about a subject or person@@PHRASE0@@about@@PHRASE1@@on@@PHRASE2@@concerning / regarding@@PHRASE3@@on the subject of@@PHRASE4@@re@@PHRASE5@@with regard to@@PHRASE6@@wrt
to have something as the main subject@@PHRASE0@@be about@@PHRASE1@@deal with / be concerned with@@PHRASE2@@concern@@PHRASE3@@focus on
approximately a number or amount@@PHRASE0@@about@@PHRASE1@@approximately@@PHRASE2@@roughly@@PHRASE3@@or so@@PHRASE4@@odd@@PHRASE5@@give or take@@PHRASE6@@at a guess
approximately a large number or amount@@PHRASE0@@something / somewhere in the region of@@PHRASE1@@something like@@PHRASE2@@an estimated@@PHRASE3@@some@@PHRASE4@@or more
at approximately a particular time or date@@PHRASE0@@about@@PHRASE1@@approximately@@PHRASE2@@some time@@PHRASE3@@or thereabouts@@PHRASE4@@circa
approximately correct@@PHRASE0@@roughly@@PHRASE1@@more or less@@PHRASE2@@kind of / sort of@@PHRASE3@@be in the right ballpark
a number or amount that is approximately right@@PHRASE0@@approximate@@PHRASE1@@rough@@PHRASE2@@ballpark figure@@PHRASE3@@approximation
in a higher position than something@@PHRASE0@@above@@PHRASE1@@over@@PHRASE2@@overhead@@PHRASE3@@up@@PHRASE4@@upstairs@@PHRASE5@@overhang
to accept an offer, invitation, or request@@PHRASE0@@accept@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@say yes@@PHRASE3@@agree@@PHRASE4@@take somebody up on / take up somebody's offer@@PHRASE5@@jump at the chance / opportunity
to take money or a gift that someone offers you@@PHRASE0@@take / accept
to accept that something is right@@PHRASE0@@accept@@PHRASE1@@agree@@PHRASE2@@welcome@@PHRASE3@@go with@@PHRASE4@@take on board@@PHRASE5@@embrace
to accept something after first refusing or opposing it@@PHRASE0@@accept@@PHRASE1@@give in@@PHRASE2@@back down@@PHRASE3@@bow to@@PHRASE4@@accede to@@PHRASE5@@cave in
to accept a situation that you do not like@@PHRASE0@@accept@@PHRASE1@@put up with something@@PHRASE2@@tolerate@@PHRASE3@@resign yourself to / be resigned to@@PHRASE4@@make the best of it / make the best of a bad situation@@PHRASE5@@bite the bullet@@PHRASE6@@beggars can't be choosers@@PHRASE7@@that's the way the cookie crumbles@@PHRASE8@@grit your teeth
to officially accept a new law or proposal@@PHRASE0@@pass@@PHRASE1@@approve@@PHRASE2@@ratify@@PHRASE3@@be carried@@PHRASE4@@uphold@@PHRASE5@@rubber-stamp
to accept that something has legal or official authority@@PHRASE0@@accept@@PHRASE1@@recognize@@PHRASE2@@acknowledge
to accept something as payment@@PHRASE0@@take / accept
at work, at home, when doing a sport etc@@PHRASE0@@accident@@PHRASE1@@mishap
in a car, train, plane etc@@PHRASE0@@accident@@PHRASE1@@crash@@PHRASE2@@wreck@@PHRASE3@@pile-up@@PHRASE4@@disaster@@PHRASE5@@collision
to have an accident@@PHRASE0@@have an accident@@PHRASE1@@crash@@PHRASE2@@be involved in an accident
when you do something without intending to do it@@PHRASE0@@accidentally / by accident@@PHRASE1@@accidental@@PHRASE2@@by mistake@@PHRASE3@@mistakenly@@PHRASE4@@not mean to do something@@PHRASE5@@be an accident@@PHRASE6@@unintentionally@@PHRASE7@@unintended / unintentional
when you do something without realizing that you are doing it@@PHRASE0@@inadvertently@@PHRASE1@@unconsciously@@PHRASE2@@unconscious@@PHRASE3@@involuntary
to say that you think someone has done something bad@@PHRASE0@@accuse@@PHRASE1@@accusation@@PHRASE2@@allege@@PHRASE3@@allegation@@PHRASE4@@confront@@PHRASE5@@point the finger at@@PHRASE6@@accusingly
when someone is officially accused of a crime@@PHRASE0@@charge@@PHRASE1@@press charges@@PHRASE2@@prosecute@@PHRASE3@@put somebody on trial / bring somebody to trial@@PHRASE4@@indict@@PHRASE5@@impeach
an official statement accusing someone of a crime@@PHRASE0@@charge@@PHRASE1@@indictment
someone who is accused of a crime in a trial@@PHRASE0@@the accused@@PHRASE1@@defendant@@PHRASE2@@be on trial@@PHRASE3@@in the dock@@PHRASE4@@be up / be had up / end up in court
someone who officially tries to prove that someone is guilty@@PHRASE0@@the prosecution@@PHRASE1@@prosecutor@@PHRASE2@@District Attorney / D.A.
across@@PHRASE0@@across@@PHRASE1@@over@@PHRASE2@@through@@PHRASE3@@trans-@@PHRASE4@@cross@@PHRASE5@@cut across@@PHRASE6@@cut through@@PHRASE7@@crossing
someone who performs in plays, films etc@@PHRASE0@@actor@@PHRASE1@@actress@@PHRASE2@@star@@PHRASE3@@film star@@PHRASE4@@luvvie@@PHRASE5@@cast
to perform in plays, films etc@@PHRASE0@@act@@PHRASE1@@play@@PHRASE2@@go on the stage
the activity or study of acting@@PHRASE0@@acting@@PHRASE1@@theatre@@PHRASE2@@drama@@PHRASE3@@amateur dramatics
the most important actor in a play, film etc@@PHRASE0@@star@@PHRASE1@@co-star
when a play, film etc has a particular actor in it@@PHRASE0@@star@@PHRASE1@@co-star@@PHRASE2@@play the lead@@PHRASE3@@be / appear / perform in@@PHRASE4@@feature@@PHRASE5@@with@@PHRASE6@@as
the person that an actor pretends to be in a play, film etc@@PHRASE0@@character@@PHRASE1@@part / role
when the real situation is different from what people think@@PHRASE0@@actually@@PHRASE1@@in fact@@PHRASE2@@really@@PHRASE3@@in reality / the reality is@@PHRASE4@@the truth / fact is@@PHRASE5@@in practice@@PHRASE6@@in effect / effectively
when what really happens is different from stories, films etc@@PHRASE0@@really / actually@@PHRASE1@@in the real world@@PHRASE2@@in real life
when you want to add something surprising or interesting to what you are saying@@PHRASE0@@actually / as a matter of fact / in fact
to add a new part or piece to something@@PHRASE0@@add@@PHRASE1@@add on
to add more to an amount or cost@@PHRASE0@@add@@PHRASE1@@put something on@@PHRASE2@@supplement
to add something to something you are cooking or mixing@@PHRASE0@@add
to add a quality or characteristic to something@@PHRASE0@@add@@PHRASE1@@give
to add something to what has already been said or written@@PHRASE0@@add@@PHRASE1@@tack on
something that is added@@PHRASE0@@addition@@PHRASE1@@additive@@PHRASE2@@supplement@@PHRASE3@@extra@@PHRASE4@@add-on@@PHRASE5@@extension
addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco etc@@PHRASE0@@addicted@@PHRASE1@@hooked@@PHRASE2@@dependent
someone who is addicted to a drug@@PHRASE0@@addict@@PHRASE1@@drug user@@PHRASE2@@junkie
when a drug or other substance makes people addicted@@PHRASE0@@addictive
the need to have a drug etc regularly@@PHRASE0@@addiction@@PHRASE1@@habit@@PHRASE2@@dependence
to admire someone@@PHRASE0@@admire@@PHRASE1@@respect@@PHRASE2@@look up to@@PHRASE3@@highly regarded / respected@@PHRASE4@@think highly of@@PHRASE5@@have a high opinion of@@PHRASE6@@be an admirer of
to admire someone very much@@PHRASE0@@idolize@@PHRASE1@@revere@@PHRASE2@@worship@@PHRASE3@@put somebody on a pedestal@@PHRASE4@@hero-worship
someone that you greatly admire@@PHRASE0@@hero / heroine@@PHRASE1@@idol
the feeling of admiring someone@@PHRASE0@@admiration@@PHRASE1@@respect@@PHRASE2@@adulation
to admit that you have done something wrong or illegal@@PHRASE0@@admit@@PHRASE1@@confess@@PHRASE2@@own up@@PHRASE3@@come clean@@PHRASE4@@fess up
a statement admitting that you have done something wrong@@PHRASE0@@confession@@PHRASE1@@admission
to admit something that you feel embarrassed or ashamed about@@PHRASE0@@admit / confess@@PHRASE1@@to be honest / to tell the truth
to admit that something is true@@PHRASE0@@admit@@PHRASE1@@acknowledge
what you say when you admit that something is true@@PHRASE0@@it's true that@@PHRASE1@@admittedly
what you say when you think someone should admit something@@PHRASE0@@let's face it@@PHRASE1@@there's no getting around something@@PHRASE2@@you can't escape the fact that
to admit that what you said or believed was wrong@@PHRASE0@@take back@@PHRASE1@@climb down@@PHRASE2@@eat your words@@PHRASE3@@eat humble pie
adult@@PHRASE0@@adult@@PHRASE1@@grown-up@@PHRASE2@@grown man / woman@@PHRASE3@@full-grown / fully grown
to become an adult@@PHRASE0@@grow up@@PHRASE1@@mature@@PHRASE2@@come of age
the time when someone is an adult@@PHRASE0@@adult life@@PHRASE1@@adulthood@@PHRASE2@@maturity
machines, systems etc@@PHRASE0@@advanced@@PHRASE1@@sophisticated@@PHRASE2@@high-tech / hi-tech@@PHRASE3@@smart@@PHRASE4@@state-of-the-art@@PHRASE5@@be ahead of its time@@PHRASE6@@at the leading edge of / cutting edge of
countries@@PHRASE0@@advanced@@PHRASE1@@developed
a good feature of something@@PHRASE0@@advantage@@PHRASE1@@the good thing about something@@PHRASE2@@benefit@@PHRASE3@@merit@@PHRASE4@@a plus@@PHRASE5@@the beauty of
the only good feature of something@@PHRASE0@@saving grace@@PHRASE1@@redeeming feature
the good and bad features of something@@PHRASE0@@advantages and disadvantages@@PHRASE1@@the pros and cons@@PHRASE2@@the pluses and minuses
something that makes you more likely to be successful@@PHRASE0@@advantage@@PHRASE1@@asset@@PHRASE2@@privilege
to have an advantage@@PHRASE0@@have an advantage@@PHRASE1@@be at an advantage@@PHRASE2@@the odds are stacked in somebody's favour@@PHRASE3@@have a head start@@PHRASE4@@have everything going for you@@PHRASE5@@have youth / experience etc on your side@@PHRASE6@@hold all the cards@@PHRASE7@@have the upper hand@@PHRASE8@@be in a strong position / a position of strength
when something gives someone an advantage@@PHRASE0@@give somebody an advantage@@PHRASE1@@give somebody the edge@@PHRASE2@@be to somebody's advantage@@PHRASE3@@be in somebody's favour@@PHRASE4@@favour
to advertise something@@PHRASE0@@advertise@@PHRASE1@@promote@@PHRASE2@@publicize@@PHRASE3@@market@@PHRASE4@@hype / hype up@@PHRASE5@@plug@@PHRASE6@@sell@@PHRASE7@@push
the activity of advertising@@PHRASE0@@advertising@@PHRASE1@@promotion@@PHRASE2@@marketing@@PHRASE3@@publicity@@PHRASE4@@hype
an advertisement@@PHRASE0@@advertisement@@PHRASE1@@commercial@@PHRASE2@@ad@@PHRASE3@@campaign / advertising campaign@@PHRASE4@@slogan@@PHRASE5@@hoarding@@PHRASE6@@junk mail / direct mail@@PHRASE7@@infomercial@@PHRASE8@@banner ad
to advise someone@@PHRASE0@@advise@@PHRASE1@@say somebody should do something / ought to do something@@PHRASE2@@tell@@PHRASE3@@suggest@@PHRASE4@@recommend@@PHRASE5@@urge@@PHRASE6@@give advice
what you say when you are advising someone@@PHRASE0@@you should do something / you ought to do something@@PHRASE1@@if I were you@@PHRASE2@@you'd be better off@@PHRASE3@@take my advice@@PHRASE4@@take it from me@@PHRASE5@@you'd be well advised to do something / you would do well to do something@@PHRASE6@@on no account / not on any account@@PHRASE7@@make sure (that) you ...@@PHRASE8@@the best thing is to ...@@PHRASE9@@a word of advice ...
to ask someone for their advice@@PHRASE0@@ask somebody's advice@@PHRASE1@@seek advice@@PHRASE2@@get / obtain advice@@PHRASE3@@consult
to do what someone advises you to do@@PHRASE0@@take somebody's advice / follow somebody's advice@@PHRASE1@@do what somebody says@@PHRASE2@@listen to@@PHRASE3@@on somebody's advice / on the advice of somebody
someone's advice about what you should do@@PHRASE0@@advice@@PHRASE1@@tip@@PHRASE2@@recommendation@@PHRASE3@@guidance@@PHRASE4@@counselling
someone who advises people@@PHRASE0@@adviser@@PHRASE1@@consultant@@PHRASE2@@counsellor@@PHRASE3@@guru@@PHRASE4@@focus group@@PHRASE5@@think-tank
after a particular time or event@@PHRASE0@@after@@PHRASE1@@afterwards@@PHRASE2@@next@@PHRASE3@@later@@PHRASE4@@then@@PHRASE5@@subsequently
after a particular period of time has passed@@PHRASE0@@after@@PHRASE1@@within@@PHRASE2@@in@@PHRASE3@@from now
starting to happen after now or after a particular time@@PHRASE0@@from now on@@PHRASE1@@from / as from / as of / starting@@PHRASE2@@after@@PHRASE3@@after that@@PHRASE4@@from then on@@PHRASE5@@thereafter@@PHRASE6@@past
coming after someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@next@@PHRASE1@@after@@PHRASE2@@following@@PHRASE3@@later@@PHRASE4@@subsequent@@PHRASE5@@succeeding@@PHRASE6@@ensuing@@PHRASE7@@follow-up@@PHRASE8@@future
to happen after something else@@PHRASE0@@follow@@PHRASE1@@come after@@PHRASE2@@ensue@@PHRASE3@@on the heels of something@@PHRASE4@@in the wake of something
the person who does a particular job after someone else@@PHRASE0@@successor@@PHRASE1@@succeed@@PHRASE2@@next in line@@PHRASE3@@the next
a book, film etc that comes after an earlier one@@PHRASE0@@sequel
after someone or something in a list, series, line of people etc@@PHRASE0@@after@@PHRASE1@@next@@PHRASE2@@later
to be the next person or thing after another in a list, series etc@@PHRASE0@@be / come after@@PHRASE1@@be / come next@@PHRASE2@@follow
again@@PHRASE0@@again@@PHRASE1@@once again / once more@@PHRASE2@@yet again@@PHRASE3@@one more time / once more@@PHRASE4@@fresh@@PHRASE5@@not again!
to do something again@@PHRASE0@@do something again@@PHRASE1@@repeat@@PHRASE2@@redo@@PHRASE3@@retake@@PHRASE4@@all over again@@PHRASE5@@here we go again
to start doing something again@@PHRASE0@@go back to / return to
to start talking about something again@@PHRASE0@@go back to / get back to
happening or doing something many times@@PHRASE0@@again and again@@PHRASE1@@repeated@@PHRASE2@@recurrent / recurring@@PHRASE3@@over and over again
to think something is wrong@@PHRASE0@@be against / be opposed to@@PHRASE1@@oppose@@PHRASE2@@not agree with something@@PHRASE3@@not believe in something@@PHRASE4@@anti-@@PHRASE5@@hostile@@PHRASE6@@antagonistic
a person or group that opposes something@@PHRASE0@@opponent@@PHRASE1@@the opposition@@PHRASE2@@enemy
words or behaviour that show that you oppose something@@PHRASE0@@objection@@PHRASE1@@opposition@@PHRASE2@@hostility@@PHRASE3@@antagonism
to say that you oppose something@@PHRASE0@@object@@PHRASE1@@raise objections
how long someone has lived or something has existed@@PHRASE0@@age@@PHRASE1@@how old
ways of saying how old someone is@@PHRASE0@@be 5 / 10 / 35 etc@@PHRASE1@@be 5 / 10 / 35 etc years old@@PHRASE2@@be 5 / 10 / 35 etc years of age@@PHRASE3@@aged 5 / 10 / 35 etc@@PHRASE4@@5-year-old / 10-year-old etc@@PHRASE5@@of 5 / 10 / 35 etc@@PHRASE6@@in your teens / 20s / thirties / 40s etc@@PHRASE7@@have turned 20 / 30 etc@@PHRASE8@@twenty-/thirty-/forty-something
to be almost a particular age@@PHRASE0@@be getting on for@@PHRASE1@@be pushing
ways of saying how old a building, car, machine etc is@@PHRASE0@@be 5 / 50 / 100 etc years old@@PHRASE1@@5-year-old / 100-year-old etc
to be the same age as someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@the same age
people who are the same age@@PHRASE0@@generation@@PHRASE1@@age group@@PHRASE2@@the under-5s / 11s / 25s etc@@PHRASE3@@the over-30s / 40s / 50s etc@@PHRASE4@@twenty-/thirty-/forty-something@@PHRASE5@@peer group / peers
to have the same opinion as someone else@@PHRASE0@@agree@@PHRASE1@@be in agreement@@PHRASE2@@be of the same opinion@@PHRASE3@@share the view that@@PHRASE4@@subscribe to@@PHRASE5@@concur
to agree to someone else's plan or suggestion@@PHRASE0@@agree@@PHRASE1@@go along with@@PHRASE2@@fall in with@@PHRASE3@@go with
when everyone agrees on a decision, plan etc@@PHRASE0@@agree@@PHRASE1@@reach agreement / come to an agreement@@PHRASE2@@make a deal@@PHRASE3@@strike / make a bargain
to finish making a business agreement or plan@@PHRASE0@@settle@@PHRASE1@@conclude@@PHRASE2@@wrap up@@PHRASE3@@sew up@@PHRASE4@@finalize@@PHRASE5@@close a deal
to agree by accepting less than you originally wanted@@PHRASE0@@compromise@@PHRASE1@@meet somebody halfway@@PHRASE2@@make concessions
something that has been agreed@@PHRASE0@@agreement@@PHRASE1@@treaty@@PHRASE2@@pact@@PHRASE3@@contract@@PHRASE4@@understanding@@PHRASE5@@compromise
when people have the same opinion about something@@PHRASE0@@agreement@@PHRASE1@@consensus@@PHRASE2@@unanimous
the air that we breathe@@PHRASE0@@air@@PHRASE1@@fresh air
when there is not enough fresh air@@PHRASE0@@stuffy@@PHRASE1@@airless@@PHRASE2@@stifling
to let fresh air into a place@@PHRASE0@@air@@PHRASE1@@ventilated
to fill something with air@@PHRASE0@@blow up@@PHRASE1@@inflate@@PHRASE2@@pump up
to let the air out of something@@PHRASE0@@let the air out of@@PHRASE1@@let down@@PHRASE2@@deflate
not dead@@PHRASE0@@alive@@PHRASE1@@living@@PHRASE2@@animate@@PHRASE3@@life
to continue to be alive@@PHRASE0@@live@@PHRASE1@@stay alive@@PHRASE2@@outlive@@PHRASE3@@survive
something that is alive@@PHRASE0@@living thing@@PHRASE1@@life form@@PHRASE2@@organism@@PHRASE3@@life@@PHRASE4@@wildlife
something that is not living and never has been living@@PHRASE0@@inanimate
all of a group of things or people@@PHRASE0@@all@@PHRASE1@@everything@@PHRASE2@@everyone / everybody@@PHRASE3@@the lot@@PHRASE4@@every@@PHRASE5@@each@@PHRASE6@@without exception@@PHRASE7@@the works@@PHRASE8@@the whole enchilada / shebang
all of something@@PHRASE0@@all@@PHRASE1@@whole@@PHRASE2@@entire@@PHRASE3@@every (last) bit / inch / ounce / drop@@PHRASE4@@from start to finish@@PHRASE5@@lock, stock, and barrel
affecting or including all of something@@PHRASE0@@total / complete@@PHRASE1@@blanket@@PHRASE2@@overall@@PHRASE3@@global@@PHRASE4@@all-embracing
almost a number, time, or amount@@PHRASE0@@almost / nearly@@PHRASE1@@not quite@@PHRASE2@@close to@@PHRASE3@@approaching / nearing@@PHRASE4@@getting on for@@PHRASE5@@be pushing 40 / 50 etc
almost all@@PHRASE0@@almost / nearly@@PHRASE1@@practically / virtually@@PHRASE2@@just about / more or less / pretty much
when something is almost true@@PHRASE0@@almost / nearly@@PHRASE1@@not quite@@PHRASE2@@practically / virtually@@PHRASE3@@more or less / just about / pretty much@@PHRASE4@@be close
when you have almost done something or something has almost happened@@PHRASE0@@almost / nearly@@PHRASE1@@just about / more or less / pretty much@@PHRASE2@@practically / virtually@@PHRASE3@@not quite@@PHRASE4@@all but@@PHRASE5@@nearing / approaching / close to@@PHRASE6@@be on the verge / brink of
when something almost happens but does not@@PHRASE0@@almost / nearly@@PHRASE1@@come close to / come near to@@PHRASE2@@come within an inch / inches of@@PHRASE3@@narrowly@@PHRASE4@@close shave@@PHRASE5@@be a near thing / close thing@@PHRASE6@@that was close
when there are no other people with you@@PHRASE0@@alone / on your own / by yourself@@PHRASE1@@unaccompanied@@PHRASE2@@solitude
when you do something without help from someone else@@PHRASE0@@on your own / by yourself@@PHRASE1@@unaided@@PHRASE2@@single-handedly / single-handed@@PHRASE3@@solo@@PHRASE4@@self-made@@PHRASE5@@self-starter
someone who spends a lot of time alone@@PHRASE0@@solitary@@PHRASE1@@loner@@PHRASE2@@recluse@@PHRASE3@@prefer your own company
alone and unhappy@@PHRASE0@@lonely@@PHRASE1@@isolated@@PHRASE2@@alienated
to feel lonely because someone that you love is not there@@PHRASE0@@miss@@PHRASE1@@be pining (away) for
when it is surprising that two different things are both true@@PHRASE0@@although / though@@PHRASE1@@while@@PHRASE2@@may be ... but ...
when a particular fact does not prevent something from happening@@PHRASE0@@although / though@@PHRASE1@@in spite of / despite
when someone always does something or something always happens@@PHRASE0@@always@@PHRASE1@@every time@@PHRASE2@@whenever@@PHRASE3@@every@@PHRASE4@@without fail
happening all the time, without stopping or changing@@PHRASE0@@always@@PHRASE1@@all the time@@PHRASE2@@the whole time@@PHRASE3@@at all times@@PHRASE4@@constantly@@PHRASE5@@permanently@@PHRASE6@@perennial@@PHRASE7@@unfailing@@PHRASE8@@incessant@@PHRASE9@@day in, day out@@PHRASE10@@morning, noon, and night@@PHRASE11@@24 / 7
during the whole of an event or period of time@@PHRASE0@@all the time@@PHRASE1@@throughout / all through@@PHRASE2@@all day / night / summer etc long@@PHRASE3@@all along@@PHRASE4@@from start to finish / from beginning to end
when something will always happen or always continue@@PHRASE0@@always@@PHRASE1@@forever@@PHRASE2@@permanently@@PHRASE3@@for ever and ever@@PHRASE4@@for good@@PHRASE5@@for keeps@@PHRASE6@@for all time@@PHRASE7@@for life@@PHRASE8@@to / until your dying day
when something has always happened or always been true@@PHRASE0@@always@@PHRASE1@@for as long as you can remember@@PHRASE2@@since / from time immemorial
remaining or continuing forever@@PHRASE0@@permanent@@PHRASE1@@eternal@@PHRASE2@@everlasting@@PHRASE3@@perpetual@@PHRASE4@@never-ending@@PHRASE5@@infinite
determined to be successful in your life or job@@PHRASE0@@ambitious@@PHRASE1@@ambition@@PHRASE2@@power-hungry / power-mad@@PHRASE3@@go-getter@@PHRASE4@@competitive
an amount of something such as money, time, or a substance@@PHRASE0@@amount@@PHRASE1@@how much@@PHRASE2@@quantity@@PHRASE3@@volume@@PHRASE4@@level@@PHRASE5@@sum@@PHRASE6@@100 pounds’ worth / ten dollars’ worth etc
a number of people or things@@PHRASE0@@number@@PHRASE1@@how many@@PHRASE2@@quantity
an amount that is compared with another amount@@PHRASE0@@percentage@@PHRASE1@@proportion@@PHRASE2@@ratio@@PHRASE3@@rate@@PHRASE4@@fraction
a measured amount of goods@@PHRASE0@@quota@@PHRASE1@@yield
an amount that is carried in something@@PHRASE0@@load@@PHRASE1@@-ful
the amount of something bad such as crime, poverty etc@@PHRASE0@@amount@@PHRASE1@@level@@PHRASE2@@rate@@PHRASE3@@extent@@PHRASE4@@incidence
and/also@@PHRASE0@@and@@PHRASE1@@also@@PHRASE2@@too@@PHRASE3@@besides@@PHRASE4@@as well@@PHRASE5@@in addition (to)
ways of adding something to what you have just said@@PHRASE0@@what's more@@PHRASE1@@besides@@PHRASE2@@by the way / incidentally@@PHRASE3@@btw@@PHRASE4@@not to mention@@PHRASE5@@furthermore / moreover@@PHRASE6@@on top of@@PHRASE7@@and another thing
ways of saying 'and others’ at the end of a list@@PHRASE0@@etc@@PHRASE1@@and so on@@PHRASE2@@or / and whatever@@PHRASE3@@and suchlike
feeling angry@@PHRASE0@@angry@@PHRASE1@@mad@@PHRASE2@@annoyed@@PHRASE3@@irritated@@PHRASE4@@cross@@PHRASE5@@be in a temper@@PHRASE6@@pissed off@@PHRASE7@@frustrated@@PHRASE8@@hacked off
feeling extremely angry@@PHRASE0@@furious@@PHRASE1@@livid@@PHRASE2@@seething@@PHRASE3@@incensed@@PHRASE4@@be on the warpath
angry for a short time@@PHRASE0@@be in a bad mood@@PHRASE1@@be in a huff@@PHRASE2@@be in one of his / her moods@@PHRASE3@@get up on the wrong side of the bed
angry because something is unfair or wrong@@PHRASE0@@indignant@@PHRASE1@@be up in arms@@PHRASE2@@be disgusted@@PHRASE3@@outraged@@PHRASE4@@resentful@@PHRASE5@@be sickened
words for describing an angry meeting, argument etc@@PHRASE0@@angry@@PHRASE1@@furious@@PHRASE2@@stormy@@PHRASE3@@heated@@PHRASE4@@furore@@PHRASE5@@uproar@@PHRASE6@@feelings run high
to get angry@@PHRASE0@@get angry@@PHRASE1@@lose your temper@@PHRASE2@@blow your top / hit the roof / go crazy / go nuts / have a fit@@PHRASE3@@go ballistic / go bananas / go berserk@@PHRASE4@@get stroppy
to make someone angry@@PHRASE0@@make somebody angry@@PHRASE1@@annoy@@PHRASE2@@irritate@@PHRASE3@@piss somebody off@@PHRASE4@@infuriate@@PHRASE5@@anger@@PHRASE6@@bug@@PHRASE7@@get on somebody's nerves@@PHRASE8@@it makes me sick@@PHRASE9@@be like a red rag to a bull
to deliberately make someone angry@@PHRASE0@@provoke@@PHRASE1@@wind somebody up@@PHRASE2@@antagonize
making you angry@@PHRASE0@@annoying@@PHRASE1@@irritating@@PHRASE2@@infuriating@@PHRASE3@@be a pain in the neck@@PHRASE4@@stupid@@PHRASE5@@frustrating
to behave in a very angry way@@PHRASE0@@have / throw a tantrum@@PHRASE1@@make a scene@@PHRASE2@@outburst@@PHRASE3@@shake your fist@@PHRASE4@@stamp your foot
often behaving in an angry, unfriendly way@@PHRASE0@@bad-tempered@@PHRASE1@@grumpy / grouchy@@PHRASE2@@disagreeable@@PHRASE3@@moody@@PHRASE4@@uptight@@PHRASE5@@cantankerous@@PHRASE6@@misery@@PHRASE7@@surly
unfriendly and quiet because you are angry@@PHRASE0@@sullen@@PHRASE1@@sulky@@PHRASE2@@sulk
easily annoyed@@PHRASE0@@irritable@@PHRASE1@@touchy@@PHRASE2@@crotchety@@PHRASE3@@short-tempered / quick-tempered@@PHRASE4@@have a short fuse
angry feelings@@PHRASE0@@anger@@PHRASE1@@annoyance@@PHRASE2@@temper@@PHRASE3@@rage@@PHRASE4@@frustration@@PHRASE5@@resentment@@PHRASE6@@outrage@@PHRASE7@@irritation@@PHRASE8@@exasperation
to try to make someone less angry@@PHRASE0@@pacify@@PHRASE1@@calm somebody down
one more of the same kind@@PHRASE0@@another@@PHRASE1@@one more@@PHRASE2@@extra@@PHRASE3@@spare@@PHRASE4@@additional
to answer when someone asks you a question or speaks to you@@PHRASE0@@answer@@PHRASE1@@reply@@PHRASE2@@respond@@PHRASE3@@give somebody an answer@@PHRASE4@@in reply (to)/in answer to / in response to@@PHRASE5@@get back to@@PHRASE6@@retort
to answer a letter, invitation, e-mail etc@@PHRASE0@@reply@@PHRASE1@@answer@@PHRASE2@@write back@@PHRASE3@@acknowledge@@PHRASE4@@RSVP / R.S.V.P.@@PHRASE5@@in response / answer / reply to something
to answer the telephone/the door@@PHRASE0@@answer@@PHRASE1@@get@@PHRASE2@@take a call@@PHRASE3@@pick up
to answer a teacher, parent etc in a rude way@@PHRASE0@@answer back / talk back@@PHRASE1@@back talk
something you say as an answer@@PHRASE0@@answer@@PHRASE1@@reply@@PHRASE2@@response@@PHRASE3@@retort
something you write as an answer@@PHRASE0@@reply@@PHRASE1@@answer@@PHRASE2@@acknowledgement@@PHRASE3@@response
to not answer someone@@PHRASE0@@not answer@@PHRASE1@@no answer / reply / response@@PHRASE2@@make no reply / response / answer
the answer to a question in a test, competition etc@@PHRASE0@@answer@@PHRASE1@@result@@PHRASE2@@solution
to give an answer to a question in a test, competition etc@@PHRASE0@@answer
to find or calculate the answer to a question@@PHRASE0@@solve@@PHRASE1@@work out / figure out
any of a group of things@@PHRASE0@@any@@PHRASE1@@anything@@PHRASE2@@whatever@@PHRASE3@@you name it
any one of the people in a group or in the world@@PHRASE0@@any@@PHRASE1@@anyone / anybody@@PHRASE2@@any Tom, Dick or Harry@@PHRASE3@@whoever / no matter who@@PHRASE4@@any fool / idiot
to start to be seen@@PHRASE0@@appear@@PHRASE1@@become visible@@PHRASE2@@come into view / come into sight@@PHRASE3@@come out@@PHRASE4@@emerge@@PHRASE5@@loom / loom up@@PHRASE6@@reappear
to approve of something or someone@@PHRASE0@@approve@@PHRASE1@@think something is right@@PHRASE2@@agree with@@PHRASE3@@believe in@@PHRASE4@@condone
to strongly approve of something@@PHRASE0@@strongly / totally / wholeheartedly etc approve@@PHRASE1@@be all for / be all in favour of@@PHRASE2@@be a great / firm believer in
to say that you approve of something or someone@@PHRASE0@@endorse@@PHRASE1@@be an advocate of
when someone approves of something or someone@@PHRASE0@@approval@@PHRASE1@@blessing
an area of the world or a country@@PHRASE0@@area@@PHRASE1@@region@@PHRASE2@@zone@@PHRASE3@@country@@PHRASE4@@locality
an area in or around a town or city@@PHRASE0@@area@@PHRASE1@@district@@PHRASE2@@neighbourhood@@PHRASE3@@quarter@@PHRASE4@@zone@@PHRASE5@@block@@PHRASE6@@suburb@@PHRASE7@@precinct
the area around a building or place@@PHRASE0@@surroundings@@PHRASE1@@surrounding area
an area used for a particular purpose@@PHRASE0@@area@@PHRASE1@@lot
a large area of land@@PHRASE0@@expanse@@PHRASE1@@stretch@@PHRASE2@@tract
an empty area@@PHRASE0@@space@@PHRASE1@@clearing@@PHRASE2@@vacant lot
an area belonging to a country or person@@PHRASE0@@territory@@PHRASE1@@turf@@PHRASE2@@patch
an area that is part of a surface@@PHRASE0@@area@@PHRASE1@@patch@@PHRASE2@@spot
an area of knowledge, duties, study etc@@PHRASE0@@area@@PHRASE1@@field@@PHRASE2@@branch@@PHRASE3@@world@@PHRASE4@@domain@@PHRASE5@@realm@@PHRASE6@@sphere
to argue@@PHRASE0@@argue@@PHRASE1@@quarrel@@PHRASE2@@fight@@PHRASE3@@have a fight@@PHRASE4@@fall out with@@PHRASE5@@be at each other's throats@@PHRASE6@@clash
to argue about something very unimportant@@PHRASE0@@squabble@@PHRASE1@@bicker@@PHRASE2@@quibble@@PHRASE3@@split hairs
to deliberately start an argument@@PHRASE0@@start an argument@@PHRASE1@@pick a fight@@PHRASE2@@stir things up@@PHRASE3@@make an issue (out) of
an argument@@PHRASE0@@argument@@PHRASE1@@row@@PHRASE2@@quarrel@@PHRASE3@@disagreement@@PHRASE4@@dispute@@PHRASE5@@bust-up@@PHRASE6@@exchange@@PHRASE7@@showdown@@PHRASE8@@feud
an argument about something unimportant@@PHRASE0@@squabble@@PHRASE1@@tiff@@PHRASE2@@spat
someone who likes arguing@@PHRASE0@@argumentative / quarrelsome@@PHRASE1@@confrontational
to stop arguing@@PHRASE0@@make up@@PHRASE1@@patch up your differences / settle your differences@@PHRASE2@@bury the hatchet@@PHRASE3@@clear the air@@PHRASE4@@conciliatory@@PHRASE5@@reconciliation
when a bad situation or problem makes people argue@@PHRASE0@@cause an argument / lead to an argument@@PHRASE1@@come between@@PHRASE2@@cause a rift between
the army, navy etc@@PHRASE0@@army@@PHRASE1@@navy@@PHRASE2@@airforce@@PHRASE3@@the military@@PHRASE4@@the armed forces@@PHRASE5@@forces@@PHRASE6@@the services@@PHRASE7@@the Marines / the Marine Corps
someone who is in the army, navy etc@@PHRASE0@@serviceman / servicewoman@@PHRASE1@@soldier@@PHRASE2@@troops@@PHRASE3@@sailor@@PHRASE4@@airman@@PHRASE5@@officer
used by or connected with the army, navy etc@@PHRASE0@@military@@PHRASE1@@army@@PHRASE2@@naval@@PHRASE3@@air
to join the army, navy etc@@PHRASE0@@join@@PHRASE1@@join up@@PHRASE2@@enlist
when people are made to join the army, navy etc@@PHRASE0@@conscription@@PHRASE1@@be conscripted@@PHRASE2@@military service@@PHRASE3@@be called up
around someone or something@@PHRASE0@@around@@PHRASE1@@on all sides / on every side
to be surrounded by something@@PHRASE0@@be surrounded by@@PHRASE1@@be ringed by@@PHRASE2@@be framed by@@PHRASE3@@enclose
to move into a position around someone or something@@PHRASE0@@surround@@PHRASE1@@gather around@@PHRASE2@@encircle@@PHRASE3@@crowd around
moving in a circle or moving around something@@PHRASE0@@around@@PHRASE1@@in circles@@PHRASE2@@circle@@PHRASE3@@orbit
to arrange a group of things or people@@PHRASE0@@arrange@@PHRASE1@@organize@@PHRASE2@@set out@@PHRASE3@@be laid out@@PHRASE4@@line up@@PHRASE5@@order@@PHRASE6@@put something in order@@PHRASE7@@rearrange
the way that things or people are arranged@@PHRASE0@@arrangement@@PHRASE1@@layout@@PHRASE2@@order@@PHRASE3@@formation
to arrange to do something or arrange for something to happen@@PHRASE0@@arrange@@PHRASE1@@organize@@PHRASE2@@fix / fix up@@PHRASE3@@set a time / date / place@@PHRASE4@@pencil in@@PHRASE5@@make the arrangements / take care of the arrangements
to arrange to use a plane, train, hotel room, restaurant etc@@PHRASE0@@reserve / book@@PHRASE1@@reservation@@PHRASE2@@booking
to carefully or secretly arrange something@@PHRASE0@@orchestrate@@PHRASE1@@stage-manage@@PHRASE2@@engineer@@PHRASE3@@contrive
things that must be arranged for something to happen@@PHRASE0@@arrangements
to arrive somewhere@@PHRASE0@@arrive@@PHRASE1@@get to@@PHRASE2@@come@@PHRASE3@@reach@@PHRASE4@@be here@@PHRASE5@@turn up / show up@@PHRASE6@@make it@@PHRASE7@@roll in@@PHRASE8@@get in
a plane, ship, train, bus etc arrives@@PHRASE0@@arrive@@PHRASE1@@get in@@PHRASE2@@land@@PHRASE3@@come in@@PHRASE4@@dock@@PHRASE5@@pull in@@PHRASE6@@be in@@PHRASE7@@incoming
when something or someone arrives@@PHRASE0@@arrival
to arrive somewhere without intending to@@PHRASE0@@end up@@PHRASE1@@come to@@PHRASE2@@find yourself in / at etc
to arrive unexpectedly@@PHRASE0@@appear@@PHRASE1@@turn up / show up@@PHRASE2@@come along@@PHRASE3@@talk of the devil
art and culture@@PHRASE0@@art@@PHRASE1@@the arts@@PHRASE2@@fine art@@PHRASE3@@culture@@PHRASE4@@art form
something that an artist has produced@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@work of art@@PHRASE2@@masterpiece
relating to art or culture@@PHRASE0@@artistic@@PHRASE1@@cultural
someone who produces art@@PHRASE0@@artist
good at producing art@@PHRASE0@@artistic@@PHRASE1@@creative
someone who is very interested in the arts@@PHRASE0@@cultured@@PHRASE1@@patron of the arts@@PHRASE2@@culture vulture@@PHRASE3@@arty
someone who does not like art@@PHRASE0@@philistine
a place where art is shown@@PHRASE0@@gallery@@PHRASE1@@museum@@PHRASE2@@exhibition@@PHRASE3@@show
not made of natural materials or substances@@PHRASE0@@artificial@@PHRASE1@@synthetic@@PHRASE2@@man-made@@PHRASE3@@processed
made to look real or natural@@PHRASE0@@artificial@@PHRASE1@@false@@PHRASE2@@fake@@PHRASE3@@imitation@@PHRASE4@@simulated
ashamed@@PHRASE0@@ashamed@@PHRASE1@@humiliated@@PHRASE2@@can't look somebody in the face / not be able to look somebody in the face@@PHRASE3@@shamefaced@@PHRASE4@@hang / bow your head (in shame)@@PHRASE5@@shame on you!
