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Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1B

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1B in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "at hand," "on purpose," " at times," etc.

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Face2Face - Advanced
on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

Ex: During the brainstorming session, the team members quickly realized they were on the same wavelength, generating innovative ideas seamlessly. 
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on (good|friendly) terms

having an enjoyable or friendly relationship with someone and be able to make good interactions with them

Ex: She is on good terms with her neighbors. 
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on bad terms
on bad terms
[phrase]

having an unfriendly relationship with someone, often due to a disagreement

Ex: She is on bad terms with her sister. 
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on a regular basis

at fixed, evenly spaced intervals of time

Ex: The garbage is collected on a regular basis, every Tuesday and Friday. 
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at a loose end

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: Since I finished my work early, I find myself at a loose end for the rest of the day. 
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at (short|a moment's) notice

with very little time to prepare or respond to something

Ex: She was asked to work overtime at short notice. 
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at a glance
at a glance
[phrase]

with a quick look or observation, often without going into detail

Ex: At a glance, the report seems well-organized, but it needs more depth. 
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on the increase

becoming more frequent, often used to describe a trend or phenomenon

Ex: The number of online shoppers is on the increase, especially during holiday seasons. 
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at hand
at hand
[phrase]

easily available or readily accessible

Ex: The solution is at hand, we just need to implement it. 
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broad
broad
[Adjective]

covering or including a wide range of topics, subjects, or people

Ex: The professor's lecture covered a broad range of historical events. 
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scale
scale
[noun]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

Ex: The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region. 
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arm's length
arm's length
[phrase]

a distance or attitude of separation or detachment, often used to imply that someone is kept at a safe or respectful distance, physically or emotionally

Ex: She maintained an arm's length from the negotiations to avoid any appearance of bias. 
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at random
at random
[Adverb]

without a specific order, plan, or pattern

Ex: The winners were selected at random from the pool of entries. 
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at times
at times
[Adverb]

at moments that are not constant or regular

Ex: She can be a bit reserved at times. 
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at fault
at fault
[Adjective]

having responsibility or blame for something that has gone wrong or caused harm

Ex: She realized she was at fault for not completing the report on time. 
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on demand
on demand
[Adjective]

available to access or use whenever requested, typically used for streaming or digital services

Ex: The movie is available on demand through the streaming platform. 
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on purpose
on purpose
[Adverb]

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

Ex: She spilled the ink on the paper on purpose to create an artistic effect. 
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on average
on average
[Adverb]

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

Ex: On average, students spend about two hours a day on homework. 
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