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to deal with
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sales
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figure
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to offer
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leeway
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deadline
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to come up
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to make
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to make a complaint
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invoice
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deal breaker
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unavailable
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to get back to
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to look into
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to run through
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relocation
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timetable
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offhand
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to bear with
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to look up
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agenda
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to restructure
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to meet somebody halfway
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to go for
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to get through
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to get down to
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/dˈiːl wɪð/
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to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

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We must deal with these problems as soon as possible.
Sometimes, we have to deal with things we don't like.
As a therapist, she helps individuals deal with emotional challenges and personal growth.

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phrase's verb
deal
phrase's particle
with
to deal with
to put through
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/pˌʊt θɹˈuː/
Verb

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

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ditransitive
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phrase's verb
put
phrase's particle
through
to put through
sales
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/ˈseɪɫz/
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the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

synonymgross revenue
synonymgross sales
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The company's sales have increased significantly this quarter due to the new marketing strategy.
The sales figures indicate that the product has become a favorite among consumers.
He was recognized for his outstanding sales performance at the company’s annual awards ceremony.
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/ˈfɪɡjɝ/
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a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

synonymfig
figure
to offer
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/ˈɔfɝ/
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to present or suggest a specific amount of money as payment for something, typically with the intention of entering into a transaction or agreement

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synonymtender
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The company offered $50,000 as a signing bonus to entice the top candidate for the position.
The art collector decided to offer $10,000 for the rare painting at the auction.
The prospective buyer decided to offer $300,000 for the house they had been eyeing.

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/ˈɫiˌweɪ/
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the amount of freedom or flexibility allowed within certain limits or boundaries

synonymallowance
synonymmargin
synonymtolerance
deadline
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/ˈdɛdˌɫaɪn/
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the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

to come up
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/kˈʌm ˈʌp/
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to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

synonymarise
synonymbob up
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During the meeting, an urgent matter came up that required immediate attention.
As I was studying, a question came up that I couldn't find the answer to in my notes.
Just as we were about to leave, a problem with the car came up, delaying our trip.

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intransitive
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phrase's verb
come
phrase's particle
up
to make
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/ˈmeɪk/
Verb

to arrive at a place or event

synonymarrive at
synonymattain
synonymgain
synonymhit
synonymreach
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She had to make the party a bit late due to prior commitments.
If we leave now, we might make the train station before the last train.
If we take the expressway, we can make the city in just a few hours.

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transitive
to make
to make a complaint
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/mˌeɪk ɐ kəmplˈeɪnt/
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to express dissatisfaction or criticism about something

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When the hotel room wasn't clean, they had no choice but to make a complaint at the front desk.
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you can make a complaint to the customer service department.
If you receive a damaged product, you should make a complaint to the shipping company.
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/ˈɪnvɔɪs/
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a list of goods or services received and their total cost

synonymaccount
synonymbill
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The accounting department reconciled the invoices with the company's purchase orders.
The vendor sent an invoice to the client for the goods delivered.
He reviewed the invoice for discrepancies before approving it for payment.
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deal breaker
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/diːl bɹeɪkɚ/
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a factor or issue that is significant enough to cause a person to abandon negotiations, discussions, or a potential relationship

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unavailable
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/ˌənəˈveɪɫəbəɫ/
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not able to be obtained, reached, or used, typically because it is not ready, not present, or being used by someone else

antonymavailable
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The product is currently unavailable due to high demand.
The website was temporarily unavailable due to maintenance.
The meeting room was unavailable because it was already booked.
to get back to
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/ɡɛt bˈæk tuː/
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to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

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I'll get back to you with the results of the analysis as soon as it's completed.
I'll get back to you with the information you requested as soon as I find it.
The manager promised to get back to the employee with feedback on the project.

