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Headway - Intermediate - Everyday English (Unit 12)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 12 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, like "never mind", "time will tell", "bust a gut", etc.

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to bust a gut

to try one's best to do or achieve something

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all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

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you can say that again

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

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time will tell

used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

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after one's own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

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live and learn

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

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live and let live

used to promote tolerance and acceptance of different lifestyles, opinions, or beliefs

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it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

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you win some, you lose some

used as a reminder that life is full of successes and failures, and it is important to be resilient and maintain a positive attitude in order to learn and grow from both

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you learn something new every day

used to say that on any given day, there are opportunities to acquire new knowledge or gain new insights

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to be all talk (and no action)

used to describe someone who continuously talks about what they are planning to do, but they never do or achieve much

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the end of the world

a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen

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to face a (brick) wall

to reach a point where it is unlikely or too difficult to make any progress

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great minds think alike

used to suggest that intelligent or creative individuals often come up with similar ideas or solutions, especially when faced with a particular problem or challenge

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to have one's feet on the ground

to be practical, realistic, and down-to-earth in one's thinking or approach to life

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rather somebody than me

used to say that one is feeling relieved or grateful that a situation or fate is happening to someone else instead of oneself

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never mind

used to indicate that something is not worth worrying about or paying attention to

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(it is) alright for some

used to express jealousy, envy, or resentment towards someone who appears to be in a favorable or privileged situation

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it could have been worse

used sarcastically to say that the situation is already quite bad or that the outcome is disappointing, despite the attempt to find a positive spin on it

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