My lesson

I want to make up for all the time I wasted in my first year at secondary school.

He cheated in his last exam and got away with it.

we'll be laying people off in 8 months' time

or we'll be laying people off in 8 months' time

embracing or affecting all classes or categories an across-the-board price increase

But universities can do much to reverse this trend. Times, Sunday Times

our systems of education are being constantly overhauled The mechanic overhauled the engine. Our parliamentary system is in need of an overhaul

she chided him for not replying to her letter

When the boss got angry about the project's delay, my manager threw me under the bus by saying I didn't finish my work on time, even though he was the one who approved the delay."

"I almost died laughing watching that video of the cat falling off the chair."

A soft, low, and contented laugh. He let out a quiet chuckle of appreciation at his friend's clever pun.

A short, restrained, and often nervous or suppressed laugh. A few people in the silent library began to titter when a phone went off playing a silly ringtone.

Roar: An extremely loud, deep, and powerful laugh, often from a group. The audience let out a roar of laughter at the unexpected and hilarious plot twist.

He was telling jokes at the dinner table that had us all in stitches.

Smirk: A half-smile that conveys smugness or scorn, rather than a sound. He didn't laugh, but the self-satisfied smirk on his face told me he knew he had won the argument.

A light, high-pitched, and often childish laugh. The children started to giggle as the clown pulled an endless stream of scarves from his pocket.

loud, sudden, and boisterous burst of laughter. His ridiculous story about the runaway squirrel earned a hearty guffaw from everyone around the campfire

An uncontrollable and sustained bout of laughing. He tried to tell the story but was overcome by a fit of laughter and couldn't get the words out.

A soft laugh that spreads gently and quickly through a group of people. The speaker's witty aside sent a ripple of laughter through the otherwise serious conference audience.

A sudden, loud, and clear burst of laughter, like the ringing of a bell. A bright peal of laughter erupted from the garden, letting us know the children were having a wonderful

A sharp, harsh, broken laugh, often associated with a witch or villain. The old man threw his head back and let out a dry cackle that echoed in the dusty room.

The bullies started to snigger at the student's unusual outfit.

He couldn't help but snicker when his arrogant rival slipped on a banana peel.

She let out a shriek of laughter when she was caught completely off-guard by the surprise party.

FULL OF FLAWS OR GAPS

The firefighter squirted water from the hose onto the base of the fire.

When he hit the pipe with a wrench, water spurted out from the crack.

When the dam broke, water began to gush into the valley below. ​My aunt will gush for hours about her grandchildren if you give her the chance

The decorative fountain has a stone lion that spouts water from its mouth. The plant's stem will exude a milky sap if you cut it.

The inn was garishly painted in bright clashing colors

She has a verbose writing style.

Acknowledges the other person and offers to work together towards a solution ("Let me know if I can help")

aggresive writer employs sarcasm and exaggeration

We don't want to step on anyone's toes.

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"his first puzzle punned on composers, with answers like ‘Handel with care’ and ‘Haydn go seek’"

for mooring boats and embarking and disembarking passengers and cargo.

This is a vintage sterling silver ring with a turquoise stone, possibly a Navajo or Native American piece, featuring a rope-like bezel setting around the turquoise.

She was fired because she was constantly making waves by questioning the manager's decisions in public meetings." "If you want to survive in this old-fashioned company, you need to learn to do your work quietly and not make waves."

rock the boat, stir the pot, ruffle some feathers

Keep a low profile: Play it safe: Let sleeping dogs lie:

My brother and I have completely different political views. To keep dinners peaceful, we've learned to agree to disagree on certain topics."

After living in Spain for a decade, speaking Spanish became second nature." "For a professional basketball player, dribbling the ball without looking at it is second nature