adolescent

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adult

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWR1bHQ&hash=4c47bb2c4b52aa4e9a5072b6b6e5258446a8b898&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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baby

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YmFieQ&hash=8023f846090e3f0a3212b79f81d1c559355ae0da&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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child

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y2hpbGQ&hash=1dee6fb25f1b9ce83a00c55dc6eacec81e86bf74&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y2hpbGQ&hash=93548c33e141d7c23e9882edc342bdff29f763e9&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

middle-aged

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWlkZGxlLWFnZWQ&hash=9466bb81f87104c6c9f764754b1b086c85c2bf39&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWlkZGxlLWFnZWQ&hash=a8e9aafebf8e833ced294c502628fbfddcad5789&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=b2xk&hash=1631ffe7e10d4c7c92824e55f464f94e8aeb91a6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=b2xk&hash=6dec407bb4842343a260ccfeb66ebe247890eb5e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

elderly

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZWxkZXJseQ&hash=da65461c4fe38702b836d0207cf36871c72b5330&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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retired

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmV0aXJlZA&hash=cdd8773edb14e06b9aa3e215c28875c1d29bdfde&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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teenager

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGVlbmFnZXI&hash=ead07bb37fa1698bdfacac764cb7044f9745aeff&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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toddler

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG9kZGxlcg&hash=9abea6d920f68394ad7e09b475f2b835d2dcf805&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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to earn

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZWFybg&hash=d68c5fcb4d88d00653b87449763aed245fa76c07&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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salary

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2FsYXJ5&hash=74668891b1a1cb9e8ff06c72081dd753d26185e5&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2FsYXJ5&hash=34ceb62c1a3151032383b69a0bc44add7b41270e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

engaged

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZW5nYWdlZA&hash=4feaee3dceb67756db3e2049beb5120eaae359c5&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZW5nYWdlZA&hash=ce5ccb516e0f7ee959763d2e0e929f4f3b33ac86&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

married

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWFycmllZA&hash=effb8339a645517c10ec7bb87c8dd3230a03eeca&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWFycmllZA&hash=e6d6da813c1aac985a87608b268d7c22d61b2b62&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to graduate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ3JhZHVhdGU&hash=e9a10a02c3e20028d3adb7a93315520037dbf496&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ3JhZHVhdGU&hash=f320be6e89688cb6390e03a555aec72196f8bca2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to look after

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gbG9vayBhZnRlcg&hash=5ef09468176bd143c5d85c30070ec816f9c53500&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

grandchild

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Z3JhbmRjaGlsZA&hash=0a2a2b094e04701bcd185ef8d69a5b61dc72d616&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Z3JhbmRjaGlsZA&hash=efaea67f1ad20391696116c365902590a5139454&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to retire

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmV0aXJl&hash=0fad975878e68d50f7de70547d52ca2fa67f313c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmV0aXJl&hash=5d80dee12ef9c9a81a547cbd40f9679facc89dac&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to catch up

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY2F0Y2ggdXA&hash=87ea93b25a5a0b35b8b4e7cf3ab43b161760e547&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY2F0Y2ggdXA&hash=80775bef7d398c5da6a314d394421e70d4da69e7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to fall out

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmFsbCBvdXQ&hash=5bfaa846b79958addb53e0ddcbb9a274eb9a7e7b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmFsbCBvdXQ&hash=434a04ea0d7afea4566fada7cec109539ff57dd1&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to get on

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ2V0IG9u&hash=b08b3bbb6627b4dd5b1ce7bdbf0295d0d6b634c4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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to go out

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ28gb3V0&hash=efb0aea91e0932ccc61822508a74db711045a40a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

The idiom "lose touch" has its origin in the literal sense of losing physical contact or connection with someone or something. Over time, it has evolved into a figurative expression, signifying the loss of communication or contact with a person, group, or a specific situation. This idiom can be traced back to the idea that when people or objects physically move apart, they are no longer in direct contact or close proximity, which is now used metaphorically to describe a lack of ongoing interaction or connection.

What is the origin of the idiom "lose touch" and when to use it?

to [lose] touch

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to split up

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active

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWN0aXZl&hash=626c92cf3f604190c7f034cdd2df3f579e049422&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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physical exercise

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGh5c2ljYWwgZXhlcmNpc2U&hash=9947744a1d16c66efaa449ea95f7d3f09aa7c2dc&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGh5c2ljYWwgZXhlcmNpc2U&hash=4ad9d9150aad3853edc9055a821e607c4dba880c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

healthily

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aGVhbHRoaWx5&hash=fc254ad7ccd201fede0be278a433bf4307ac4f8d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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Junk food refers to food items that are typically high in calories, sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, but low in nutritional value. These foods are often highly processed and include items such as candy, chips, soda, fast food, and certain baked goods like cookies and doughnuts. Junk food is popular for its convenience, taste, and affordability, but regular consumption can lead to health issues such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

What is "junk food"?

junk food

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positively

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cG9zaXRpdmVseQ&hash=c7bb1dc68745a51cdec1f07d5027bd459f97195b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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to worry

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gd29ycnk&hash=ff9223ba421132cd4cbb25ad14c85f5d7b7c38e0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

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makeup

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWFrZXVw&hash=d84c93ede9ba84231aef86d27f39a1d91bcb9309&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWFrZXVw&hash=77e3290c304ced9e58d0693f309363d83825e527&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to [be|get|stay] in touch

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmUgaW4gdG91Y2g&hash=87ad32814d9c82c0d1b52b088d6a9ac471462ad4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmUgaW4gdG91Y2g&hash=27215e2474c9f2ce9fef260373cc3a037f60a4a3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "salary", "middle-aged", "graduate", etc.

Total English Pre-Intermediate - Unit 5 - Reference

Unit 5 - Reference

Total English Pre-Intermediate "Unit 5 - Reference" Vocabulary