the feeling of being ashamed@@PHRASE0@@shame@@PHRASE1@@disgrace@@PHRASE2@@humiliation@@PHRASE3@@indignity@@PHRASE4@@lose face@@PHRASE5@@stigma
to make someone feel ashamed@@PHRASE0@@make somebody (feel) ashamed@@PHRASE1@@shame somebody@@PHRASE2@@humiliate@@PHRASE3@@disgrace@@PHRASE4@@bring shame on@@PHRASE5@@humiliating@@PHRASE6@@degrading
not feeling ashamed@@PHRASE0@@shameless@@PHRASE1@@unabashed@@PHRASE2@@unashamed@@PHRASE3@@brazen@@PHRASE4@@unrepentant
to ask someone a question@@PHRASE0@@ask@@PHRASE1@@consult@@PHRASE2@@want to know@@PHRASE3@@inquire@@PHRASE4@@sound out@@PHRASE5@@put somebody on the spot
to ask several people questions@@PHRASE0@@ask around@@PHRASE1@@make inquiries@@PHRASE2@@poll@@PHRASE3@@poll@@PHRASE4@@survey@@PHRASE5@@survey@@PHRASE6@@canvass
to ask someone a lot of questions@@PHRASE0@@question@@PHRASE1@@fire / shoot questions at@@PHRASE2@@grill@@PHRASE3@@give somebody the third degree@@PHRASE4@@pump somebody for@@PHRASE5@@quiz@@PHRASE6@@pick somebody's brains
when the police, a court etc asks someone about a crime@@PHRASE0@@question@@PHRASE1@@interrogate@@PHRASE2@@cross-examine@@PHRASE3@@carry out door-to-door inquiries@@PHRASE4@@be helping police with their inquiries
to ask someone questions for a newspaper, tv programme etc@@PHRASE0@@interview@@PHRASE1@@interview
to ask someone questions to decide whether to offer them a job etc@@PHRASE0@@interview@@PHRASE1@@interview
something that you ask someone@@PHRASE0@@question@@PHRASE1@@query@@PHRASE2@@inquiry@@PHRASE3@@leading / loaded question@@PHRASE4@@trick question
a set of questions@@PHRASE0@@questionnaire@@PHRASE1@@form
to ask for something, or to ask someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@ask@@PHRASE1@@order@@PHRASE2@@send out for@@PHRASE3@@seek@@PHRASE4@@invite
ways of asking someone to do something or to let you have something@@PHRASE0@@would / do you mind?@@PHRASE1@@(would / could you) do me a favour?@@PHRASE2@@I would be grateful if ...@@PHRASE3@@could you / would you / can you ... ?@@PHRASE4@@excuse me / pardon me
to ask strongly for something or for someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@demand@@PHRASE1@@beg@@PHRASE2@@plead@@PHRASE3@@press for / push for@@PHRASE4@@call for@@PHRASE5@@call on / upon
to keep asking for something in an annoying way@@PHRASE0@@nag@@PHRASE1@@go on@@PHRASE2@@pester
to ask for something officially@@PHRASE0@@apply@@PHRASE1@@claim@@PHRASE2@@request@@PHRASE3@@approach@@PHRASE4@@put in for@@PHRASE5@@applicant@@PHRASE6@@claimant
to ask for money or food because you do not have any@@PHRASE0@@scrounge@@PHRASE1@@cadge@@PHRASE2@@bum@@PHRASE3@@mooch off@@PHRASE4@@beg
to ask a professional person to do some work for you@@PHRASE0@@call in@@PHRASE1@@send for@@PHRASE2@@get in@@PHRASE3@@bring in
to ask for help or kindness@@PHRASE0@@ask a favour@@PHRASE1@@turn to@@PHRASE2@@call on@@PHRASE3@@appeal
a statement, letter, message etc in which you ask for something@@PHRASE0@@request@@PHRASE1@@demand@@PHRASE2@@claim@@PHRASE3@@petition@@PHRASE4@@application@@PHRASE5@@appeal@@PHRASE6@@approach@@PHRASE7@@plea
to attach one thing to another so that it stays in position@@PHRASE0@@attach@@PHRASE1@@fasten@@PHRASE2@@fix@@PHRASE3@@nail@@PHRASE4@@pin
to attach something to a wall etc, especially so that it can be seen@@PHRASE0@@put up@@PHRASE1@@hang
to attack someone@@PHRASE0@@attack@@PHRASE1@@mug@@PHRASE2@@assault@@PHRASE3@@stab@@PHRASE4@@go for@@PHRASE5@@lay into
to attack someone suddenly and unexpectedly@@PHRASE0@@ambush@@PHRASE1@@be set upon by@@PHRASE2@@turn on@@PHRASE3@@strike@@PHRASE4@@pounce@@PHRASE5@@jump
to attack a place or country@@PHRASE0@@attack@@PHRASE1@@invade@@PHRASE2@@raid@@PHRASE3@@launch an attack / mount an attack@@PHRASE4@@storm@@PHRASE5@@besiege
to attack someone because they attacked you@@PHRASE0@@retaliate@@PHRASE1@@counter-attack@@PHRASE2@@hit back / strike back@@PHRASE3@@tit-for-tat
an attack against a person@@PHRASE0@@attack@@PHRASE1@@mugging@@PHRASE2@@assault
a military attack@@PHRASE0@@attack@@PHRASE1@@invasion@@PHRASE2@@raid@@PHRASE3@@ambush@@PHRASE4@@assault@@PHRASE5@@strike@@PHRASE6@@offensive@@PHRASE7@@aggression
a person or place that attacks another person or country@@PHRASE0@@attacker@@PHRASE1@@aggressor
a person or place that is attacked@@PHRASE0@@victim@@PHRASE1@@target@@PHRASE2@@be under attack
easy to attack@@PHRASE0@@vulnerable@@PHRASE1@@sitting duck@@PHRASE2@@be an easy target
to listen and watch carefully@@PHRASE0@@pay attention@@PHRASE1@@concentrate@@PHRASE2@@concentration@@PHRASE3@@keep your mind on@@PHRASE4@@keep your eyes on@@PHRASE5@@take notice / note@@PHRASE6@@attentive@@PHRASE7@@attention span
to pay particular attention to a subject or person@@PHRASE0@@pay attention to@@PHRASE1@@concentrate / focus on@@PHRASE2@@turn your attention to@@PHRASE3@@give something / somebody your undivided attention
to pay so much attention to something that you do not notice other things@@PHRASE0@@be engrossed in@@PHRASE1@@be wrapped up in@@PHRASE2@@be absorbed in@@PHRASE3@@immerse yourself in@@PHRASE4@@preoccupied
not paying attention to what is happening@@PHRASE0@@not pay attention@@PHRASE1@@daydream@@PHRASE2@@switch off@@PHRASE3@@be miles away@@PHRASE4@@your mind wanders@@PHRASE5@@inattentive@@PHRASE6@@lose (your) concentration
not paying attention to a particular subject or person@@PHRASE0@@not pay attention@@PHRASE1@@take no notice / not take any notice
to make someone pay attention to you@@PHRASE0@@get / attract attention@@PHRASE1@@draw attention to yourself
to make people pay attention to a subject or problem@@PHRASE0@@draw / call attention to@@PHRASE1@@highlight@@PHRASE2@@focus attention on@@PHRASE3@@bring something to somebody's attention@@PHRASE4@@point out
when someone or something gets a lot of attention@@PHRASE0@@get / attract / receive attention@@PHRASE1@@be the centre of attention@@PHRASE2@@be the focus of attention@@PHRASE3@@attention
to avoid attention or take attention away@@PHRASE0@@not draw attention@@PHRASE1@@draw attention away from@@PHRASE2@@divert / distract attention@@PHRASE3@@put somebody off@@PHRASE4@@keep a low profile
to make someone like or want to do something@@PHRASE0@@attract@@PHRASE1@@tempt@@PHRASE2@@seduce
to make someone want to go to a place@@PHRASE0@@attract@@PHRASE1@@draw@@PHRASE2@@bring in@@PHRASE3@@lure
making you like someone or something, or to want to do something@@PHRASE0@@attractive@@PHRASE1@@appealing@@PHRASE2@@tempting@@PHRASE3@@irresistible@@PHRASE4@@enticing
something that attracts people@@PHRASE0@@attraction@@PHRASE1@@appeal@@PHRASE2@@the lure of something@@PHRASE3@@temptation@@PHRASE4@@charm
available for someone to have or use@@PHRASE0@@available@@PHRASE1@@free@@PHRASE2@@spare@@PHRASE3@@empty@@PHRASE4@@vacant@@PHRASE5@@to be had / found@@PHRASE6@@be going@@PHRASE7@@at your disposal@@PHRASE8@@be on tap
when a job is available@@PHRASE0@@vacant@@PHRASE1@@vacancy@@PHRASE2@@open@@PHRASE3@@opening@@PHRASE4@@unfilled
when someone is not busy and is available to do something@@PHRASE0@@available@@PHRASE1@@free
an amount of something that you have available to use@@PHRASE0@@supply@@PHRASE1@@stock@@PHRASE2@@reserves@@PHRASE3@@pool
when something is not available@@PHRASE0@@unavailable / not available@@PHRASE1@@unobtainable@@PHRASE2@@not to be had / found@@PHRASE3@@taken
to avoid something bad that could happen to you@@PHRASE0@@avoid@@PHRASE1@@get around something@@PHRASE2@@escape
to avoid doing something that you should do@@PHRASE0@@avoid@@PHRASE1@@get out of something@@PHRASE2@@duck out of@@PHRASE3@@wriggle out of / worm (your way) out of@@PHRASE4@@get around@@PHRASE5@@evade@@PHRASE6@@dodge
to keep away from a person or place@@PHRASE0@@avoid@@PHRASE1@@stay away / keep away@@PHRASE2@@steer clear of@@PHRASE3@@make a detour
to avoid a difficult question or subject@@PHRASE0@@avoid@@PHRASE1@@evade@@PHRASE2@@evasive@@PHRASE3@@dodge / duck / sidestep@@PHRASE4@@beat about the bush@@PHRASE5@@shy away from
to avoid being hit or seen@@PHRASE0@@avoid@@PHRASE1@@get out of the way@@PHRASE2@@duck@@PHRASE3@@dodge
a baby@@PHRASE0@@baby@@PHRASE1@@infant@@PHRASE2@@child@@PHRASE3@@newborn
a baby animal@@PHRASE0@@young@@PHRASE1@@baby@@PHRASE2@@newborn@@PHRASE3@@litter
a baby that is still developing in its mother's body@@PHRASE0@@unborn child / baby@@PHRASE1@@fetus / foetus@@PHRASE2@@embryo
when a baby is born@@PHRASE0@@be born@@PHRASE1@@birth@@PHRASE2@@arrive@@PHRASE3@@come along
to have a baby@@PHRASE0@@have a baby / have twins / have kittens etc@@PHRASE1@@give birth@@PHRASE2@@become a mother@@PHRASE3@@childbirth@@PHRASE4@@labour@@PHRASE5@@delivery
to help with the birth of a baby@@PHRASE0@@deliver
having a baby developing in your body@@PHRASE0@@pregnant@@PHRASE1@@be going to have a baby / be having a baby@@PHRASE2@@be expecting@@PHRASE3@@expectant mother@@PHRASE4@@mother-to-be
for or relating to a woman who is going to have a baby@@PHRASE0@@maternity@@PHRASE1@@prenatal
the period in which a baby is developing inside its mother@@PHRASE0@@pregnancy@@PHRASE1@@gestation period
when a baby is not born alive@@PHRASE0@@lose the baby@@PHRASE1@@have a miscarriage@@PHRASE2@@stillborn@@PHRASE3@@be born dead@@PHRASE4@@abortion@@PHRASE5@@terminate a pregnancy
methods used to prevent a woman becoming pregnant@@PHRASE0@@contraception@@PHRASE1@@birth control / family planning
to be able to have babies@@PHRASE0@@be able to have children@@PHRASE1@@fertile
to be unable to have babies@@PHRASE0@@not able / unable to have children@@PHRASE1@@infertile@@PHRASE2@@sterile
the process of people or animals producing babies@@PHRASE0@@reproduction@@PHRASE1@@reproduce@@PHRASE2@@breed
moving backwards@@PHRASE0@@back@@PHRASE1@@backwards
to move backwards@@PHRASE0@@back out of / through / towards etc@@PHRASE1@@back away@@PHRASE2@@back up@@PHRASE3@@retreat@@PHRASE4@@step back@@PHRASE5@@recoil@@PHRASE6@@pull away
to make a vehicle go backwards@@PHRASE0@@reverse@@PHRASE1@@back up@@PHRASE2@@back
the back part of something@@PHRASE0@@the back@@PHRASE1@@the rear
the back of something flat@@PHRASE0@@the back@@PHRASE1@@the other side@@PHRASE2@@the reverse side
at the back of something@@PHRASE0@@at the back@@PHRASE1@@at the rear@@PHRASE2@@in the back@@PHRASE3@@back
bad films/books/methods/food etc@@PHRASE0@@bad@@PHRASE1@@no good@@PHRASE2@@awful / terrible / appalling / lousy@@PHRASE3@@dreadful@@PHRASE4@@rubbish@@PHRASE5@@crap@@PHRASE6@@suck
products that are badly made or of bad quality@@PHRASE0@@poor quality@@PHRASE1@@low-quality@@PHRASE2@@badly made@@PHRASE3@@cheap@@PHRASE4@@shoddy@@PHRASE5@@inferior
not very bad, but not very good@@PHRASE0@@not very good@@PHRASE1@@mediocre@@PHRASE2@@nothing special@@PHRASE3@@all right / OK, but ...@@PHRASE4@@so-so@@PHRASE5@@second rate / third rate@@PHRASE6@@not be up to scratch@@PHRASE7@@patchy@@PHRASE8@@lacklustre
bad events/experiences/weather etc@@PHRASE0@@bad@@PHRASE1@@awful / terrible / dreadful@@PHRASE2@@appalling / atrocious@@PHRASE3@@horrendous@@PHRASE4@@horrific@@PHRASE5@@be a nightmare
words for describing bad people or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@bad@@PHRASE1@@immoral@@PHRASE2@@evil / wicked@@PHRASE3@@no good@@PHRASE4@@sinister@@PHRASE5@@twisted@@PHRASE6@@depraved@@PHRASE7@@perverted
a bad person@@PHRASE0@@villain@@PHRASE1@@monster@@PHRASE2@@pervert@@PHRASE3@@sicko
words for describing a bad child@@PHRASE0@@naughty@@PHRASE1@@badly behaved@@PHRASE2@@bad@@PHRASE3@@mischievous@@PHRASE4@@spoiled@@PHRASE5@@brat
bad in a clever way@@PHRASE0@@calculating@@PHRASE1@@scheming
having a bad way of life@@PHRASE0@@immoral@@PHRASE1@@decadent@@PHRASE2@@degenerate
bad or immoral behaviour@@PHRASE0@@immorality@@PHRASE1@@wrongdoing@@PHRASE2@@misconduct@@PHRASE3@@wickedness
an extremely bad action@@PHRASE0@@atrocity@@PHRASE1@@outrage
to influence someone in a bad way@@PHRASE0@@lead somebody astray@@PHRASE1@@set a bad example / be a bad example@@PHRASE2@@corrupt@@PHRASE3@@be a bad influence
a situation that you think is wrong or immoral@@PHRASE0@@bad@@PHRASE1@@wrong@@PHRASE2@@disgusting@@PHRASE3@@shocking / scandalous@@PHRASE4@@outrageous@@PHRASE5@@be a disgrace@@PHRASE6@@be a crime / be a sin@@PHRASE7@@criminal@@PHRASE8@@deplorable
not good at doing something@@PHRASE0@@bad@@PHRASE1@@badly@@PHRASE2@@not very good@@PHRASE3@@no good at something@@PHRASE4@@second-rate / third-rate@@PHRASE5@@weak / poor
very bad at doing something@@PHRASE0@@terrible / awful / hopeless@@PHRASE1@@lousy@@PHRASE2@@pathetic@@PHRASE3@@incompetent@@PHRASE4@@can't do something to save your life
to remain steady and not fall@@PHRASE0@@balance@@PHRASE1@@keep your balance@@PHRASE2@@steady
to make something balance on a point or surface@@PHRASE0@@balance@@PHRASE1@@steady
the ability to remain steady and not fall@@PHRASE0@@balance
to become unsteady and start to fall@@PHRASE0@@lose your balance@@PHRASE1@@totter / teeter@@PHRASE2@@wobble
unsteady and likely to fall@@PHRASE0@@unsteady@@PHRASE1@@unstable@@PHRASE2@@precarious
feeling unsteady and unable to balance@@PHRASE0@@dizzy@@PHRASE1@@giddy@@PHRASE2@@somebody's head is swimming
more important or necessary than anything else@@PHRASE0@@basic@@PHRASE1@@fundamental@@PHRASE2@@essential@@PHRASE3@@central@@PHRASE4@@underlying
the feature or part of something that everything else depends on@@PHRASE0@@basis@@PHRASE1@@foundation@@PHRASE2@@the cornerstone@@PHRASE3@@the key
basic ideas or principles@@PHRASE0@@basics@@PHRASE1@@the fundamentals@@PHRASE2@@first principles
what you say to explain the most basic facts, reasons etc@@PHRASE0@@basically@@PHRASE1@@at the end of the day@@PHRASE2@@essentially@@PHRASE3@@in the final / last analysis
to be something@@PHRASE0@@be@@PHRASE1@@represent@@PHRASE2@@form@@PHRASE3@@make@@PHRASE4@@constitute
when a group of people or things form something together@@PHRASE0@@make up / form@@PHRASE1@@constitute@@PHRASE2@@add up to
to form a particular part or amount of something@@PHRASE0@@account for / represent@@PHRASE1@@constitute
to beat someone in a game, competition, election etc@@PHRASE0@@beat@@PHRASE1@@defeat@@PHRASE2@@get the better of@@PHRASE3@@be more than a match for
to beat someone very easily in a game, competition, election etc@@PHRASE0@@crush / slaughter / massacre / annihilate@@PHRASE1@@clobber / hammer@@PHRASE2@@rout@@PHRASE3@@wipe the floor with somebody@@PHRASE4@@outplay
to defeat an enemy in war@@PHRASE0@@defeat@@PHRASE1@@overwhelm@@PHRASE2@@annihilate@@PHRASE3@@rout@@PHRASE4@@bring somebody to their knees@@PHRASE5@@conquer
to beat someone by using your intelligence@@PHRASE0@@outwit / outsmart@@PHRASE1@@be too clever for
when someone is beaten@@PHRASE0@@defeat@@PHRASE1@@rout@@PHRASE2@@drubbing
woman@@PHRASE0@@beautiful@@PHRASE1@@good-looking@@PHRASE2@@pretty@@PHRASE3@@attractive@@PHRASE4@@nice-looking@@PHRASE5@@cute@@PHRASE6@@gorgeous@@PHRASE7@@glamorous@@PHRASE8@@stunning@@PHRASE9@@elegant@@PHRASE10@@striking@@PHRASE11@@lovely@@PHRASE12@@ravishing@@PHRASE13@@a woman of great beauty
man@@PHRASE0@@good-looking@@PHRASE1@@handsome@@PHRASE2@@attractive@@PHRASE3@@cute@@PHRASE4@@gorgeous@@PHRASE5@@nice-looking@@PHRASE6@@hunky@@PHRASE7@@rugged@@PHRASE8@@striking@@PHRASE9@@be a fine figure of a man@@PHRASE10@@dashing
child@@PHRASE0@@beautiful@@PHRASE1@@lovely@@PHRASE2@@cute
animal@@PHRASE0@@beautiful@@PHRASE1@@pretty@@PHRASE2@@cute@@PHRASE3@@magnificent
thing/building@@PHRASE0@@beautiful@@PHRASE1@@pretty@@PHRASE2@@magnificent@@PHRASE3@@superb@@PHRASE4@@gorgeous@@PHRASE5@@exquisite@@PHRASE6@@elegant@@PHRASE7@@attractive@@PHRASE8@@lovely@@PHRASE9@@splendid@@PHRASE10@@stunning@@PHRASE11@@artistic
place/countryside/view@@PHRASE0@@beautiful@@PHRASE1@@lovely@@PHRASE2@@stunning / breathtaking@@PHRASE3@@magnificent@@PHRASE4@@picturesque@@PHRASE5@@scenic@@PHRASE6@@pretty@@PHRASE7@@beauty spot
a beautiful appearance@@PHRASE0@@beauty@@PHRASE1@@good looks
dressed, arranged, decorated etc in a beautiful way@@PHRASE0@@beautifully@@PHRASE1@@prettily@@PHRASE2@@attractively@@PHRASE3@@elegantly@@PHRASE4@@exquisitely@@PHRASE5@@artistically
what you say when you are giving the reason for something@@PHRASE0@@because@@PHRASE1@@since@@PHRASE2@@due to / owing to@@PHRASE3@@thanks to@@PHRASE4@@as a result of@@PHRASE5@@the reason ... is@@PHRASE6@@through@@PHRASE7@@out of@@PHRASE8@@on account of@@PHRASE9@@seeing as
with adjectives@@PHRASE0@@become@@PHRASE1@@get@@PHRASE2@@grow@@PHRASE3@@go@@PHRASE4@@turn
with nouns@@PHRASE0@@become@@PHRASE1@@change into / turn into@@PHRASE2@@grow into@@PHRASE3@@develop into
to become a teacher, manager, student, etc@@PHRASE0@@become@@PHRASE1@@get to be
before you do something or before something happens@@PHRASE0@@before@@PHRASE1@@beforehand@@PHRASE2@@first@@PHRASE3@@in advance@@PHRASE4@@pre-@@PHRASE5@@prior to@@PHRASE6@@on the eve of / in the run-up to@@PHRASE7@@advance@@PHRASE8@@prior
before a particular time or date@@PHRASE0@@before@@PHRASE1@@by@@PHRASE2@@no later than
before now@@PHRASE0@@before@@PHRASE1@@ago@@PHRASE2@@earlier@@PHRASE3@@previously@@PHRASE4@@formerly
someone or something that existed before or that you had before@@PHRASE0@@previous@@PHRASE1@@last@@PHRASE2@@ex-@@PHRASE3@@old@@PHRASE4@@the one before@@PHRASE5@@former@@PHRASE6@@predecessor@@PHRASE7@@precursor@@PHRASE8@@forerunner
before someone or something else in a list, line, series etc@@PHRASE0@@before@@PHRASE1@@come before / precede@@PHRASE2@@in front of / ahead of@@PHRASE3@@previous@@PHRASE4@@earlier@@PHRASE5@@the one before@@PHRASE6@@preceding@@PHRASE7@@above
a time, day, month etc that comes before another one@@PHRASE0@@previous@@PHRASE1@@yesterday morning / afternoon / evening etc@@PHRASE2@@last week / year / Monday etc@@PHRASE3@@the day / week / month / year before@@PHRASE4@@preceding
to happen or exist before someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@come before@@PHRASE1@@precede@@PHRASE2@@predate@@PHRASE3@@lead up to@@PHRASE4@@come first@@PHRASE5@@be a prelude to something
to do something before someone else does it@@PHRASE0@@do something first@@PHRASE1@@be the first / be first@@PHRASE2@@beat somebody to it@@PHRASE3@@ahead of@@PHRASE4@@be ahead of your time
the beginning of something@@PHRASE0@@the beginning@@PHRASE1@@start@@PHRASE2@@origin@@PHRASE3@@starting point@@PHRASE4@@the onset
at the beginning@@PHRASE0@@at the beginning / start@@PHRASE1@@at first / initially@@PHRASE2@@to start with / to begin with@@PHRASE3@@originally@@PHRASE4@@at the outset
done or happening at the beginning@@PHRASE0@@initial@@PHRASE1@@early@@PHRASE2@@preliminary@@PHRASE3@@introductory@@PHRASE4@@opening
the time when something is first used or discovered@@PHRASE0@@the arrival of@@PHRASE1@@the coming of@@PHRASE2@@the birth of@@PHRASE3@@the dawn of
from the beginning@@PHRASE0@@from the beginning / start@@PHRASE1@@from the word go@@PHRASE2@@since / from day one@@PHRASE3@@from the outset
the first part of a story, book, film etc@@PHRASE0@@beginning@@PHRASE1@@the start@@PHRASE2@@the first part@@PHRASE3@@opening
something that comes at the beginning of a book, speech etc@@PHRASE0@@introduction@@PHRASE1@@preamble@@PHRASE2@@prologue@@PHRASE3@@preface
to behave in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@behave@@PHRASE1@@act@@PHRASE2@@be@@PHRASE3@@conduct yourself@@PHRASE4@@react
to behave well@@PHRASE0@@behave@@PHRASE1@@well-behaved@@PHRASE2@@good@@PHRASE3@@be on your best behaviour@@PHRASE4@@stay out of trouble@@PHRASE5@@keep your nose clean@@PHRASE6@@orderly
to behave badly@@PHRASE0@@behave badly@@PHRASE1@@badly behaved@@PHRASE2@@misbehave@@PHRASE3@@get into trouble@@PHRASE4@@be up to no good@@PHRASE5@@act up@@PHRASE6@@mess around@@PHRASE7@@try it on@@PHRASE8@@step out of line
to start to behave better@@PHRASE0@@mend your ways@@PHRASE1@@turn over a new leaf@@PHRASE2@@clean up your act@@PHRASE3@@straighten up@@PHRASE4@@a reformed character@@PHRASE5@@go straight
the way someone behaves@@PHRASE0@@behaviour@@PHRASE1@@manner@@PHRASE2@@conduct@@PHRASE3@@antics@@PHRASE4@@demeanour
to behave towards someone in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@treat@@PHRASE1@@behave towards@@PHRASE2@@handle@@PHRASE3@@deal with
the way you treat someone else@@PHRASE0@@treatment@@PHRASE1@@behaviour towards somebody
at the back of something and usually hidden by it@@PHRASE0@@behind@@PHRASE1@@at the back@@PHRASE2@@at / to the rear@@PHRASE3@@round the back
the area behind the things or people in a picture, on a stage etc@@PHRASE0@@background@@PHRASE1@@in the background@@PHRASE2@@backdrop
to believe that something is true@@PHRASE0@@believe@@PHRASE1@@accept@@PHRASE2@@take somebody's word for it@@PHRASE3@@give somebody the benefit of the doubt@@PHRASE4@@take something on trust@@PHRASE5@@take / accept something at face value@@PHRASE6@@buy
to believe something that is not true@@PHRASE0@@swallow@@PHRASE1@@fall for@@PHRASE2@@be taken in@@PHRASE3@@gullible@@PHRASE4@@hook, line, and sinker
when you do not believe something@@PHRASE0@@not believe@@PHRASE1@@disbelieve@@PHRASE2@@doubt@@PHRASE3@@take something with a pinch of salt@@PHRASE4@@disbelief@@PHRASE5@@sceptical@@PHRASE6@@cynical@@PHRASE7@@incredulous
what you say to someone when you do not believe them@@PHRASE0@@you're kidding / you're joking@@PHRASE1@@come off it@@PHRASE2@@yeah, right@@PHRASE3@@(a) likely story@@PHRASE4@@pull the other one@@PHRASE5@@get out of here!@@PHRASE6@@I wasn't born yesterday
when something seems likely to be true@@PHRASE0@@believable@@PHRASE1@@convincing@@PHRASE2@@plausible@@PHRASE3@@credible@@PHRASE4@@have a ring of truth
when something seems very unlikely to be true@@PHRASE0@@unbelievable@@PHRASE1@@unlikely@@PHRASE2@@improbable@@PHRASE3@@implausible@@PHRASE4@@incredible@@PHRASE5@@inconceivable@@PHRASE6@@unconvincing@@PHRASE7@@far-fetched@@PHRASE8@@preposterous@@PHRASE9@@lame
when you believe or do not believe that god, ghosts etc exist@@PHRASE0@@believe in@@PHRASE1@@atheist@@PHRASE2@@agnostic
something that someone believes@@PHRASE0@@belief@@PHRASE1@@faith@@PHRASE2@@superstition
something that someone believes that is definitely not true@@PHRASE0@@illusion@@PHRASE1@@fallacy@@PHRASE2@@myth@@PHRASE3@@delusion@@PHRASE4@@mistaken belief@@PHRASE5@@misconception@@PHRASE6@@old wives’ tale
to bend something@@PHRASE0@@bend@@PHRASE1@@twist@@PHRASE2@@coil / coil up
to bend your body or part of your body@@PHRASE0@@bend@@PHRASE1@@bend over@@PHRASE2@@bend down@@PHRASE3@@bow@@PHRASE4@@crouch@@PHRASE5@@stoop@@PHRASE6@@curl up@@PHRASE7@@double up / over
when something bends@@PHRASE0@@bend@@PHRASE1@@curl@@PHRASE2@@buckle@@PHRASE3@@warp
easy to bend@@PHRASE0@@flexible@@PHRASE1@@pliable
not easy to bend@@PHRASE0@@stiff@@PHRASE1@@rigid
when something is not straight@@PHRASE0@@bent@@PHRASE1@@twisted@@PHRASE2@@warped@@PHRASE3@@curved@@PHRASE4@@crooked@@PHRASE5@@wavy@@PHRASE6@@wiggly
when a road, path, river etc bends@@PHRASE0@@bend@@PHRASE1@@curve@@PHRASE2@@wind@@PHRASE3@@twist@@PHRASE4@@zigzag@@PHRASE5@@winding@@PHRASE6@@tortuous
the place where something bends@@PHRASE0@@bend@@PHRASE1@@curve@@PHRASE2@@twist@@PHRASE3@@kink@@PHRASE4@@joint
better than all others@@PHRASE0@@best@@PHRASE1@@greatest@@PHRASE2@@finest@@PHRASE3@@ideal@@PHRASE4@@top@@PHRASE5@@number one@@PHRASE6@@the@@PHRASE7@@ultimate@@PHRASE8@@optimum@@PHRASE9@@definitive@@PHRASE10@@unsurpassed@@PHRASE11@@record-breaking
the best people or things in a group@@PHRASE0@@the best@@PHRASE1@@star@@PHRASE2@@the cream of@@PHRASE3@@elite@@PHRASE4@@the best of the bunch
the best part of something@@PHRASE0@@the best part@@PHRASE1@@highlight@@PHRASE2@@the high point@@PHRASE3@@pièce de résistance
when you do something better than you have ever done before@@PHRASE0@@at your best@@PHRASE1@@be on top form@@PHRASE2@@be at your peak@@PHRASE3@@be at the height of your powers
to betray a friend or someone who trusts you@@PHRASE0@@betray@@PHRASE1@@stab somebody in the back@@PHRASE2@@sell somebody down the river@@PHRASE3@@treachery
to betray your country@@PHRASE0@@betray@@PHRASE1@@collaborate@@PHRASE2@@treason
to betray your beliefs or principles@@PHRASE0@@betray@@PHRASE1@@sell out
someone who betrays their country@@PHRASE0@@traitor@@PHRASE1@@collaborator
better than someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@better@@PHRASE1@@superior@@PHRASE2@@of a higher standard / of higher quality@@PHRASE3@@beat@@PHRASE4@@a cut above@@PHRASE5@@have the edge on / over@@PHRASE6@@have an advantage over@@PHRASE7@@be more than a match for@@PHRASE8@@special
very much better than someone or something@@PHRASE0@@be / stand head and shoulders above@@PHRASE1@@there's no comparison@@PHRASE2@@put somebody / something in the shade@@PHRASE3@@eclipse@@PHRASE4@@be in a different league@@PHRASE5@@put somebody / something to shame@@PHRASE6@@run rings around@@PHRASE7@@be streets ahead@@PHRASE8@@leave somebody standing
to reach a higher standard than someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@do better@@PHRASE1@@outdo@@PHRASE2@@outshine@@PHRASE3@@outclass@@PHRASE4@@outstrip@@PHRASE5@@overtake
better than before@@PHRASE0@@better@@PHRASE1@@improved@@PHRASE2@@be an improvement on@@PHRASE3@@that's more like it
