Insight - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "close at hand", "stride", "revert", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
in hand
in hand [phrase]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: After months of preparation , they had the event in hand and it went smoothly .
to [make] no bones about {sth}
to [make] no bones about {sth} [phrase]

to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: The manager made no bones about the tough decisions that needed to be made in order to save the company from bankruptcy .
bone of contention
bone of contention [phrase]

a subject over which people disagree

Ex: The issue of resource distribution has been a long-standing bone of contention between the two neighboring countries .
close at hand
close at hand [phrase]

about to happen very soon

Ex: The changing leaves are a clear sign that autumn is close at hand .
skin and bone
skin and bone [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: He looked like skin and bone after weeks of hardship .
to [go|be] hand in hand
to [go|be] hand in hand [phrase]

(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: Quality and excellence go hand in hand in this company , ensuring top-notch products .
to improve
to improve [verb]

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .
to enhance
to enhance [verb]

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

Ex: The chef used special spices to enhance the flavor of the dish .
to transform
to transform [verb]

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth .
to restore
to restore [verb]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

Ex: The craftsmen carefully restored the antique furniture , removing scratches and restoring the wood 's luster .
to evolve
to evolve [verb]

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

Ex: Organizational structures can evolve as companies grow and adapt to changing needs .
to determine
to determine [verb]

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

Ex: Last month , the investigators determined the cause of the fire in the building .
to reform
to reform [verb]

to make a society, law, system, or organization better or more effective by making many changes to it

Ex: The organization plans to reform its fundraising strategies to increase revenue and support its mission .
to alter
to alter [verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance .
to reverse
to reverse [verb]

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

Ex: The school board voted to reverse the decision to eliminate art and music programs .
to progress
to progress [verb]

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

Ex: The medical field has progressed significantly , with advancements in treatments and technologies .
to revert
to revert [verb]

to go back to a previous state, condition, or behavior

Ex: Due to budget constraints , the project had to revert to its original scope .
to [chop] and [change]
to [chop] and [change] [phrase]

to keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

Ex: The team 's inconsistent performance last season was a result of chopping and changing their lineup too frequently .
stride
stride [noun]

noticeable progress or advancement made towards a goal or desired outcome

Ex: The athlete 's daily training regimen resulted in noticeable strides in her performance .
to [pull] {one's} socks up
to [pull] {one's} socks up [phrase]

to try one's best to improve something that is not good or satisfactory enough

Ex: He 's going to have to pull his socks up if he wants to stay in the team .
square one
square one [noun]

the point or situation from which one starts to do something

Ex: The team realized their plan was n’t working and returned to square one .
goalpost
goalpost [noun]

a pair of upright posts typically used in sports such as football or soccer to define the area where goals are scored

Ex: The rugby player kicked the ball between the goalposts to score three points .
to [turn] upside down
to [turn] upside down [phrase]

to reverse the position of something, making what was on top now at the bottom and vice versa

Ex:
Insight - Advanced
Unit 1 - 1A Unit 1 - 1C Unit 1 - 1D Unit 1 - 1E
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Unit 4 - 4C Unit 4 - 4D Unit 4 - 4E Vocabulary Insight 4
Unit 5 - 5A Unit 5 - 5C Unit 5 - 5D Unit 5 - 5E
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