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Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 11

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to sink or swim
[phrase]
to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails
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wait and see
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to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings
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far and wide
[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
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(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
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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
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in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand
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hit-and-miss
[adjective]
an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure
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short and sweet
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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
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a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works
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by and large
[adverb]
used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true
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to tense
[verb]
to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy
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groggy
[adjective]
feeling dizzy, weak, or confused due to being tired, sick, etc.
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inconsistency
[noun]
the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable
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to slip
[verb]
to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected
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to do up
[verb]
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
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mind-boggling
[adjective]
describing something that is so surprising, overwhelming, or confusing that it is difficult to comprehend or understand
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to munch
[verb]
to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound
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random
[adjective]
chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose
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worst-case scenario
[noun]
the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation
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recurring
[adjective]
happening repeatedly or returning from time to time
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painstakingly
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with great care, attention, and thoroughness, often taking a long time to complete
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tedious
[adjective]
boring and repetitive to the point of causing mental fatigue
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stroke
[noun]
a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand
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bizarre
[adjective]
very strange or unusual in a way that surprises or confuses people
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vividly
[adverb]
in a clear and detailed manner
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to struggle
[verb]
to put a great deal of effort into doing something, although it is extremely hard
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contest
[noun]
a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents
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vision
[noun]
a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future
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monstrous
[adjective]
being very ugly to an extent that is unnatural or frightening
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melody
[noun]
the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music
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ready-made
[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
[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
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a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one
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sooner or later
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eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute
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pros and cons
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the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something
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(every) now and then
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on infrequent but not rare occasions
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sick and tired
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annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time
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more or less
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used to indicate a rough estimate or approximation without precise measurements or exact figures
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touch and go
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involving risk and uncertainty
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peace and quiet
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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
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not damaged or injured in any way
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slowly but surely
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with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time
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come rain or come shine
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no matter what happens
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