Intermediate Deck 2
Total: 20 cards
come off
phrasal verb
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to be or able to be removed or detached from something
in essence
phrase
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in the most important and basic ways; relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
chances are
phrase
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used for saying that something is likely to happen but the results may or may not be what's expected
keep on track / be on track
phrasal verb
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to make progress in order to achieve a particular result
come into effect / go into effect
verb
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to begin being used or applied
crack down on
verb
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to start dealing with someone or something much more strictly
at large
adjective
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(of dangerous people or animals) free or not captured
shed light on something / cast light on something
verb phrase
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to make something easier to understand, for example by explaining it or providing new information
be on hold / put on hold
verb
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to pause or suspend an activity
drop off
verb
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to decline significantly or occur less often
by virtue of
preposition
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by means of, because of, or as a result of something
at the expense of / at someone's expense
prepositional phrase
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to do something which harms, neglects, or damages something or someone else
get a hold of / grab hold of
verb
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to find or obtain something
go for it
verb phrase
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to give your all in order to gain or achieve something; often used when encouraging someone to do something
hold up
verb
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to cause a delay or slow someone or something down
in line with
preposition
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similar to or at the same level as something
to the fore of
preposition phrase
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to be important or popular in a particular event or situation
at issue
adjective
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the most important part or point of what is being discussed
take effect
verb
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to start to apply or become operative
come across as
verb
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to seem to be
