destructive

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disastrous

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elusive

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grave

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ineffective

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undesirable

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overwhelming

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in vain

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to doom

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to neglect

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to overshadow

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breakdown

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burden

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catastrophe

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The idiom "dead end" is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century, and was originally used to describe a street or road that has no outlet or exit. It is often used to describe a situation where someone has reached a point where there is no way forward, or where further efforts are unlikely to be successful.

What is the origin of the idiom "dead end" and when to use it?

dead end

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deficiency

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fail

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fall

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fault

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hurdle

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inconvenience

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malfunction

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mess

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mishap

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odds

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oversight

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setback

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An underdog is a person or team in a competition that is expected to lose or is considered less likely to win. They are often at a disadvantage due to factors like skill, experience, or resources compared to stronger or more favored opponents. Despite these odds, underdogs can sometimes surprise others by achieving unexpected success or victories. The term "underdog" is often used to highlight the struggle or perseverance of someone trying to overcome challenges in the pursuit of success.

What is an "underdog"?

underdog

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to give {sb} trouble

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to no effect

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up against

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in the face of

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at the expense of

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to evacuate

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Murphy's law

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The idiom "walk a tightrope" draws its origin from the world of circus performance, where acrobats and tightrope walkers demonstrate their remarkable balance and skill by walking on a thin, elevated rope. Figuratively, it is often used to describe the delicate art of maintaining a balance between two opposing or challenging forces.

What is the origin of the idiom "walk a tightrope" and when to use it?

to [walk|tread] a tightrope

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Here you will learn some English words about struggles and setbacks, such as "disastrous", "doom", "neglect", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

Lesson 31

Struggles and Setbacks

English Words for "Struggles and Setbacks" | C1 Vocabulary