metaphor
[noun]
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
idiom
[noun]
a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way
intelligence
[noun]
the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment
manual
[adjective]
requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless
to lend / give sb a (helping) hand
[phrase]
to give a person help or assistance in doing something
big-headed
[adjective]
having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.
to shake hands
[phrase]
to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement
heart-to-heart
[adjective]
describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members
to go to one's head
[phrase]
(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others
on one's last legs
[phrase]
in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness
to get used to
[phrase]
to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable
generous
[adjective]
having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return
to face the fact
[phrase]
to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant
to pull one's leg
[phrase]
to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true
to find one's feet
[phrase]
to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one
to put on a brave face / front
[phrase]
to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems
to carve
[verb]
to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design
to tend
[verb]
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
to raid
[verb]
to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity
to extort
[verb]
to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way
Viking
[noun]
a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe
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