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Insight - Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 8

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 8 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "rush off", "at a loose end", "glamour", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: Once you get a steady job, you'll be able to stand on your own feet.
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to [put] {one's} foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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to [put] {one's} foot down

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: I had to put my foot down and tell the team we were not changing the deadline again.
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to rush off

to leave quickly or abruptly, often because of an urgent or unexpected situation

Ex: I might have to rush off from work if my child 's school calls with an issue .
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to [land] on {one's} feet

to experience success or good fortune, particularly after a period of facing challenges or setbacks

Ex: He thought the failure would ruin him, but he landed on his feet.
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to [get|start] off on the wrong foot

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their first meeting got off on the wrong foot.
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at a loose end

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: On days off, she’s often at a loose end, looking for ways to stay productive.
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to [make] (both|) ends meet

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: They moved to a cheaper apartment to make both ends meet.
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to [come] to an end

to reach the conclusion or final stage of something, often after a period of time

Ex: The conference will soon come to an end, and participants will return to their respective locations.
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in the end
in the end
[Adverb]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

Ex: He had doubts at first , but in the end, he trusted his instincts .
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at the end of {one's} tether

unable to cope with anything due to a lack of energy or patience

Ex: She was jealous, humiliated, and emotionally at the end of her tether.
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to deal
to deal
[Verb]

to engage in activities or behavior aimed at resolving or improving a situation involving someone or something

Ex: I had to deal with a lot of paperwork before the deadline.
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to run off

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.
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to [fall] on {one's} feet

to find oneself in good condition after surviving a difficult experience

Ex: The team struggled at first but eventually fell on their feet.
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to start off

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

Ex: The book starts off with a mysterious prologue that sets the tone for the story .
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .
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glamour
glamour
[noun]

the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

Ex: Despite the early morning and hard work , the model maintained an air of effortless glamour during the photoshoot .
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to challenge

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

Ex: By this time , they have challenged each other in numerous debates .
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stress
stress
[noun]

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

Ex: The therapist recommended ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques .
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repetition

the act of doing or performing something again

Ex: The project 's success relied on the repetition of standard procedures .
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to vary
to vary
[Verb]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .
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to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: With the move coming up, they have too much on their plate.
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to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The whole team rose to the challenge and finished the project on time.
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[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: She doesn't need much supervision now; we showed her the ropes last week.
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to boycott

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .
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demonstration

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .
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to march
to march
[Verb]

to walk firmly with regular steps

Ex: They marched together , singing songs of unity .
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to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .
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meaningful
meaningful
[Adjective]

having a significant purpose or importance

Ex: The workshop provided participants with meaningful insights into effective communication .
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threat
threat
[noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: Climate change is a global threat.
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