to do something better than before@@PHRASE0@@do better@@PHRASE1@@improve on / upon
between two or more people or things@@PHRASE0@@between@@PHRASE1@@in between@@PHRASE2@@among@@PHRASE3@@in the middle@@PHRASE4@@be sandwiched between
big objects/buildings/organizations etc@@PHRASE0@@big@@PHRASE1@@large@@PHRASE2@@biggish@@PHRASE3@@bulky@@PHRASE4@@cumbersome
very big@@PHRASE0@@huge / enormous@@PHRASE1@@great@@PHRASE2@@great big@@PHRASE3@@massive@@PHRASE4@@gigantic@@PHRASE5@@colossal@@PHRASE6@@giant@@PHRASE7@@extra large@@PHRASE8@@be a whopper
big places, areas, cities@@PHRASE0@@big@@PHRASE1@@large@@PHRASE2@@spacious / roomy@@PHRASE3@@be a fair size@@PHRASE4@@huge / enormous@@PHRASE5@@immense@@PHRASE6@@vast@@PHRASE7@@palatial
big people@@PHRASE0@@big / large@@PHRASE1@@huge / enormous@@PHRASE2@@well-built
large numbers/amounts@@PHRASE0@@large@@PHRASE1@@high@@PHRASE2@@considerable / sizeable / sizable@@PHRASE3@@substantial / significant@@PHRASE4@@generous@@PHRASE5@@handsome@@PHRASE6@@hefty
very large numbers or amounts@@PHRASE0@@huge / enormous@@PHRASE1@@vast@@PHRASE2@@massive@@PHRASE3@@colossal@@PHRASE4@@whopping
having a big effect@@PHRASE0@@big@@PHRASE1@@major@@PHRASE2@@considerable@@PHRASE3@@great@@PHRASE4@@huge / enormous / immense@@PHRASE5@@tremendous@@PHRASE6@@large scale / large-scale
how big something is@@PHRASE0@@size@@PHRASE1@@how big@@PHRASE2@@scale@@PHRASE3@@magnitude
to become bigger@@PHRASE0@@get bigger@@PHRASE1@@grow@@PHRASE2@@expand@@PHRASE3@@swell up@@PHRASE4@@stretch
to make something bigger@@PHRASE0@@expand@@PHRASE1@@grow@@PHRASE2@@stretch@@PHRASE3@@blow up / enlarge@@PHRASE4@@magnify@@PHRASE5@@extend
to bite something@@PHRASE0@@bite@@PHRASE1@@take a bite@@PHRASE2@@bite off@@PHRASE3@@bite into
to bite someone@@PHRASE0@@bite@@PHRASE1@@sink your teeth into@@PHRASE2@@snap at@@PHRASE3@@nip@@PHRASE4@@give somebody a bite
a wound caused by an animal or insect biting you@@PHRASE0@@bite
to bite something several times, especially food@@PHRASE0@@chew@@PHRASE1@@gnaw@@PHRASE2@@peck
to blame someone for something@@PHRASE0@@blame@@PHRASE1@@say it's somebody's fault@@PHRASE2@@put / lay / place the blame on@@PHRASE3@@accuse@@PHRASE4@@apportion blame@@PHRASE5@@hold somebody responsible@@PHRASE6@@reproach yourself@@PHRASE7@@shoot the messenger
to be blamed for something, especially unfairly@@PHRASE0@@get the blame / get blamed@@PHRASE1@@be in the firing line@@PHRASE2@@take the blame@@PHRASE3@@take the rap@@PHRASE4@@carry the can@@PHRASE5@@take the fall
someone who is unfairly blamed for something@@PHRASE0@@scapegoat@@PHRASE1@@fall guy
to blame someone else for something that is your fault@@PHRASE0@@shift the blame@@PHRASE1@@pass the buck
to prove that someone should not be blamed@@PHRASE0@@exonerate / clear
when people blame each other@@PHRASE0@@recriminations
to boast about something@@PHRASE0@@boast@@PHRASE1@@brag@@PHRASE2@@blow your own trumpet@@PHRASE3@@crow@@PHRASE4@@name-drop
someone who boasts a lot@@PHRASE0@@boastful@@PHRASE1@@big-headed@@PHRASE2@@be all talk@@PHRASE3@@name-dropper
the body of a person or animal@@PHRASE0@@body
the shape, size, or strength of a person's body@@PHRASE0@@body@@PHRASE1@@build@@PHRASE2@@figure@@PHRASE3@@physique
a part of the body@@PHRASE0@@part of the body@@PHRASE1@@body@@PHRASE2@@torso@@PHRASE3@@limb@@PHRASE4@@organ
the body of a dead person or animal@@PHRASE0@@body@@PHRASE1@@corpse@@PHRASE2@@remains@@PHRASE3@@ashes
relating to the body@@PHRASE0@@physical@@PHRASE1@@bodily
a book@@PHRASE0@@book@@PHRASE1@@paperback@@PHRASE2@@hardback@@PHRASE3@@best-seller
a book about imaginary people and events@@PHRASE0@@novel@@PHRASE1@@fiction@@PHRASE2@@literature@@PHRASE3@@science fiction@@PHRASE4@@whodunnit@@PHRASE5@@thriller@@PHRASE6@@short story
a book about real people, places, or events@@PHRASE0@@non-fiction
a book about someone's life@@PHRASE0@@biography@@PHRASE1@@autobiography@@PHRASE2@@memoirs@@PHRASE3@@diary@@PHRASE4@@journal
a book that gives you information about a subject@@PHRASE0@@reference book@@PHRASE1@@encyclopedia@@PHRASE2@@textbook
someone who writes books@@PHRASE0@@writer@@PHRASE1@@author@@PHRASE2@@novelist
the people in a book@@PHRASE0@@character@@PHRASE1@@hero / heroine
to produce a book@@PHRASE0@@publish@@PHRASE1@@bring out
jobs/books/films/activities etc@@PHRASE0@@boring@@PHRASE1@@not very interesting@@PHRASE2@@dull@@PHRASE3@@monotonous@@PHRASE4@@tedious@@PHRASE5@@banal@@PHRASE6@@mundane@@PHRASE7@@repetitive@@PHRASE8@@uninspiring@@PHRASE9@@humdrum@@PHRASE10@@soul-destroying@@PHRASE11@@send you to sleep
place@@PHRASE0@@boring@@PHRASE1@@dead@@PHRASE2@@nothing ever happens@@PHRASE3@@dreary@@PHRASE4@@drab@@PHRASE5@@featureless
person@@PHRASE0@@boring@@PHRASE1@@dull@@PHRASE2@@bore
to make someone feel bored@@PHRASE0@@bore
bored@@PHRASE0@@bored@@PHRASE1@@fed up@@PHRASE2@@be tired of / be sick of@@PHRASE3@@have had enough@@PHRASE4@@somebody's eyes glaze over
the feeling of being bored@@PHRASE0@@boredom@@PHRASE1@@monotony
to try to make a situation less boring@@PHRASE0@@relieve the boredom / monotony
ways of saying that something becomes boring after a time@@PHRASE0@@the novelty wears off
to borrow something@@PHRASE0@@borrow@@PHRASE1@@have the use of@@PHRASE2@@be on loan
to borrow money@@PHRASE0@@borrow@@PHRASE1@@take out a loan
to pay money so that you can borrow and use something@@PHRASE0@@rent@@PHRASE1@@rent@@PHRASE2@@lease@@PHRASE3@@charter
money that is borrowed@@PHRASE0@@loan@@PHRASE1@@mortgage@@PHRASE2@@interest
what you say to talk about two people or things@@PHRASE0@@both@@PHRASE1@@the two of them / us / you@@PHRASE2@@the pair of them / us / you@@PHRASE3@@each@@PHRASE4@@each other / one another@@PHRASE5@@either@@PHRASE6@@neither@@PHRASE7@@mutual@@PHRASE8@@share
the lowest part of something@@PHRASE0@@the bottom@@PHRASE1@@base
the lowest one of two or more things that are on top of each other@@PHRASE0@@bottom@@PHRASE1@@lower
the bottom part of something such as a box, cup, or lake@@PHRASE0@@the bottom@@PHRASE1@@the floor@@PHRASE2@@bed
the flat bottom surface on the outside of an object@@PHRASE0@@the bottom@@PHRASE1@@the underside
next to the bottom of a mountain etc@@PHRASE0@@at the bottom@@PHRASE1@@at the foot of
not afraid when you are in a dangerous or frightening situation@@PHRASE0@@brave@@PHRASE1@@courageous@@PHRASE2@@heroic@@PHRASE3@@hero / heroine
not afraid to do possibly dangerous things@@PHRASE0@@daring@@PHRASE1@@adventurous@@PHRASE2@@fearless@@PHRASE3@@daredevil
not afraid to do something new and different@@PHRASE0@@daring@@PHRASE1@@adventurous@@PHRASE2@@bold
the ability to behave bravely@@PHRASE0@@courage@@PHRASE1@@bravery@@PHRASE2@@guts@@PHRASE3@@nerve
to be brave enough to do something@@PHRASE0@@be brave enough to do something@@PHRASE1@@dare@@PHRASE2@@have the guts to do something@@PHRASE3@@have the nerve to do something@@PHRASE4@@find / get up / pluck up the courage to do something
not brave@@PHRASE0@@cowardly@@PHRASE1@@coward@@PHRASE2@@spineless@@PHRASE3@@wimp
to decide not to do something because you are too frightened@@PHRASE0@@lose your nerve@@PHRASE1@@not dare@@PHRASE2@@chicken out / wimp out@@PHRASE3@@not have the guts@@PHRASE4@@not have the nerve
to break something into pieces@@PHRASE0@@break@@PHRASE1@@bust@@PHRASE2@@crack
to break into pieces@@PHRASE0@@break@@PHRASE1@@get broken@@PHRASE2@@crack@@PHRASE3@@give way@@PHRASE4@@bust
to break something into two pieces@@PHRASE0@@break something in two / in half@@PHRASE1@@snap@@PHRASE2@@split
to break into two pieces@@PHRASE0@@break in two / in half@@PHRASE1@@snap@@PHRASE2@@split
to break something into a lot of pieces@@PHRASE0@@smash@@PHRASE1@@shatter@@PHRASE2@@crumble
to break into a lot of pieces@@PHRASE0@@break into pieces / bits@@PHRASE1@@break up@@PHRASE2@@fall to bits / pieces@@PHRASE3@@fall apart / come apart@@PHRASE4@@disintegrate@@PHRASE5@@shatter@@PHRASE6@@smash@@PHRASE7@@splinter@@PHRASE8@@crumble@@PHRASE9@@burst@@PHRASE10@@blow
to break a piece from the main part of something@@PHRASE0@@break off@@PHRASE1@@chip
to break, so that one piece becomes separated from the main part@@PHRASE0@@break off@@PHRASE1@@come off@@PHRASE2@@come away
to break a bone in your body@@PHRASE0@@break@@PHRASE1@@crack@@PHRASE2@@fracture@@PHRASE3@@shatter@@PHRASE4@@bust
easily broken@@PHRASE0@@breakable@@PHRASE1@@fragile@@PHRASE2@@delicate@@PHRASE3@@brittle@@PHRASE4@@crisp
to take air into your lungs and send it out again@@PHRASE0@@breathe
to take air, smoke etc into your lungs@@PHRASE0@@breathe in@@PHRASE1@@take a breath@@PHRASE2@@inhale
to send air, smoke etc out of your lungs@@PHRASE0@@breathe out@@PHRASE1@@exhale@@PHRASE2@@blow
the action of breathing@@PHRASE0@@breathing@@PHRASE1@@breath
to breathe noisily@@PHRASE0@@sniff@@PHRASE1@@sigh@@PHRASE2@@gasp@@PHRASE3@@snore@@PHRASE4@@snort
to breathe with difficulty@@PHRASE0@@short of breath@@PHRASE1@@breathless / out of breath@@PHRASE2@@gasp@@PHRASE3@@puff@@PHRASE4@@pant@@PHRASE5@@be stuffed up@@PHRASE6@@wheeze
to breathe normally again after running, playing sport etc@@PHRASE0@@get your breath back / catch your breath
to be unable to breathe@@PHRASE0@@can't breathe@@PHRASE1@@choke@@PHRASE2@@suffocate
to make it impossible for someone to breathe@@PHRASE0@@choke@@PHRASE1@@suffocate
bright light@@PHRASE0@@bright@@PHRASE1@@strong@@PHRASE2@@good@@PHRASE3@@harsh
extremely bright@@PHRASE0@@brilliant@@PHRASE1@@blinding@@PHRASE2@@dazzling@@PHRASE3@@blazing
when a place has plenty of light@@PHRASE0@@bright@@PHRASE1@@light@@PHRASE2@@well-lit
not bright@@PHRASE0@@pale@@PHRASE1@@dim@@PHRASE2@@weak@@PHRASE3@@poor / bad@@PHRASE4@@soft@@PHRASE5@@low
objects/cups/furniture etc@@PHRASE0@@broken@@PHRASE1@@chipped@@PHRASE2@@cracked@@PHRASE3@@bust
bones@@PHRASE0@@broken@@PHRASE1@@fractured@@PHRASE2@@busted
machines, cars, phones etc that do not work@@PHRASE0@@is not working / doesn't work@@PHRASE1@@there's something wrong with@@PHRASE2@@broken@@PHRASE3@@be out of order@@PHRASE4@@be out of action@@PHRASE5@@be down@@PHRASE6@@be on the blink@@PHRASE7@@temperamental@@PHRASE8@@has gone@@PHRASE9@@has had it@@PHRASE10@@bust
to stop working@@PHRASE0@@something goes wrong@@PHRASE1@@break down@@PHRASE2@@crash@@PHRASE3@@cut out@@PHRASE4@@fail@@PHRASE5@@malfunction@@PHRASE6@@pack up
to stop a machine from working@@PHRASE0@@break@@PHRASE1@@disable@@PHRASE2@@put something out of action@@PHRASE3@@immobilize
not broken or damaged@@PHRASE0@@intact@@PHRASE1@@in one piece
to build something@@PHRASE0@@build@@PHRASE1@@put up@@PHRASE2@@construct@@PHRASE3@@go up@@PHRASE4@@erect
the process of building houses, roads etc@@PHRASE0@@construction@@PHRASE1@@building
the design of buildings@@PHRASE0@@architecture@@PHRASE1@@architect
a building or group of buildings@@PHRASE0@@building@@PHRASE1@@block@@PHRASE2@@development@@PHRASE3@@structure
to burn something@@PHRASE0@@burn@@PHRASE1@@burn down@@PHRASE2@@incinerate@@PHRASE3@@scorch@@PHRASE4@@singe@@PHRASE5@@charred
to burn yourself@@PHRASE0@@burn@@PHRASE1@@scald
to make something start burning@@PHRASE0@@set fire to something / set something on fire@@PHRASE1@@light@@PHRASE2@@torch@@PHRASE3@@ignite
to make something stop burning@@PHRASE0@@put out@@PHRASE1@@extinguish@@PHRASE2@@blow out@@PHRASE3@@smother@@PHRASE4@@stub out
to stop burning@@PHRASE0@@go out@@PHRASE1@@die down@@PHRASE2@@burn itself out
when something is burning@@PHRASE0@@burn@@PHRASE1@@be on fire@@PHRASE2@@be in flames@@PHRASE3@@blazing@@PHRASE4@@smoulder@@PHRASE5@@flicker
when something starts burning@@PHRASE0@@catch fire@@PHRASE1@@burst into flames@@PHRASE2@@go up (in flames)@@PHRASE3@@break out@@PHRASE4@@flare up@@PHRASE5@@ignite
to be destroyed by fire@@PHRASE0@@burn down@@PHRASE1@@gutted@@PHRASE2@@burnt-out
something that burns easily@@PHRASE0@@burn@@PHRASE1@@flammable
something that does not burn easily@@PHRASE0@@fireproof@@PHRASE1@@flameproof / flame-resistant
the work that companies do@@PHRASE0@@business@@PHRASE1@@trade@@PHRASE2@@commerce@@PHRASE3@@industry@@PHRASE4@@e-commerce@@PHRASE5@@operations@@PHRASE6@@dealings@@PHRASE7@@venture
the amount of business a company is doing@@PHRASE0@@business@@PHRASE1@@turnover@@PHRASE2@@sales
relating to business@@PHRASE0@@business@@PHRASE1@@commercial@@PHRASE2@@industrial
to do business@@PHRASE0@@do business@@PHRASE1@@be in business@@PHRASE2@@deal with@@PHRASE3@@deal in@@PHRASE4@@trade@@PHRASE5@@operate
a business agreement@@PHRASE0@@deal@@PHRASE1@@transaction
someone who works in business@@PHRASE0@@businessman / businesswoman / businessperson@@PHRASE1@@entrepreneur
a busy person@@PHRASE0@@busy@@PHRASE1@@have a lot to do@@PHRASE2@@have a lot on@@PHRASE3@@be rushed / run off your feet@@PHRASE4@@be up to your ears / neck in@@PHRASE5@@be under (a lot of) pressure@@PHRASE6@@be snowed under@@PHRASE7@@be on the go@@PHRASE8@@have your hands full
a busy time@@PHRASE0@@busy@@PHRASE1@@full@@PHRASE2@@hectic@@PHRASE3@@it's all go
not busy@@PHRASE0@@be not busy@@PHRASE1@@not have much to do
a busy place@@PHRASE0@@busy@@PHRASE1@@lively@@PHRASE2@@bustling
a time when a place is busy@@PHRASE0@@busy@@PHRASE1@@hectic@@PHRASE2@@rush hour@@PHRASE3@@peak@@PHRASE4@@the rush@@PHRASE5@@the hustle and bustle@@PHRASE6@@the season
a place that is not busy@@PHRASE0@@quiet@@PHRASE1@@sleepy
a time when a place is not busy@@PHRASE0@@quiet@@PHRASE1@@slow@@PHRASE2@@off-peak@@PHRASE3@@in the off-season
busy@@PHRASE0@@be busy@@PHRASE1@@have something on@@PHRASE2@@not available@@PHRASE3@@have a previous / prior engagement@@PHRASE4@@be tied up
but@@PHRASE0@@but@@PHRASE1@@however / nevertheless / nonetheless@@PHRASE2@@on the other hand@@PHRASE3@@still / all the same / then again@@PHRASE4@@yet@@PHRASE5@@whereas / while@@PHRASE6@@though / although@@PHRASE7@@though@@PHRASE8@@even so@@PHRASE9@@only / except
to buy something@@PHRASE0@@buy@@PHRASE1@@get@@PHRASE2@@purchase@@PHRASE3@@snap up@@PHRASE4@@pick up@@PHRASE5@@splash out on@@PHRASE6@@acquire
to buy a lot of something@@PHRASE0@@buy a lot of / lots of@@PHRASE1@@stock up@@PHRASE2@@buy (something) in bulk@@PHRASE3@@wholesale@@PHRASE4@@buy up@@PHRASE5@@import@@PHRASE6@@buy in
to buy something for someone else@@PHRASE0@@treat@@PHRASE1@@something is on me / John etc@@PHRASE2@@buy / get a round
to go to shops in order to buy things@@PHRASE0@@go shopping@@PHRASE1@@do the shopping@@PHRASE2@@go to the shops@@PHRASE3@@shop@@PHRASE4@@shop around@@PHRASE5@@window shopping
someone who buys goods or services@@PHRASE0@@customer@@PHRASE1@@shoppers@@PHRASE2@@client@@PHRASE3@@buyer@@PHRASE4@@consumers@@PHRASE5@@clientele@@PHRASE6@@market
to describe something or someone in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@describe somebody / something as@@PHRASE1@@say (that) something / somebody is@@PHRASE2@@call@@PHRASE3@@label@@PHRASE4@@brand@@PHRASE5@@hail something / somebody as
to give someone or something a name that describes them@@PHRASE0@@call@@PHRASE1@@christen@@PHRASE2@@dub
a name that people call someone or something@@PHRASE0@@nickname@@PHRASE1@@label@@PHRASE2@@tag
calm in a difficult situation@@PHRASE0@@calm@@PHRASE1@@stay cool / keep cool@@PHRASE2@@keep your head@@PHRASE3@@composed@@PHRASE4@@presence of mind@@PHRASE5@@unfazed / not fazed@@PHRASE6@@level-headed
usually calm@@PHRASE0@@calm@@PHRASE1@@relaxed@@PHRASE2@@laid-back@@PHRASE3@@placid
to become calm@@PHRASE0@@calm down@@PHRASE1@@cool down / off@@PHRASE2@@compose yourself@@PHRASE3@@steady your nerves
to make someone calmer@@PHRASE0@@calm down@@PHRASE1@@calm
what you say to someone when you want them to be calm@@PHRASE0@@calm down@@PHRASE1@@relax@@PHRASE2@@take it easy@@PHRASE3@@it's okay / it's all right@@PHRASE4@@chill out / chill
to be able to do something@@PHRASE0@@can@@PHRASE1@@be able to do something@@PHRASE2@@be capable of something@@PHRASE3@@have the ability to do something@@PHRASE4@@be equipped to do something@@PHRASE5@@have it in you@@PHRASE6@@know how to do something@@PHRASE7@@be in a position to do something
when a situation makes it possible for you to do something@@PHRASE0@@can@@PHRASE1@@be able to do something@@PHRASE2@@it is possible for somebody to do something@@PHRASE3@@get to do something
to be allowed to do something or have the power to do it@@PHRASE0@@can@@PHRASE1@@be able to do something@@PHRASE2@@have the power to do something@@PHRASE3@@be in a position to do something
the ability to do something@@PHRASE0@@ability@@PHRASE1@@capability@@PHRASE2@@capacity@@PHRASE3@@skill@@PHRASE4@@competence@@PHRASE5@@power@@PHRASE6@@powers@@PHRASE7@@faculties@@PHRASE8@@resources@@PHRASE9@@aptitude
to make someone able to do something@@PHRASE0@@enable somebody to do something@@PHRASE1@@make it possible@@PHRASE2@@allow somebody to do something / let somebody do something@@PHRASE3@@equip
to be unable to do something@@PHRASE0@@can't / cannot@@PHRASE1@@not be able to do something@@PHRASE2@@be unable to do something@@PHRASE3@@inability to do something@@PHRASE4@@be incapable / not be capable@@PHRASE5@@not be in a position to do something / be in no position to do something@@PHRASE6@@not be equipped / be ill-equipped@@PHRASE7@@not know how to do something
when a situation makes it impossible for you to do something@@PHRASE0@@can't / cannot@@PHRASE1@@not be able to do something@@PHRASE2@@be unable to do something@@PHRASE3@@it is not possible for somebody to do something
when you are not allowed or do not have the power to do something@@PHRASE0@@can't / cannot@@PHRASE1@@not be able to do something@@PHRASE2@@not have the power to do something / it is not in your power to do something@@PHRASE3@@not be in a position to do something@@PHRASE4@@be out of somebody's hands / be no longer in somebody's hands@@PHRASE5@@somebody's hands are tied@@PHRASE6@@powerless@@PHRASE7@@ineligible
to decide that a planned event will not now happen@@PHRASE0@@cancel@@PHRASE1@@call off@@PHRASE2@@be off@@PHRASE3@@scrub@@PHRASE4@@shelve
careful to avoid risks or danger@@PHRASE0@@careful@@PHRASE1@@cautious@@PHRASE2@@with care / with caution@@PHRASE3@@wary@@PHRASE4@@vigilant
to try to avoid risks or danger@@PHRASE0@@take care@@PHRASE1@@take precautions@@PHRASE2@@be on your guard@@PHRASE3@@keep / have your wits about you@@PHRASE4@@play safe@@PHRASE5@@take no chances
what you say when warning someone to be careful@@PHRASE0@@be careful@@PHRASE1@@take care@@PHRASE2@@look out / watch out!@@PHRASE3@@watch it / watch what you're doing@@PHRASE4@@mind out
careful to do things correctly@@PHRASE0@@careful@@PHRASE1@@with care@@PHRASE2@@conscientious@@PHRASE3@@thorough@@PHRASE4@@meticulous@@PHRASE5@@methodical
careful work/checks/actions@@PHRASE0@@careful@@PHRASE1@@thorough@@PHRASE2@@systematic@@PHRASE3@@rigorous@@PHRASE4@@painstaking@@PHRASE5@@close@@PHRASE6@@scrupulous
to try to do something correctly and not make mistakes@@PHRASE0@@take care@@PHRASE1@@pay attention to@@PHRASE2@@take pains to do something
careful about what you say to other people@@PHRASE0@@careful@@PHRASE1@@tactful@@PHRASE2@@guarded@@PHRASE3@@discreet
careless, so that you make mistakes or do something badly@@PHRASE0@@careless@@PHRASE1@@clumsy@@PHRASE2@@sloppy
careless, so that you or other people are in danger@@PHRASE0@@careless@@PHRASE1@@reckless@@PHRASE2@@irresponsible@@PHRASE3@@negligence
done in a careless way@@PHRASE0@@careless@@PHRASE1@@sloppy@@PHRASE2@@slapdash / slipshod@@PHRASE3@@haphazard
said without thinking carefully enough@@PHRASE0@@careless@@PHRASE1@@tactless@@PHRASE2@@indiscreet
not thinking carefully enough before doing something@@PHRASE0@@rash@@PHRASE1@@hasty@@PHRASE2@@impulsive@@PHRASE3@@impetuous
to carry something or someone@@PHRASE0@@carry@@PHRASE1@@bear@@PHRASE2@@tote@@PHRASE3@@lug@@PHRASE4@@cart
carrying a lot of things@@PHRASE0@@be loaded (down) with@@PHRASE1@@be weighed down with / by@@PHRASE2@@under the weight of@@PHRASE3@@overloaded
to regularly carry something in your pocket, bag etc@@PHRASE0@@carry
designed to be carried@@PHRASE0@@portable
to catch a ball or other moving object@@PHRASE0@@catch
when the police catch a criminal@@PHRASE0@@catch@@PHRASE1@@arrest@@PHRASE2@@get@@PHRASE3@@nail@@PHRASE4@@take somebody into custody
to catch someone doing something wrong@@PHRASE0@@catch@@PHRASE1@@catch somebody red-handed / catch somebody in the act@@PHRASE2@@catch somebody with their fingers in the till
to catch someone and make them a prisoner@@PHRASE0@@capture@@PHRASE1@@round up@@PHRASE2@@take somebody prisoner@@PHRASE3@@recapture
to catch someone after chasing them@@PHRASE0@@catch@@PHRASE1@@corner@@PHRASE2@@catch up with@@PHRASE3@@hunt down@@PHRASE4@@trap
to make something happen@@PHRASE0@@make something do something@@PHRASE1@@cause@@PHRASE2@@be the cause@@PHRASE3@@be responsible@@PHRASE4@@result in something@@PHRASE5@@lead to something@@PHRASE6@@give rise to@@PHRASE7@@bring about@@PHRASE8@@create@@PHRASE9@@make for
to make someone do something@@PHRASE0@@make somebody do something@@PHRASE1@@cause somebody to do something@@PHRASE2@@lead somebody to do something@@PHRASE3@@motivate@@PHRASE4@@induce somebody to do something@@PHRASE5@@prompt somebody to do something
to make something bad suddenly happen@@PHRASE0@@set off@@PHRASE1@@trigger / spark@@PHRASE2@@precipitate
to be the first or basic cause of something@@PHRASE0@@be at the root / bottom of@@PHRASE1@@underlying
to make someone have a particular feeling@@PHRASE0@@make@@PHRASE1@@have@@PHRASE2@@excite@@PHRASE3@@arouse@@PHRASE4@@evoke@@PHRASE5@@generate@@PHRASE6@@whip up@@PHRASE7@@reduce somebody to
to cause someone or something to be in a particular situation or condition@@PHRASE0@@make@@PHRASE1@@have@@PHRASE2@@render@@PHRASE3@@plunge something into@@PHRASE4@@put somebody in / into something
to deliberately try to cause trouble, arguments etc@@PHRASE0@@incite@@PHRASE1@@provoke@@PHRASE2@@stir up
to be one of the causes of something@@PHRASE0@@play a part@@PHRASE1@@contribute to@@PHRASE2@@contributory
to believe that something is caused by a particular thing@@PHRASE0@@put something down to@@PHRASE1@@attribute something to
something that makes something else happen@@PHRASE0@@cause@@PHRASE1@@factor@@PHRASE2@@reason@@PHRASE3@@origins@@PHRASE4@@root@@PHRASE5@@stimulus@@PHRASE6@@impetus
to celebrate something@@PHRASE0@@celebrate@@PHRASE1@@commemorate@@PHRASE2@@do something in somebody's honour@@PHRASE3@@mark@@PHRASE4@@in celebration of
a special event at which you celebrate something@@PHRASE0@@celebration
when something is definitely true@@PHRASE0@@certainly / definitely@@PHRASE1@@undoubtedly / unquestionably / without doubt / without a doubt@@PHRASE2@@there's no doubt / there's no question@@PHRASE3@@beyond a shadow of a doubt@@PHRASE4@@surely@@PHRASE5@@be beyond dispute
when something will definitely happen@@PHRASE0@@certainly / definitely@@PHRASE1@@for sure@@PHRASE2@@be bound to / be sure to / be certain to@@PHRASE3@@it's only / just a matter of time@@PHRASE4@@cut and dried@@PHRASE5@@be a certainty@@PHRASE6@@be a foregone conclusion
certain or definite@@PHRASE0@@certain@@PHRASE1@@definite@@PHRASE2@@conclusive
certain to win or succeed@@PHRASE0@@be destined to@@PHRASE1@@be assured of@@PHRASE2@@somebody / something is a dead cert@@PHRASE3@@can't go wrong@@PHRASE4@@it's in the bag@@PHRASE5@@it's a safe bet / it's a sure bet / it's a sure thing@@PHRASE6@@foolproof
certain to fail or end in a bad way@@PHRASE0@@doomed@@PHRASE1@@be fated to do something
when something is certain and impossible to avoid@@PHRASE0@@inevitable@@PHRASE1@@whether you like it or not@@PHRASE2@@predestined@@PHRASE3@@be meant to be@@PHRASE4@@the inevitable
to make certain that something will happen@@PHRASE0@@make sure / make certain@@PHRASE1@@insure / ensure@@PHRASE2@@see that / see to it that
when something happens without being planned@@PHRASE0@@by chance@@PHRASE1@@by accident@@PHRASE2@@happen to do something@@PHRASE3@@as luck would have it@@PHRASE4@@coincidence@@PHRASE5@@luck / chance@@PHRASE6@@fate@@PHRASE7@@accident@@PHRASE8@@as it happens
happening by chance@@PHRASE0@@chance@@PHRASE1@@accidental@@PHRASE2@@fortuitous
when things are done, chosen etc by chance@@PHRASE0@@at random@@PHRASE1@@random@@PHRASE2@@arbitrary
when you have the chance to do something@@PHRASE0@@chance@@PHRASE1@@opportunity@@PHRASE2@@break@@PHRASE3@@golden opportunity@@PHRASE4@@chance of a lifetime@@PHRASE5@@room / scope@@PHRASE6@@prospects@@PHRASE7@@possibility@@PHRASE8@@open doors for / open the door for
to use an opportunity@@PHRASE0@@take the opportunity@@PHRASE1@@grab the chance@@PHRASE2@@jump at the chance / opportunity@@PHRASE3@@strike while the iron is hot@@PHRASE4@@make hay while the sun shines@@PHRASE5@@opportunist
to not use an opportunity@@PHRASE0@@miss a chance / an opportunity@@PHRASE1@@miss out on@@PHRASE2@@blow it / blow your chance@@PHRASE3@@miss the boat@@PHRASE4@@let something slip through your fingers@@PHRASE5@@lost opportunity
to become different@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@changing@@PHRASE2@@alter@@PHRASE3@@turn into something@@PHRASE4@@turn cold / nasty / violent etc@@PHRASE5@@go from ... to ...
