Insight - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8C
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8C in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "upper hand", "fall into a trap", "no-brainer", etc.
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to take the bull by the horns
[phrase]
to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger
Ex: It's time to take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions.
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[phrase]
to demotivate a person by talking negatively about their plans or opinions
Ex: The team was buzzing with excitement about the new marketing strategy, but the senior executive's critical remarks threw cold water on their optimism, prompting a reconsideration of the approach.
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to fall into a trap
[phrase]
to be placed in a difficult position by believing something that is not true or trusting someone who lies
Ex: He realized too late that he had fallen into a trap of his own making when he borrowed money from a loan shark.
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upper hand
[noun]
the position of high power or authority from which one can exert complete control over a situation or others
Ex: The two candidates fiercely battled for the upper hand in the election , engaging in intense debates and campaigning to win the support of voters .
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[noun]
something such as a decision or question that requires minimal or no mental effort to be made or answered
Ex: Choosing the healthier option for lunch was a no-brainer; I want to take care of my well-being .
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storm in a teacup
[phrase]
an unnecessary amount of worry or anger toward an unimportant matter
Ex: The media made a storm in a teacup out of a minor incident.
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to be up in arms about something
[phrase]
to be extremely angry or upset about something
Ex: The employees were up in arms after the sudden changes in the company policy.
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