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FOLK
سهشنبه 3 دی 1392 10:37
FOLK The old folk used to say that there are ghosts in this wood. All medieval ballads were based on folk stories.
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PUBERTY
سهشنبه 3 دی 1392 10:31
PUBERTY During puberty, your body grows fast and you begin to experience your sexuality. At the time of puberty, teenagers are particularly nasty and disobedient.
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ENTREPRENEUR
سهشنبه 3 دی 1392 10:27
ENTREPRENEUR Many big companies invest money in smaller ones making it possible for the entrepreneurs to develop their business. I couldn't work for another person. I'd rather be an entrepreneur and set up my own company.
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CONTEMPORARY
سهشنبه 3 دی 1392 10:18
CONTEMPORARY I'm not keen on contemporary art. I find it odd and not very aesthetic. She's interested in 18th century England. She's reading a lot of contemporary accounts of this period.
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PHANTOM
سهشنبه 3 دی 1392 10:16
PHANTOM Nobody wants to buy this house. It is said to be haunted by a phantom. I had a nightmare. There was a dark forest full of fearful phantoms.
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to hold over
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 23:00
to hold over : to extend, to keep for a longer time (S) They are going to hold over that movie for another week because so many people are coming to see it. Let's hold discussion of this problem over until our next meeting.
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to hold out
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:58
to hold out : to endure, to be sufficient; to survive by resisting; to persist in one's efforts The first definition for to hold out has the opposite meaning of the second definition for to give out . If our supply of food and water holds out, we plan to camp here for another week. However, whenever it gives out,...
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to hold off
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:52
to hold off : to delay, or to be delayed, in occurring (S) This idiom has the same meaning as to put off . when a noun or pronoun is used as an object, as in the second example. If the rain holds off for a few more days, they can finish planting the rest of the crop. The judge agreed to hold off his decision until new...
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to have it out with
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:47
to have it out with : to quarrel with, to confront I am going to have it out with Jack about all the times that he has told us lies. Ben had it out with his roommate about coming back home so late and making a lot of noise.
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to have it in for
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:45
to have it in for : to want revenge on, to feel hostile towards (also: to hold a grudge against ) Martina expects to lose her job because her boss has had it in for her for a long time. The teacher has held a grudge against Al ever since the time that he insulted her in front of the class.
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to give out
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:42
to give out : to distribute; to become exhausted or depleted (also: to run out ) This first definition has the same meaning as the first definition of to pass out . An usher stood at the door of the theater giving out programs. I couldn't finish the ten-mile race because my energy gave out. Jeff plans to travel...
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to give off
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:39
to give off : to release, to produce When water boils, it gives off steam. The flowers in this garden give off a lovely scent.
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to give in
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:35
to give in : to surrender, to stop resisting Completely surrounded by our soldiers, the enemy finally gave in. Management gave in to the strikers' demands and agreed to a shortened work week.
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to fall behind
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:32
to fall behind : to lag, to fail to keep up (also: to get behind ) This idiom has the opposite meaning of the second definition of to keep up . Eve fell behind in her studies and finally had to drop out of school. If you get behind in your car payments, the finance company may repossess it from you.
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to fall through
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:29
to fall through : to fail to materialize, not to succeed This idiom is usually used with the noun plan or plans as the subject. Our plan to travel to Europe last summer fell through when we were unable to save up enough money, Felix made plans to have a party for everyone in his office, but they fell through at the...
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to take down
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:26
to take down : to remove from an elevated place (S); to write what is said, to note The first definition of this idiom has the opposite meaning of the second definition to put up . We should take the pictures down from the wall and clean off the dust. The secretary took down everything that was said at the meeting.
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to take on
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 22:23
to take on : to employ, to hire (S); to accept responsibility for, to undertake That factory is taking a lot of new employees on for its new production line. Would you be willing to take on the task of organizing the next company picnic?
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to cut corners
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 19:05
to cut corners : to economize, to save money Most students live on limited budgets and have to cut corners whenever possible. The Livingstons have nine children, so it is essential that they cut corners at all times.
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to stand up for
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 19:02
to stand up for : to insist on, to demand; to defend, to support If you don't stand up for your rights in court, the lawyers will try to stick it to you. Frank stood up for his friend, who was being put down by other teenagers.
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to rip off
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 18:58
to rip off : to cheat, to take unfair advantage of The noun form ripoff derives this idiom. The car dealership certainly ripped me off when I bought this car. It has caused me trouble constantly. You paid over$400 for the jacket? What a ripoff!
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to stick to
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 18:55
to stick to : to adhere to (a promise), to follow or obey (a set of rules, procedures, etc.) He made a promise to his wife to quit smoking and drinking, and so far he has stuck to it. All organizations expect their employees to stick to established work rules and procedures. If you try hard to stick to your...
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to live up to
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 16:58
to live up to : to fulfill (a standard or promise) It was clear that the lazy student would never live up to his family's expectations . It surprised us that the car salesperson lived up to all the promises he made.
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to make out
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 16:55
to make out : to read or see clearly(S); to prepare a legal document, such as a will, a check, etc. (S) The letter was so poorly handwritten that I couldn't make out many of the words. Harold, please make the check out to Acme Piano Company.
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to die out
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 16:53
to die out : not to exist anymore; to be in the process of disappearing Scientists still are not sure exactly why the dinosaurs died out. That strange, new style of dancing is slowly dying out.
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to fade away
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 16:47
to fade away : to diminish gradually in time or distance The memory of that unpleasant experience has slowly faded away. The music of the band gradually faded away as the parade passed down the street.
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to die down
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 16:23
to die down : to decrease, to lessen in strength or intensity The hurricane became a less serious tropical storm when its winds died down. We let the fire in the fireplace die down and enjoyed watching the embers as they glowed in the dark.
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to build up
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 12:59
to build up : to increase slowly, to make stronger gradually(S) They built up their savings account so that they could buy a new house. The professional athlete exercises regularly to build her strength up.
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to bring about
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 12:57
to bring about : to cause to happen This idiom is used to indicate who or what caused something to come about. John brought about the accident because of his carelessness. The heavy rains we have each spring brings about serious flooding.
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to come about
جمعه 29 آذر 1392 00:02
to come about : to happen I didn't find any explanation in the newspaper about how the political coup came about. The flood came about as a result of the heavy winter rains.
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to stick up
پنجشنبه 28 آذر 1392 23:47
to stick up : to point or place upwards (S); to rob (S) The second definition of this idiom has the same meaning as the third definition of to hold up . You should put some water on your hair. It's sticking up in the back. A masked thief stuck up a grocery store in the neighborhood last night.