to change all the time or often@@PHRASE0@@keep changing@@PHRASE1@@vary@@PHRASE2@@fluctuate@@PHRASE3@@be in flux / be in a state of flux
often changing or likely to change@@PHRASE0@@changeable@@PHRASE1@@erratic@@PHRASE2@@volatile@@PHRASE3@@unstable@@PHRASE4@@variable@@PHRASE5@@inconsistent@@PHRASE6@@unsettled
someone who has changed completely@@PHRASE0@@a changed man / woman@@PHRASE1@@reformed
to change something or someone@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@alter@@PHRASE2@@make changes@@PHRASE3@@revise
to make something completely different@@PHRASE0@@transform@@PHRASE1@@turn something / somebody into@@PHRASE2@@revolutionize@@PHRASE3@@reverse@@PHRASE4@@overturn
to change something for a particular use or purpose@@PHRASE0@@adapt@@PHRASE1@@modify@@PHRASE2@@convert@@PHRASE3@@customize
to make small changes to something in order to improve it@@PHRASE0@@adjust@@PHRASE1@@make adjustments@@PHRASE2@@amend@@PHRASE3@@revise
to change the way something is done or organized@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@reorganize@@PHRASE2@@restructure@@PHRASE3@@reform
to change facts or information in a dishonest way@@PHRASE0@@twist@@PHRASE1@@misrepresent@@PHRASE2@@distort@@PHRASE3@@falsify@@PHRASE4@@put words into somebody's mouth@@PHRASE5@@cook the books@@PHRASE6@@rewrite history
easy to change@@PHRASE0@@flexible@@PHRASE1@@adaptable
to change what you do or use@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@switch@@PHRASE2@@move@@PHRASE3@@transfer@@PHRASE4@@go over to@@PHRASE5@@convert to
to keep changing from one thing to another@@PHRASE0@@alternate@@PHRASE1@@vary@@PHRASE2@@rotate@@PHRASE3@@chop and change
to change your clothes@@PHRASE0@@get changed@@PHRASE1@@change
to change from one vehicle to another during a journey@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@transfer
when things change@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@alteration@@PHRASE2@@turnaround@@PHRASE3@@upheaval@@PHRASE4@@revolution@@PHRASE5@@transformation
a change made in order to improve something@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@alteration@@PHRASE2@@reform@@PHRASE3@@revision@@PHRASE4@@shake-up@@PHRASE5@@reorganization
a small change that is made to improve or correct something@@PHRASE0@@modification@@PHRASE1@@amendment@@PHRASE2@@adjustment
a change made in order to use something for another purpose@@PHRASE0@@conversion@@PHRASE1@@adaptation
a change from one thing to another@@PHRASE0@@change@@PHRASE1@@switch@@PHRASE2@@move@@PHRASE3@@reversal@@PHRASE4@@U-turn
a gradual change from one thing to another@@PHRASE0@@transition@@PHRASE1@@shift@@PHRASE2@@trend@@PHRASE3@@move@@PHRASE4@@movement
not changing and always the same@@PHRASE0@@constant@@PHRASE1@@steady@@PHRASE2@@stable@@PHRASE3@@fixed@@PHRASE4@@unchanging
difficult or impossible to change@@PHRASE0@@rigid@@PHRASE1@@inflexible
to change your decisions, intentions, or plans@@PHRASE0@@change your mind@@PHRASE1@@have second thoughts@@PHRASE2@@get cold feet@@PHRASE3@@backtrack
to change your opinion or belief about something@@PHRASE0@@change your mind@@PHRASE1@@revise your opinion@@PHRASE2@@change your tune@@PHRASE3@@change of heart@@PHRASE4@@come around@@PHRASE5@@recant
to keep changing your mind@@PHRASE0@@vacillate@@PHRASE1@@fickle@@PHRASE2@@blow hot and cold
willing to change the way you do something@@PHRASE0@@flexible@@PHRASE1@@adaptable
to refuse to change your mind@@PHRASE0@@stubborn@@PHRASE1@@stand firm@@PHRASE2@@stand your ground@@PHRASE3@@intransigent
unwilling to accept changes or new ideas@@PHRASE0@@have fixed ideas@@PHRASE1@@reactionary@@PHRASE2@@entrenched@@PHRASE3@@stick in the mud@@PHRASE4@@diehard@@PHRASE5@@hidebound
unwilling to change the way you do things@@PHRASE0@@inflexible@@PHRASE1@@be set in your ways@@PHRASE2@@rigid
when something that has been decided cannot be changed@@PHRASE0@@final@@PHRASE1@@irrevocable@@PHRASE2@@there is no going back
someone's character@@PHRASE0@@character@@PHRASE1@@personality@@PHRASE2@@nature@@PHRASE3@@temperament@@PHRASE4@@a nervous / jealous etc disposition@@PHRASE5@@make-up@@PHRASE6@@what makes somebody tick
one part of someone's character@@PHRASE0@@quality@@PHRASE1@@attribute@@PHRASE2@@characteristic@@PHRASE3@@trait@@PHRASE4@@side@@PHRASE5@@part of me / her@@PHRASE6@@streak@@PHRASE7@@thing@@PHRASE8@@good points / bad points@@PHRASE9@@quirk@@PHRASE10@@there's something about somebody
someone's real character@@PHRASE0@@true colours@@PHRASE1@@underneath@@PHRASE2@@deep down@@PHRASE3@@at heart
a definite character that makes someone different from other people@@PHRASE0@@identity@@PHRASE1@@individuality@@PHRASE2@@personality
the character of something@@PHRASE0@@character@@PHRASE1@@nature@@PHRASE2@@essence
one part of the character of something@@PHRASE0@@characteristic@@PHRASE1@@quality@@PHRASE2@@property@@PHRASE3@@feature@@PHRASE4@@attribute@@PHRASE5@@thing@@PHRASE6@@good points / bad points@@PHRASE7@@there's something about something
not costing much money@@PHRASE0@@cheap@@PHRASE1@@inexpensive@@PHRASE2@@not cost much@@PHRASE3@@economical@@PHRASE4@@affordable@@PHRASE5@@low-cost@@PHRASE6@@be low in price@@PHRASE7@@low-budget@@PHRASE8@@budget@@PHRASE9@@it won't break the bank
cheap but bad in quality@@PHRASE0@@cheap@@PHRASE1@@cheap and nasty
when you get something for a good price@@PHRASE0@@be good value@@PHRASE1@@value for money@@PHRASE2@@be a good buy@@PHRASE3@@a good deal@@PHRASE4@@bargain
not too expensive when compared to other prices@@PHRASE0@@reasonable@@PHRASE1@@competitive
very cheap@@PHRASE0@@dirt cheap@@PHRASE1@@be a snip@@PHRASE2@@at rockbottom prices@@PHRASE3@@for very little money@@PHRASE4@@for nothing
to reduce the price of something@@PHRASE0@@reduce / cut@@PHRASE1@@knock £1/$20 / 20p etc off@@PHRASE2@@be marked down@@PHRASE3@@slash
when the price has been reduced@@PHRASE0@@sale@@PHRASE1@@on sale@@PHRASE2@@reduced@@PHRASE3@@£1/$20 / 10% etc off@@PHRASE4@@discount@@PHRASE5@@special offer@@PHRASE6@@cut-price@@PHRASE7@@be going cheap@@PHRASE8@@special
to persuade someone to reduce the price of something@@PHRASE0@@haggle@@PHRASE1@@bargain with@@PHRASE2@@beat somebody down
to get money or possessions from someone dishonestly@@PHRASE0@@cheat@@PHRASE1@@swindle@@PHRASE2@@con@@PHRASE3@@fiddle@@PHRASE4@@defraud@@PHRASE5@@fleece@@PHRASE6@@trick somebody out of@@PHRASE7@@do somebody out of@@PHRASE8@@you've been had
to make someone pay too much money for something@@PHRASE0@@overcharge@@PHRASE1@@rip off@@PHRASE2@@a rip-off@@PHRASE3@@fleece
to cheat in an examination or game@@PHRASE0@@cheat@@PHRASE1@@copy
to dishonestly arrange the result of a game, election etc@@PHRASE0@@fix@@PHRASE1@@rig@@PHRASE2@@ballot-rigging@@PHRASE3@@throw
when people are dishonest in order to get money@@PHRASE0@@fraud@@PHRASE1@@scam@@PHRASE2@@swindle@@PHRASE3@@fiddle@@PHRASE4@@con@@PHRASE5@@racket
someone who cheats@@PHRASE0@@cheat@@PHRASE1@@con-man / con artist@@PHRASE2@@swindler
to make sure that something is true or correct@@PHRASE0@@check@@PHRASE1@@check out@@PHRASE2@@make sure / make certain@@PHRASE3@@double-check@@PHRASE4@@verify@@PHRASE5@@confirm@@PHRASE6@@ascertain
a child@@PHRASE0@@child@@PHRASE1@@kid@@PHRASE2@@boy@@PHRASE3@@girl@@PHRASE4@@toddler
someone's son or daughter@@PHRASE0@@child@@PHRASE1@@kid@@PHRASE2@@son@@PHRASE3@@daughter@@PHRASE4@@little boy / little girl@@PHRASE5@@offspring
a child whose parents have died@@PHRASE0@@orphan
the time when someone is a child@@PHRASE0@@childhood@@PHRASE1@@in infancy / during infancy
to decide which one you want@@PHRASE0@@choose@@PHRASE1@@pick@@PHRASE2@@select@@PHRASE3@@go for@@PHRASE4@@make a choice@@PHRASE5@@take your pick
to finally choose something after considering all the possibilities@@PHRASE0@@decide on@@PHRASE1@@settle on@@PHRASE2@@plump for@@PHRASE3@@opt
to choose one person or thing from among a lot of similar things@@PHRASE0@@single out@@PHRASE1@@pick out
to choose someone for a job or team@@PHRASE0@@choose@@PHRASE1@@select@@PHRASE2@@appoint@@PHRASE3@@pick@@PHRASE4@@name@@PHRASE5@@nominate@@PHRASE6@@be shortlisted@@PHRASE7@@tap
to choose someone or something for a particular purpose@@PHRASE0@@choose
the decision you make when you choose@@PHRASE0@@choice
something or someone that has been chosen@@PHRASE0@@choice@@PHRASE1@@selection@@PHRASE2@@chosen@@PHRASE3@@selected@@PHRASE4@@handpicked / hand-picked@@PHRASE5@@of your choice
the things or people that you can choose from@@PHRASE0@@choice@@PHRASE1@@option@@PHRASE2@@alternative@@PHRASE3@@selection@@PHRASE4@@to choose from
when you are very careful about choosing things@@PHRASE0@@choosy@@PHRASE1@@fussy / picky@@PHRASE2@@be particular about@@PHRASE3@@selective@@PHRASE4@@shop around
a circle@@PHRASE0@@circle@@PHRASE1@@ring@@PHRASE2@@loop
shaped like a circle@@PHRASE0@@round@@PHRASE1@@circular
shaped like a circle but with two slightly flat sides@@PHRASE0@@oval@@PHRASE1@@egg-shaped@@PHRASE2@@elliptical
something that is shaped like a circle@@PHRASE0@@ring@@PHRASE1@@disk@@PHRASE2@@loop
to draw a circle around something@@PHRASE0@@circle / ring
half a circle@@PHRASE0@@semicircle
to clap@@PHRASE0@@clap@@PHRASE1@@applaud@@PHRASE2@@cheer@@PHRASE3@@applause@@PHRASE4@@standing ovation
what you say when you want someone to clap@@PHRASE0@@give somebody a (big) hand@@PHRASE1@@give it up for somebody@@PHRASE2@@put your hands together
to show that you dislike a person or a performance@@PHRASE0@@boo@@PHRASE1@@hiss@@PHRASE2@@jeer
a group of students in a school, college etc@@PHRASE0@@class@@PHRASE1@@grade@@PHRASE2@@form@@PHRASE3@@year@@PHRASE4@@set@@PHRASE5@@freshman@@PHRASE6@@sophomore@@PHRASE7@@junior@@PHRASE8@@senior
the period of time during which a class is taught@@PHRASE0@@class@@PHRASE1@@lesson@@PHRASE2@@period@@PHRASE3@@session@@PHRASE4@@lecture@@PHRASE5@@seminar@@PHRASE6@@tutorial
a series of lessons in one subject@@PHRASE0@@course
someone's social class@@PHRASE0@@class@@PHRASE1@@background@@PHRASE2@@status@@PHRASE3@@caste
belonging to the highest class@@PHRASE0@@upper-class@@PHRASE1@@aristocracy@@PHRASE2@@privileged@@PHRASE3@@elite@@PHRASE4@@posh
the middle class@@PHRASE0@@middle-class@@PHRASE1@@bourgeois@@PHRASE2@@the bourgeoisie@@PHRASE3@@white-collar
the lowest class@@PHRASE0@@working-class@@PHRASE1@@lower-class@@PHRASE2@@the masses@@PHRASE3@@blue-collar@@PHRASE4@@humble@@PHRASE5@@underclass
to move into a higher social class@@PHRASE0@@move / go up in the world@@PHRASE1@@upwardly mobile@@PHRASE2@@social climber
someone who thinks they are better than people from a lower social class@@PHRASE0@@snobbish@@PHRASE1@@snob@@PHRASE2@@stuck-up
not dirty@@PHRASE0@@clean@@PHRASE1@@spotlessly clean / spotless@@PHRASE2@@immaculate@@PHRASE3@@spick and span
completely clean so that diseases cannot spread@@PHRASE0@@clean@@PHRASE1@@pure@@PHRASE2@@hygienic@@PHRASE3@@sterile
when you keep things clean to prevent disease@@PHRASE0@@hygiene@@PHRASE1@@disinfect@@PHRASE2@@sterilize
to clean a room, house etc@@PHRASE0@@clean@@PHRASE1@@clean out@@PHRASE2@@spring-clean@@PHRASE3@@housework
to make something clean with a cloth@@PHRASE0@@wipe@@PHRASE1@@dust@@PHRASE2@@polish@@PHRASE3@@shine
to clean something with a brush@@PHRASE0@@brush@@PHRASE1@@scrub@@PHRASE2@@sweep@@PHRASE3@@scour
to clean something with a special cleaning machine@@PHRASE0@@vacuum
someone whose job is to clean things@@PHRASE0@@cleaner@@PHRASE1@@cleaner's / dry cleaner's
clear and easy to understand@@PHRASE0@@clear@@PHRASE1@@plain@@PHRASE2@@unambiguous@@PHRASE3@@explicit@@PHRASE4@@unequivocal@@PHRASE5@@expressly
to make something completely clear@@PHRASE0@@make clear / make it clear@@PHRASE1@@clarify@@PHRASE2@@spell out@@PHRASE3@@lay it on the line@@PHRASE4@@in no uncertain terms
not clear@@PHRASE0@@unclear / not clear@@PHRASE1@@ambiguous@@PHRASE2@@imprecise@@PHRASE3@@vague@@PHRASE4@@confusing@@PHRASE5@@muddled / garbled@@PHRASE6@@unintelligible
when it is not clear what is happening or why something happens@@PHRASE0@@unclear / not clear@@PHRASE1@@confused
to make something unclear@@PHRASE0@@confuse@@PHRASE1@@blur@@PHRASE2@@cloud / confuse the issue
clear and easy to see@@PHRASE0@@clear@@PHRASE1@@distinct
photographs/images/pictures@@PHRASE0@@clear@@PHRASE1@@sharp@@PHRASE2@@in focus
not easy to see clearly@@PHRASE0@@unclear / not clear@@PHRASE1@@faint@@PHRASE2@@blurred@@PHRASE3@@fuzzy@@PHRASE4@@hazy
to climb up or down something@@PHRASE0@@climb@@PHRASE1@@scale@@PHRASE2@@clamber@@PHRASE3@@shin up / down@@PHRASE4@@ascent
someone who climbs hills or mountains as a sport@@PHRASE0@@climber@@PHRASE1@@mountaineer
climbing hills or mountains as a sport@@PHRASE0@@climbing@@PHRASE1@@mountaineering
clothes@@PHRASE0@@clothes@@PHRASE1@@clothing@@PHRASE2@@something / anything / nothing to wear@@PHRASE3@@garment@@PHRASE4@@wardrobe@@PHRASE5@@wear
clothes that you wear together as a set@@PHRASE0@@suit@@PHRASE1@@outfit@@PHRASE2@@costume
special clothes worn by a group or profession@@PHRASE0@@uniform
clothes that you wear for sport@@PHRASE0@@things@@PHRASE1@@kit@@PHRASE2@@strip@@PHRASE3@@gear
clothes that used to belong to someone else@@PHRASE0@@cast-offs / castoffs@@PHRASE1@@hand-me-down
to wear a particular piece of clothing or set of clothes@@PHRASE0@@wear@@PHRASE1@@in@@PHRASE2@@have on@@PHRASE3@@be dressed@@PHRASE4@@be dressed up@@PHRASE5@@dress down@@PHRASE6@@be bundled up@@PHRASE7@@be kitted out in
to put on clothes@@PHRASE0@@put on@@PHRASE1@@get dressed@@PHRASE2@@try on@@PHRASE3@@slip on@@PHRASE4@@wrap up@@PHRASE5@@dress up
to put on clothes for a special occasion@@PHRASE0@@dress up / get dressed up@@PHRASE1@@doll yourself up / get dolled up
to put someone else's clothes on for them@@PHRASE0@@dress somebody / get somebody dressed
to take off your clothes@@PHRASE0@@take off@@PHRASE1@@get undressed@@PHRASE2@@undress@@PHRASE3@@get changed@@PHRASE4@@change@@PHRASE5@@strip off@@PHRASE6@@strip@@PHRASE7@@tear off
to take off someone else's clothes@@PHRASE0@@undress somebody / get somebody undressed@@PHRASE1@@strip@@PHRASE2@@tear somebody's clothes off@@PHRASE3@@strip search
not wearing any clothes@@PHRASE0@@have nothing on / not have anything on@@PHRASE1@@naked@@PHRASE2@@undressed@@PHRASE3@@bare@@PHRASE4@@nude@@PHRASE5@@in the nude@@PHRASE6@@in your birthday suit@@PHRASE7@@nudist / naturist
doing things in a careless and awkward way@@PHRASE0@@clumsy@@PHRASE1@@be all thumbs@@PHRASE2@@accident-prone@@PHRASE3@@klutz
moving in an awkward way@@PHRASE0@@uncoordinated@@PHRASE1@@awkward@@PHRASE2@@ungainly
cold weather@@PHRASE0@@cold@@PHRASE1@@the cold@@PHRASE2@@chilly@@PHRASE3@@nippy@@PHRASE4@@frosty@@PHRASE5@@wintry@@PHRASE6@@cold spell@@PHRASE7@@cold snap
extremely cold weather@@PHRASE0@@freezing / freezing cold@@PHRASE1@@bitterly cold / bitter@@PHRASE2@@arctic@@PHRASE3@@subzero temperatures
pleasantly cold weather@@PHRASE0@@cool@@PHRASE1@@fresh@@PHRASE2@@crisp@@PHRASE3@@bracing
person@@PHRASE0@@cold@@PHRASE1@@freezing@@PHRASE2@@shiver@@PHRASE3@@be blue with cold@@PHRASE4@@have goosepimples@@PHRASE5@@somebody's teeth are chattering
place/room@@PHRASE0@@cold@@PHRASE1@@cool@@PHRASE2@@chilly@@PHRASE3@@draughty@@PHRASE4@@freezing
liquid/object/surface@@PHRASE0@@cold@@PHRASE1@@freezing@@PHRASE2@@cool
food/drink@@PHRASE0@@cold@@PHRASE1@@cold@@PHRASE2@@cool@@PHRASE3@@chilled@@PHRASE4@@ice-cold@@PHRASE5@@frozen
to make food and drink cold@@PHRASE0@@cool@@PHRASE1@@chill@@PHRASE2@@freeze@@PHRASE3@@refrigerate
to get cold or colder@@PHRASE0@@get cold / colder@@PHRASE1@@turn cold / colder@@PHRASE2@@drop / fall@@PHRASE3@@cool down@@PHRASE4@@cool
to collect things@@PHRASE0@@collect
someone who collects things@@PHRASE0@@collector
things that have been collected@@PHRASE0@@collection@@PHRASE1@@set
a colour@@PHRASE0@@colour@@PHRASE1@@shade@@PHRASE2@@tint@@PHRASE3@@vivid@@PHRASE4@@hue@@PHRASE5@@colouring
to be a particular colour@@PHRASE0@@be@@PHRASE1@@coloured@@PHRASE2@@tinted
brightly coloured@@PHRASE0@@bright@@PHRASE1@@colourful@@PHRASE2@@brilliant@@PHRASE3@@multicoloured@@PHRASE4@@gaudy@@PHRASE5@@garish@@PHRASE6@@vibrant@@PHRASE7@@lurid
light colours@@PHRASE0@@light@@PHRASE1@@pale@@PHRASE2@@fair@@PHRASE3@@pastel@@PHRASE4@@faded
dark colours@@PHRASE0@@dark@@PHRASE1@@deep@@PHRASE2@@rich
having no colour@@PHRASE0@@colourless
photograph/film/television@@PHRASE0@@colour@@PHRASE1@@black and white@@PHRASE2@@monochrome
to change the colour of something@@PHRASE0@@colour@@PHRASE1@@dye@@PHRASE2@@bleach
to lose colour@@PHRASE0@@fade@@PHRASE1@@lose its colour@@PHRASE2@@run
to come from a particular country, town etc@@PHRASE0@@come from / be from@@PHRASE1@@be a native of@@PHRASE2@@be American / French / Japanese etc by birth@@PHRASE3@@be of Scottish / Russian etc ancestry
the place you come from@@PHRASE0@@home town@@PHRASE1@@birthplace@@PHRASE2@@place of birth@@PHRASE3@@home
to come from a particular family or social group@@PHRASE0@@come from / be from@@PHRASE1@@be descended from@@PHRASE2@@background@@PHRASE3@@origins@@PHRASE4@@roots
to be grown or made in a particular place@@PHRASE0@@come from / be from@@PHRASE1@@be made in
when a sound, smell etc comes from somewhere@@PHRASE0@@come from@@PHRASE1@@emanate from@@PHRASE2@@source
to have developed from something@@PHRASE0@@come from@@PHRASE1@@be based on@@PHRASE2@@originate@@PHRASE3@@go back to@@PHRASE4@@have its origins in@@PHRASE5@@have its roots in@@PHRASE6@@derive from / be derived from@@PHRASE7@@be founded on@@PHRASE8@@grow out of@@PHRASE9@@develop from / evolve from
the place, situation etc that something comes from@@PHRASE0@@origin / origins@@PHRASE1@@source@@PHRASE2@@cradle@@PHRASE3@@birthplace@@PHRASE4@@root
feeling comfortable@@PHRASE0@@comfortable@@PHRASE1@@snug@@PHRASE2@@in comfort@@PHRASE3@@comfort
chairs/places/clothes@@PHRASE0@@comfortable@@PHRASE1@@comfy@@PHRASE2@@cosy@@PHRASE3@@snug@@PHRASE4@@luxurious
journey/ride@@PHRASE0@@comfortable@@PHRASE1@@smooth
things that make you feel comfortable@@PHRASE0@@comforts
not feeling comfortable@@PHRASE0@@uncomfortable@@PHRASE1@@discomfort
chairs/places/clothes@@PHRASE0@@uncomfortable@@PHRASE1@@cramped@@PHRASE2@@spartan
journey/ride@@PHRASE0@@uncomfortable@@PHRASE1@@rough@@PHRASE2@@bumpy
things that make you feel uncomfortable@@PHRASE0@@discomforts
to make someone feel less upset, sad, worried, etc@@PHRASE0@@comfort@@PHRASE1@@make somebody feel better@@PHRASE2@@cheer somebody up@@PHRASE3@@console@@PHRASE4@@reassure@@PHRASE5@@soothe@@PHRASE6@@cheer up@@PHRASE7@@don't worry
making you feel less upset, sad, worried etc@@PHRASE0@@comforting@@PHRASE1@@soothing@@PHRASE2@@reassuring@@PHRASE3@@consoling
a happier feeling after you have been upset, worried, etc@@PHRASE0@@comfort@@PHRASE1@@relief@@PHRASE2@@consolation
when there are a lot of something@@PHRASE0@@common@@PHRASE1@@be everywhere@@PHRASE2@@commonplace@@PHRASE3@@be ten a penny
when something happens a lot@@PHRASE0@@common@@PHRASE1@@widespread@@PHRASE2@@commonplace@@PHRASE3@@be rife@@PHRASE4@@prevalent@@PHRASE5@@pervasive
a company@@PHRASE0@@company@@PHRASE1@@firm@@PHRASE2@@business@@PHRASE3@@subsidiary@@PHRASE4@@dotcom@@PHRASE5@@start-up
a very big company@@PHRASE0@@multinational@@PHRASE1@@corporation@@PHRASE2@@conglomerate
when a company operates in many different parts of the world@@PHRASE0@@globalization
relating to a company@@PHRASE0@@company@@PHRASE1@@corporate
abbreviation for different types of company@@PHRASE0@@Ltd@@PHRASE1@@Corp.@@PHRASE2@@Co.@@PHRASE3@@plc
to compare things@@PHRASE0@@compare@@PHRASE1@@liken@@PHRASE2@@make a comparison@@PHRASE3@@draw an analogy@@PHRASE4@@draw a parallel@@PHRASE5@@contrast
when one thing is being compared with another@@PHRASE0@@compared to / with@@PHRASE1@@in comparison / by comparison@@PHRASE2@@in contrast / by contrast@@PHRASE3@@beside@@PHRASE4@@as against@@PHRASE5@@in proportion to@@PHRASE6@@relative@@PHRASE7@@comparative@@PHRASE8@@than
to take part in a competition, sports event etc@@PHRASE0@@compete@@PHRASE1@@contest@@PHRASE2@@race
to try to do better than another person or organization@@PHRASE0@@compete@@PHRASE1@@fight@@PHRASE2@@vie@@PHRASE3@@pit yourself against
a situation in which people try to do better than each other@@PHRASE0@@competition@@PHRASE1@@competitive@@PHRASE2@@rivalry@@PHRASE3@@battle / fight@@PHRASE4@@race@@PHRASE5@@rat race
someone who takes part in a competition@@PHRASE0@@competitor@@PHRASE1@@contestant
people who are trying to do better than each other@@PHRASE0@@competitor@@PHRASE1@@rival@@PHRASE2@@the competition
someone who likes competing@@PHRASE0@@competitive
competition@@PHRASE0@@competition@@PHRASE1@@championship@@PHRASE2@@tournament@@PHRASE3@@contest
to say that you are annoyed or not satisfied about something@@PHRASE0@@complain@@PHRASE1@@make a complaint@@PHRASE2@@lodge a complaint@@PHRASE3@@protest@@PHRASE4@@object@@PHRASE5@@take it up with / take the matter up with@@PHRASE6@@air your grievances
to complain a lot in an annoying way@@PHRASE0@@moan@@PHRASE1@@grumble@@PHRASE2@@make a fuss@@PHRASE3@@go on about@@PHRASE4@@nag@@PHRASE5@@whinge@@PHRASE6@@whine
someone who is always complaining@@PHRASE0@@grouch@@PHRASE1@@misery / misery guts@@PHRASE2@@whinger
a complaint@@PHRASE0@@complaint@@PHRASE1@@protest@@PHRASE2@@outcry@@PHRASE3@@grievance@@PHRASE4@@gripe
completely and in every way@@PHRASE0@@completely@@PHRASE1@@absolutely@@PHRASE2@@fully@@PHRASE3@@totally@@PHRASE4@@entirely@@PHRASE5@@wholly@@PHRASE6@@utterly@@PHRASE7@@positively@@PHRASE8@@complete / total / absolute / utter@@PHRASE9@@in every way / respect / detail@@PHRASE10@@in every sense@@PHRASE11@@through and through@@PHRASE12@@whole-heartedly
with all its parts included and nothing missing@@PHRASE0@@complete@@PHRASE1@@full@@PHRASE2@@whole@@PHRASE3@@in full@@PHRASE4@@in its entirety@@PHRASE5@@be all there
examining, considering, or including every detail or part@@PHRASE0@@complete@@PHRASE1@@thorough@@PHRASE2@@full@@PHRASE3@@comprehensive@@PHRASE4@@exhaustive@@PHRASE5@@in-depth
to make something complete@@PHRASE0@@complete@@PHRASE1@@make up
not complete@@PHRASE0@@incomplete@@PHRASE1@@partial@@PHRASE2@@patchy
having a lot of different parts and difficult to understand@@PHRASE0@@complicated@@PHRASE1@@complex@@PHRASE2@@intricate@@PHRASE3@@elaborate@@PHRASE4@@involved@@PHRASE5@@tortuous@@PHRASE6@@convoluted
a complicated official system@@PHRASE0@@bureaucracy@@PHRASE1@@bureaucratic@@PHRASE2@@red tape
hardware@@PHRASE0@@hardware@@PHRASE1@@computer@@PHRASE2@@PC@@PHRASE3@@machine@@PHRASE4@@workstation@@PHRASE5@@laptop@@PHRASE6@@network
software@@PHRASE0@@software@@PHRASE1@@program / computer program@@PHRASE2@@file@@PHRASE3@@application@@PHRASE4@@interactive@@PHRASE5@@multimedia
people@@PHRASE0@@user / computer user@@PHRASE1@@programmer / computer programmer@@PHRASE2@@techie@@PHRASE3@@hacker@@PHRASE4@@software developer / engineer / designer@@PHRASE5@@systems analyst@@PHRASE6@@IT support
things you do with a computer@@PHRASE0@@enter@@PHRASE1@@copy@@PHRASE2@@save@@PHRASE3@@delete@@PHRASE4@@select@@PHRASE5@@scroll@@PHRASE6@@search@@PHRASE7@@open@@PHRASE8@@close@@PHRASE9@@click on@@PHRASE10@@cut and paste@@PHRASE11@@highlight@@PHRASE12@@drag@@PHRASE13@@hack into
starting and finishing@@PHRASE0@@log on / log in / sign in@@PHRASE1@@log out / log off / sign out@@PHRASE2@@start up@@PHRASE3@@boot up@@PHRASE4@@reboot@@PHRASE5@@shut down@@PHRASE6@@username@@PHRASE7@@password
to put information or a program into a computer@@PHRASE0@@put something in / into@@PHRASE1@@input@@PHRASE2@@enter@@PHRASE3@@load
computer problems@@PHRASE0@@crash@@PHRASE1@@freeze / freeze up@@PHRASE2@@down@@PHRASE3@@bug@@PHRASE4@@virus@@PHRASE5@@error@@PHRASE6@@corrupt
the internet and places on the internet@@PHRASE0@@(the) Internet/(the) Net@@PHRASE1@@e-@@PHRASE2@@cyber-@@PHRASE3@@dotcom@@PHRASE4@@web site@@PHRASE5@@web page@@PHRASE6@@home page@@PHRASE7@@chat room@@PHRASE8@@link / hyperlink@@PHRASE9@@search engine@@PHRASE10@@browser@@PHRASE11@@FAQ, faq@@PHRASE12@@online@@PHRASE13@@hit
things you do on the internet@@PHRASE0@@surf the Internet / Net / Web@@PHRASE1@@download@@PHRASE2@@upload@@PHRASE3@@visit@@PHRASE4@@chat@@PHRASE5@@instant-message / IM
email@@PHRASE0@@email@@PHRASE1@@email@@PHRASE2@@snailmail@@PHRASE3@@mailing list@@PHRASE4@@attachment@@PHRASE5@@attach@@PHRASE6@@flame@@PHRASE7@@spam@@PHRASE8@@bounce
the condition of something@@PHRASE0@@condition@@PHRASE1@@state
in a good condition@@PHRASE0@@in good condition@@PHRASE1@@in good shape@@PHRASE2@@in good nick@@PHRASE3@@in perfect / mint condition@@PHRASE4@@as good as new
buildings or places in bad condition@@PHRASE0@@in bad condition@@PHRASE1@@dilapidated@@PHRASE2@@run-down@@PHRASE3@@derelict@@PHRASE4@@ramshackle@@PHRASE5@@crumbling@@PHRASE6@@tumbledown
furniture, cars, or machines that are in bad condition@@PHRASE0@@in bad condition / shape@@PHRASE1@@rickety@@PHRASE2@@battered@@PHRASE3@@be falling apart@@PHRASE4@@be on its last legs@@PHRASE5@@has seen better days@@PHRASE6@@clapped-out
things made of paper or cloth that are in bad condition@@PHRASE0@@shabby@@PHRASE1@@worn@@PHRASE2@@tattered@@PHRASE3@@threadbare@@PHRASE4@@tatty@@PHRASE5@@battered@@PHRASE6@@dog-eared
to get into bad condition@@PHRASE0@@fall into disrepair@@PHRASE1@@go to rack and ruin
something that must happen before something else can happen@@PHRASE0@@condition@@PHRASE1@@precondition@@PHRASE2@@prerequisite
in an agreement or contract@@PHRASE0@@condition@@PHRASE1@@terms@@PHRASE2@@requirements@@PHRASE3@@proviso@@PHRASE4@@stipulation
when you agree to do something if something else happens@@PHRASE0@@on condition that@@PHRASE1@@be conditional on / upon
without any conditions@@PHRASE0@@unconditional@@PHRASE1@@no strings attached
confident@@PHRASE0@@confident@@PHRASE1@@self-confident@@PHRASE2@@self-assured@@PHRASE3@@assertive@@PHRASE4@@sure of yourself@@PHRASE5@@extrovert
too confident@@PHRASE0@@overconfident@@PHRASE1@@cocky@@PHRASE2@@brash
a confident feeling@@PHRASE0@@confidence@@PHRASE1@@self-confidence@@PHRASE2@@morale@@PHRASE3@@assurance / self-assurance@@PHRASE4@@belief in yourself@@PHRASE5@@self-esteem
to make someone feel more confident@@PHRASE0@@give somebody confidence@@PHRASE1@@boost somebody's confidence@@PHRASE2@@build / build up (somebody's) confidence@@PHRASE3@@boost morale / raise morale@@PHRASE4@@boost somebody's ego@@PHRASE5@@give somebody a boost / a lift
not confident@@PHRASE0@@lack confidence / be lacking in confidence@@PHRASE1@@lose confidence@@PHRASE2@@unsure of yourself@@PHRASE3@@insecure@@PHRASE4@@demoralized@@PHRASE5@@discouraged
to make someone feel less confident@@PHRASE0@@shake / damage (somebody's) confidence@@PHRASE1@@demoralizing@@PHRASE2@@take the wind out of somebody's sails@@PHRASE3@@discourage@@PHRASE4@@discouraging
confused@@PHRASE0@@confused@@PHRASE1@@confusion@@PHRASE2@@be in a muddle@@PHRASE3@@bewildered@@PHRASE4@@bemused@@PHRASE5@@mixed-up
confused because something is difficult to understand@@PHRASE0@@puzzled@@PHRASE1@@baffled@@PHRASE2@@perplexed@@PHRASE3@@mystified
something that makes you feel confused@@PHRASE0@@confusing@@PHRASE1@@puzzling@@PHRASE2@@baffling@@PHRASE3@@bewildering
