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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "aggrieve", "gobsmacked", "strike up", etc.

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behind {one's} back

without one knowing or approving

Ex: They changed the agreement behind my back. 
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to [hit] it off

to quickly develop a positive connection with someone

Ex: By this time next week, I'll be hitting it off with my new colleagues at the conference. 
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on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

Ex: During the brainstorming session, the team members quickly realized they were on the same wavelength, generating innovative ideas seamlessly. 
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to [keep] track of {sb/sth}

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: I use a calendar to keep track of my appointments and deadlines. 
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to friend
to friend
[Verb]

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

Ex: She friended her coworker on Facebook after the meeting. 
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to [be|get|stay] in touch

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

Ex: I will get in touch with solicitors about this. 
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to run into

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

Ex: I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday. 
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to end a connection or relationship with someone or something

Ex: After years of disagreements, she decided to drop her toxic friendship. 
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to bond
to bond
[Verb]

to develop a relationship with a person

Ex: They bonded over their shared love for hiking and outdoor adventures. 
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acquainted
acquainted
[Adjective]

having knowledge or familiarity with someone or something

Ex: I became acquainted with her during a business conference. 
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to strike up

to begin something, particularly a conversation or relationship

Ex: The students struck up a study group to prepare for the upcoming exams. 
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inseparable
inseparable
[Adjective]

not able to be separated or detached

Ex: For that community, culture and identity were inseparable dimensions of their existence. 
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to [keep] going

to continue moving or making progress without stopping

Ex: Despite the heavy rain, they decided to keep going on their hike. 
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to drift apart

to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths

Ex: Over the years, the friends started to drift apart as their lives took different paths. 
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to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other. 
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to wreck
to wreck
[Verb]

to damage or destroy something severely

Ex: The storm had the power to wreck houses along the coast. 
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to spring-clean

to thoroughly clean and organize a space, typically done during the spring season

Ex: Every year, they spring-clean the house before Easter. 
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feeling
feeling
[noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: The feeling of warmth from the sun on her skin filled her with comfort and contentment. 
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to aggrieve

to cause someone to feel distress or sorrow

Ex: His actions continue to aggrieve her, as she struggles to forgive him for the hurtful words. 
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baffled
baffled
[Adjective]

completely confused, often due to something that is difficult to explain or understand

Ex: She was baffled by the sudden change in his behavior. 
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devastated
devastated
[Adjective]

experiencing great shock or sadness

Ex: She was devastated when she received the news of her grandmother's passing, unable to hold back her tears. 
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ecstatic
ecstatic
[Adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the lottery, unable to contain her excitement. 
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elated
elated
[Adjective]

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

Ex: She was elated to receive the news of her promotion at work. 
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gobsmacked
gobsmacked
[Adjective]

extremely shocked or surprised, to the point of becoming speechless

Ex: I was gobsmacked when I opened the door and found my long-lost friend standing there. 
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gutted
gutted
[Adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

Ex: I was absolutely gutted when I found out I didn’t get the job. 
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honored
honored
[Adjective]

highly regarded or respected for one's achievements, qualities, or contributions

Ex: The honored scholar received accolades for her groundbreaking research in the field. 
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impervious
impervious
[Adjective]

preventing a substance such as liquid from passing through

Ex: The impervious seal on the container kept the chemicals inside safe from contamination. 
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outraged
outraged
[Adjective]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

Ex: He felt outraged when he heard about the government's decision to cut funding for education. 
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perplexed
perplexed
[Adjective]

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

Ex: She looked perplexed when asked an unexpected question. 
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perturbed
perturbed
[Adjective]

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

Ex: His perturbed expression revealed his discomfort with the situation. 
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privileged
privileged
[Adjective]

having special advantages that are not available to everyone

Ex: The privileged few were granted exclusive access to the private club's amenities. 
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stunned
stunned
[Adjective]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

Ex: She was stunned by the unexpected announcement of her promotion. 
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troubled
troubled
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling anxious or worried

Ex: She appeared troubled by the news of her friend's illness. 
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unconcerned
unconcerned
[Adjective]

not worried or interested in something

Ex: She seemed unconcerned about the deadline, despite its importance. 
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relationship

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

Ex: Building a strong relationship with customers is crucial for business success. 
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to [go] back a long way

to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something

Ex: Tom and I go back a long way; we were neighbors as kids. 
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ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
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to [know] {sb/sth} inside out

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: She knows the company inside out, so she'll spot any problem quickly. 
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like a house on fire

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: As soon as they met, they hit it off like a house on fire, talking and laughing nonstop. 
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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds, the two politicians were able to see eye to eye on the need for educational reform. 
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to stick together

to remain united or connected as a group, especially in difficult situations

Ex: The team needs to stick together during the crisis. 
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through thick and thin

regardless of the difficulty or circumstances

Ex: They stayed together through thick and thin. 
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(as|) different as chalk and cheese

not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: Their personalities are different as chalk and cheese; one is outgoing and extroverted, while the other is introverted and reserved. 
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soft spot
soft spot
[noun]

a feeling of affection or vulnerability towards someone or something

Ex: She has a soft spot for stray animals and adopts them whenever possible. 
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to [sweep] {sb} off {one's} feet

to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

Ex: He swept her off her feet with his charm. 
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head over heels

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

Ex: When she won the lottery, she was head over heels with excitement and couldn't believe her good fortune. 
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on the rocks
on the rocks
[phrase]

(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart

Ex: The company is on the rocks after losing its biggest client. 
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to [break] {one's} heart

to make someone who loves one go through deep emotional pain and sorrow

Ex: It broke her heart when he left without saying goodbye. 
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to patch up

to put an end to an argument with someone in order to make peace with them

Ex: They had a huge fight but managed to patch up before the day ended. 
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to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: They decided to tie the knot after years of dating. 
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