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to arrive at an agreement
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to broach the subject
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to deliver a speech
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to sit an exam
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to draw a conclusion
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to join forces
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to reach an agreement
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to broker an agreement
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to cover costs
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to cut costs
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to pass a law
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to play a part
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to pursue a career
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to initiate an inquiry
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to conduct an inquiry
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to cut (through) red tape
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to enter into an agreement
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to pull a muscle
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to push (back) the frontiers
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to strike a balance
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to reap the benefits
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to find a compromise
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to reach a compromise
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to earn a living
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to save somebody a seat
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to cross one's mind
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to serve a purpose
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to see to it
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to mind one's manners
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to raise concern
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to beat the heat
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to live up to
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to open fire
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to wreak havoc
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to turn upside down
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to draw on a cigarette
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to roll around in one's mind
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to arrive at something
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to reach a conclusion
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to suffer defeat
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to see fit
to arrive at an agreement
phrase
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/ɐɹˈaɪv æt ɐn ɐɡɹˈiːmənt/
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to reach a mutual understanding or consensus in a negotiation or discussion

to broach the subject
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/bɹˈoʊtʃ ðə sˈʌbdʒɛkt/
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to bring up or introduce a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

to deliver a speech
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/dɪlˈɪvɚɹ ɐ spˈiːtʃ/
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to present a formal, spoken presentation or address to an audience on a specific topic or subject

to sit an exam
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/sˈɪt ɐn ɛɡzˈæm/
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to take or participate in an examination or test

to draw a conclusion
phrase
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/dɹˈɔː ɐ kənklˈuːʒən/
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to form an opinion or decision based on the available information, facts, or evidence

to join forces
phrase
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/dʒˈɔɪn fˈoːɹsᵻz/
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to cooperate with others to achieve a common goal

to reach an agreement
phrase
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐn ɐɡɹˈiːmənt/
Collocation

to come to a mutual decision or understanding after negotiations or discussions, typically involving two or more parties

to broker an agreement
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/bɹˈoʊkɚɹ ɐn ɐɡɹˈiːmənt/
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to help negotiate and facilitate a deal or compromise between parties with differing interests or positions

to cover costs
phrase
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/kˈʌvɚ kˈɔsts/
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to pay for expenses or expenditures related to a particular item, service, or endeavor

to cut costs
phrase
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/kˈʌt kˈɔsts/
Collocation

to reduce expenses or spending

to pass a law
phrase
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/pˈæs ɐ lˈɔː/
Collocation

to officially establish a new rule or regulation within the legal system

to play a part
phrase
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/plˈeɪ ðə pˈɑːɹt/

to contribute and be involved in a specific activity, situation, or event

to pursue a career
phrase
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/pɚsˈuː ɐ kɚɹˈɪɹ/
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to engage in an occupation as a way of earning money

to initiate an inquiry
phrase
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/ɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪt ɐn ˈɪnkwɚɹi/
Collocation

to start an official investigation or formal examination into a particular matter or issue

to conduct an inquiry
phrase
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/kˈɑːndʌkt ɐn ˈɪnkwɚɹi/
Collocation

to carry out a systematic and organized investigation or examination

to cut (through) red tape
phrase
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/kˈʌt θɹuː ɔːɹ ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
Collocation

to simplify a procedure and enhance efficiency by eliminating unnecessary rules or steps

to enter into an agreement
phrase
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/ˈɛntɚɹ ˌɪntʊ ɐn ɐɡɹˈiːmənt/
Collocation

to formally and mutually agree to specific terms, conditions, or commitments in a contract or arrangement with another party

to pull a muscle
phrase
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/pˈʊl ɐ mˈʌsəl/
Collocation

to strain or injure a muscle by overexertion or sudden movement

to push (back) the frontiers
phrase
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/pˈʊʃ bˈæk ɔːɹ ðə fɹʌntˈɪɹz/

to expand the boundaries or limits of knowledge, discovery, or understanding, typically in science, technology, or exploration

to strike a balance
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/stɹˈaɪk ɐ bˈæləns/
Collocation

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

to reap the benefits
phrase
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/ɹˈiːp ðə bˈɛnɪfˌɪts ɔːɹ ɹɪwˈɔːɹdz/
Collocation

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to find a compromise
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/fˈaɪnd ɐ kˈɑːmpɹəmˌaɪz/
Collocation

to reach an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation

to reach a compromise
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐ kˈɑːmpɹəmˌaɪz/
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to come to an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation

to earn a living
phrase
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/ˈɜːn ɐ lˈɪvɪŋ/
Collocation

to make a sufficient income to support one's basic needs and maintain a comfortable or satisfactory standard of living

to save somebody a seat
phrase
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/sˈeɪv ˌɛsbˈiː ɐ sˈiːt/
Collocation

to reserve or hold a place for someone in a specific location to ensure that they have a place to sit

to cross one's mind
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/kɹˈɔs wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
Collocation

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

to serve a purpose
phrase
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/sˈɜːv ɐ pˈɜːpəs/
Collocation

to fulfill a specific function or role, often in a way that is useful or meaningful

to see to it
phrase
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/sˈiː tʊ ɪt/
Collocation

to check or make sure that something is done or is taken care of

to mind one's manners
phrase
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/mˈaɪnd wˈɑːtʃ wˈʌnz mˈænɚz/
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Idiom

to make sure to behave appropriately and politely

to raise concern
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/ɹˈeɪz kənsˈɜːn/
Collocation

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

to beat the heat
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/bˈiːt ðə hˈiːt/
Collocation

to manage to stay cool during the period of hot weather

to live up to
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/lˈaɪv ˈʌp tuː/

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

fall short of

Grammatical Information:

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to [open] fire
to open fire
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/ˈoʊpən fˈaɪɚ/
Collocation

to start shooting a weapon, such as a gun in a rapid and continuous manner, often with the intent to harm or kill

to wreak havoc
phrase
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/ɹˈiːk hˈævək/
Collocation

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

to turn upside down
phrase
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/tˈɜːn ˈʌpsaɪd dˈaʊn/
Collocation

to reverse the position of something, making what was on top now at the bottom and vice versa

to draw on a cigarette
phrase
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/dɹˈɔː ˌɑːn ɐ ɔːɹ ðə sˌɪɡɚɹˈɛt ɔːɹ sɪɡˈɑːɹ ɔːɹ pˈaɪp/
Collocation

to inhale smoke from a cigarette or another object that produces smoke

to [roll] around in {one's} (mind|head)
to roll around in one's mind
phrase
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/ɹˈoʊl ɐɹˈaʊnd ɪn wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd ɔːɹ hˈɛd/
Collocation

to be thought about by someone without much coherence

to arrive at something
phrase
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/ɐɹˈaɪv æt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
Collocation

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

to reach a conclusion
phrase
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐ kənklˈuːʒən/
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to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

to suffer defeat
phrase
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/sˈʌfɚ dɪfˈiːt/
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to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to see fit
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/sˈiː ɔːɹ θˈɪŋk fˈɪt/
Collocation

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

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