Intermediate Deck 9

Total: 20 cards

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down the road

adverb

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used to mean in the future or at a later date
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turn on someone or something

phrasal verb

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to become disloyal
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take the place of

verb

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to replace or be a substitute for someone or something
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take part in

verb

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to participate or be involved in something
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something or someone as fair game

noun phrase

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a person or thing considered as legitimate target for criticism, discussion, mockery, etc.
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wind up

verb

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to find yourself in a place, situation, or with someone, usually as a result of what you do
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in the big picture

noun

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the whole or complete situation, not just one part or aspect of it
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level playing field

noun phrase

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a situation in which everyone has the same chances or opportunities
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call something into question

verb

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to doubt or cause others to doubt something
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buy into

phrasal verb

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to completely support or believe in a set of ideas
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hit home

verb

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to be completely understood, or to realize how difficult, unpleasant, or hurtful something is
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play out

verb

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to happen or develop in a particular way
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in the works

adjective

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in the process of being planned, discussed, prepared, or developed
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get a handle on / have a handle on

phrase

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to understand someone or something well and be able to deal with it
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take up

verb

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to start doing something regularly
illustration for take up

in good faith

adverbial phrase

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the intention of behaving or acting in an honest or sincere way
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right off the bat

adverb

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immediately
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put forward

phrasal verb

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to suggest or offer an idea or opinion for discussion
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the other way around

adverb

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in the opposite position, direction, order, or situation
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take for granted

verb phrase

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to believe something without checking or thinking about it first
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