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A rolling stone
(= A person who is unwilling to settle for a long time in one place.)
Example
1. He is a rolling stone. He's moved four times in two years.
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Which one is correct?
Have you seen (?) ?
1. Sarah lately
2. lately Sarah
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Which one is correct?
Jeffrey hasn't been to the theatre (?).
(= For a long period of time.)
1. for age
2. for ages
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Kick yourself
Meaning: To be annoyed with yourself because you made a mistake.
1. He kicked himself for selling his Rolex. He didn't realize it was very valuable.
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On the dot
Meaning: Exactly on time.
1. They left the office at six o'clock on the dot.
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Play your cards right
Meaning: To work skillfully or to achieve success.
1. They could win the match next week if they play their cards right.
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As good as gold
Meaning: Well-behaved.
1. Sarah is always as good as gold when she visits her grandmother.
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Turn over a new leaf
Meaning
To begin again.
Examples
1. Owen has turned over a new leaf after getting out of a prison.
2. She has turned over a new leaf and she does not drink alcohol anymore.
References
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/turn+over+a+new+leaf
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/turn-over-a-new-leaf
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Ditch
Word Form
Verb
Meanings
Verb - To get rid of something or someone.
Examples
1. The company is forced to ditch the plan.
2. She ditched her boyfriend last week.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/ditch
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/ditch_1
http://www.yourdictionary.com/ditch
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Brink
Word Form
Noun
Meaning
Something is about to happen.
Examples
1. He has said that Pakistan and India are on the brink of war.
2. This musician is on the brink of success.
3. They are on the brink of discovering new cancer treatments.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/brink
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/brink
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/brink
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Get off the ground
(= To get started and make it successful.)
1. Some tips can help you get your business off the ground.
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Go after something
Meanings
1. To try to obtain something.
2. To chase.
Examples
1. Mary decided to go after a doctorate.
2. The dog went after the bird.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/go-after-sth?q=go+after
http://www.yourdictionary.com/go-after#wiktionary
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/go-after
https://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/go+after.html
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Smash
Word Form
Verb
Meaning
To hit very hard.
Examples
1. Mark smashed his fist against the locker.
2. The car smashed into a wall yesterday.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/smash?q=Smash
http://www.yourdictionary.com/smash
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/smash_1
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Clock in / Clock out
Word Form
Phrasal Verb
Meaning
Clock in - To begin work.
Clock out - To end work.
Example
Every day she clocks in at 8a.m. and clocks out at 5p.m.
References
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/clock--in
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/clock+in
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Ubiquitous
Word Form
Adjective
Meaning
Existing everywhere.
Examples
1. Mobile phones are ubiquitous today.
2. McDonald’s has a ubiquitous presence in the world.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/ubiquitous?q=Ubiquitous
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Ubiquitous
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/ubiquitous
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Ad-lib
= ad libitum(= at one's pleasure)
Word Form
Verb / Noun / Adj. / Adv.
Meaning
To say something without preparation.
Examples
1. He tried to ad-lib some dirty jokes.
2. The commentator decided to ad-lib because he forgot to bring his notes.
References
http://www.yourdictionary.com/ad-lib
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/ad-lib_1
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ad-lib
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Uneatable: Not able to be eaten.
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That’s just how far I walked and ran today. 22.2km this time or 24678 steps...
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Vent
Word Form
Verb
Meaning
1. To express a negative emotion in a forceful way or to express in an angry manner.
Examples
1. My grandfather vented his anger on me.
2. I am very upset. I just need to vent my frustration.
3. He gave vent to his feelings in front of his parents.
(i.e. To give vent to something = To express anger)
References
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/vent
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/vent_1
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vent
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Dog
Word form
Verb / Noun
Meanings
Verb - To cause difficulties.
Verb - To follow someone closely and persistently.
Noun - An animal kept as a pet.
Examples
1. The knee injury dogged me for two years.
2. Poor health and poverty dogged his childhood.
3. He was dogged by the paparazzi.
4. Mark needed someone to walk his dog.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dog
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dog
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A drop in the ocean
Meaning
A very small amount compared with what is expected.
Examples
1. The charity has raised some money for the poor but it is just a drop in the ocean.
2. Her support is just a drop in the ocean.
References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/a-drop-in-the-ocean
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+drop+in+the+ocean
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/a_drop_in_the_ocean_(or_north_americanbucket)
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The charity has raised some money for the poor but it is just a drop in the (?).
( A drop in the (?) = A very small amount compared with what is expected.)
1. ocean
2. orange juice
3. oil
4. blanket
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