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Unit 10 - Lesson 1

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tendency
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gut feeling
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hunch
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intuition
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chance
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slim
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to work out
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in the long run
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to dwell on
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a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

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She has a tendency to overthink even the smallest decisions.
His tendency to procrastinate often affects his productivity.

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tendency

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tendencious

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tendencious

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tendentious

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tendentious

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gut feeling
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/ɡˈʌt fˈiːlɪŋ ɹɪˈækʃən/
Idiom
Informal

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

What is the origin of the idiom "gut feeling" and when to use it?

The idiom "gut feeling" is believed to have originated in the 19th century and refers to an instinctive or intuitive belief or impression that is not based on conscious reasoning or evidence. It is used to suggest that the speaker has a deep-seated sense or hunch about something, often without being able to fully explain or justify it.

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tendency

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tendencious

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tendencious

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tendentious

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tendentious

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hunch
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a feeling or intuition about something, often without conscious reasoning or evidence

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tendentious

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intuition
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the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

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tend

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tendency

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tendencious

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tendencious

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tendentious

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tendentious

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chance
chance
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a possibility that something will happen

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tendency

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tendencious

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tendencious

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tendentious

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tendentious

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slim
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small in size or width

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tend

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tendency

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tendencious

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to work out
to work out
Verb
uk flag
/wˈɜːk ˈaʊt/

to conclude in a positive outcome

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
work
phrase's particle
out

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tendency

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tendencious

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tendencious

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tendentious

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(in|over) the long run
in the long run
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/ɪn ɔːɹ ˌoʊvɚ ðə lˈɑːŋ ɹˈʌn/
Idiom

in the end of or over a long period of time

What is the origin of the idiom "in the long run" and when to use it?

The idiom "in the long run" has an origin that can be traced back to the mid-19th century. It draws on the metaphorical concept of a race or journey, where the focus is on the overall outcome or result after a significant period of time or distance covered. This expression is commonly used in discussions related to investments, business planning, personal relationships, health habits, and societal changes.

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tend

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tendency

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tendencious

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to dwell on
to dwell on
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/dwˈɛl ˈɑːn/

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

Grammatical Information:

transitive
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inseparable
phrase's verb
dwell
phrase's particle
on

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tend

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tendency

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tendencious

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tendencious

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tendentious

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tendentious

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