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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: Don't worry, the situation is in hand. 
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to [make] no bones about {sth}

to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: He made no bones about his dislike for spicy food and refused to eat anything with even a hint of spice. 
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bone of contention

a subject over which people disagree

Ex: The allocation of funds became the bone of contention during the budget meeting, leading to heated debates among department heads. 
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close at hand

about to happen very soon

Ex: The long-awaited event is finally close at hand, and excitement is building up. 
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to [jump|leap] out of {one's} skin

to become extremely scared or surprised, causing a strong physical reaction

Ex: I nearly jumped out of my skin when the alarm went off. 
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skin and bone

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

Ex: After months of illness, he was reduced to skin and bone. 
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to [save] {one's} [skin|neck|hide|bacon]

to help a person get out of a situation that involves danger or difficulty

Ex: But a truck driver saved her bacon. He stopped and put the spare tire on the wheel for her. 
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to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
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to enhance

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

Ex: Adding new features can enhance the functionality of a software application. 
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to transform

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

Ex: The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space. 
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to restore

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

Ex: The museum hired experts to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty. 
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to evolve
to evolve
[Verb]

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

Ex: The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information. 
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to determine

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

Ex: Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory. 
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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 government aims to reform the education system to ensure equal access to quality education for all students. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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to reverse

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

Ex: The new administration decided to reverse the previous government's policy on environmental regulations. 
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to progress

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

Ex: Over the years, technology has progressed, transforming bulky computers into sleek and powerful devices. 
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to revert
to revert
[Verb]

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

Ex: After the updates caused issues, they decided to revert to the previous version of the software. 
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to [chop] and [change]

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

Ex: The manager keeps chopping and changing, so nobody knows what the plan is. 
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stride
stride
[noun]

noticeable progress or advancement made towards a goal or desired outcome

Ex: The company's new strategy has allowed it to make significant strides in the market. 
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to [pull] {one's} socks up

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

Ex: Your grades are slipping, so you need to pull your socks up. 
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square one

the point or situation from which one starts to do something

Ex: After the computer crashed, we were back to square one. 
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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 goalkeeper made an incredible save, preventing the ball from hitting the goalpost. 
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to [go] from strength to strength

to become more and more successful with the passage of time

Ex: The company has gone from strength to strength since the new CEO arrived. 
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to [turn] upside down

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

Ex: Can you turn the mattress upside down for even wear? 
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