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Insight - Advanced - Unit 9 - 9D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "set the pace", "hands down", "in the running", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
across the board

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

Ex: The company announced pay cuts across the board. 
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to [race] against (time|the clock)

to work as fast as possible to get something done within a very limited time

Ex: We are racing against the clock to finish the project before the deadline. 
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neck and neck

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The two runners were neck and neck until the final few meters. 
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in the running

having a chance to win or succeed, particularly in a competition or selection

Ex: She is still in the running for the manager position. 
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par for the course

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: Delays are par for the course when you work with that supplier. 
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to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

Ex: He decided to break his habit of smoking by seeking support and using nicotine replacement therapy. 
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hands down
hands down
[phrase]

in a way that is effortless or easy

Ex: She won the final hands down. 
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to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding. 
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to [set] the pace

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

Ex: Her dedication to excellence set the pace for the entire team. 
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