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to sink or swim
phrase
to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails
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wait and see
sentence
to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings
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far and wide
/fˈɑːɹ ænd wˈaɪd/
adverb
over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence
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to give and take
phrase
(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement
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ifs, ands, or buts
phrase
the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen
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once and for all
phrase
in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand
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hit-and-miss
/hˈɪtændmˈɪs/
adjective
an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure
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short and sweet
phrase
used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable
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the ins and outs of sth
phrase
a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works
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by and large
/baɪ ænd lˈɑːɹdʒ/
adverb
used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true
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to tense
/ˈtɛns/
verb
to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy
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groggy
/ˈɡɹɑɡi/
adjective
feeling dizzy, weak, or confused due to being tired, sick, etc.
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inconsistency
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
noun
the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable
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to slip
/ˈsɫɪp/
verb
to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected
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to do up
/dˈuː ˈʌp/
verb
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
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mind-boggling
/mˈaɪndbˈɑːɡlɪŋ/
adjective
describing something that is so surprising, overwhelming, or confusing that it is difficult to comprehend or understand
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to munch
/ˈməntʃ/
verb
to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound
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random
/ˈɹændəm/
adjective
chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose
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worst-case scenario
/wˈɜːstkˈeɪs sənˈæɹiˌoʊ/
noun
the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation
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recurring
/ɹiˈkɝɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈkɝɪŋ/
adjective
happening repeatedly or returning from time to time
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painstakingly
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋɫi/
adverb
with great care, attention, and thoroughness, often taking a long time to complete
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tedious
/ˈtidiəs/
adjective
boring and repetitive to the point of causing mental fatigue
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stroke
/ˈstɹoʊk/
noun
a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand
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bizarre
/bəˈzɑɹ/, /bɪˈzɑɹ/
adjective
very strange or unusual in a way that surprises or confuses people
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vividly
/ˈvɪvədɫi/
adverb
in a clear and detailed manner
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to struggle
/ˈstɹəɡəɫ/
verb
to put a great deal of effort into doing something, although it is extremely hard
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contest
/ˈkɑntɛst/, /kənˈtɛst/
noun
a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents
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vision
/ˈvɪʒən/
noun
a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future
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monstrous
/ˈmɑnstɹəs/
adjective
being very ugly to an extent that is unnatural or frightening
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melody
/ˈmɛɫədi/
noun
the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music
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ready-made
/ɹˈɛdimˈeɪd/
adjective
made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly
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round
/ˈɹaʊnd/
noun
a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent
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ups and downs
phrase
a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one
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sooner or later
phrase
eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute
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pros and cons
phrase
the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something
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(every) now and then
phrase
on infrequent but not rare occasions
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sick and tired
phrase
annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time
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more or less
phrase
used to indicate a rough estimate or approximation without precise measurements or exact figures
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touch and go
phrase
involving risk and uncertainty
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peace and quiet
phrase
a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility
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safe and sound
phrase
not damaged or injured in any way
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slowly but surely
phrase
with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time
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come rain or come shine
sentence
no matter what happens
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