Top Notch 3B "Unit 6 - Lesson 1" Vocabulary

reason

noun

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something that explains an action or event

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She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting.

The lack of evidence cast doubt on the reason for his sudden disappearance.

changing

Adjective

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continuously converting, modifying, evolving, or becoming different

plan

noun

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n

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

to make a living

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ lˈɪvɪŋ/

Collocation

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to pass

Verb

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to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

fail

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to talk out of

Verb

/tˈɔːk ˌaʊɾəv/

to advise someone against doing something

talk into

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Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

talk

phrase's particle

out of

to change one's mind

phrase

/tʃˈeɪndʒ wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/

Idiom

Informal

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

What is the origin of the idiom "change one's mind" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "change one's mind" can be attributed to Old English and Middle English usage, specifically the word "mynd" in Old English and "mind" in Middle English. The term "mind" in this context referred to one's thoughts, intellect, or mental processes. The concept of changing one's mind has been a part of human language and communication for centuries, reflecting the inherent flexibility and adaptability of human cognition. This phrase is used in various contexts and occasions to describe situations where individuals alter their opinions, decisions, or beliefs. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.