a stop to the students' disruptive behavior in the classroom.
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to [take] notice

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

Ex: After the first cases of the illness were reported, health officials began to take notice of the potential outbreak.
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to [put] {sb} in charge

to assign someone to be responsible for a task or group of people

Ex: They are putting someone in charge of handling all customer complaints now.
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responsibility

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .
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to [take] {one's} advice

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

Ex: The committee should take the experts' advice into account before finalizing the project plan.
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition.
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criticism
criticism
[noun]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .
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to [take] criticism

to listen to and accept negative feedback or comments about oneself or one's work, and to use that feedback to improve oneself or one's work

Ex: He refuses to take criticism, even when it’s constructive.
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to [put] pressure on

to try to influence or persuade someone to do something by applying force, stress, or urgency

Ex: The company is putting pressure on suppliers to lower costs.
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to [take] ages
to take ages
[phrase]

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: Waiting for the bus on a cold day feels like it takes ages.
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to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.That'll keep your mind off things.
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to [take] time
to take time
[phrase]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.
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to [take] it easy

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She’s been taking it easy this weekend, catching up on sleep.
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to calm down

to become less angry, upset, or worried

Ex: The baby finally calmed down after being rocked to sleep .
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in {one's} shoes

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex: As a manager, he made an effort to be fair and considerate, always trying to put himself in his employees' shoes to better understand their perspectives.
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fault
fault
[noun]

a wrong move or act

Ex: The committee found a fault in the financial report , leading to an audit .
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diary
diary
[noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: Many people find that keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .
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to [take] {sth} personally

to interpret or perceive a comment, action, or situation as being directed towards oneself, and to feel hurt, offended, or insulted as a result

Ex: She took his comment personally, even though it wasn’t aimed at her.
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to hurry
to hurry
[Verb]

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

Ex: Not wanting to miss the flight , the family hurried through the airport security checkpoint .
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panic
panic
[noun]

a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly

Ex: He managed to control his panic and calmly solve the problem .
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to [put] {one's} foot in it

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

Ex: He had put his foot in it before he realized his mistake.
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to take back

to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner

Ex: They took back their accusation and admitted they were wrong .
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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to take in

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

Ex: The detective took in the surroundings of the crime scene .
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to take off

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination .
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to take on

to hire someone

Ex: The startup is ready to take on fresh talent for their innovative projects .
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to take over

to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy

Ex: Ruth moved into our apartment and promptly took over.
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to put out

to make something stop burning or shining

Ex: The wind put out the lanterns on the porch .
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to put off

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.
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to put away

to place something where it should be after using it

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .
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to [take] issue

to argue or disagree with someone over something

Ex: While historians may take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs.
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the thing is
the thing is
[phrase]

used to introduce an explanation or a reason for something; often a way of clarifying a situation

Ex: She agreed to meet, but the thing is, she’s running late.
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to put right

to resolve a situation or make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing

Ex: She did everything she could to put right the situation with her friend .
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to [have] a thing (for|about) {sb/sth}

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

Ex: He has a thing about cleanliness and hates when the house is messy.
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to [enjoy] {one's} company

to like being with someone and find their presence pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: They really enjoy each other’s company, which makes the workday easier.
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{one's} kind of {sb/sth/sw}

a particular place, person, or thing aligns with or matches one's personal preferences, tastes, or interests

Ex: She may not be a fan of outright warfare, but people standing up for themselves is her kind of thing.
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to [make] a big (thing|deal) (out|) of {sth}

to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama

Ex: She made a big thing out of missing the bus, even though it was only a few minutes late.
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to [take] a risk

to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous

Ex: Despite the uncertainties, he decided to take the risk of starting his own tech startup.
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offense
offense
[noun]

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

Ex: The criticism , though harsh , was not an offense but a chance to improve .
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