to make someone feel confused@@PHRASE0@@confuse@@PHRASE1@@puzzle@@PHRASE2@@baffle@@PHRASE3@@throw@@PHRASE4@@do your head in
to think one person or thing is another person or thing@@PHRASE0@@confuse@@PHRASE1@@mix up
to be connected with a fact, event, idea etc@@PHRASE0@@be connected / be related@@PHRASE1@@be linked@@PHRASE2@@associated@@PHRASE3@@have / be something to do with@@PHRASE4@@be bound up with / go hand in hand
to be connected with an organization@@PHRASE0@@be connected with@@PHRASE1@@have links / connections with@@PHRASE2@@be linked with
when two facts, events, or situations are connected@@PHRASE0@@connection@@PHRASE1@@relationship@@PHRASE2@@link@@PHRASE3@@correlation
connected with the subject that is being talked about@@PHRASE0@@relevant@@PHRASE1@@pertinent
to say, believe, or prove that there is a connection between two facts, events, or people@@PHRASE0@@link@@PHRASE1@@associate@@PHRASE2@@make a connection@@PHRASE3@@establish a link
not connected with something or someone@@PHRASE0@@not connected / not related@@PHRASE1@@unrelated / unconnected@@PHRASE2@@have no connection with@@PHRASE3@@be / have nothing to do with
not connected with the subject you are talking about@@PHRASE0@@irrelevant@@PHRASE1@@that's beside the point@@PHRASE2@@be / have nothing to do with@@PHRASE3@@what has that got to do with ...?@@PHRASE4@@doesn't come into it / doesn't enter into it@@PHRASE5@@be neither here nor there@@PHRASE6@@have no bearing on something@@PHRASE7@@red herring
conscious@@PHRASE0@@conscious@@PHRASE1@@awake
to become conscious again after being unconscious@@PHRASE0@@regain consciousness@@PHRASE1@@come round@@PHRASE2@@come to
to make someone conscious again@@PHRASE0@@bring somebody round
to consist of a number of parts or substances@@PHRASE0@@consist of / be made up of@@PHRASE1@@be made of@@PHRASE2@@be made out of@@PHRASE3@@be composed of@@PHRASE4@@comprise
to have or include something as a part@@PHRASE0@@have something in it@@PHRASE1@@contain
to write to, talk to, telephone etc someone@@PHRASE0@@get in touch with@@PHRASE1@@contact@@PHRASE2@@get onto@@PHRASE3@@make contact with@@PHRASE4@@approach
to regularly telephone, write to, email etc someone@@PHRASE0@@be in contact@@PHRASE1@@keep in touch / stay in touch@@PHRASE2@@keep in contact@@PHRASE3@@communicate
to succeed in contacting someone by telephone@@PHRASE0@@get hold of@@PHRASE1@@get through@@PHRASE2@@reach
when people write, speak etc to each other@@PHRASE0@@communication@@PHRASE1@@contact
to no longer speak to or write to someone@@PHRASE0@@lose touch@@PHRASE1@@lose contact
to have something inside@@PHRASE0@@contain@@PHRASE1@@have something in it
to be able to contain a particular amount@@PHRASE0@@hold@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@can carry
to continue doing something@@PHRASE0@@continue@@PHRASE1@@go on@@PHRASE2@@keep doing something / keep on doing something@@PHRASE3@@drive on / play on / read on etc@@PHRASE4@@keep up@@PHRASE5@@go on@@PHRASE6@@get on with@@PHRASE7@@pursue@@PHRASE8@@persist
when something continues to happen@@PHRASE0@@continue@@PHRASE1@@last@@PHRASE2@@go on@@PHRASE3@@carry on@@PHRASE4@@persist@@PHRASE5@@proceed@@PHRASE6@@progress@@PHRASE7@@drag on
to continue doing something in a determined way@@PHRASE0@@persevere@@PHRASE1@@stick to it@@PHRASE2@@keep at@@PHRASE3@@press on@@PHRASE4@@undaunted@@PHRASE5@@soldier on
to make something continue@@PHRASE0@@continue / carry on@@PHRASE1@@maintain@@PHRASE2@@perpetuate@@PHRASE3@@keep up@@PHRASE4@@preserve
continuing for a long time@@PHRASE0@@continuous@@PHRASE1@@constant@@PHRASE2@@uninterrupted@@PHRASE3@@on-going@@PHRASE4@@non-stop@@PHRASE5@@without a break@@PHRASE6@@for days / hours / miles etc on end@@PHRASE7@@at a stretch@@PHRASE8@@solid@@PHRASE9@@day after day / week after week etc@@PHRASE10@@day in, day out
not stopping, even at night@@PHRASE0@@day and night / night and day@@PHRASE1@@around the clock@@PHRASE2@@twenty-four-hour / 24-hour@@PHRASE3@@24 / 7
when something unpleasant continues for a long time@@PHRASE0@@continual@@PHRASE1@@constant@@PHRASE2@@perpetual@@PHRASE3@@incessant@@PHRASE4@@nagging@@PHRASE5@@endless / unending / never-ending@@PHRASE6@@persistent@@PHRASE7@@unrelenting
to continue doing something after stopping@@PHRASE0@@continue@@PHRASE1@@start again@@PHRASE2@@go on@@PHRASE3@@go back to / return to@@PHRASE4@@resume@@PHRASE5@@take something up again@@PHRASE6@@pick up / take up where you left off@@PHRASE7@@reopen@@PHRASE8@@renew
to continue talking about something after stopping@@PHRASE0@@continue@@PHRASE1@@go on@@PHRASE2@@go / get back to@@PHRASE3@@return to
to start doing something again@@PHRASE0@@start again@@PHRASE1@@go back to / revert to@@PHRASE2@@slip back into
to continue to be the same as before@@PHRASE0@@stay@@PHRASE1@@remain@@PHRASE2@@keep@@PHRASE3@@continue to be@@PHRASE4@@still
to continue to be in the same place or situation@@PHRASE0@@stay@@PHRASE1@@remain@@PHRASE2@@linger@@PHRASE3@@still
to control people or to control what happens@@PHRASE0@@control@@PHRASE1@@control@@PHRASE2@@be in control@@PHRASE3@@what somebody says, goes@@PHRASE4@@call the tune / shots@@PHRASE5@@be in the driving seat@@PHRASE6@@be the boss@@PHRASE7@@wear the trousers@@PHRASE8@@keep / hold somebody / something in check
to secretly control people or events@@PHRASE0@@manipulate@@PHRASE1@@be pulling the strings@@PHRASE2@@have somebody in your pocket
to completely control someone's behaviour@@PHRASE0@@dominate@@PHRASE1@@domineering@@PHRASE2@@walk all over@@PHRASE3@@have a hold on / over@@PHRASE4@@have somebody in your power
to completely control the people in a country@@PHRASE0@@oppress@@PHRASE1@@oppressive@@PHRASE2@@keep somebody down@@PHRASE3@@repress
to be able to control someone because they like you@@PHRASE0@@have somebody eating out of your hand@@PHRASE1@@can wrap / twist somebody round your little finger
to completely control a situation@@PHRASE0@@dominate@@PHRASE1@@monopolize@@PHRASE2@@monopoly@@PHRASE3@@stranglehold@@PHRASE4@@have total / complete control@@PHRASE5@@hold sway
methods, laws etc that are used to control situations or people@@PHRASE0@@controls@@PHRASE1@@restraints
to be controlled by someone else@@PHRASE0@@be under somebody's control@@PHRASE1@@be in somebody's power@@PHRASE2@@be under somebody's spell@@PHRASE3@@be at somebody's mercy@@PHRASE4@@doormat
to get control of a situation, organization, country etc@@PHRASE0@@take control@@PHRASE1@@bring something under control@@PHRASE2@@regain control@@PHRASE3@@take over@@PHRASE4@@seize@@PHRASE5@@take
when you cannot control something@@PHRASE0@@lose control@@PHRASE1@@out of control@@PHRASE2@@get out of hand@@PHRASE3@@be beyond somebody's control@@PHRASE4@@lose your grip (on something)@@PHRASE5@@runaway@@PHRASE6@@rampant@@PHRASE7@@run wild
to control the temperature, speed, or amount of something@@PHRASE0@@control@@PHRASE1@@keep something under control@@PHRASE2@@regulate
to control machines, equipment, or vehicles@@PHRASE0@@control@@PHRASE1@@operate@@PHRASE2@@work@@PHRASE3@@be at the controls
to control your feelings@@PHRASE0@@control@@PHRASE1@@self-control@@PHRASE2@@keep your temper@@PHRASE3@@self-discipline@@PHRASE4@@restrain yourself@@PHRASE5@@snap out of it@@PHRASE6@@get a grip on yourself@@PHRASE7@@pull yourself together
unable to control your feelings@@PHRASE0@@lose control@@PHRASE1@@uncontrollable@@PHRASE2@@get carried away@@PHRASE3@@go to pieces@@PHRASE4@@snap@@PHRASE5@@give in to@@PHRASE6@@lose it
a time or arrangement that is convenient@@PHRASE0@@convenient@@PHRASE1@@a good time@@PHRASE2@@suit@@PHRASE3@@be OK / be okay@@PHRASE4@@fit in with@@PHRASE5@@be good for
a thing or way of doing something that is easy and quick@@PHRASE0@@convenient@@PHRASE1@@handy
a place that is good because it is near to other places@@PHRASE0@@convenient
a time or arrangement that causes difficulties@@PHRASE0@@inconvenient / not convenient@@PHRASE1@@a bad time@@PHRASE2@@be bad for / be no good for@@PHRASE3@@awkward / difficult
conventional@@PHRASE0@@conventional@@PHRASE1@@conformist@@PHRASE2@@straight@@PHRASE3@@conservative@@PHRASE4@@suburban@@PHRASE5@@traditional
unconventional@@PHRASE0@@unconventional@@PHRASE1@@alternative@@PHRASE2@@unorthodox@@PHRASE3@@nonconformist@@PHRASE4@@drop out
to cook something@@PHRASE0@@cook@@PHRASE1@@make@@PHRASE2@@get@@PHRASE3@@fix@@PHRASE4@@rustle up@@PHRASE5@@prepare@@PHRASE6@@do@@PHRASE7@@concoct@@PHRASE8@@mix@@PHRASE9@@put something on@@PHRASE10@@be on
ways of cooking@@PHRASE0@@cook@@PHRASE1@@boil@@PHRASE2@@simmer@@PHRASE3@@fry@@PHRASE4@@stir-fry@@PHRASE5@@bake@@PHRASE6@@roast@@PHRASE7@@grill / broil@@PHRASE8@@steam
not cooked@@PHRASE0@@raw@@PHRASE1@@uncooked@@PHRASE2@@underdone / undercooked / not cooked
cooked too much@@PHRASE0@@overcooked / overdone@@PHRASE1@@burn
the activity of cooking@@PHRASE0@@cooking@@PHRASE1@@cookery
a style of cooking@@PHRASE0@@cooking@@PHRASE1@@cookery@@PHRASE2@@cuisine
instructions for cooking@@PHRASE0@@recipe@@PHRASE1@@cookbook
something that is used in cooking@@PHRASE0@@cooking@@PHRASE1@@culinary
someone who cooks@@PHRASE0@@cook@@PHRASE1@@chef
to copy something@@PHRASE0@@copy@@PHRASE1@@make a copy@@PHRASE2@@photocopy@@PHRASE3@@reproduce@@PHRASE4@@clone@@PHRASE5@@forge@@PHRASE6@@back up
to write down exactly what someone has said or written@@PHRASE0@@copy@@PHRASE1@@copy out@@PHRASE2@@copy down@@PHRASE3@@transcribe
to copy someone else's work or ideas@@PHRASE0@@copy@@PHRASE1@@plagiarize@@PHRASE2@@lift@@PHRASE3@@steal@@PHRASE4@@derivative
something that has been copied from something else@@PHRASE0@@copy@@PHRASE1@@photocopy@@PHRASE2@@duplicate@@PHRASE3@@model@@PHRASE4@@replica@@PHRASE5@@reproduction@@PHRASE6@@imitation@@PHRASE7@@facsimile@@PHRASE8@@backup copy / backup@@PHRASE9@@clone
a copy of something that is intended to deceive people@@PHRASE0@@forgery@@PHRASE1@@fake@@PHRASE2@@counterfeit@@PHRASE3@@pirate
to do the same as someone else does@@PHRASE0@@copy@@PHRASE1@@imitate@@PHRASE2@@impersonate@@PHRASE3@@ape@@PHRASE4@@do what somebody does@@PHRASE5@@follow somebody's example@@PHRASE6@@follow in somebody's footsteps@@PHRASE7@@follow suit / follow somebody's lead
to copy someone you admire@@PHRASE0@@emulate@@PHRASE1@@model yourself on
to do the same things as other people in a group@@PHRASE0@@follow the crowd / go (along) with the crowd@@PHRASE1@@jump on the bandwagon
someone who other people copy@@PHRASE0@@example@@PHRASE1@@set an example@@PHRASE2@@role model
to copy someone or something to make people laugh@@PHRASE0@@imitate@@PHRASE1@@do an impression / imitation@@PHRASE2@@mimic@@PHRASE3@@a take-off of somebody / something
what you have to pay for something@@PHRASE0@@cost@@PHRASE1@@price@@PHRASE2@@charge@@PHRASE3@@fee@@PHRASE4@@rate@@PHRASE5@@fare@@PHRASE6@@toll@@PHRASE7@@rent@@PHRASE8@@rental
ways of saying or asking how much something costs@@PHRASE0@@cost@@PHRASE1@@how much@@PHRASE2@@be@@PHRASE3@@at a cost of@@PHRASE4@@set somebody back@@PHRASE5@@be priced at@@PHRASE6@@sell for / go for@@PHRASE7@@fetch@@PHRASE8@@what's the damage
to calculate how much something costs@@PHRASE0@@cost@@PHRASE1@@price@@PHRASE2@@estimate@@PHRASE3@@quotation
to take or ask for an amount of money in return for something you are selling@@PHRASE0@@charge@@PHRASE1@@want £20/$40 etc for
to count numbers, objects etc in order to find the total@@PHRASE0@@count / count up@@PHRASE1@@add up@@PHRASE2@@keep track@@PHRASE3@@keep a tally of@@PHRASE4@@at the last count
to calculate an amount or price@@PHRASE0@@calculate@@PHRASE1@@work out@@PHRASE2@@make@@PHRASE3@@figure@@PHRASE4@@estimate@@PHRASE5@@assess
to say numbers in order@@PHRASE0@@count@@PHRASE1@@countdown
to add one number to another@@PHRASE0@@add@@PHRASE1@@plus@@PHRASE2@@add up to
to take one number away from another@@PHRASE0@@take / take away@@PHRASE1@@subtract@@PHRASE2@@minus@@PHRASE3@@deduct
to multiply one number by another@@PHRASE0@@multiply@@PHRASE1@@times
to divide one number by another@@PHRASE0@@divide@@PHRASE1@@go into
to calculate or count something wrongly@@PHRASE0@@miscalculate@@PHRASE1@@miscount@@PHRASE2@@lose count@@PHRASE3@@overestimate@@PHRASE4@@underestimate
a calculation@@PHRASE0@@calculation@@PHRASE1@@sum@@PHRASE2@@estimate@@PHRASE3@@estimated
a country@@PHRASE0@@country@@PHRASE1@@nation@@PHRASE2@@state@@PHRASE3@@power@@PHRASE4@@superpower@@PHRASE5@@land
a country that is partly or completely controlled by another@@PHRASE0@@colony
land that belongs to a particular country@@PHRASE0@@territory@@PHRASE1@@soil
all the people who live in a particular country@@PHRASE0@@the people@@PHRASE1@@the nation / the country@@PHRASE2@@population
someone from a particular country@@PHRASE0@@citizen@@PHRASE1@@national@@PHRASE2@@a native of
the legal right to live in a particular country@@PHRASE0@@nationality@@PHRASE1@@citizenship
the country where you were born@@PHRASE0@@home country@@PHRASE1@@native land
having a great love of your country@@PHRASE0@@patriotic@@PHRASE1@@nationalistic
people who want their country or area to be independent@@PHRASE0@@nationalist
happening in, or relating to a particular country@@PHRASE0@@national@@PHRASE1@@domestic@@PHRASE2@@internal@@PHRASE3@@at home
belonging to, provided by, or involving a particular country@@PHRASE0@@national@@PHRASE1@@federal
happening in or involving a lot of countries@@PHRASE0@@international@@PHRASE1@@multinational@@PHRASE2@@multilateral
the area away from towns and cities@@PHRASE0@@the country@@PHRASE1@@countryside
in or from the area away from towns or cities@@PHRASE0@@country@@PHRASE1@@rural@@PHRASE2@@rustic
the place where crimes or legal problems are judged@@PHRASE0@@court@@PHRASE1@@courtroom
the parts of the legal process@@PHRASE0@@trial@@PHRASE1@@case@@PHRASE2@@charge@@PHRASE3@@evidence@@PHRASE4@@verdict@@PHRASE5@@sentence
the people in the legal process@@PHRASE0@@judge@@PHRASE1@@jury@@PHRASE2@@lawyer@@PHRASE3@@defendant@@PHRASE4@@the accused@@PHRASE5@@the defence@@PHRASE6@@the prosecution@@PHRASE7@@witness
to bring someone to court to be judged@@PHRASE0@@prosecute@@PHRASE1@@put somebody on trial
to be judged in a court of law@@PHRASE0@@be tried@@PHRASE1@@be on trial@@PHRASE2@@stand trial
when a legal case is judged in court@@PHRASE0@@come to trial@@PHRASE1@@come / be brought before the court@@PHRASE2@@be heard
to put something over, on, or around something else@@PHRASE0@@cover / cover up@@PHRASE1@@put something over@@PHRASE2@@wrap up / wrap@@PHRASE3@@coat
to be on top of something@@PHRASE0@@cover@@PHRASE1@@envelop
to be covered with something@@PHRASE0@@be covered in / with / by@@PHRASE1@@be coated in / with@@PHRASE2@@be encrusted in / with@@PHRASE3@@be plastered in / with@@PHRASE4@@be caked in / with@@PHRASE5@@be shrouded in mist / smoke etc
something that is used to cover something else@@PHRASE0@@cover@@PHRASE1@@covering@@PHRASE2@@lid@@PHRASE3@@top / cap@@PHRASE4@@wrapper@@PHRASE5@@wrapping
a thin flat layer that covers a surface@@PHRASE0@@layer@@PHRASE1@@film@@PHRASE2@@coating
people@@PHRASE0@@crazy@@PHRASE1@@be nuts@@PHRASE2@@mad / barmy@@PHRASE3@@be insane / be out of your mind@@PHRASE4@@need your head examined / have taken leave of your senses@@PHRASE5@@nutty@@PHRASE6@@be out to lunch / be out of your tree@@PHRASE7@@flaky@@PHRASE8@@be one sandwich short of a picnic@@PHRASE9@@have a screw loose
crazy things/ideas/situations@@PHRASE0@@crazy@@PHRASE1@@screwy@@PHRASE2@@insane@@PHRASE3@@madness / lunacy
to start to feel crazy because you are extremely bored, worried, etc@@PHRASE0@@go crazy / go nuts / go mad@@PHRASE1@@go out of your mind / lose your mind@@PHRASE2@@go round the bend
to start to behave in a crazy and excited way@@PHRASE0@@go crazy / go nuts / go mad@@PHRASE1@@go berserk
to make someone feel crazy@@PHRASE0@@drive somebody crazy / nuts / mad / insane@@PHRASE1@@drive somebody round the bend / twist@@PHRASE2@@drive somebody up the wall
a crazy person@@PHRASE0@@nut@@PHRASE1@@nutcase / loony@@PHRASE2@@maniac / lunatic@@PHRASE3@@nutter
a crime@@PHRASE0@@crime@@PHRASE1@@offence@@PHRASE2@@felony@@PHRASE3@@misdemeanor
crimes in general@@PHRASE0@@crime@@PHRASE1@@delinquency@@PHRASE2@@criminal
someone who is guilty of a crime@@PHRASE0@@criminal@@PHRASE1@@offender@@PHRASE2@@delinquent@@PHRASE3@@lawbreaker@@PHRASE4@@felon@@PHRASE5@@wanted
a group of criminals@@PHRASE0@@gang@@PHRASE1@@ring@@PHRASE2@@syndicate@@PHRASE3@@organized crime@@PHRASE4@@underworld
to do something that is a crime@@PHRASE0@@commit@@PHRASE1@@break the law@@PHRASE2@@get into trouble@@PHRASE3@@turn to crime@@PHRASE4@@have a criminal record
to say what you think is bad about someone or something@@PHRASE0@@criticize@@PHRASE1@@be critical@@PHRASE2@@be a critic of somebody / something
to strongly criticize someone or something@@PHRASE0@@attack@@PHRASE1@@slam@@PHRASE2@@pan@@PHRASE3@@tear something to shreds@@PHRASE4@@pillory@@PHRASE5@@do a hatchet job on@@PHRASE6@@lay into
to be criticized@@PHRASE0@@come in for criticism@@PHRASE1@@be under attack / fire@@PHRASE2@@get / take a lot of flak@@PHRASE3@@be open to criticism@@PHRASE4@@be in the firing line@@PHRASE5@@target
to criticize someone or something unfairly@@PHRASE0@@find fault with@@PHRASE1@@pick holes in@@PHRASE2@@knock@@PHRASE3@@put down@@PHRASE4@@slag off@@PHRASE5@@bitch about@@PHRASE6@@get at@@PHRASE7@@nit-picking
something you say or write in order to criticize@@PHRASE0@@criticism@@PHRASE1@@attack@@PHRASE2@@slur@@PHRASE3@@put-down
intended to criticize someone or something@@PHRASE0@@critical@@PHRASE1@@scathing@@PHRASE2@@negative
someone who criticizes@@PHRASE0@@critic
a large number of people together in a public place@@PHRASE0@@crowd@@PHRASE1@@horde / hordes@@PHRASE2@@mob@@PHRASE3@@mass@@PHRASE4@@swarm@@PHRASE5@@throng@@PHRASE6@@the crush
when a place is full of people@@PHRASE0@@crowded@@PHRASE1@@packed@@PHRASE2@@overcrowded@@PHRASE3@@be swarming with@@PHRASE4@@teeming
when a crowd fills a place@@PHRASE0@@crowd@@PHRASE1@@fill@@PHRASE2@@mill around / about@@PHRASE3@@swarm
when people come together to make a crowd@@PHRASE0@@gather@@PHRASE1@@form@@PHRASE2@@congregate@@PHRASE3@@converge@@PHRASE4@@collect
when a crowd separates@@PHRASE0@@disperse@@PHRASE1@@break up@@PHRASE2@@thin out@@PHRASE3@@melt away
to make a crowd separate@@PHRASE0@@disperse@@PHRASE1@@break up
words for describing people who are cruel@@PHRASE0@@cruel@@PHRASE1@@ruthless@@PHRASE2@@heartless@@PHRASE3@@tyrannical@@PHRASE4@@sadistic@@PHRASE5@@sadist@@PHRASE6@@bully@@PHRASE7@@tyrant
cruel behaviour/punishments/treatment@@PHRASE0@@cruel@@PHRASE1@@barbaric@@PHRASE2@@inhuman@@PHRASE3@@inhumane@@PHRASE4@@cold-blooded@@PHRASE5@@in cold blood
deliberately cruel in order to upset someone@@PHRASE0@@malicious@@PHRASE1@@spiteful@@PHRASE2@@spite@@PHRASE3@@vindictive
cruel behaviour@@PHRASE0@@cruelty@@PHRASE1@@abuse@@PHRASE2@@bullying@@PHRASE3@@mistreatment / ill-treatment / maltreatment@@PHRASE4@@persecution@@PHRASE5@@atrocities@@PHRASE6@@sadism@@PHRASE7@@inhumanity
to treat a person or animal in a cruel way@@PHRASE0@@be cruel to@@PHRASE1@@mistreat / ill-treat@@PHRASE2@@bully@@PHRASE3@@abuse@@PHRASE4@@persecute@@PHRASE5@@treat somebody like dirt@@PHRASE6@@pick on@@PHRASE7@@victimize
not cruel@@PHRASE0@@humane
to cry@@PHRASE0@@cry@@PHRASE1@@weep@@PHRASE2@@sob@@PHRASE3@@bawl@@PHRASE4@@snivel / sniffle@@PHRASE5@@whimper@@PHRASE6@@be in tears@@PHRASE7@@your eyes water@@PHRASE8@@tears
to start to cry@@PHRASE0@@start crying / start to cry@@PHRASE1@@burst into tears@@PHRASE2@@break down@@PHRASE3@@turn on the waterworks
almost crying@@PHRASE0@@be close to tears / be on the verge of tears@@PHRASE1@@have a lump in your throat@@PHRASE2@@fight back tears
to make someone cry@@PHRASE0@@make somebody cry@@PHRASE1@@reduce somebody to tears@@PHRASE2@@bring tears to somebody's eyes / bring a lump to somebody's throat
to stop crying@@PHRASE0@@stop crying@@PHRASE1@@dry your eyes / tears@@PHRASE2@@wipe the tears from your eyes / wipe your tears@@PHRASE3@@don't cry
to cure someone@@PHRASE0@@cure@@PHRASE1@@make somebody (feel) better@@PHRASE2@@heal
something that cures someone@@PHRASE0@@cure@@PHRASE1@@remedy@@PHRASE2@@antidote
when a disease cannot be cured@@PHRASE0@@incurable@@PHRASE1@@chronic@@PHRASE2@@terminal
with scissors, a knife, or a sharp object@@PHRASE0@@cut@@PHRASE1@@snip@@PHRASE2@@slit@@PHRASE3@@slash@@PHRASE4@@stab@@PHRASE5@@hack
to cut food@@PHRASE0@@cut@@PHRASE1@@chop / chop up@@PHRASE2@@slice@@PHRASE3@@carve@@PHRASE4@@mince@@PHRASE5@@grate@@PHRASE6@@shred@@PHRASE7@@dice
to cut part of your body, especially accidentally@@PHRASE0@@cut@@PHRASE1@@scratch@@PHRASE2@@graze / scrape@@PHRASE3@@gash@@PHRASE4@@nick
when a doctor or scientist makes a cut in someone's body@@PHRASE0@@make an incision@@PHRASE1@@dissect
to cut someone's hair, beard, or fingernails@@PHRASE0@@cut@@PHRASE1@@haircut@@PHRASE2@@shave@@PHRASE3@@trim
to cut wood, plants, or grass@@PHRASE0@@cut down / chop down@@PHRASE1@@fell@@PHRASE2@@chop / chop up@@PHRASE3@@cut@@PHRASE4@@mow@@PHRASE5@@saw@@PHRASE6@@prune@@PHRASE7@@trim@@PHRASE8@@hack
to remove something by cutting@@PHRASE0@@cut off@@PHRASE1@@chop off@@PHRASE2@@snip off@@PHRASE3@@lop off@@PHRASE4@@amputate@@PHRASE5@@sever@@PHRASE6@@gouge somebody's eyes out
to make a shape by cutting@@PHRASE0@@cut@@PHRASE1@@carve@@PHRASE2@@whittle
to damage something@@PHRASE0@@damage@@PHRASE1@@do / cause damage@@PHRASE2@@break@@PHRASE3@@scratch
to damage something deliberately@@PHRASE0@@vandalize@@PHRASE1@@smash up@@PHRASE2@@trash@@PHRASE3@@sabotage@@PHRASE4@@tamper with@@PHRASE5@@deface@@PHRASE6@@desecrate
when weather/water/chemicals etc slowly damage something@@PHRASE0@@wear away@@PHRASE1@@erode@@PHRASE2@@corrode@@PHRASE3@@rust / rust away
to damage something by using it@@PHRASE0@@wear out@@PHRASE1@@wear@@PHRASE2@@wear and tear
physical damage caused by something@@PHRASE0@@damage
to dance@@PHRASE0@@dance@@PHRASE1@@dancing@@PHRASE2@@do
a set of movements performed to a particular type of music@@PHRASE0@@dance@@PHRASE1@@steps
someone who dances@@PHRASE0@@dancer@@PHRASE1@@partner
a social event where people dance@@PHRASE0@@dance@@PHRASE1@@club@@PHRASE2@@disco@@PHRASE3@@ball@@PHRASE4@@prom
to invent a set of movements or steps to be used in a dance@@PHRASE0@@choreograph@@PHRASE1@@choreography@@PHRASE2@@choreographer
dangerous@@PHRASE0@@dangerous@@PHRASE1@@risky@@PHRASE2@@poisonous@@PHRASE3@@hazardous@@PHRASE4@@high-risk@@PHRASE5@@treacherous@@PHRASE6@@perilous
to be likely to be dangerous to people or things@@PHRASE0@@be a danger to somebody / something@@PHRASE1@@pose a threat@@PHRASE2@@threaten@@PHRASE3@@be a menace@@PHRASE4@@be a hazard@@PHRASE5@@a fire risk / health risk@@PHRASE6@@death trap
to be in a dangerous situation@@PHRASE0@@be in danger@@PHRASE1@@be at risk@@PHRASE2@@be in trouble@@PHRASE3@@be in peril
to do something that may hurt or kill you@@PHRASE0@@risk your life@@PHRASE1@@at your own risk@@PHRASE2@@risk your neck@@PHRASE3@@play with fire@@PHRASE4@@take your life in your hands@@PHRASE5@@dice with death@@PHRASE6@@at your peril
to put someone else in a dangerous situation@@PHRASE0@@endanger@@PHRASE1@@put somebody's life at risk
danger of death or serious harm@@PHRASE0@@danger@@PHRASE1@@risk@@PHRASE2@@hazard@@PHRASE3@@peril
dark and with little or no light@@PHRASE0@@dark@@PHRASE1@@pitch dark / pitch black@@PHRASE2@@gloomy@@PHRASE3@@dingy@@PHRASE4@@darkened@@PHRASE5@@dimly-lit@@PHRASE6@@unlit
to become dark@@PHRASE0@@it gets dark@@PHRASE1@@the light fades@@PHRASE2@@darken@@PHRASE3@@fall@@PHRASE4@@be plunged into darkness
darkness@@PHRASE0@@darkness@@PHRASE1@@the dark@@PHRASE2@@the shadows@@PHRASE3@@the half-light@@PHRASE4@@the gloom
no longer alive@@PHRASE0@@dead@@PHRASE1@@late@@PHRASE2@@stone-dead / dead as a doornail@@PHRASE3@@lifeless@@PHRASE4@@the dead@@PHRASE5@@the deceased@@PHRASE6@@posthumous@@PHRASE7@@be pushing up daisies
to do things that need doing@@PHRASE0@@deal with@@PHRASE1@@see to / attend to@@PHRASE2@@take care of@@PHRASE3@@leave it to me@@PHRASE4@@process@@PHRASE5@@follow up
to deal with a problem or difficult situation@@PHRASE0@@tackle@@PHRASE1@@handle@@PHRASE2@@sort out@@PHRASE3@@grapple with@@PHRASE4@@take the bull by the horns
to deal successfully with a difficult situation@@PHRASE0@@manage@@PHRASE1@@cope@@PHRASE2@@get through@@PHRASE3@@have something under control@@PHRASE4@@get over@@PHRASE5@@come / get to grips with@@PHRASE6@@rise to the occasion / the challenge@@PHRASE7@@take something in your stride@@PHRASE8@@rise above
to deal with a difficult situation in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@treat@@PHRASE1@@play / play it@@PHRASE2@@approach
when there are difficult problems that you must deal with@@PHRASE0@@face@@PHRASE1@@be confronted with / by@@PHRASE2@@have to contend with@@PHRASE3@@face up to@@PHRASE4@@have somebody / something to reckon with
a particular way of dealing with something@@PHRASE0@@course of action / course@@PHRASE1@@approach@@PHRASE2@@option@@PHRASE3@@your best bet
to decay@@PHRASE0@@decay@@PHRASE1@@rot@@PHRASE2@@decompose@@PHRASE3@@go mouldy@@PHRASE4@@rust@@PHRASE5@@corrode
something that has decayed@@PHRASE0@@rotten@@PHRASE1@@decayed@@PHRASE2@@decomposed@@PHRASE3@@mouldy@@PHRASE4@@rusty@@PHRASE5@@corroded
to make something decay@@PHRASE0@@rot@@PHRASE1@@corrode
the process of decaying@@PHRASE0@@decay@@PHRASE1@@corrosion
to decide to do something@@PHRASE0@@decide@@PHRASE1@@make up your mind@@PHRASE2@@choose@@PHRASE3@@make a decision@@PHRASE4@@arrive at / come to / reach a decision@@PHRASE5@@resolve@@PHRASE6@@come down in favour of@@PHRASE7@@take it into your head to do something
to decide that something is true@@PHRASE0@@decide@@PHRASE1@@come to / reach the conclusion@@PHRASE2@@conclude@@PHRASE3@@jump to conclusions@@PHRASE4@@judge@@PHRASE5@@deduce@@PHRASE6@@infer
something that has been decided@@PHRASE0@@decision@@PHRASE1@@judgment@@PHRASE2@@verdict
when someone has the right or responsibility to decide@@PHRASE0@@it is up to somebody@@PHRASE1@@be for somebody to decide@@PHRASE2@@the ball is in your court@@PHRASE3@@rest with
able to make decisions quickly and firmly@@PHRASE0@@decisive
when someone has not yet decided@@PHRASE0@@have not decided / have not made up your mind@@PHRASE1@@be undecided@@PHRASE2@@keep your options open
unable to decide about something@@PHRASE0@@can't decide / can't make up your mind@@PHRASE1@@be in two minds@@PHRASE2@@dither
not good at making decisions quickly and firmly@@PHRASE0@@indecisive
to decorate something@@PHRASE0@@decorate@@PHRASE1@@garnish@@PHRASE2@@tart up
decorated in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@decorated@@PHRASE1@@be decked out@@PHRASE2@@adorn@@PHRASE3@@be festooned with@@PHRASE4@@decor
used to decorate something@@PHRASE0@@decorations@@PHRASE1@@decoration@@PHRASE2@@ornament@@PHRASE3@@garnish@@PHRASE4@@decorative@@PHRASE5@@ornamental
having a lot of decoration@@PHRASE0@@fancy@@PHRASE1@@ornate@@PHRASE2@@elaborate
someone who decorates@@PHRASE0@@decorator@@PHRASE1@@interior designer / decorator
water/hole/snow/sand@@PHRASE0@@deep@@PHRASE1@@bottomless@@PHRASE2@@the depths
a long distance below the surface@@PHRASE0@@deep@@PHRASE1@@deeply
