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attitude
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to daunt
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to pick up
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to let something slide
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overload
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to babble
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unintelligibly
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dialect
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clue
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off the top of one's head
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to hear of
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by heart
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to know something like the back of one's hand
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to know somebody or something inside out
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offhand
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next to nothing
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positive
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to head
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to pursue
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to deal with
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to believe in
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potential
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to persevere
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unfit
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multi-
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achievable
achievable
Adjective
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/əˈtʃivəbəɫ/
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able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

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Despite the challenges, the team remained optimistic and focused on finding achievable solutions.
Setting realistic and achievable targets is important for maintaining motivation.
goal
goal
noun
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/ɡoʊl/

our purpose or desired result

to face
to face
Verb
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/feɪs/

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

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transitive
to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)
to rise to the occasion
phrase
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/ɹˈaɪz tə ðə əkˈeɪʒən tʃˈælɪndʒ/
Idiom

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

to come true
phrase
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/kˈʌm tɹˈuː/
Collocation

to become a reality or be realized, typically in reference to a previously hoped for or desired outcome

ambition
noun
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/æmˈbɪʃən/

something that is greatly desired

attitude
noun
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/ˈætəˌtud/

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

to daunt
to daunt
Verb
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/ˈdɔnt/

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

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transitive
to pick up
Verb
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/ˈpɪk ˈʌp/

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
pick
phrase's particle
up
to let something slide
phrase
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/lˈɛt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ slˈaɪd/

to intentionally not take action or not address an issue or problem, especially when one should have, often resulting in a negative consequence

to master
to master
Verb
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/ˈmæstər/

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

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to garble
Verb
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/ˈɡɑɹbəɫ/

to mix up, distort, or confuse information, typically in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use

overload
noun
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/ˈoʊvɝˌɫoʊd/

an excessive amount of something that exceeds normal limits or capacity

to babble
to babble
Verb
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/ˈbæbəɫ/

to make random, meaningless sounds

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intransitive
unintelligibly
Adverb
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/ˌʌnɪntˈɛlɪdʒəbli/

difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend due to lacking clarity in speech, writing, or communication

dialect
noun
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/ˈdaɪəˌɫɛkt/

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

What is a "dialect"?

A dialect is a particular form of a language that is specific to a certain region or group of people, distinguished by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Dialects can vary widely even within the same language, reflecting cultural and social differences. For instance, American English and British English are dialects of the English language, each with distinct words and phrases, such as "truck" in American English and "lorry" in British English. Understanding dialects is important for grasping the richness and diversity of language as it is used in different communities.

clue
noun
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/ˈkɫu/

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

off the top of {one's} head
off the top of one's head
phrase
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/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
Idiom
Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

to hear of
to hear of
Verb
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/hˈɪɹ ʌv/

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
hear
phrase's particle
of
by heart
phrase
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/baɪ hˈɑːɹt/

by relying only on one's memory

to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand
to know something like the back of one's hand
phrase
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/nˈoʊ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ lˈaɪk ðə bˈæk ʌv wˈʌnz hˈænd/
Idiom
Informal

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

What is the origin of the idiom "know something like the back of one's hand" and when to use it?

The idiom "know something like the back of one's hand" suggests that someone is intimately familiar with a subject or topic, just as they are with the physical features of their own hand. It implies a deep and thorough knowledge of the subject. This expression is used to emphasize how well someone knows or understands something, indicating a high level of familiarity and expertise.

to know somebody or something inside out
phrase
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/nˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪnsˈaɪd ˈaʊt/
Idiom
Informal

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

What is the origin of the idiom "know someone or something inside out" and when to use it?

The idiom "know someone or something inside out" suggests an in-depth understanding or familiarity with a person, object, or subject. It implies knowing every detail, characteristic, or aspect thoroughly, as if one has explored its inner workings. This expression is used to emphasize a high level of knowledge, expertise, or familiarity with someone or something. It signifies that the individual has a comprehensive understanding, leaving no hidden aspects or mysteries.

offhand
Adverb
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/ˈɔfˈhænd/

without any preparation or prior thought

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interrogative adverb
next to nothing
phrase
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/nˈɛkst tə nˈʌθɪŋ/
Collocation

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

positive
Adjective
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/ˈpɑzətɪv/

(of a person) having no doubt about something

to head
to head
Verb
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/hɛd/

to move toward a particular direction

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intransitive
to pursue
to pursue
Verb
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/pɝˈsu/

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

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transitive
to deal with
to deal with
Verb
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/ˈdiːl wɪð/

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
deal
phrase's particle
with
to believe in
to believe in
Verb
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/bɪlˈiːv ˈɪn/

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
believe
phrase's particle
in
potential
noun
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/pəˈtɛnʃəɫ/

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

to persevere
to persevere
Verb
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/pɝsəˈvɪɹ/

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to keep
to keep
Verb
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/kiːp/

to do something many times or continue doing something

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unfit
unfit
Adjective
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/ənˈfɪt/

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

multi-
prefix
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/ˈməɫti/

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

under-
prefix
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/ˈʌndɚ/

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

mono-
prefix
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/ˈmoʊnoʊ/

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

over-
prefix
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/ˈoʊvɚ/

used to indicate an excess of something, implying that the quantity or amount of something is greater than necessary or beyond a certain limit

out-
prefix
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/aʊt/

used to form verbs meaning to exceed or outperform

arch-
prefix
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/ˈɑɹtʃ/

used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant

ir-
prefix
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/ˈɜː/

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

sub-
prefix
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/ˈsəb/

used to imply a position or status that is lower or beneath something else

super-
prefix
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/ˈsupɝ/

used to indicate something that is above, beyond, or extremely high in degree or quality

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