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transitive
Phrasal Status
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phrase's verb
get
phrase's particle
back to
to get back to
to look into
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/lˈʊk ˌɪntʊ/
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to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

synonyminvestigate
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The police are looking into the mysterious disappearance of the young woman.
The reporter is looking into the allegations of corruption within the company.
The scientist is looking into the potential causes of the disease outbreak.

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phrase's verb
look
phrase's particle
into
to look into
to run through
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/ɹˈʌn θɹˈuː/
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to go over, read, or explain something quickly

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The coach ran through the team's strategy for the upcoming game during the morning meeting.
The presenter will run through the main topics of the conference in a brief opening speech.
The conductor ran through the musical score with the orchestra to prepare for the evening's performance.

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phrase's verb
run
phrase's particle
through
relocation
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/ˌɹiˈɫoʊˈkeɪʃən/
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the act of moving from one place to another, especially to a new home or office

synonymmove
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/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəɫ/
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a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

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The timetable lists all available bus routes in the city.
You can find the subway timetable online for easy access.
The bus timetable indicates that the next one arrives in 15 minutes.
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/ˈɔfˈhænd/
Verb

without any preparation or prior thought

synonymoffhanded
synonymoffhandedly

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interrogative adverb
to bear with
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/bˈɛɹ wɪð/
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to tolerate a situation or person

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We are all bearing with the uncertainties of the current situation.
Thank you for bearing with the technical difficulties during the webinar.
I need you to bear with the slow internet speed for a little longer.

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phrase's verb
bear
phrase's particle
with
to bear with
to look up
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/lˈʊk ˈʌp/
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to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

synonymconsult
synonymrefer
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You can look up any unfamiliar term on the internet.
You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary.
Wait a minute, I'm looking up the address.

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transitive
Phrasal Status
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phrase's verb
look
phrase's particle
up
to look up
agenda
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/əˈdʒɛndə/
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a list or plan of items to be considered or acted upon, typically at a meeting or conference

synonymagendum
synonymorder of business
to restructure
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/ɹiˈstɹəktʃɝ/
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to completely change how something is organized or built, often making it simpler or more efficient

synonymreconstitute
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The management team often restructures departments to improve collaboration.
They recently restructured the business model to focus on new markets.
She is currently restructuring the company's finances to reduce costs.

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transitive
to meet somebody halfway
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/mˈiːt ˌɛsbˈiː hˈæfweɪ/
VerbIdiom

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

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The buyers wanted to bring the price down from $15,000 to $10,000, so I offered to meet them halfway at $12,500.
We can't give you everything you've requested, but we can meet you halfway.
They didn't comply with all our demands, but met us halfway on the more important points.
What is the origin of the idiom "meet someone halfway" and when to use it?

The idiom "meet someone halfway" is derived from the idea of finding a compromise or reaching an agreement by each party making a partial concession. It is used to suggest finding a middle ground or making a fair compromise in a situation where there are differing opinions, desires, or goals. The phrase emphasizes the importance of cooperation, understanding, and finding a balanced resolution.

to [meet] {sb} halfway
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/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/
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to choose something among other things

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She couldn't decide between the two dresses, so she went for the one with the floral pattern.
At the restaurant, he decided to go for the seafood pasta.
When shopping for a new phone, she decided to go for the latest model.

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transitive
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phrase's verb
go
phrase's particle
for
to go for
to get through
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/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/
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to manage to reach or contact a person

synonymcontact
synonymget hold of
synonymreach
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He dialed his friend's number repeatedly, but he couldn't get through.
The lines were so busy that day that I couldn't get through.

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phrase's verb
get
phrase's particle
through
to get down to
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/ɡɛt dˈaʊn tuː/
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to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

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The team planned to get down to the details of the business proposal.

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get
phrase's particle
down to
to get down to
to make
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/ˈmeɪk/
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to succeed in reaching a particular status, position, or achievement

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Through determination and skill, she made editor-in-chief of the magazine.
The talented actor auditioned to make the cast of the Broadway play.
The author's goal is to make the bestseller list with her upcoming novel.

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