how deep something is@@PHRASE0@@how deep@@PHRASE1@@40 metres / 100 feet etc deep@@PHRASE2@@depth
not deep@@PHRASE0@@shallow@@PHRASE1@@not very deep
to defend a person, place, or country from attack@@PHRASE0@@defend@@PHRASE1@@hold off@@PHRASE2@@come to somebody's defence@@PHRASE3@@in defence of something
used for defence against attack@@PHRASE0@@defence@@PHRASE1@@self-defence@@PHRASE2@@defences@@PHRASE3@@defensive
to defend an idea or person when they are criticized@@PHRASE0@@defend@@PHRASE1@@stand up for@@PHRASE2@@stick up for@@PHRASE3@@come to somebody's defence / come to the defence of somebody@@PHRASE4@@in somebody's defence@@PHRASE5@@in defence of something@@PHRASE6@@defence
to make someone or something arrive late@@PHRASE0@@be delayed@@PHRASE1@@make somebody late@@PHRASE2@@hold up@@PHRASE3@@keep@@PHRASE4@@detain
to make something happen later or take longer than it should@@PHRASE0@@delay@@PHRASE1@@hold up@@PHRASE2@@set back@@PHRASE3@@get bogged down
to deliberately delay someone or something@@PHRASE0@@stall@@PHRASE1@@play for time@@PHRASE2@@delaying tactics@@PHRASE3@@procrastinate
a situation in which someone or something is delayed@@PHRASE0@@delay@@PHRASE1@@hold-up / holdup@@PHRASE2@@bottleneck
deliberately@@PHRASE0@@deliberately@@PHRASE1@@on purpose@@PHRASE2@@intentionally@@PHRASE3@@knowingly@@PHRASE4@@consciously@@PHRASE5@@wilfully@@PHRASE6@@pointedly@@PHRASE7@@make a point of
deliberate@@PHRASE0@@deliberate@@PHRASE1@@intentional@@PHRASE2@@conscious@@PHRASE3@@calculated@@PHRASE4@@premeditated
having a very good taste@@PHRASE0@@delicious@@PHRASE1@@tasty@@PHRASE2@@good
delicious and full of juice@@PHRASE0@@juicy@@PHRASE1@@succulent
looking or smelling delicious@@PHRASE0@@appetizing@@PHRASE1@@tempting@@PHRASE2@@mouth-watering@@PHRASE3@@make your mouth water
when what happens is influenced by other facts or events@@PHRASE0@@depend@@PHRASE1@@according to@@PHRASE2@@depending on something@@PHRASE3@@be determined by@@PHRASE4@@be dictated by@@PHRASE5@@be based on@@PHRASE6@@be dependent on@@PHRASE7@@hinge on / hang on@@PHRASE8@@be riding on@@PHRASE9@@be decided by
to describe someone or something@@PHRASE0@@describe@@PHRASE1@@give a description of@@PHRASE2@@talk about@@PHRASE3@@write about@@PHRASE4@@what somebody / something is like@@PHRASE5@@give an account of@@PHRASE6@@tell of
to describe someone or something in a way that shows your opinion@@PHRASE0@@describe something / somebody as@@PHRASE1@@characterize somebody / something as@@PHRASE2@@label@@PHRASE3@@portray / represent@@PHRASE4@@depict@@PHRASE5@@paint a picture
a written or spoken description@@PHRASE0@@description@@PHRASE1@@report@@PHRASE2@@account@@PHRASE3@@commentary@@PHRASE4@@portrayal@@PHRASE5@@descriptive@@PHRASE6@@profile
to deserve something good@@PHRASE0@@deserve / be owed@@PHRASE1@@well-deserved / well-earned@@PHRASE2@@have earned
to deserve something bad@@PHRASE0@@deserve@@PHRASE1@@serve somebody right@@PHRASE2@@get what you deserve@@PHRASE3@@be asking for it@@PHRASE4@@had it coming@@PHRASE5@@get your comeuppance@@PHRASE6@@get your just deserts
to deserve an explanation/answer/apology etc@@PHRASE0@@deserve
to deserve attention@@PHRASE0@@deserve / merit
the design of something@@PHRASE0@@design
to plan how something new will look or work@@PHRASE0@@design@@PHRASE1@@plan
someone whose job is designing things@@PHRASE0@@designer@@PHRASE1@@architect@@PHRASE2@@planner
to destroy an area or place@@PHRASE0@@destroy@@PHRASE1@@devastate@@PHRASE2@@wreck@@PHRASE3@@be flattened@@PHRASE4@@obliterate@@PHRASE5@@be ravaged by@@PHRASE6@@reduce something to rubble / ashes etc@@PHRASE7@@trash
to deliberately destroy a building@@PHRASE0@@demolish@@PHRASE1@@knock down@@PHRASE2@@tear down
to completely destroy a vehicle@@PHRASE0@@wreck@@PHRASE1@@write off
to destroy someone's relationships, hopes, happiness etc@@PHRASE0@@destroy@@PHRASE1@@wreck@@PHRASE2@@break somebody's spirit / resolve / will etc@@PHRASE3@@ruin
likely to destroy something@@PHRASE0@@destructive@@PHRASE1@@devastating
when something is destroyed@@PHRASE0@@destruction@@PHRASE1@@devastation@@PHRASE2@@demolition@@PHRASE3@@be / lie in ruins
a place or thing that is destroyed@@PHRASE0@@wreckage@@PHRASE1@@ruins@@PHRASE2@@wreck@@PHRASE3@@write-off
a single piece of information@@PHRASE0@@detail@@PHRASE1@@point@@PHRASE2@@thing
details about something@@PHRASE0@@particulars@@PHRASE1@@specifics@@PHRASE2@@the ins and outs of something@@PHRASE3@@the nitty-gritty@@PHRASE4@@technicalities@@PHRASE5@@the minutiae
small details in a contract or set of rules@@PHRASE0@@the small print@@PHRASE1@@technicality
with a lot of details@@PHRASE0@@detailed@@PHRASE1@@in detail@@PHRASE2@@elaborate@@PHRASE3@@go into detail / details@@PHRASE4@@specify@@PHRASE5@@blow-by-blow account@@PHRASE6@@in-depth
not containing many details@@PHRASE0@@general@@PHRASE1@@rough@@PHRASE2@@broad@@PHRASE3@@outline@@PHRASE4@@not go into detail
not containing enough details@@PHRASE0@@vague@@PHRASE1@@sketchy@@PHRASE2@@thin
to add details to what you have said@@PHRASE0@@give (somebody) more details@@PHRASE1@@expand on / enlarge on@@PHRASE2@@go into more / greater detail@@PHRASE3@@be more specific / be more explicit@@PHRASE4@@elaborate@@PHRASE5@@specifically
too concerned with small details@@PHRASE0@@pedantic@@PHRASE1@@fussy
determined to do something@@PHRASE0@@determined@@PHRASE1@@be set on@@PHRASE2@@set your mind on@@PHRASE3@@be intent on@@PHRASE4@@adamant@@PHRASE5@@purposefully@@PHRASE6@@be resolved@@PHRASE7@@mean business@@PHRASE8@@play hardball@@PHRASE9@@tenacious
someone who has a determined character@@PHRASE0@@determined@@PHRASE1@@single-minded@@PHRASE2@@strong-willed@@PHRASE3@@uncompromising@@PHRASE4@@feisty@@PHRASE5@@tough
determined in a way that is annoying or silly@@PHRASE0@@stubborn@@PHRASE1@@obstinate@@PHRASE2@@pig-headed@@PHRASE3@@headstrong@@PHRASE4@@wilful@@PHRASE5@@not listen
extremely determined to do something, even if it is wrong@@PHRASE0@@go to any lengths / stop at nothing@@PHRASE1@@be hellbent on@@PHRASE2@@whatever the cost@@PHRASE3@@come hell or high water@@PHRASE4@@ruthless
the ability to be determined@@PHRASE0@@determination@@PHRASE1@@ambition@@PHRASE2@@willpower@@PHRASE3@@will@@PHRASE4@@resolve@@PHRASE5@@drive@@PHRASE6@@spirit@@PHRASE7@@perseverance@@PHRASE8@@tenacity
behaviour that shows determination@@PHRASE0@@determined@@PHRASE1@@stubborn@@PHRASE2@@steadfast@@PHRASE3@@resolute@@PHRASE4@@dogged
to change over a period of time and become bigger, stronger etc@@PHRASE0@@develop@@PHRASE1@@evolve
in the process of developing@@PHRASE0@@developing@@PHRASE1@@embryonic@@PHRASE2@@emerging
a process or period during which someone or something develops@@PHRASE0@@development@@PHRASE1@@evolution@@PHRASE2@@progression
to develop a new plan, idea, method@@PHRASE0@@develop@@PHRASE1@@evolve
to help something to develop@@PHRASE0@@nurture@@PHRASE1@@foster
to die because you are old or ill@@PHRASE0@@die@@PHRASE1@@pass away@@PHRASE2@@drop dead@@PHRASE3@@kick the bucket
to die in an accident, war, fight etc@@PHRASE0@@die / be killed@@PHRASE1@@to death@@PHRASE2@@lose your life@@PHRASE3@@come to a sticky end@@PHRASE4@@perish@@PHRASE5@@suffer heavy losses
to die when you are still young@@PHRASE0@@die young@@PHRASE1@@be cut off / down in your prime@@PHRASE2@@untimely death
to die for your country or for something you believe in@@PHRASE0@@die for@@PHRASE1@@give your life / lay down your life@@PHRASE2@@martyr@@PHRASE3@@suicide bomber / pilot / killer
when someone is going to die very soon@@PHRASE0@@dying@@PHRASE1@@be close to death / near (to) death@@PHRASE2@@on your deathbed@@PHRASE3@@be at death's door
when someone dies@@PHRASE0@@death@@PHRASE1@@fatalities@@PHRASE2@@loss of life
when one of your relatives or friends dies@@PHRASE0@@lose@@PHRASE1@@be widowed@@PHRASE2@@be orphaned@@PHRASE3@@bereaved
an illness or accident that you die from@@PHRASE0@@fatal@@PHRASE1@@terminal
not like someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@different@@PHRASE1@@not like@@PHRASE2@@not the same@@PHRASE3@@vary@@PHRASE4@@differ@@PHRASE5@@contrast with@@PHRASE6@@be a departure from@@PHRASE7@@diverse
very different from something or someone else@@PHRASE0@@have nothing in common@@PHRASE1@@bear no relation to@@PHRASE2@@worlds apart / poles apart@@PHRASE3@@be a far cry from@@PHRASE4@@there's a world of difference between@@PHRASE5@@be a whole new ball game@@PHRASE6@@be like chalk and cheese
completely different from anyone or anything else@@PHRASE0@@unique@@PHRASE1@@distinctive@@PHRASE2@@be the only one of its kind@@PHRASE3@@be one of a kind@@PHRASE4@@individual@@PHRASE5@@be a one-off
when someone is different from other people@@PHRASE0@@be different@@PHRASE1@@not belong / not fit in@@PHRASE2@@be on a different wavelength@@PHRASE3@@stick / stand out like a sore thumb@@PHRASE4@@be out of step / sync
when something is of the same type, but not the same one@@PHRASE0@@another@@PHRASE1@@other@@PHRASE2@@different@@PHRASE3@@new@@PHRASE4@@else@@PHRASE5@@alternative@@PHRASE6@@variation@@PHRASE7@@variant
clearly different from other things of the same type@@PHRASE0@@special@@PHRASE1@@specially@@PHRASE2@@particular@@PHRASE3@@distinct
a fact or quality that makes someone or something different@@PHRASE0@@difference@@PHRASE1@@distinction@@PHRASE2@@distinguishing feature / mark / characteristic
the difference between two people or things@@PHRASE0@@difference@@PHRASE1@@contrast@@PHRASE2@@gap@@PHRASE3@@gulf@@PHRASE4@@divide@@PHRASE5@@disparity
in a different way@@PHRASE0@@differently / in a different way@@PHRASE1@@along different lines@@PHRASE2@@otherwise
to notice that two things or people are different@@PHRASE0@@can tell the difference@@PHRASE1@@can tell somebody / something apart@@PHRASE2@@distinguish@@PHRASE3@@differentiate@@PHRASE4@@draw / make a distinction@@PHRASE5@@discriminate
to be the thing that makes someone or something different@@PHRASE0@@distinguish@@PHRASE1@@set somebody / something apart
when one statement, idea etc makes a different one seem untrue@@PHRASE0@@contradict@@PHRASE1@@conflicting@@PHRASE2@@be inconsistent with@@PHRASE3@@discrepancy@@PHRASE4@@go against@@PHRASE5@@be at odds with
difficult to do or understand@@PHRASE0@@difficult@@PHRASE1@@hard@@PHRASE2@@tough@@PHRASE3@@be a tall order@@PHRASE4@@easier said than done@@PHRASE5@@not the easiest@@PHRASE6@@not an easy.../be no easy...@@PHRASE7@@a pain (in the neck)
needing a lot of skill, hard work, and determination@@PHRASE0@@challenging@@PHRASE1@@be a challenge@@PHRASE2@@demanding@@PHRASE3@@daunting@@PHRASE4@@take some doing@@PHRASE5@@taxing@@PHRASE6@@exacting@@PHRASE7@@stretch
needing a lot of energy or physical effort@@PHRASE0@@hard@@PHRASE1@@strenuous@@PHRASE2@@backbreaking / back-breaking@@PHRASE3@@gruelling@@PHRASE4@@arduous@@PHRASE5@@punishing@@PHRASE6@@be murder@@PHRASE7@@be a slog
complicated and needing a lot of care@@PHRASE0@@tricky@@PHRASE1@@fiddly
a situation that is difficult to deal with or talk about@@PHRASE0@@difficult@@PHRASE1@@awkward@@PHRASE2@@tricky@@PHRASE3@@delicate@@PHRASE4@@sensitive@@PHRASE5@@touchy@@PHRASE6@@hot potato
to make a situation more difficult@@PHRASE0@@make something more difficult / make something harder@@PHRASE1@@complicate
someone who is unhelpful and causes problems@@PHRASE0@@difficult@@PHRASE1@@awkward@@PHRASE2@@impossible@@PHRASE3@@be a pain (in the neck)@@PHRASE4@@problem child@@PHRASE5@@not the easiest...@@PHRASE6@@bolshy / bolshie
a time when you have a lot of problems@@PHRASE0@@difficult / hard@@PHRASE1@@bad@@PHRASE2@@tough
difficult conditions@@PHRASE0@@difficult@@PHRASE1@@unfavourable@@PHRASE2@@adverse@@PHRASE3@@hostile
to have problems when you are trying to do something@@PHRASE0@@have difficulty / trouble@@PHRASE1@@find something difficult@@PHRASE2@@with difficulty@@PHRASE3@@have a hard time@@PHRASE4@@can hardly / barely@@PHRASE5@@be too much for somebody@@PHRASE6@@be a struggle@@PHRASE7@@be hard put to do something / be hard pressed to do something@@PHRASE8@@have your work cut out for you@@PHRASE9@@be thrown in at the deep end@@PHRASE10@@have a job doing something
to pretend that something is more difficult than it really is@@PHRASE0@@make a meal (out) of
to dig earth out of the ground@@PHRASE0@@dig@@PHRASE1@@excavate@@PHRASE2@@tunnel@@PHRASE3@@burrow@@PHRASE4@@plough
to remove something from the ground by digging@@PHRASE0@@dig out@@PHRASE1@@dig up@@PHRASE2@@excavate@@PHRASE3@@mine
the direction in which someone or something is moving, aimed etc@@PHRASE0@@direction@@PHRASE1@@way@@PHRASE2@@course
ways of asking about direction@@PHRASE0@@which way@@PHRASE1@@which direction@@PHRASE2@@ask somebody how to get to / ask somebody the way / ask the way@@PHRASE3@@ask for directions@@PHRASE4@@can you tell me the way to / do you know the way to@@PHRASE5@@how do I get@@PHRASE6@@is this the way to
to tell someone the way to a place@@PHRASE0@@tell somebody how to get to / tell somebody the way@@PHRASE1@@give directions@@PHRASE2@@show somebody the way@@PHRASE3@@direct
the ability to guess or find the right direction@@PHRASE0@@sense of direction
dirty@@PHRASE0@@dirty@@PHRASE1@@muddy@@PHRASE2@@dusty@@PHRASE3@@greasy@@PHRASE4@@grubby@@PHRASE5@@grimy@@PHRASE6@@mucky
very dirty@@PHRASE0@@filthy@@PHRASE1@@foul@@PHRASE2@@squalid
dirty and bad for your health@@PHRASE0@@unhygienic@@PHRASE1@@polluted@@PHRASE2@@contaminated@@PHRASE3@@insanitary
to make something dirty@@PHRASE0@@get something dirty@@PHRASE1@@dirty@@PHRASE2@@soil
to make something dirty and dangerous@@PHRASE0@@pollute@@PHRASE1@@contaminate
something that makes things dirty@@PHRASE0@@dirt@@PHRASE1@@dust@@PHRASE2@@mud@@PHRASE3@@pollution@@PHRASE4@@muck@@PHRASE5@@grime
disabled@@PHRASE0@@disabled@@PHRASE1@@handicapped@@PHRASE2@@special needs@@PHRASE3@@learning difficulties
a physical or mental problem that makes someone disabled@@PHRASE0@@disability@@PHRASE1@@handicap
not disabled@@PHRASE0@@able-bodied
a bad feature of something@@PHRASE0@@disadvantage@@PHRASE1@@drawback@@PHRASE2@@liability@@PHRASE3@@limitations@@PHRASE4@@the downside
something that makes it more difficult for someone to succeed@@PHRASE0@@disadvantage@@PHRASE1@@handicap
to have a disadvantage compared to other people or things@@PHRASE0@@have a disadvantage@@PHRASE1@@be at a disadvantage@@PHRASE2@@disadvantaged@@PHRASE3@@be handicapped@@PHRASE4@@the odds are stacked (heavily) against you@@PHRASE5@@be to somebody's / something's disadvantage@@PHRASE6@@be against@@PHRASE7@@count against
to have a different opinion from someone else@@PHRASE0@@disagree@@PHRASE1@@not agree@@PHRASE2@@not see eye to eye@@PHRASE3@@take issue with@@PHRASE4@@differ@@PHRASE5@@agree to disagree@@PHRASE6@@dissent
to disagree strongly with someone@@PHRASE0@@be at loggerheads@@PHRASE1@@be at odds@@PHRASE2@@fall out@@PHRASE3@@be in conflict with@@PHRASE4@@irreconcilable@@PHRASE5@@nonsense
when members of a group disagree with each other@@PHRASE0@@be divided / split@@PHRASE1@@division@@PHRASE2@@split@@PHRASE3@@rift
when people disagree@@PHRASE0@@disagreement@@PHRASE1@@difference of opinion@@PHRASE2@@controversy@@PHRASE3@@deadlock / stalemate@@PHRASE4@@friction@@PHRASE5@@discord@@PHRASE6@@dissent
to cause disagreement@@PHRASE0@@give rise to / lead to / cause disagreement@@PHRASE1@@divide@@PHRASE2@@split
causing disagreement@@PHRASE0@@controversial@@PHRASE1@@contentious@@PHRASE2@@bone of contention
to become impossible to find@@PHRASE0@@disappear@@PHRASE1@@vanish@@PHRASE2@@go missing@@PHRASE3@@disappear / vanish without trace
to become impossible to see@@PHRASE0@@disappear@@PHRASE1@@vanish@@PHRASE2@@out of sight@@PHRASE3@@fade away@@PHRASE4@@blend into / blend in with
to stop being heard, felt etc@@PHRASE0@@disappear@@PHRASE1@@fade away@@PHRASE2@@wear off@@PHRASE3@@go away@@PHRASE4@@die away
to stop existing@@PHRASE0@@disappear@@PHRASE1@@vanish@@PHRASE2@@become extinct@@PHRASE3@@extinction@@PHRASE4@@die out@@PHRASE5@@cease to exist
disappointed@@PHRASE0@@disappointed@@PHRASE1@@feel let down@@PHRASE2@@disillusioned@@PHRASE3@@crestfallen@@PHRASE4@@disenchanted
making you feel disappointed@@PHRASE0@@disappointing@@PHRASE1@@be a disappointment@@PHRASE2@@not live up to (somebody's) expectations@@PHRASE3@@be a letdown@@PHRASE4@@be an anticlimax / be anticlimactic@@PHRASE5@@be a non-event@@PHRASE6@@be a bummer@@PHRASE7@@something is not all it's cracked up to be
to make someone feel disappointed@@PHRASE0@@disappoint@@PHRASE1@@let somebody down@@PHRASE2@@dash (somebody's) hopes
to think that someone or something is bad or morally wrong@@PHRASE0@@disapprove@@PHRASE1@@do not approve@@PHRASE2@@disapproval@@PHRASE3@@think something is wrong@@PHRASE4@@frown on / upon@@PHRASE5@@take a dim view of@@PHRASE6@@have a low opinion of@@PHRASE7@@think badly of@@PHRASE8@@not hold with
to say that you disapprove of something or someone@@PHRASE0@@voice / express / show etc your disapproval@@PHRASE1@@condemn@@PHRASE2@@denounce@@PHRASE3@@deplore
to look at someone in a disapproving way@@PHRASE0@@give somebody a dirty look@@PHRASE1@@frown@@PHRASE2@@glare at
showing disapproval@@PHRASE0@@disapproving@@PHRASE1@@derogatory@@PHRASE2@@pejorative
a disaster@@PHRASE0@@disaster@@PHRASE1@@catastrophe@@PHRASE2@@tragedy@@PHRASE3@@calamity
causing a lot of destruction or suffering@@PHRASE0@@disastrous@@PHRASE1@@catastrophic@@PHRASE2@@tragic
to talk about something with someone@@PHRASE0@@discuss@@PHRASE1@@talk@@PHRASE2@@talk over@@PHRASE3@@debate@@PHRASE4@@kick around@@PHRASE5@@put your heads together@@PHRASE6@@have it out
to try to reach an agreement in politics or business@@PHRASE0@@negotiate@@PHRASE1@@bargaining@@PHRASE2@@thrash out@@PHRASE3@@hammer out@@PHRASE4@@debate
when something is discussed@@PHRASE0@@be discussed@@PHRASE1@@be under discussion@@PHRASE2@@be on the agenda
when something can be discussed before a decision is made@@PHRASE0@@negotiable@@PHRASE1@@be open to discussion / negotiation
a meeting where people discuss something@@PHRASE0@@discussion@@PHRASE1@@negotiations@@PHRASE2@@talks@@PHRASE3@@debate@@PHRASE4@@forum
dishonest@@PHRASE0@@dishonest@@PHRASE1@@corrupt@@PHRASE2@@crooked@@PHRASE3@@crook@@PHRASE4@@bent@@PHRASE5@@unscrupulous
secretly dishonest@@PHRASE0@@devious@@PHRASE1@@sneaky@@PHRASE2@@sly@@PHRASE3@@underhand
when someone or something seems dishonest@@PHRASE0@@suspicious@@PHRASE1@@shady@@PHRASE2@@shifty@@PHRASE3@@dodgy@@PHRASE4@@dubious / questionable@@PHRASE5@@be up to no good
dishonest behaviour@@PHRASE0@@dishonesty@@PHRASE1@@corruption@@PHRASE2@@bribery@@PHRASE3@@graft@@PHRASE4@@sharp practice@@PHRASE5@@dirty tricks
to not like something or someone@@PHRASE0@@not like@@PHRASE1@@dislike@@PHRASE2@@don't think much of something / somebody@@PHRASE3@@not be very keen on something / not be very fond of something@@PHRASE4@@not be somebody's type@@PHRASE5@@not be somebody's kind of thing@@PHRASE6@@not be to your taste / liking@@PHRASE7@@have no time for@@PHRASE8@@not take kindly to
to not like someone because of something they have done@@PHRASE0@@have something against@@PHRASE1@@have it in for@@PHRASE2@@bear a grudge@@PHRASE3@@there is no love lost between somebody
to stop liking something or someone@@PHRASE0@@go off
to make someone stop liking a person, thing, or activity@@PHRASE0@@put somebody off@@PHRASE1@@turn somebody against
a feeling of not liking someone or something@@PHRASE0@@dislike@@PHRASE1@@distaste@@PHRASE2@@aversion
to not obey a person@@PHRASE0@@disobey@@PHRASE1@@not do as you're told@@PHRASE2@@defy@@PHRASE3@@go against somebody's wishes@@PHRASE4@@rebel
to not obey a rule or law@@PHRASE0@@disobey@@PHRASE1@@break a rule / law@@PHRASE2@@violate@@PHRASE3@@disregard@@PHRASE4@@contravene@@PHRASE5@@flout
someone who refuses to obey people, rules, laws etc@@PHRASE0@@disobedient@@PHRASE1@@defiant@@PHRASE2@@rebellious@@PHRASE3@@rebel
the distance between one place or point and another@@PHRASE0@@distance@@PHRASE1@@how far@@PHRASE2@@from@@PHRASE3@@away@@PHRASE4@@off@@PHRASE5@@apart@@PHRASE6@@a long / short way
to continue for a particular distance@@PHRASE0@@extend / stretch@@PHRASE1@@range
to disturb someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing@@PHRASE0@@disturb@@PHRASE1@@interrupt@@PHRASE2@@bother@@PHRASE3@@distract@@PHRASE4@@put somebody off@@PHRASE5@@break somebody's train of thought
to disturb a situation or event@@PHRASE0@@disrupt@@PHRASE1@@upset@@PHRASE2@@break up@@PHRASE3@@disturb
to get divorced@@PHRASE0@@get divorced@@PHRASE1@@divorce@@PHRASE2@@divorce@@PHRASE3@@separate@@PHRASE4@@split up
someone who is divorced@@PHRASE0@@divorced@@PHRASE1@@divorcee@@PHRASE2@@separated@@PHRASE3@@ex-husband / ex-wife
a doctor@@PHRASE0@@doctor@@PHRASE1@@physician@@PHRASE2@@GP@@PHRASE3@@specialist@@PHRASE4@@consultant@@PHRASE5@@surgeon@@PHRASE6@@intern@@PHRASE7@@the medical profession
a doctor who treats mental illnesses@@PHRASE0@@psychiatrist@@PHRASE1@@analyst / therapist / psychotherapist@@PHRASE2@@psychologist@@PHRASE3@@counsellor@@PHRASE4@@shrink
a doctor who treats people's teeth@@PHRASE0@@dentist
a doctor who treats animals@@PHRASE0@@vet
to do something@@PHRASE0@@do@@PHRASE1@@make@@PHRASE2@@give@@PHRASE3@@go about@@PHRASE4@@perform@@PHRASE5@@conduct@@PHRASE6@@dabble in
to do something that has already been planned or ordered@@PHRASE0@@carry out@@PHRASE1@@execute@@PHRASE2@@implement@@PHRASE3@@put something into practice@@PHRASE4@@deliver the goods / come up with the goods
to do something after a delay or pause@@PHRASE0@@get on with@@PHRASE1@@get around to@@PHRASE2@@get going
to do something that is bad or wrong@@PHRASE0@@be up to@@PHRASE1@@get up to@@PHRASE2@@commit@@PHRASE3@@indulge in@@PHRASE4@@stoop to
ways of asking what someone is doing@@PHRASE0@@what is somebody doing?@@PHRASE1@@what is somebody up to?@@PHRASE2@@what is somebody playing at?
when someone is doing something@@PHRASE0@@active@@PHRASE1@@in action
something that someone does@@PHRASE0@@thing@@PHRASE1@@action@@PHRASE2@@activities@@PHRASE3@@activity@@PHRASE4@@act@@PHRASE5@@deed@@PHRASE6@@feat@@PHRASE7@@exploits
something that people do for enjoyment@@PHRASE0@@activity@@PHRASE1@@pursuits@@PHRASE2@@pastime@@PHRASE3@@something to do@@PHRASE4@@hobby
to do something in order to deal with a bad situation@@PHRASE0@@do something@@PHRASE1@@take action@@PHRASE2@@act@@PHRASE3@@take steps / take measures@@PHRASE4@@move@@PHRASE5@@intervene / step in
something that someone does in order to deal with a situation@@PHRASE0@@action@@PHRASE1@@step@@PHRASE2@@measure@@PHRASE3@@move
to do something skilfully or carefully@@PHRASE0@@do (something) well@@PHRASE1@@do a good job@@PHRASE2@@make a good job of@@PHRASE3@@excel@@PHRASE4@@outdo@@PHRASE5@@distinguish yourself
to do something in a careless or unskilful way@@PHRASE0@@do (something) badly@@PHRASE1@@mess up@@PHRASE2@@make a mess of@@PHRASE3@@screw up@@PHRASE4@@do a bad job@@PHRASE5@@bungle@@PHRASE6@@botch / botch up@@PHRASE7@@mismanage@@PHRASE8@@fluff@@PHRASE9@@not do yourself justice
to not do something that you should do@@PHRASE0@@not do@@PHRASE1@@do nothing / not do anything@@PHRASE2@@take no action@@PHRASE3@@fail to do something@@PHRASE4@@neglect to do something@@PHRASE5@@omit to do something@@PHRASE6@@stand by / sit by@@PHRASE7@@just stand there / just sit there
to decide it is better not to do something@@PHRASE0@@refrain@@PHRASE1@@abstain@@PHRASE2@@stop short of@@PHRASE3@@hold back@@PHRASE4@@keep from doing something@@PHRASE5@@forget@@PHRASE6@@think twice
to not do something because it does not seem important@@PHRASE0@@not bother@@PHRASE1@@give something a miss@@PHRASE2@@skip
to not do anything because there is nothing to do@@PHRASE0@@have nothing to do / not have anything to do@@PHRASE1@@sit around / stand around@@PHRASE2@@be at a loose end
not doing anything@@PHRASE0@@idle@@PHRASE1@@inactive@@PHRASE2@@passive
when you do not care about something because it is not important to you@@PHRASE0@@not care@@PHRASE1@@couldn't care less@@PHRASE2@@not give a damn@@PHRASE3@@be past caring@@PHRASE4@@for all I care@@PHRASE5@@who cares?/so what?/what do I care?@@PHRASE6@@let him / her / them (do something)@@PHRASE7@@tough!
when you do not care because you will be happy whatever happens@@PHRASE0@@don't mind@@PHRASE1@@be not fussy@@PHRASE2@@it makes no difference to me / it doesn't bother me / it's all the same to me@@PHRASE3@@I'm easy@@PHRASE4@@it's no skin off my nose@@PHRASE5@@suit yourself
not caring about something@@PHRASE0@@unconcerned@@PHRASE1@@indifferent@@PHRASE2@@apathetic@@PHRASE3@@blasé@@PHRASE4@@casual@@PHRASE5@@offhand@@PHRASE6@@nonchalant
when you think something is unlikely to happen or be true@@PHRASE0@@don't think@@PHRASE1@@doubt@@PHRASE2@@be doubtful@@PHRASE3@@be dubious@@PHRASE4@@I'd be surprised if@@PHRASE5@@I wouldn't have thought@@PHRASE6@@I'm not sure (about that)
moving down@@PHRASE0@@down@@PHRASE1@@downwards@@PHRASE2@@downhill@@PHRASE3@@earthwards@@PHRASE4@@downward@@PHRASE5@@face down
to go down@@PHRASE0@@go down@@PHRASE1@@come down@@PHRASE2@@drop@@PHRASE3@@fall@@PHRASE4@@descend@@PHRASE5@@dive@@PHRASE6@@land@@PHRASE7@@touch down
when the sun goes down@@PHRASE0@@go down / set@@PHRASE1@@sink@@PHRASE2@@sunset
to go down under the surface of water, mud etc@@PHRASE0@@sink@@PHRASE1@@dive@@PHRASE2@@plunge@@PHRASE3@@submerge@@PHRASE4@@go under
to make a plane, boat, etc go down@@PHRASE0@@sink@@PHRASE1@@shoot down / bring down
to move something down or let it move down@@PHRASE0@@drop@@PHRASE1@@put down@@PHRASE2@@lower
when something hangs down@@PHRASE0@@hang@@PHRASE1@@dangle@@PHRASE2@@be suspended@@PHRASE3@@swing
to move down to a lower position in a list@@PHRASE0@@fall@@PHRASE1@@slip
to draw a picture, pattern, line etc@@PHRASE0@@draw@@PHRASE1@@sketch@@PHRASE2@@doodle@@PHRASE3@@scribble@@PHRASE4@@trace
something that you draw@@PHRASE0@@drawing@@PHRASE1@@sketch@@PHRASE2@@doodle@@PHRASE3@@scribble
a dream@@PHRASE0@@dream@@PHRASE1@@nightmare@@PHRASE2@@daydream@@PHRASE3@@reverie
to have a dream@@PHRASE0@@have a dream@@PHRASE1@@dream@@PHRASE2@@daydream
to drink something@@PHRASE0@@drink@@PHRASE1@@have@@PHRASE2@@take@@PHRASE3@@sip@@PHRASE4@@quench your thirst@@PHRASE5@@slurp@@PHRASE6@@lap / lap up
to drink very quickly@@PHRASE0@@gulp / gulp down@@PHRASE1@@swig
to drink all of something@@PHRASE0@@drink up@@PHRASE1@@knock back@@PHRASE2@@down@@PHRASE3@@drain@@PHRASE4@@polish off
something that you drink@@PHRASE0@@drink@@PHRASE1@@something to drink@@PHRASE2@@beverage
drinks that contain gas or do not contain gas@@PHRASE0@@carbonated@@PHRASE1@@sparkling@@PHRASE2@@still@@PHRASE3@@flat
drinks that contain alcohol@@PHRASE0@@alcohol@@PHRASE1@@drink@@PHRASE2@@liquor@@PHRASE3@@booze
drinks that do not contain alcohol@@PHRASE0@@soft drink@@PHRASE1@@non-alcoholic@@PHRASE2@@low-alcohol
to drink alcohol@@PHRASE0@@have a drink@@PHRASE1@@drink
someone who never drinks alcohol@@PHRASE0@@don't drink / doesn't drink@@PHRASE1@@teetotaller@@PHRASE2@@not touch
to stop drinking alcoholic drinks@@PHRASE0@@give up drinking / stop drinking@@PHRASE1@@be on the wagon
what people say when they drink alcohol together@@PHRASE0@@cheers@@PHRASE1@@here's to ...
