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a large house trailer that is parked in one particular place and used as a permanent living accommodation.
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when you say something is '...' you mean it's a difficult or unpleasant situation Lernen beginnen
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Having no job and trying to pay the bills is no picnic. Living on the fifth floor without a lift is no picnic; I have to carry everything up the stairs.
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An overly sensitive person that doesn't take criticism well. Lernen beginnen
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So, '...' is an expression you can use to describe a high-pressure situation. Lernen beginnen
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The deadline's tomorrow and we haven't even started! The heat's really on now. The heat is on for United. If they don't win their last 5 matches they'll lose their place in the Premier League.
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So a '...' describes a boring or disappointing experience or person. Lernen beginnen
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That was a wet weekend, my friends were coming to stay but cancelled at the last minute. My cousin's a bit of a wet weekend, he's got no personality and nothing to say.
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So that's '...', where you go on holiday to do the same or similar work that you do at home. Lernen beginnen
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So that's the expression '...' which means not very good or not very impressive. Lernen beginnen
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That new singer has a great voice but he's no great shakes at playing the guitar. The film sequel is no great shakes compared with the first one
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We use it to mean 'nothing at all'. It's generally used for emphasis or to show mild surprise. Lernen beginnen
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A: Did you find any good deals? B: No, not a sausage. A: Did the boss say anything about my project? B: No, sorry, not a sausage. A: Are there any sandwiches left? B: I'm afraid not. Not a sausage.
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'...' is British street slang which we use to talk about a task which is boring and not really worth it. Lernen beginnen
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I can't believe you're cleaning the whole house. That's long, bro. Come out and enjoy the sun. A: Why don't you stick with your diet? B: Dieting is long. I just eat what I want and go to the gym instead.
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A: That party was awesome! B: Not half, mate. The music was incredible. I just got back from Singapore. It’s not half expensive.
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It usually means 'everywhere' – when describing a search for something, or an untidy arrangement of things Lernen beginnen
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Where were you? We looked all over the shop for you. He left his dirty washing all over the shop. Our house was a real mess! I spilled wine all over the shop when I tried to open that bottle. Oops.
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When something '...' it means it's something that is expected as part of the position or situation. Lernen beginnen
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it comes (or goes) with the territory The job involves a lot of travelling, but I guess that comes with the territory.
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That's the expression '...' which really means it won't work – or nobody will believe you Lernen beginnen
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Your excuses for not finishing your essay won't wash with me – you've missed your deadline and that's that. The boss's idea to work an extra hour everyday won't wash with the team – they'll be furious.
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'...' means it's safe to do something because nobody is watching – so we won't get caught. Lernen beginnen
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The phrase '...' is used when you do something new and you're not sure whether you will like it or not – like a new job Lernen beginnen
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I'm really not confident riding a bike in the centre of town. But all my friends do it, so I guess I'll just suck it and see. I decided to dye my hair blonde, but I'm still not sure about it. I'll suck it and see. I can always dye it black again!
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The phrase '...' – we say it to mean a situation or subject that is being discussed is completely different from the one you are talking about Lernen beginnen
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to be a different kettle of fish Heating a ready meal in the microwave is one thing but preparing a freshly cooked meal is a different kettle of fish.
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When I said '...' I meant 'mmediately' Lernen beginnen
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If I knew what to do next, I'd quit my job at the drop of a hat. My wife's expecting a baby so I might have to rush to the hospital at the drop of a hat.
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'...' means 'to waste time trying to create something that has already been made' Lernen beginnen
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Don't reinvent the wheel; we already have a plan that seems to work well.
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to lose your confidence and fail to do something, or decide not to do it Lernen beginnen
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He was going to ask his girlfriend to marry him but lost his bottle at the last minute. She asked him instead. I thought about painting my front door bright green but I bottled it. I went for a conservative grey instead.
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It's used when you want to explain more than one side of an issue. Lernen beginnen
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We played well in the first half, but to be fair we were awful in the second half. Now, Luke. We know that wasn't your best exam result, but to be fair, you had very little time to prepare.
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someone who likes or prefers cats (or something) Lernen beginnen
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cat person (something person)
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to be confused (about something) We say you '...' when you are confused about something Lernen beginnen
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to scratch your head (about something) Scientists were scratching their heads a couple of years ago when a lost cat called Holly travelled 200 miles to get home
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something which is easily recognisable and helps you find your way Lernen beginnen
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a piece of metal which attracts certain metals Lernen beginnen
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done according to a system Lernen beginnen
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a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event. Lernen beginnen
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the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted. Lernen beginnen
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officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course. Lernen beginnen
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