to drive a car, train, or other vehicle@@PHRASE0@@drive@@PHRASE1@@driving@@PHRASE2@@ride@@PHRASE3@@steer@@PHRASE4@@be behind the wheel / at the wheel@@PHRASE5@@be at the controls@@PHRASE6@@joyriding
to go somewhere in a car or other vehicle@@PHRASE0@@drive@@PHRASE1@@by car / bike etc@@PHRASE2@@cycle@@PHRASE3@@go for a drive@@PHRASE4@@go for a ride
when you take someone somewhere in a car etc@@PHRASE0@@take / drive somebody somewhere@@PHRASE1@@lift@@PHRASE2@@carpool
someone who drives a car, train etc@@PHRASE0@@driver@@PHRASE1@@motorist@@PHRASE2@@motorcyclist@@PHRASE3@@rider@@PHRASE4@@cyclist
someone whose job it is to drive a car, train, etc@@PHRASE0@@driver@@PHRASE1@@chauffeur
legal drugs used to treat illnesses, pain etc@@PHRASE0@@drug
an illegal drug@@PHRASE0@@drug@@PHRASE1@@narcotics@@PHRASE2@@illegal substance
to take a drug@@PHRASE0@@take@@PHRASE1@@be on@@PHRASE2@@use@@PHRASE3@@do drugs@@PHRASE4@@inject@@PHRASE5@@come down
when someone's mind has been affected by illegal drugs@@PHRASE0@@high@@PHRASE1@@stoned@@PHRASE2@@wired@@PHRASE3@@be out of your head / be out of it
to take too much of a drug@@PHRASE0@@take an overdose@@PHRASE1@@overdose on@@PHRASE2@@OD
to stop taking drugs@@PHRASE0@@come off@@PHRASE1@@be in rehab
buying and selling drugs@@PHRASE0@@drug trafficking@@PHRASE1@@drug dealer / dealer@@PHRASE2@@pusher / drug pusher
drunk@@PHRASE0@@drunk@@PHRASE1@@pissed@@PHRASE2@@have had too much to drink / have had one too many@@PHRASE3@@drunken@@PHRASE4@@intoxicated@@PHRASE5@@have been drinking
a little drunk@@PHRASE0@@tipsy@@PHRASE1@@mellow@@PHRASE2@@merry@@PHRASE3@@buzzed
very drunk@@PHRASE0@@blind drunk@@PHRASE1@@roaring drunk@@PHRASE2@@smashed / plastered / trashed@@PHRASE3@@bombed / loaded / wasted@@PHRASE4@@paralytic / legless
to get drunk@@PHRASE0@@get drunk@@PHRASE1@@drown your sorrows@@PHRASE2@@hit the bottle
to drive while you are drunk@@PHRASE0@@drink and drive@@PHRASE1@@drink driving@@PHRASE2@@be over the limit@@PHRASE3@@under the influence@@PHRASE4@@DUI / DWI
someone who is often drunk@@PHRASE0@@alcoholic@@PHRASE1@@drunk@@PHRASE2@@drinker@@PHRASE3@@have a drink problem@@PHRASE4@@lush@@PHRASE5@@drunkard
an occasion when people get drunk@@PHRASE0@@booze-up@@PHRASE1@@drunken@@PHRASE2@@boozy
when you feel ill the day after you have been drinking@@PHRASE0@@hangover
not drunk@@PHRASE0@@sober@@PHRASE1@@sober up
able to drink a lot of alcohol@@PHRASE0@@can hold your drink
not wet@@PHRASE0@@dry
when there is not much rain@@PHRASE0@@dry@@PHRASE1@@drought@@PHRASE2@@dusty@@PHRASE3@@arid@@PHRASE4@@parched
to become dry@@PHRASE0@@dry@@PHRASE1@@dry out@@PHRASE2@@dry up@@PHRASE3@@shrivel up
to make something dry or make yourself dry@@PHRASE0@@dry@@PHRASE1@@dry yourself off@@PHRASE2@@dry off
something that has had liquid removed from it@@PHRASE0@@dried
during@@PHRASE0@@during@@PHRASE1@@in@@PHRASE2@@within@@PHRASE3@@through@@PHRASE4@@all through / throughout@@PHRASE5@@over@@PHRASE6@@in the course of / during the course of@@PHRASE7@@by day / by night
happening during the time that something else happens@@PHRASE0@@while@@PHRASE1@@meanwhile@@PHRASE2@@in the meantime
ways of saying that two or more people do something to each other@@PHRASE0@@each other / one another@@PHRASE1@@exchange@@PHRASE2@@mutual@@PHRASE3@@reciprocal@@PHRASE4@@two-way@@PHRASE5@@trade
before the usual or expected time@@PHRASE0@@early@@PHRASE1@@ahead of time@@PHRASE2@@ahead of schedule@@PHRASE3@@in good time@@PHRASE4@@with time to spare
too early@@PHRASE0@@too early@@PHRASE1@@too soon@@PHRASE2@@untimely@@PHRASE3@@premature@@PHRASE4@@jump the gun@@PHRASE5@@it's early days
early in the morning@@PHRASE0@@early@@PHRASE1@@first thing@@PHRASE2@@at the crack of dawn@@PHRASE3@@bright and early
to get money for your work@@PHRASE0@@earn@@PHRASE1@@make@@PHRASE2@@get@@PHRASE3@@be paid / get paid@@PHRASE4@@be on@@PHRASE5@@gross
to earn an amount of money after tax etc has been taken away@@PHRASE0@@take home@@PHRASE1@@net@@PHRASE2@@clear
to earn enough money to pay for the things that you need@@PHRASE0@@earn / make a living@@PHRASE1@@support yourself / your family@@PHRASE2@@earn your keep
to earn a lot of money@@PHRASE0@@make a fortune@@PHRASE1@@earn / make good money@@PHRASE2@@highly-paid / well-paid@@PHRASE3@@rake it in@@PHRASE4@@be overpaid
words for describing a job that you earn a lot from@@PHRASE0@@well-paid / highly paid@@PHRASE1@@pay well@@PHRASE2@@lucrative
not earning much money@@PHRASE0@@low-paid@@PHRASE1@@be badly-paid@@PHRASE2@@get peanuts / work for peanuts@@PHRASE3@@not pay well@@PHRASE4@@slave labour
pay that is too low@@PHRASE0@@low pay@@PHRASE1@@a pittance@@PHRASE2@@peanuts
the money that you earn@@PHRASE0@@pay@@PHRASE1@@salary@@PHRASE2@@wage@@PHRASE3@@income@@PHRASE4@@earnings@@PHRASE5@@fee
money that you earn in addition to your usual pay@@PHRASE0@@overtime@@PHRASE1@@bonus@@PHRASE2@@commission@@PHRASE3@@tip@@PHRASE4@@fringe benefits@@PHRASE5@@perk
someone who earns money@@PHRASE0@@the breadwinner@@PHRASE1@@wage-earner
not earn anything for work that you do@@PHRASE0@@unpaid@@PHRASE1@@voluntary
easy to do, use, or understand@@PHRASE0@@easy@@PHRASE1@@not difficult / hard@@PHRASE2@@simple@@PHRASE3@@straightforward@@PHRASE4@@user-friendly
to be very easy to do@@PHRASE0@@be a cinch / a piece of cake@@PHRASE1@@be a doddle@@PHRASE2@@be child's play@@PHRASE3@@there's nothing to it@@PHRASE4@@anyone can do something@@PHRASE5@@be a pushover@@PHRASE6@@like taking candy from a baby
an easy job or way of life@@PHRASE0@@easy@@PHRASE1@@cushy@@PHRASE2@@coast
when someone can do something easily@@PHRASE0@@easily@@PHRASE1@@effortless@@PHRASE2@@come naturally@@PHRASE3@@can do something with your eyes shut / standing on your head / blindfolded@@PHRASE4@@think nothing of@@PHRASE5@@breeze / breeze through
the easiest way to do something@@PHRASE0@@the easy way@@PHRASE1@@easy option
to make something easier for someone to do@@PHRASE0@@make something easier@@PHRASE1@@simplify@@PHRASE2@@facilitate@@PHRASE3@@smooth the way@@PHRASE4@@ease@@PHRASE5@@spoonfeed
to eat@@PHRASE0@@eat@@PHRASE1@@have@@PHRASE2@@chew@@PHRASE3@@swallow@@PHRASE4@@lick@@PHRASE5@@consume@@PHRASE6@@dig in / tuck in@@PHRASE7@@feed@@PHRASE8@@chow down
to have a meal@@PHRASE0@@have@@PHRASE1@@eat@@PHRASE2@@have something to eat@@PHRASE3@@grab something / a bite to eat@@PHRASE4@@have a snack@@PHRASE5@@snack@@PHRASE6@@dine
to eat a lot or too much@@PHRASE0@@stuff / gorge yourself@@PHRASE1@@pig out@@PHRASE2@@make a pig of yourself@@PHRASE3@@overeat
to eat something very quickly@@PHRASE0@@wolf down@@PHRASE1@@bolt down@@PHRASE2@@gobble up / down@@PHRASE3@@scoff
to eat noisily@@PHRASE0@@munch@@PHRASE1@@crunch
to eat all of something@@PHRASE0@@eat up@@PHRASE1@@finish@@PHRASE2@@finish off / up@@PHRASE3@@polish off@@PHRASE4@@demolish@@PHRASE5@@devour
to eat small amounts of food@@PHRASE0@@nibble@@PHRASE1@@pick at@@PHRASE2@@hardly touch your food / dinner / meal etc
to eat less in order to lose weight@@PHRASE0@@diet@@PHRASE1@@diet
to stop eating or refuse to eat@@PHRASE0@@fast@@PHRASE1@@go on (a) hunger strike@@PHRASE2@@be off your food
when you have eaten enough or too much food@@PHRASE0@@have had enough@@PHRASE1@@be full@@PHRASE2@@couldn't eat another thing@@PHRASE3@@bloated@@PHRASE4@@on a full stomach
someone who enjoys eating a lot@@PHRASE0@@big eater@@PHRASE1@@like your food@@PHRASE2@@gourmet@@PHRASE3@@foodie
someone who only eats certain types of food@@PHRASE0@@be a fussy / picky eater
when something can be eaten@@PHRASE0@@edible
when something cannot be eaten@@PHRASE0@@inedible@@PHRASE1@@unfit for human consumption
the edge of an object, surface, or place@@PHRASE0@@edge@@PHRASE1@@side@@PHRASE2@@margin@@PHRASE3@@border@@PHRASE4@@rim
the edge of a country, place or area of land@@PHRASE0@@edge@@PHRASE1@@outskirts@@PHRASE2@@border@@PHRASE3@@frontier@@PHRASE4@@boundary@@PHRASE5@@perimeter
to have an effect on someone or something@@PHRASE0@@have an effect@@PHRASE1@@have an impact@@PHRASE2@@affect@@PHRASE3@@take effect@@PHRASE4@@make a difference@@PHRASE5@@impact
to have a bad effect@@PHRASE0@@have a bad / serious / harmful etc effect@@PHRASE1@@badly / seriously etc affect@@PHRASE2@@be bad for@@PHRASE3@@take a toll / take its toll@@PHRASE4@@leave a mark / leave its mark@@PHRASE5@@tell@@PHRASE6@@have a negative impact on
to have an effect on the way people think or behave@@PHRASE0@@influence@@PHRASE1@@have an influence@@PHRASE2@@sway@@PHRASE3@@play a part@@PHRASE4@@come into / enter into@@PHRASE5@@colour
the effect that something has@@PHRASE0@@effect@@PHRASE1@@side effect@@PHRASE2@@impact@@PHRASE3@@influence@@PHRASE4@@what something does to@@PHRASE5@@the implications
something or someone that has an effect on people's ideas or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@influence@@PHRASE1@@influential
having a big effect@@PHRASE0@@far-reaching
method/plan/system@@PHRASE0@@effective@@PHRASE1@@work@@PHRASE2@@have / achieve the desired effect@@PHRASE3@@successful@@PHRASE4@@do the job / do the trick@@PHRASE5@@work wonders@@PHRASE6@@make a difference
medicine/treatment@@PHRASE0@@effective@@PHRASE1@@work@@PHRASE2@@powerful / potent@@PHRASE3@@miracle drug / cure
always effective@@PHRASE0@@reliable@@PHRASE1@@surefire@@PHRASE2@@foolproof@@PHRASE3@@infallible@@PHRASE4@@never fails / can't fail / works every time
not effective@@PHRASE0@@not effective@@PHRASE1@@useless@@PHRASE2@@be a waste of time@@PHRASE3@@not work@@PHRASE4@@have no effect@@PHRASE5@@fail@@PHRASE6@@be dead in the water
to prevent something from being effective@@PHRASE0@@neutralize@@PHRASE1@@cancel out / negate
organization/system/method@@PHRASE0@@efficient@@PHRASE1@@well-organized@@PHRASE2@@well-run@@PHRASE3@@well-oiled machine@@PHRASE4@@smooth
machine@@PHRASE0@@efficient@@PHRASE1@@economical
person@@PHRASE0@@efficient@@PHRASE1@@efficiency@@PHRASE2@@effective@@PHRASE3@@capable@@PHRASE4@@well-organized@@PHRASE5@@businesslike@@PHRASE6@@run a tight ship@@PHRASE7@@productive
to make a business or system more efficient@@PHRASE0@@improve / increase efficiency@@PHRASE1@@streamline@@PHRASE2@@rationalize
not efficient@@PHRASE0@@inefficient@@PHRASE1@@ineffectual@@PHRASE2@@ineffective@@PHRASE3@@badly-run
words meaning embarrassed@@PHRASE0@@embarrassed@@PHRASE1@@self-conscious@@PHRASE2@@uncomfortable@@PHRASE3@@awkward@@PHRASE4@@sheepish@@PHRASE5@@mortified@@PHRASE6@@squirm@@PHRASE7@@I could have died / I almost died@@PHRASE8@@egg on your face
to make someone feel embarrassed@@PHRASE0@@embarrassing@@PHRASE1@@embarrass@@PHRASE2@@cause embarrassment@@PHRASE3@@be an embarrassment@@PHRASE4@@excruciating
the feeling you have when you are embarrassed@@PHRASE0@@embarrassment
when your face goes red because you are embarrassed@@PHRASE0@@blush / turn red
to emphasize something@@PHRASE0@@emphasize / stress@@PHRASE1@@highlight@@PHRASE2@@underline / underscore@@PHRASE3@@drive the point home / drive home the point@@PHRASE4@@play up@@PHRASE5@@accentuate@@PHRASE6@@point up
to emphasize something too strongly@@PHRASE0@@overemphasize@@PHRASE1@@labour the point
when something is particularly emphasized@@PHRASE0@@emphasis / stress@@PHRASE1@@with the accent on
container/bottle/glass@@PHRASE0@@empty@@PHRASE1@@empties@@PHRASE2@@there's nothing in it
building/room/seat@@PHRASE0@@empty@@PHRASE1@@free@@PHRASE2@@vacant@@PHRASE3@@bare@@PHRASE4@@unoccupied
place/area of land@@PHRASE0@@empty@@PHRASE1@@deserted@@PHRASE2@@uninhabited@@PHRASE3@@desolate@@PHRASE4@@ghost town@@PHRASE5@@wasteland
paper/tape/screen@@PHRASE0@@blank@@PHRASE1@@space@@PHRASE2@@empty
to make something empty@@PHRASE0@@empty@@PHRASE1@@drain@@PHRASE2@@clear out@@PHRASE3@@turn out
to make everyone leave a place@@PHRASE0@@clear@@PHRASE1@@evacuate
a room or place becomes empty@@PHRASE0@@empty
the last part of an event or period of time@@PHRASE0@@the end@@PHRASE1@@conclusion@@PHRASE2@@close
the last part of a book, film, show etc@@PHRASE0@@the end@@PHRASE1@@ending@@PHRASE2@@finale@@PHRASE3@@conclusion
happening at the end of an event, time, book, film etc@@PHRASE0@@at the end@@PHRASE1@@closing@@PHRASE2@@final@@PHRASE3@@late@@PHRASE4@@latter@@PHRASE5@@end / finish with
the part at the end of an object@@PHRASE0@@end@@PHRASE1@@point@@PHRASE2@@tip@@PHRASE3@@nose@@PHRASE4@@head
someone you are fighting against, especially in a war@@PHRASE0@@enemy@@PHRASE1@@foe@@PHRASE2@@adversary@@PHRASE3@@hostile
someone who hates you and wants to harm you@@PHRASE0@@enemy
very active and full of energy@@PHRASE0@@energetic@@PHRASE1@@be full of energy / bursting with energy@@PHRASE2@@active@@PHRASE3@@dynamic@@PHRASE4@@tireless@@PHRASE5@@hyperactive@@PHRASE6@@boisterous
happy and energetic@@PHRASE0@@lively@@PHRASE1@@vivacious@@PHRASE2@@animated@@PHRASE3@@be full of life@@PHRASE4@@be full of beans@@PHRASE5@@feel alive
energetic activities, behaviour etc@@PHRASE0@@energetic@@PHRASE1@@vigorous@@PHRASE2@@tireless@@PHRASE3@@lively@@PHRASE4@@animated
energy@@PHRASE0@@energy@@PHRASE1@@vigour@@PHRASE2@@get-up-and-go@@PHRASE3@@vitality
to enjoy doing something@@PHRASE0@@enjoy@@PHRASE1@@like@@PHRASE2@@love@@PHRASE3@@have a good / great / wonderful etc time@@PHRASE4@@live it up / whoop it up@@PHRASE5@@have fun@@PHRASE6@@have a blast / have a ball@@PHRASE7@@have the time of your life / have a whale of a time@@PHRASE8@@get a kick out of doing something
to enjoy something, especially something bad or wrong@@PHRASE0@@revel in@@PHRASE1@@get a kick out of@@PHRASE2@@relish@@PHRASE3@@gloat@@PHRASE4@@wallow in@@PHRASE5@@take pleasure in@@PHRASE6@@delight in
experiences and activities that you enjoy@@PHRASE0@@enjoyable@@PHRASE1@@fun@@PHRASE2@@pleasurable@@PHRASE3@@pleasure@@PHRASE4@@be a delight@@PHRASE5@@be a blast@@PHRASE6@@be a good laugh
someone who enjoys something very much@@PHRASE0@@avid@@PHRASE1@@keen@@PHRASE2@@great
someone who people enjoy being with@@PHRASE0@@be good company@@PHRASE1@@fun@@PHRASE2@@be a good laugh
when you do something for enjoyment@@PHRASE0@@for fun@@PHRASE1@@for a laugh@@PHRASE2@@just (for) a bit of fun@@PHRASE3@@(just) for the hell of it@@PHRASE4@@(just) for kicks
a feeling of enjoying something@@PHRASE0@@enjoyment@@PHRASE1@@pleasure@@PHRASE2@@ecstasy
to enjoy getting a lot of praise, attention etc@@PHRASE0@@bask in@@PHRASE1@@revel in@@PHRASE2@@lap up
things you do for enjoyment@@PHRASE0@@recreation@@PHRASE1@@leisure
when there is enough of something you need@@PHRASE0@@enough@@PHRASE1@@sufficient@@PHRASE2@@adequate@@PHRASE3@@will / should do@@PHRASE4@@suffice@@PHRASE5@@cover@@PHRASE6@@last@@PHRASE7@@meet somebody's needs
big enough, strong enough, old enough etc@@PHRASE0@@enough@@PHRASE1@@sufficiently@@PHRASE2@@adequately
to have enough of something@@PHRASE0@@have enough@@PHRASE1@@have the time / money / help etc@@PHRASE2@@can afford@@PHRASE3@@can spare@@PHRASE4@@run to@@PHRASE5@@be OK for / be all right for@@PHRASE6@@be well off for
enough and more@@PHRASE0@@more than enough@@PHRASE1@@plenty@@PHRASE2@@ample
not enough@@PHRASE0@@not enough@@PHRASE1@@too little / few@@PHRASE2@@scarce@@PHRASE3@@inadequate@@PHRASE4@@insufficient@@PHRASE5@@be in short supply@@PHRASE6@@lack of something@@PHRASE7@@be short
not good enough, important enough etc@@PHRASE0@@not ... enough@@PHRASE1@@not sufficiently
to not have enough of something@@PHRASE0@@not have enough@@PHRASE1@@can't afford@@PHRASE2@@be short of / be low on@@PHRASE3@@be short on@@PHRASE4@@be running out / short of@@PHRASE5@@be stretched@@PHRASE6@@be strapped for cash@@PHRASE7@@deficient@@PHRASE8@@be starved of
an amount, quantity etc that is less than is needed@@PHRASE0@@shortage@@PHRASE1@@shortfall@@PHRASE2@@deficiency
to enter a place@@PHRASE0@@go in@@PHRASE1@@come in@@PHRASE2@@enter@@PHRASE3@@get in@@PHRASE4@@gain admission@@PHRASE5@@burst in@@PHRASE6@@barge in@@PHRASE7@@make an entrance / make your entrance@@PHRASE8@@breeze in
to tell someone that they can come into your house, room etc@@PHRASE0@@come in@@PHRASE1@@ask somebody in / invite somebody in@@PHRASE2@@come on in
to enter somewhere quietly or secretly@@PHRASE0@@sneak in@@PHRASE1@@slip in
to enter a place illegally or by using force@@PHRASE0@@enter@@PHRASE1@@get in@@PHRASE2@@break in@@PHRASE3@@gain entry / gain access@@PHRASE4@@force your way in@@PHRASE5@@breaking and entering@@PHRASE6@@trespass@@PHRASE7@@penetrate
to enter a country@@PHRASE0@@enter@@PHRASE1@@cross the border@@PHRASE2@@immigrate
someone who enters another country@@PHRASE0@@immigrant@@PHRASE1@@refugee@@PHRASE2@@asylum-seeker@@PHRASE3@@immigration
when a large number of people enter a country, place, city etc@@PHRASE0@@pour in / flood in@@PHRASE1@@crowd in@@PHRASE2@@troop in@@PHRASE3@@trickle in@@PHRASE4@@influx@@PHRASE5@@flood
to let someone enter a place@@PHRASE0@@let somebody in@@PHRASE1@@admit
to not let someone enter@@PHRASE0@@keep out@@PHRASE1@@shut out@@PHRASE2@@lock out@@PHRASE3@@refuse entry@@PHRASE4@@turn away@@PHRASE5@@bar / ban
somewhere where you enter@@PHRASE0@@entrance@@PHRASE1@@entry / entryway@@PHRASE2@@way in@@PHRASE3@@access
when something enters a space, especially through a surface@@PHRASE0@@enter@@PHRASE1@@penetrate@@PHRASE2@@seep in@@PHRASE3@@permeate
enthusiastic@@PHRASE0@@enthusiastic@@PHRASE1@@keen@@PHRASE2@@eager@@PHRASE3@@be full of enthusiasm@@PHRASE4@@be / get excited about something@@PHRASE5@@be raring to go@@PHRASE6@@zealous
to talk about something in an enthusiastic way@@PHRASE0@@enthuse@@PHRASE1@@be full of it
enthusiastic feelings or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@enthusiasm@@PHRASE1@@eagerness
to make someone feel enthusiastic about something@@PHRASE0@@inspire@@PHRASE1@@motivate@@PHRASE2@@fire somebody with enthusiasm@@PHRASE3@@rousing
not enthusiastic@@PHRASE0@@unenthusiastic / not enthusiastic@@PHRASE1@@half-hearted@@PHRASE2@@your heart's not in it@@PHRASE3@@lukewarm@@PHRASE4@@lack of enthusiasm@@PHRASE5@@muted
the natural world that people, animals, and plants live in@@PHRASE0@@the environment@@PHRASE1@@ecosystem@@PHRASE2@@ecology@@PHRASE3@@habitat@@PHRASE4@@food chain
relating to the environment@@PHRASE0@@environmental@@PHRASE1@@green@@PHRASE2@@ecological
protecting the environment@@PHRASE0@@environmentally friendly@@PHRASE1@@eco-@@PHRASE2@@organic@@PHRASE3@@renewable@@PHRASE4@@sustainable@@PHRASE5@@recycling@@PHRASE6@@conservation
people who are concerned about the environment@@PHRASE0@@environmental activist / group@@PHRASE1@@eco-warrior
damage to the environment@@PHRASE0@@pollution@@PHRASE1@@global warming@@PHRASE2@@greenhouse gases@@PHRASE3@@acid rain@@PHRASE4@@climate change@@PHRASE5@@hole in the ozone layer@@PHRASE6@@deforestation@@PHRASE7@@endangered species
the same in number, amount, level etc as something else@@PHRASE0@@equal@@PHRASE1@@as old / strong / long etc as@@PHRASE2@@be the same@@PHRASE3@@equivalent@@PHRASE4@@equal@@PHRASE5@@match@@PHRASE6@@keep pace with
having equal rights@@PHRASE0@@equal@@PHRASE1@@equality@@PHRASE2@@on an equal footing@@PHRASE3@@equal@@PHRASE4@@peer@@PHRASE5@@parity
equal in quality, standard, or ability@@PHRASE0@@be as good as@@PHRASE1@@be equal to@@PHRASE2@@equally@@PHRASE3@@equal / match@@PHRASE4@@rival@@PHRASE5@@be on a par with@@PHRASE6@@be evenly matched@@PHRASE7@@there's nothing to choose between
to be in an equal position in a game, competition etc@@PHRASE0@@tie@@PHRASE1@@be level@@PHRASE2@@be neck and neck@@PHRASE3@@draw@@PHRASE4@@draw@@PHRASE5@@be two all / be four all etc@@PHRASE6@@photo finish@@PHRASE7@@be too close to call
to make two numbers, amounts, situations etc equal@@PHRASE0@@balance@@PHRASE1@@equalize@@PHRASE2@@balance out@@PHRASE3@@even out@@PHRASE4@@strike a balance@@PHRASE5@@redress the balance@@PHRASE6@@make up for@@PHRASE7@@compensate for
when two amounts, levels, etc are equal@@PHRASE0@@balance@@PHRASE1@@equilibrium
when something has an equal but opposite effect@@PHRASE0@@cancel out@@PHRASE1@@offset@@PHRASE2@@counterbalance@@PHRASE3@@it's swings and roundabouts / it cuts both ways
not equal in number, amount, level etc@@PHRASE0@@unequal@@PHRASE1@@disproportionate@@PHRASE2@@imbalance
not having equal rights@@PHRASE0@@inequality@@PHRASE1@@discrimination@@PHRASE2@@unequal
things you use for doing something@@PHRASE0@@equipment@@PHRASE1@@tools@@PHRASE2@@apparatus@@PHRASE3@@things@@PHRASE4@@gear@@PHRASE5@@kit@@PHRASE6@@stuff
to escape from somewhere where you are in danger@@PHRASE0@@escape@@PHRASE1@@get out@@PHRASE2@@run away / run off@@PHRASE3@@bolt@@PHRASE4@@run for it / make a run for it@@PHRASE5@@flee@@PHRASE6@@make your escape@@PHRASE7@@take to your heels@@PHRASE8@@break free / break away@@PHRASE9@@bail out
to escape from a prison or from where someone is keeping you@@PHRASE0@@escape@@PHRASE1@@break out / get out
to succeed in escaping from someone who is chasing you@@PHRASE0@@escape@@PHRASE1@@get away@@PHRASE2@@give somebody the slip@@PHRASE3@@throw somebody off the scent@@PHRASE4@@shake off@@PHRASE5@@make your getaway / make a getaway@@PHRASE6@@elude
when someone escapes@@PHRASE0@@escape@@PHRASE1@@breakout
someone who has escaped@@PHRASE0@@escaped@@PHRASE1@@be on the loose / be at large@@PHRASE2@@be on the run@@PHRASE3@@fugitive
to escape from a difficult/embarrassing/boring situation@@PHRASE0@@escape / get away@@PHRASE1@@extricate yourself@@PHRASE2@@talk your way out of
unable to escape@@PHRASE0@@can't escape / can't get out@@PHRASE1@@trapped@@PHRASE2@@be stuck@@PHRASE3@@be cooped up@@PHRASE4@@there is no escape@@PHRASE5@@be imprisoned@@PHRASE6@@be a prisoner
more than usual or more than others@@PHRASE0@@especially / particularly@@PHRASE1@@specially@@PHRASE2@@in particular@@PHRASE3@@above all@@PHRASE4@@most of all@@PHRASE5@@least of all@@PHRASE6@@notably@@PHRASE7@@of all people@@PHRASE8@@more than anyone@@PHRASE9@@special / particular
at any time in the past or future@@PHRASE0@@ever@@PHRASE1@@at any time@@PHRASE2@@in history@@PHRASE3@@in your life@@PHRASE4@@of all time
all the people in a group@@PHRASE0@@everyone / everybody@@PHRASE1@@all@@PHRASE2@@the whole world / town / office etc@@PHRASE3@@the lot of them / us / you etc@@PHRASE4@@all and sundry@@PHRASE5@@all round
every individual person in a group@@PHRASE0@@each@@PHRASE1@@every@@PHRASE2@@each and every person / child / member etc
for everyone or affecting everyone@@PHRASE0@@for everyone / everybody@@PHRASE1@@all round@@PHRASE2@@across the board@@PHRASE3@@for all
feelings that everyone has, something that everyone does etc@@PHRASE0@@universal@@PHRASE1@@unanimous@@PHRASE2@@collective@@PHRASE3@@common@@PHRASE4@@share
everywhere in the world@@PHRASE0@@everywhere@@PHRASE1@@worldwide@@PHRASE2@@all over the world@@PHRASE3@@global@@PHRASE4@@the world over@@PHRASE5@@globalization
everywhere in a place or country@@PHRASE0@@everywhere@@PHRASE1@@all over@@PHRASE2@@throughout@@PHRASE3@@wherever you go / look@@PHRASE4@@here, there and everywhere@@PHRASE5@@nationwide@@PHRASE6@@widespread
in or to any place@@PHRASE0@@anywhere
an exact number/amount/time@@PHRASE0@@exact@@PHRASE1@@precise@@PHRASE2@@exactly@@PHRASE3@@on the dot@@PHRASE4@@sharp@@PHRASE5@@on the stroke of seven / nine etc / at the stroke of seven / nine etc@@PHRASE6@@bang on six / midnight etc / dead on six / midnight etc
an exact description/translation/copy@@PHRASE0@@accurate@@PHRASE1@@exact@@PHRASE2@@literal@@PHRASE3@@word for word@@PHRASE4@@faithful@@PHRASE5@@strict@@PHRASE6@@verbatim
exactly how, what, where etc@@PHRASE0@@exactly@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@precisely
exactly in a particular place@@PHRASE0@@right@@PHRASE1@@smack in the middle of something / smack in front of something@@PHRASE2@@bang
doing something in exactly the right way@@PHRASE0@@exactly@@PHRASE1@@strictly@@PHRASE2@@religiously
exactly the right thing@@PHRASE0@@exactly@@PHRASE1@@precisely@@PHRASE2@@just
not exact@@PHRASE0@@rough@@PHRASE1@@approximate@@PHRASE2@@vague@@PHRASE3@@hazy@@PHRASE4@@loose
to exaggerate something@@PHRASE0@@exaggerate@@PHRASE1@@blow something (up) out of all proportion@@PHRASE2@@make too much of@@PHRASE3@@overrated@@PHRASE4@@overemphasize@@PHRASE5@@overstate@@PHRASE6@@be melodramatic@@PHRASE7@@lay it on
something that is exaggerated@@PHRASE0@@exaggeration@@PHRASE1@@exaggerated@@PHRASE2@@extravagant@@PHRASE3@@overstatement
to examine something@@PHRASE0@@examine@@PHRASE1@@look carefully / closely@@PHRASE2@@take / have a look at@@PHRASE3@@analyze@@PHRASE4@@study@@PHRASE5@@check@@PHRASE6@@check over@@PHRASE7@@inspect@@PHRASE8@@go through / go over@@PHRASE9@@look over@@PHRASE10@@scrutinize
to examine someone@@PHRASE0@@examine@@PHRASE1@@inspect@@PHRASE2@@check up on
when something is examined@@PHRASE0@@examination@@PHRASE1@@analysis@@PHRASE2@@check@@PHRASE3@@inspection@@PHRASE4@@study@@PHRASE5@@scrutiny
when a doctor examines someone@@PHRASE0@@examination@@PHRASE1@@physical (examination)@@PHRASE2@@check-up@@PHRASE3@@post-mortem
a typical example of something@@PHRASE0@@example@@PHRASE1@@case@@PHRASE2@@instance@@PHRASE3@@exemplify
to give an example@@PHRASE0@@give (somebody) an example@@PHRASE1@@cite
what you say when you give an example@@PHRASE0@@for example / for instance@@PHRASE1@@e.g./eg@@PHRASE2@@such as@@PHRASE3@@like@@PHRASE4@@take@@PHRASE5@@be a case in point@@PHRASE6@@by way of illustration@@PHRASE7@@to name but a few
not including someone or something@@PHRASE0@@except / except for@@PHRASE1@@except@@PHRASE2@@apart from@@PHRASE3@@but@@PHRASE4@@other than@@PHRASE5@@with the exception of@@PHRASE6@@bar@@PHRASE7@@but for
someone or something that is not included@@PHRASE0@@exception
to exchange one thing for another@@PHRASE0@@exchange@@PHRASE1@@swap@@PHRASE2@@trade@@PHRASE3@@do a swap@@PHRASE4@@trade in@@PHRASE5@@change@@PHRASE6@@barter@@PHRASE7@@switch@@PHRASE8@@change places@@PHRASE9@@change partners
when you exchange one thing for another@@PHRASE0@@exchange@@PHRASE1@@interchange@@PHRASE2@@swap
ways of saying what you give or get when you exchange things@@PHRASE0@@in exchange / in return@@PHRASE1@@for
feeling excited about something@@PHRASE0@@excited@@PHRASE1@@look forward to@@PHRASE2@@can't wait@@PHRASE3@@thrilled@@PHRASE4@@exhilarated@@PHRASE5@@be pumped (up)@@PHRASE6@@be buzzing (with excitement)@@PHRASE7@@be on the edge of your seat@@PHRASE8@@be on tenterhooks@@PHRASE9@@be at / reach fever pitch
too excited@@PHRASE0@@overexcited@@PHRASE1@@hysterical@@PHRASE2@@in a frenzy@@PHRASE3@@excitable@@PHRASE4@@hyper
to make someone feel excited@@PHRASE0@@excite@@PHRASE1@@get somebody excited@@PHRASE2@@thrill@@PHRASE3@@give somebody a thrill@@PHRASE4@@get the adrenaline going / flowing / pumping
exciting@@PHRASE0@@exciting@@PHRASE1@@thrilling@@PHRASE2@@gripping@@PHRASE3@@exhilarating@@PHRASE4@@dramatic@@PHRASE5@@nailbiting@@PHRASE6@@action-packed@@PHRASE7@@heady
the most exciting part of something@@PHRASE0@@climax@@PHRASE1@@high point / spot@@PHRASE2@@highlight
the feeling of being excited@@PHRASE0@@excitement@@PHRASE1@@thrill@@PHRASE2@@exhilaration@@PHRASE3@@high spirits@@PHRASE4@@hysteria@@PHRASE5@@fever
an exciting experience@@PHRASE0@@thrill@@PHRASE1@@adventure@@PHRASE2@@excitement@@PHRASE3@@blast
to do something just for excitement@@PHRASE0@@do something for kicks@@PHRASE1@@do something for the thrill of it
to make someone feel sexually excited@@PHRASE0@@excite@@PHRASE1@@turn somebody on@@PHRASE2@@titillate
to exercise your body@@PHRASE0@@exercise@@PHRASE1@@do exercise@@PHRASE2@@get exercise@@PHRASE3@@work out@@PHRASE4@@keep fit@@PHRASE5@@get into shape@@PHRASE6@@warm up@@PHRASE7@@train
to exercise a particular part of your body@@PHRASE0@@exercise@@PHRASE1@@firm / tone up
activities for exercising your body@@PHRASE0@@exercise@@PHRASE1@@workout@@PHRASE2@@aerobics@@PHRASE3@@keep fit@@PHRASE4@@training
to exist@@PHRASE0@@exist@@PHRASE1@@there is / are@@PHRASE2@@be found@@PHRASE3@@occur@@PHRASE4@@existence
to not exist@@PHRASE0@@not exist@@PHRASE1@@there's no such thing@@PHRASE2@@nonexistent
when something no longer exists@@PHRASE0@@no longer exist / not exist any more@@PHRASE1@@extinct@@PHRASE2@@die out@@PHRASE3@@disappear
to expect something@@PHRASE0@@expect@@PHRASE1@@think@@PHRASE2@@anticipate
what you say when you expect something to happen@@PHRASE0@@I expect@@PHRASE1@@I bet / my bet is@@PHRASE2@@I suspect@@PHRASE3@@I would think@@PHRASE4@@I wouldn't be surprised@@PHRASE5@@my expectation is
to do something because you expect something to happen@@PHRASE0@@figure on / reckon on@@PHRASE1@@count on@@PHRASE2@@in expectation / anticipation of@@PHRASE3@@don't count your chickens (before they're hatched)
to make someone expect something@@PHRASE0@@lead somebody to expect@@PHRASE1@@raise / arouse expectations
expecting something good to happen@@PHRASE0@@optimistic@@PHRASE1@@optimist@@PHRASE2@@upbeat
expecting something bad to happen@@PHRASE0@@pessimistic@@PHRASE1@@pessimist@@PHRASE2@@downbeat@@PHRASE3@@gloomy@@PHRASE4@@fear the worst
when things happens in the way you expected@@PHRASE0@@as expected@@PHRASE1@@be no surprise / come as no surprise@@PHRASE2@@predictable@@PHRASE3@@be only to be expected@@PHRASE4@@be par for the course@@PHRASE5@@I'm not surprised
when something happens that you did not expect@@PHRASE0@@unexpected@@PHRASE1@@unforeseen@@PHRASE2@@be a surprise / come as a surprise@@PHRASE3@@out of the blue@@PHRASE4@@the last person / thing / place (that) you would expect@@PHRASE5@@catch somebody off guard / catch somebody unawares@@PHRASE6@@contrary to expectations@@PHRASE7@@unannounced@@PHRASE8@@in your wildest dreams@@PHRASE9@@more than you (had) bargained for
when someone or something is expected@@PHRASE0@@expected@@PHRASE1@@long-awaited@@PHRASE2@@be due
expensive@@PHRASE0@@expensive@@PHRASE1@@cost a lot (of money)@@PHRASE2@@high@@PHRASE3@@costly@@PHRASE4@@it's going to cost you / it'll cost you@@PHRASE5@@not come cheap@@PHRASE6@@pricey@@PHRASE7@@dear
extremely expensive@@PHRASE0@@cost a fortune@@PHRASE1@@cost a bomb / the earth@@PHRASE2@@astronomical@@PHRASE3@@cost an arm and a leg
expensive and fashionable@@PHRASE0@@expensive@@PHRASE1@@exclusive@@PHRASE2@@luxurious@@PHRASE3@@fancy@@PHRASE4@@posh@@PHRASE5@@upmarket@@PHRASE6@@classy@@PHRASE7@@plush
when something is too expensive@@PHRASE0@@can't afford@@PHRASE1@@exorbitant / extortionate@@PHRASE2@@be a rip-off@@PHRASE3@@prohibitive / prohibitively expensive@@PHRASE4@@inflated prices@@PHRASE5@@steep@@PHRASE6@@be daylight robbery@@PHRASE7@@price something out of the market
something that happens to you@@PHRASE0@@experience@@PHRASE1@@adventure@@PHRASE2@@fortunes
something bad that happens to you@@PHRASE0@@bad / terrible / dreadful etc experience@@PHRASE1@@nightmare@@PHRASE2@@ordeal@@PHRASE3@@trauma
when something happens to you@@PHRASE0@@happen to@@PHRASE1@@experience@@PHRASE2@@go through@@PHRASE3@@live through@@PHRASE4@@know
experienced in a particular job or activity@@PHRASE0@@experienced@@PHRASE1@@seasoned@@PHRASE2@@practised@@PHRASE3@@veteran@@PHRASE4@@old hand@@PHRASE5@@know a thing or two@@PHRASE6@@know the ropes@@PHRASE7@@pro
the knowledge and skill that you get from doing something@@PHRASE0@@experience
not experienced in a particular job or activity@@PHRASE0@@inexperienced@@PHRASE1@@lack experience@@PHRASE2@@be new to something@@PHRASE3@@untrained@@PHRASE4@@rookie@@PHRASE5@@novice@@PHRASE6@@the uninitiated
lack of experience@@PHRASE0@@inexperience@@PHRASE1@@lack of experience
knowing about life, people, and the world@@PHRASE0@@experienced@@PHRASE1@@have been around@@PHRASE2@@be a man / woman of the world@@PHRASE3@@sophisticated@@PHRASE4@@streetwise@@PHRASE5@@worldly@@PHRASE6@@hardened@@PHRASE7@@hard-bitten
not knowing very much about life, people, and the world@@PHRASE0@@inexperienced@@PHRASE1@@innocent@@PHRASE2@@naive@@PHRASE3@@unsophisticated@@PHRASE4@@green@@PHRASE5@@babe in the woods
to explain something@@PHRASE0@@explain@@PHRASE1@@tell@@PHRASE2@@say what / why / where etc@@PHRASE3@@show@@PHRASE4@@demonstrate@@PHRASE5@@go through@@PHRASE6@@throw / shed light on@@PHRASE7@@set out
what you say when you are going to explain something@@PHRASE0@@(you) see@@PHRASE1@@I mean@@PHRASE2@@in other words@@PHRASE3@@the thing is@@PHRASE4@@that is@@PHRASE5@@let me explain@@PHRASE6@@to put it another way@@PHRASE7@@put it like this / put it this way@@PHRASE8@@let me rephrase that
to explain something in a simpler way@@PHRASE0@@simplify@@PHRASE1@@demystify@@PHRASE2@@in plain English
the words you write or say to explain something@@PHRASE0@@explanation@@PHRASE1@@instructions@@PHRASE2@@account
to explode@@PHRASE0@@explode / go off
to make something explode@@PHRASE0@@set off@@PHRASE1@@detonate@@PHRASE2@@let off@@PHRASE3@@let off
when a building/plane etc explodes@@PHRASE0@@blow up@@PHRASE1@@explode
to destroy something using a bomb@@PHRASE0@@blow up
an explosion@@PHRASE0@@explosion@@PHRASE1@@blast
an exploding weapon@@PHRASE0@@bomb@@PHRASE1@@device@@PHRASE2@@explosives
to express what you think or feel@@PHRASE0@@express@@PHRASE1@@convey@@PHRASE2@@communicate@@PHRASE3@@say@@PHRASE4@@get something over@@PHRASE5@@put something into words / find the words to say
expressing your ideas clearly and well@@PHRASE0@@communicate@@PHRASE1@@express yourself@@PHRASE2@@articulate@@PHRASE3@@eloquent@@PHRASE4@@expressive@@PHRASE5@@project yourself
not good at expressing your ideas clearly@@PHRASE0@@inarticulate@@PHRASE1@@be at a loss / be lost for words
when it is difficult to express ideas or feelings in words@@PHRASE0@@can't express@@PHRASE1@@be difficult / hard to describe@@PHRASE2@@indescribable@@PHRASE3@@inexpressible
the expression on someone's face@@PHRASE0@@expression@@PHRASE1@@look@@PHRASE2@@-faced
a face that shows a lot of feeling@@PHRASE0@@expressive@@PHRASE1@@animated@@PHRASE2@@mobile
a face that does not show any feelings or opinions@@PHRASE0@@expressionless@@PHRASE1@@blank@@PHRASE2@@deadpan@@PHRASE3@@inscrutable@@PHRASE4@@poker-faced@@PHRASE5@@impassive
words for describing extreme opinions or people@@PHRASE0@@extreme@@PHRASE1@@extremist@@PHRASE2@@far-left / far-right@@PHRASE3@@hardline@@PHRASE4@@ultra
someone who has extreme opinions@@PHRASE0@@extremist@@PHRASE1@@fanatic@@PHRASE2@@hardliner@@PHRASE3@@militant@@PHRASE4@@fundamentalist@@PHRASE5@@hardcore / hard-core@@PHRASE6@@zealot@@PHRASE7@@diehard@@PHRASE8@@lunatic fringe
when you do not succeed@@PHRASE0@@fail@@PHRASE1@@failure@@PHRASE2@@not make it@@PHRASE3@@get nowhere@@PHRASE4@@for nothing@@PHRASE5@@in vain@@PHRASE6@@draw a blank
when a plan or attempt fails@@PHRASE0@@fail@@PHRASE1@@failure@@PHRASE2@@not succeed@@PHRASE3@@unsuccessful@@PHRASE4@@vain@@PHRASE5@@fruitless@@PHRASE6@@unproductive@@PHRASE7@@be a failure@@PHRASE8@@go wrong@@PHRASE9@@not work@@PHRASE10@@do no good@@PHRASE11@@fall through@@PHRASE12@@be dead in the water
to have the opposite effect to what was intended@@PHRASE0@@backfire@@PHRASE1@@self-defeating@@PHRASE2@@counterproductive
certain to fail@@PHRASE0@@pointless@@PHRASE1@@be a waste of time@@PHRASE2@@there's no point / what's the point@@PHRASE3@@doomed@@PHRASE4@@lost cause@@PHRASE5@@non-starter
when an event or product is unsuccessful@@PHRASE0@@be a failure@@PHRASE1@@be a fiasco@@PHRASE2@@be a disaster@@PHRASE3@@be a shambles@@PHRASE4@@flop / be a flop@@PHRASE5@@bomb
to fail an exam or test@@PHRASE0@@fail@@PHRASE1@@flunk@@PHRASE2@@flunk out@@PHRASE3@@bomb
when a relationship or marriage fails@@PHRASE0@@fail@@PHRASE1@@go wrong@@PHRASE2@@be on the rocks
when a company, shop, or business fails@@PHRASE0@@fail@@PHRASE1@@go out of business@@PHRASE2@@go under@@PHRASE3@@close down@@PHRASE4@@closure@@PHRASE5@@go bankrupt / go bust@@PHRASE6@@fold@@PHRASE7@@go to the wall
a time when an economy is not successful@@PHRASE0@@recession@@PHRASE1@@slump@@PHRASE2@@depression@@PHRASE3@@crash
treating people in a way that is reasonable and equal@@PHRASE0@@fair@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@reasonable@@PHRASE3@@balanced@@PHRASE4@@even-handed@@PHRASE5@@fair's fair@@PHRASE6@@play fair
words for describing someone who is always fair@@PHRASE0@@fair@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@fair-minded
able to be fair because you are not involved in a situation@@PHRASE0@@objective@@PHRASE1@@impartial@@PHRASE2@@neutral@@PHRASE3@@not take sides@@PHRASE4@@unbiased@@PHRASE5@@disinterested
when a situation or decision is fair@@PHRASE0@@fairness@@PHRASE1@@justice@@PHRASE2@@fair play
more than a little, but not very@@PHRASE0@@fairly@@PHRASE1@@quite@@PHRASE2@@pretty@@PHRASE3@@moderately@@PHRASE4@@rather@@PHRASE5@@somewhat@@PHRASE6@@reasonably
when someone accidentally falls from a standing position@@PHRASE0@@fall@@PHRASE1@@fall over / down@@PHRASE2@@have a fall@@PHRASE3@@tumble@@PHRASE4@@fall flat on your face@@PHRASE5@@collapse@@PHRASE6@@keel over@@PHRASE7@@go head over heels
to almost fall from a standing position@@PHRASE0@@trip@@PHRASE1@@slip@@PHRASE2@@stumble@@PHRASE3@@lose your balance@@PHRASE4@@lose your footing
when an upright object, a building, a wall, etc falls@@PHRASE0@@fall@@PHRASE1@@fall over@@PHRASE2@@fall down@@PHRASE3@@collapse@@PHRASE4@@fall in@@PHRASE5@@cave in@@PHRASE6@@topple over@@PHRASE7@@tip over
to fall through the air to the ground@@PHRASE0@@fall@@PHRASE1@@fall off@@PHRASE2@@plunge@@PHRASE3@@plummet@@PHRASE4@@drop@@PHRASE5@@tumble@@PHRASE6@@come down
to fall off a horse, bicycle etc@@PHRASE0@@fall off@@PHRASE1@@be thrown
to deliberately make someone fall@@PHRASE0@@knock somebody over / knock somebody down@@PHRASE1@@trip@@PHRASE2@@push somebody over@@PHRASE3@@knock somebody to the ground
to let something fall or make something fall@@PHRASE0@@drop@@PHRASE1@@knock over@@PHRASE2@@spill@@PHRASE3@@tip over@@PHRASE4@@overturn@@PHRASE5@@upset
made to look real for dishonest purposes@@PHRASE0@@false@@PHRASE1@@fake@@PHRASE2@@forged@@PHRASE3@@phoney / phony
an object that is made to look real for dishonest purposes@@PHRASE0@@fake@@PHRASE1@@forgery@@PHRASE2@@dummy
a group of people who are related to each other@@PHRASE0@@family@@PHRASE1@@parents@@PHRASE2@@folks@@PHRASE3@@background
things that happen in a family or belong in a family@@PHRASE0@@family@@PHRASE1@@domestic@@PHRASE2@@run in the family
someone who belongs to your family@@PHRASE0@@relative / relation@@PHRASE1@@family member / member of the family@@PHRASE2@@next of kin
to belong to the same family@@PHRASE0@@be related@@PHRASE1@@be descended from
people who are related to you because of marriage@@PHRASE0@@mother-in-law / son-in-law etc@@PHRASE1@@stepmother / stepson / stepsister etc@@PHRASE2@@half-brother / half-sister@@PHRASE3@@by marriage@@PHRASE4@@in-laws
people who were in the same family as you a long time ago@@PHRASE0@@ancestor@@PHRASE1@@family@@PHRASE2@@descendant@@PHRASE3@@forefathers
famous@@PHRASE0@@famous@@PHRASE1@@well-known / well known@@PHRASE2@@legendary@@PHRASE3@@celebrated@@PHRASE4@@noted@@PHRASE5@@renowned@@PHRASE6@@eminent@@PHRASE7@@notorious@@PHRASE8@@infamous
receiving a lot of attention in newspapers etc@@PHRASE0@@be in the public eye@@PHRASE1@@be in the spotlight / limelight@@PHRASE2@@much / most talked about@@PHRASE3@@somebody's name is on everyone's lips@@PHRASE4@@high-profile
to become famous@@PHRASE0@@become famous / well known@@PHRASE1@@make your name / make a name for yourself@@PHRASE2@@rise to fame / shoot to fame / win fame (as)@@PHRASE3@@achieve notoriety@@PHRASE4@@hit the headlines / make (the) headlines@@PHRASE5@@rising star
when someone is famous@@PHRASE0@@fame@@PHRASE1@@stardom@@PHRASE2@@renown
a famous person@@PHRASE0@@star@@PHRASE1@@celebrity@@PHRASE2@@superstar@@PHRASE3@@personality@@PHRASE4@@big name@@PHRASE5@@legend@@PHRASE6@@household name
not famous@@PHRASE0@@unknown@@PHRASE1@@obscure@@PHRASE2@@a nobody
a long distance@@PHRASE0@@far@@PHRASE1@@far away@@PHRASE2@@a long way@@PHRASE3@@a fair way / quite a way / a good way@@PHRASE4@@some distance / quite a distance / a good distance@@PHRASE5@@miles@@PHRASE6@@nowhere near@@PHRASE7@@far afield
when something you can see or hear is far away@@PHRASE0@@in the distance@@PHRASE1@@distant@@PHRASE2@@on the horizon@@PHRASE3@@from a distance / at a distance@@PHRASE4@@a long way off / far off / far away@@PHRASE5@@way off@@PHRASE6@@at long range
far away from other places@@PHRASE0@@distant / far-off@@PHRASE1@@faraway@@PHRASE2@@remote@@PHRASE3@@isolated@@PHRASE4@@secluded@@PHRASE5@@in the middle of nowhere / miles from anywhere / in the back of beyond@@PHRASE6@@in the boondocks / boonies@@PHRASE7@@out of the way@@PHRASE8@@off the beaten track@@PHRASE9@@way out@@PHRASE10@@far-flung
too far away to reach@@PHRASE0@@out of reach@@PHRASE1@@out of range
travelling or reaching over a long distance@@PHRASE0@@long-range@@PHRASE1@@long-distance@@PHRASE2@@long-haul
not travelling or reaching a long distance@@PHRASE0@@short-range@@PHRASE1@@short-haul
fashionable@@PHRASE0@@fashionable@@PHRASE1@@cool@@PHRASE2@@hot@@PHRASE3@@trendy@@PHRASE4@@stylish@@PHRASE5@@chic@@PHRASE6@@cult@@PHRASE7@@in@@PHRASE8@@hip@@PHRASE9@@happening
to be fashionable@@PHRASE0@@be in fashion@@PHRASE1@@be the fashion@@PHRASE2@@be the latest thing / be the in thing@@PHRASE3@@be in@@PHRASE4@@be all the rage@@PHRASE5@@be in vogue
ways of saying that something becomes fashionable@@PHRASE0@@come into fashion@@PHRASE1@@come in@@PHRASE2@@make a comeback
to make something fashionable@@PHRASE0@@set the trend
fashionable people@@PHRASE0@@fashionable@@PHRASE1@@trendy@@PHRASE2@@sophisticated@@PHRASE3@@fashion victim
fashionable activity, product, style etc@@PHRASE0@@fashion@@PHRASE1@@trend@@PHRASE2@@craze / fad@@PHRASE3@@the latest thing@@PHRASE4@@vogue
the business of making and selling fashionable clothes@@PHRASE0@@fashion
not fashionable@@PHRASE0@@out of fashion@@PHRASE1@@go out@@PHRASE2@@unfashionable@@PHRASE3@@uncool@@PHRASE4@@date
moving or travelling fast@@PHRASE0@@fast@@PHRASE1@@quick@@PHRASE2@@swift@@PHRASE3@@at high speed@@PHRASE4@@at top speed@@PHRASE5@@at breakneck speed@@PHRASE6@@flat out@@PHRASE7@@like lightning@@PHRASE8@@at speed
fast cars/planes/trains@@PHRASE0@@fast@@PHRASE1@@high-speed@@PHRASE2@@supersonic
doing things quickly or happening quickly@@PHRASE0@@quickly@@PHRASE1@@quick@@PHRASE2@@fast@@PHRASE3@@rapid@@PHRASE4@@swift@@PHRASE5@@speedy@@PHRASE6@@prompt@@PHRASE7@@meteoric@@PHRASE8@@at an alarming rate@@PHRASE9@@in a flash
to move very fast in a particular direction@@PHRASE0@@race / tear@@PHRASE1@@rush / dash@@PHRASE2@@fly@@PHRASE3@@dart@@PHRASE4@@streak@@PHRASE5@@whizz@@PHRASE6@@zoom@@PHRASE7@@speed@@PHRASE8@@be really moving
to move or work faster@@PHRASE0@@go faster@@PHRASE1@@speed up@@PHRASE2@@pick up / gather speed@@PHRASE3@@accelerate@@PHRASE4@@quicken your pace@@PHRASE5@@gain / gather momentum
to move as fast as someone else@@PHRASE0@@catch up@@PHRASE1@@be gaining on@@PHRASE2@@keep up
to move faster than someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@pull ahead@@PHRASE1@@leave somebody behind@@PHRASE2@@leave somebody standing
a course of study that you do quickly@@PHRASE0@@rapid@@PHRASE1@@intensive@@PHRASE2@@crash course
to fasten something@@PHRASE0@@fasten@@PHRASE1@@button / button up@@PHRASE2@@zip up@@PHRASE3@@do up@@PHRASE4@@tie@@PHRASE5@@buckle up
to unfasten something@@PHRASE0@@unfasten@@PHRASE1@@undo@@PHRASE2@@unbutton@@PHRASE3@@unzip@@PHRASE4@@untie@@PHRASE5@@loosen@@PHRASE6@@open
words for describing someone who is fat@@PHRASE0@@fat@@PHRASE1@@overweight@@PHRASE2@@big / large@@PHRASE3@@plump@@PHRASE4@@chubby@@PHRASE5@@portly@@PHRASE6@@hefty@@PHRASE7@@beefy@@PHRASE8@@burly@@PHRASE9@@fatty / fatso
extremely fat@@PHRASE0@@obese@@PHRASE1@@obesity
fat and not very tall@@PHRASE0@@dumpy@@PHRASE1@@tubby@@PHRASE2@@stout
a part of the body that is fat@@PHRASE0@@fat@@PHRASE1@@plump@@PHRASE2@@chubby@@PHRASE3@@podgy / pudgy@@PHRASE4@@flabby@@PHRASE5@@full
a fat stomach@@PHRASE0@@paunch@@PHRASE1@@pot belly@@PHRASE2@@beer gut@@PHRASE3@@spare tyre@@PHRASE4@@middle-age spread
to become fatter@@PHRASE0@@put on weight@@PHRASE1@@gain weight@@PHRASE2@@fill out
to make someone fat@@PHRASE0@@fatten somebody up@@PHRASE1@@fattening
to make an animal fatter@@PHRASE0@@fatten up
father@@PHRASE0@@father@@PHRASE1@@dad@@PHRASE2@@daddy@@PHRASE3@@pop@@PHRASE4@@old man
when someone is a father@@PHRASE0@@fatherhood@@PHRASE1@@become a father@@PHRASE2@@father
like a father@@PHRASE0@@paternal@@PHRASE1@@fatherly
something wrong with a machine, system, plan etc@@PHRASE0@@fault@@PHRASE1@@defect@@PHRASE2@@problem@@PHRASE3@@trouble@@PHRASE4@@flaw / weakness@@PHRASE5@@bug@@PHRASE6@@glitch@@PHRASE7@@virus@@PHRASE8@@be something wrong with / be something the matter with
a fault in someone's character@@PHRASE0@@fault@@PHRASE1@@flaw / weakness@@PHRASE2@@shortcomings
when something bad is someone's fault@@PHRASE0@@be somebody's fault@@PHRASE1@@be to blame@@PHRASE2@@be responsible@@PHRASE3@@be at fault@@PHRASE4@@only have yourself to blame@@PHRASE5@@blame yourself
when something is not someone's fault@@PHRASE0@@be not somebody's fault@@PHRASE1@@through no fault of your own@@PHRASE2@@not be to blame@@PHRASE3@@can't help it
the one you like better than any others@@PHRASE0@@favourite@@PHRASE1@@like best@@PHRASE2@@preferred@@PHRASE3@@first choice@@PHRASE4@@preference
someone who is liked more than other people@@PHRASE0@@favourite@@PHRASE1@@teacher's pet@@PHRASE2@@blue-eyed boy / girl@@PHRASE3@@the darling of
feeling tired, bored, or annoyed@@PHRASE0@@be fed up@@PHRASE1@@be tired of@@PHRASE2@@be sick of@@PHRASE3@@have had enough@@PHRASE4@@have had it@@PHRASE5@@be pissed off@@PHRASE6@@be at the end of your tether@@PHRASE7@@jaded
to feel hot/tired/hungry etc@@PHRASE0@@feel / be@@PHRASE1@@experience@@PHRASE2@@come over all
a physical feeling of heat, cold, tiredness, hunger etc@@PHRASE0@@feeling@@PHRASE1@@sensation
how something feels when you touch it@@PHRASE0@@feel
experiencing physical feelings more than most people@@PHRASE0@@feel the heat / cold
when you cannot feel anything in a part of your body@@PHRASE0@@numb@@PHRASE1@@have no feeling@@PHRASE2@@can't feel anything@@PHRASE3@@go to sleep
to feel happy/frightened/bored etc@@PHRASE0@@feel / be@@PHRASE1@@experience@@PHRASE2@@be overcome with / by@@PHRASE3@@be burning with@@PHRASE4@@give way to@@PHRASE5@@harbour@@PHRASE6@@nurse
a feeling of happiness, anger, fear etc@@PHRASE0@@feeling@@PHRASE1@@emotion@@PHRASE2@@a sense of@@PHRASE3@@passion
a general feeling among a group of people@@PHRASE0@@atmosphere@@PHRASE1@@mood@@PHRASE2@@ambience
behaving in a way that shows strong feelings@@PHRASE0@@emotional@@PHRASE1@@passionate@@PHRASE2@@with feeling@@PHRASE3@@impassioned
events and situations that make people have strong feelings@@PHRASE0@@emotional@@PHRASE1@@moving@@PHRASE2@@touching@@PHRASE3@@emotive@@PHRASE4@@poignant
too easily influenced by emotions@@PHRASE0@@sentimental@@PHRASE1@@sentimentality@@PHRASE2@@soppy@@PHRASE3@@gooey@@PHRASE4@@drama queen
a story, film, song etc that is full of feelings of love or sadness@@PHRASE0@@sentimental@@PHRASE1@@soppy@@PHRASE2@@tearjerker
not showing your feelings@@PHRASE0@@unemotional@@PHRASE1@@cold@@PHRASE2@@clinical@@PHRASE3@@matter-of-fact@@PHRASE4@@detached@@PHRASE5@@impassive@@PHRASE6@@unmoved
a small number of people or things@@PHRASE0@@a few@@PHRASE1@@a small number@@PHRASE2@@not many@@PHRASE3@@one or two@@PHRASE4@@a couple@@PHRASE5@@a handful@@PHRASE6@@a minority@@PHRASE7@@sparse
very few@@PHRASE0@@few / very few@@PHRASE1@@almost no@@PHRASE2@@hardly any / scarcely any@@PHRASE3@@be able to count something on (the fingers of) one hand
when a small number of people or things arrive, leave etc@@PHRASE0@@a trickle@@PHRASE1@@in dribs and drabs@@PHRASE2@@in ones and twos
when people fight each other@@PHRASE0@@fight@@PHRASE1@@have a fight@@PHRASE2@@struggle@@PHRASE3@@wrestle@@PHRASE4@@come to blows@@PHRASE5@@clash
to start a fight@@PHRASE0@@start a fight@@PHRASE1@@pick a fight@@PHRASE2@@be looking / spoiling for a fight / itching for a fight
behaving in a way that is likely to start a fight@@PHRASE0@@aggressive@@PHRASE1@@belligerent
a fight@@PHRASE0@@fight@@PHRASE1@@punch-up@@PHRASE2@@brawl@@PHRASE3@@scuffle@@PHRASE4@@scrap@@PHRASE5@@altercation
a fight involving a large number of people@@PHRASE0@@fighting@@PHRASE1@@riot@@PHRASE2@@battle@@PHRASE3@@clash@@PHRASE4@@confrontation@@PHRASE5@@free-for-all
when people fight as a sport@@PHRASE0@@fight@@PHRASE1@@fight@@PHRASE2@@boxing@@PHRASE3@@wrestling
to fight for something you think is right or against something you think is wrong@@PHRASE0@@fight@@PHRASE1@@work@@PHRASE2@@campaign@@PHRASE3@@champion / be a champion of@@PHRASE4@@combat@@PHRASE5@@wage war on
to fight against someone powerful or something bad@@PHRASE0@@fight / fight against@@PHRASE1@@resist@@PHRASE2@@resistance@@PHRASE3@@fight back@@PHRASE4@@stand up to@@PHRASE5@@put up a fight@@PHRASE6@@hold out against@@PHRASE7@@make a stand@@PHRASE8@@oppose
when someone fights for or against something@@PHRASE0@@fight@@PHRASE1@@struggle@@PHRASE2@@battle@@PHRASE3@@campaign@@PHRASE4@@crusade@@PHRASE5@@cause@@PHRASE6@@drive
films and going to see them@@PHRASE0@@film@@PHRASE1@@cinema@@PHRASE2@@go to the cinema@@PHRASE3@@be on / be playing
types of film@@PHRASE0@@horror film / horror movie@@PHRASE1@@slasher film / slasher movie@@PHRASE2@@comedy@@PHRASE3@@science fiction film / science fiction movie@@PHRASE4@@thriller@@PHRASE5@@western@@PHRASE6@@war film / war movie@@PHRASE7@@action film / action movie@@PHRASE8@@road movie@@PHRASE9@@romantic comedy@@PHRASE10@@cartoon / animated film / animated movie@@PHRASE11@@epic
when something happens after a long time@@PHRASE0@@finally / eventually / in the end@@PHRASE1@@at last@@PHRASE2@@sooner or later@@PHRASE3@@one day@@PHRASE4@@in time@@PHRASE5@@end up
to find someone or something that is lost@@PHRASE0@@find@@PHRASE1@@turn up@@PHRASE2@@trace@@PHRASE3@@track down
to find something you need or want@@PHRASE0@@find@@PHRASE1@@locate@@PHRASE2@@dig out
difficult to find@@PHRASE0@@be difficult to find / hard to find@@PHRASE1@@elusive
to find a place you are trying to get to@@PHRASE0@@find@@PHRASE1@@find your way
to find something new and important@@PHRASE0@@find@@PHRASE1@@discover@@PHRASE2@@make a discovery@@PHRASE3@@unearth@@PHRASE4@@turn up
to unexpectedly find something that you were not looking for@@PHRASE0@@find / discover@@PHRASE1@@come across@@PHRASE2@@stumble on / across@@PHRASE3@@chance upon / happen upon
something you find@@PHRASE0@@discovery@@PHRASE1@@be a real find
to find out about something@@PHRASE0@@find out@@PHRASE1@@discover@@PHRASE2@@see@@PHRASE3@@hear@@PHRASE4@@be told@@PHRASE5@@find@@PHRASE6@@learn@@PHRASE7@@gather@@PHRASE8@@come to somebody's attention / notice@@PHRASE9@@hear through / on the grapevine
to find out something new or something that was secret@@PHRASE0@@find out@@PHRASE1@@uncover / unearth@@PHRASE2@@dig up@@PHRASE3@@get at@@PHRASE4@@get wind of@@PHRASE5@@get wise to
when something is found out@@PHRASE0@@come out@@PHRASE1@@come to light / be brought to light@@PHRASE2@@emerge@@PHRASE3@@leak@@PHRASE4@@get out@@PHRASE5@@it transpires that
to find out the exact cause of something@@PHRASE0@@determine@@PHRASE1@@establish@@PHRASE2@@identify@@PHRASE3@@pinpoint@@PHRASE4@@diagnose
to find out information from someone@@PHRASE0@@find out@@PHRASE1@@get something out of@@PHRASE2@@get information@@PHRASE3@@extract@@PHRASE4@@worm something out of@@PHRASE5@@drag something out of
to try to find out something private or personal@@PHRASE0@@snoop@@PHRASE1@@pry@@PHRASE2@@nose around
to try and find out about an accident, crime etc@@PHRASE0@@investigate@@PHRASE1@@make inquiries / enquiries@@PHRASE2@@go into@@PHRASE3@@probe@@PHRASE4@@look into@@PHRASE5@@solve@@PHRASE6@@be under investigation
the process of finding out about something@@PHRASE0@@investigation@@PHRASE1@@inquiry@@PHRASE2@@inquest@@PHRASE3@@autopsy
something that you find out@@PHRASE0@@discovery@@PHRASE1@@finding
someone who likes to find out about things@@PHRASE0@@curious@@PHRASE1@@curiosity@@PHRASE2@@inquisitive@@PHRASE3@@nosy
someone whose job is to find out about something@@PHRASE0@@investigator@@PHRASE1@@private investigator / private detective@@PHRASE2@@detective
to finish doing something or making something@@PHRASE0@@finish@@PHRASE1@@have done something@@PHRASE2@@complete@@PHRASE3@@get something finished@@PHRASE4@@be through@@PHRASE5@@conclude
to have nearly finished something@@PHRASE0@@be nearly finished / done / through@@PHRASE1@@be on the last lap / in the home stretch@@PHRASE2@@put the finishing touch / touches to@@PHRASE3@@finish off@@PHRASE4@@tie up the loose ends@@PHRASE5@@finalize
to finish using something@@PHRASE0@@finish with@@PHRASE1@@be through / be done
to finish a performance, speech, meeting etc@@PHRASE0@@finish / end@@PHRASE1@@wind up@@PHRASE2@@bring something to an end / to a close@@PHRASE3@@conclude@@PHRASE4@@round off@@PHRASE5@@finish off / finish up
something that is finished@@PHRASE0@@finished@@PHRASE1@@be done@@PHRASE2@@completed@@PHRASE3@@be complete
to finish something that is difficult or unpleasant@@PHRASE0@@see through@@PHRASE1@@get it over with / get it over and done with@@PHRASE2@@to the bitter end@@PHRASE3@@stick it out / stick with@@PHRASE4@@have / be done with it
when an event, activity, situation etc finishes@@PHRASE0@@end@@PHRASE1@@be over@@PHRASE2@@come to an end@@PHRASE3@@be at an end
when a period of time ends@@PHRASE0@@end@@PHRASE1@@come to an end@@PHRASE2@@be over@@PHRASE3@@break up@@PHRASE4@@draw to a close / to an end@@PHRASE5@@be up@@PHRASE6@@run out@@PHRASE7@@be out of time
when the time in which you can use tickets etc finishes@@PHRASE0@@run out@@PHRASE1@@expire
when something bad has finished@@PHRASE0@@be over / be all over@@PHRASE1@@be over and done with@@PHRASE2@@be behind@@PHRASE3@@it's all in the past@@PHRASE4@@be closed
not finished@@PHRASE0@@not finished / unfinished@@PHRASE1@@incomplete@@PHRASE2@@not over yet
to use all of something@@PHRASE0@@finish@@PHRASE1@@run out of@@PHRASE2@@use up@@PHRASE3@@exhaust
when there is nothing left@@PHRASE0@@be (all) gone@@PHRASE1@@be finished@@PHRASE2@@no more / not any more@@PHRASE3@@none left / not any left@@PHRASE4@@run out@@PHRASE5@@exhausted
to not use all of something@@PHRASE0@@not finish@@PHRASE1@@leave
something that is never all used@@PHRASE0@@inexhaustible@@PHRASE1@@endless supply
a fire that damages a building, forest, etc@@PHRASE0@@fire@@PHRASE1@@blaze@@PHRASE2@@inferno@@PHRASE3@@flames
a fire for making you warm, for cooking, or for burning things@@PHRASE0@@fire@@PHRASE1@@bonfire@@PHRASE2@@campfire
the heat and light produced by something that is burning@@PHRASE0@@fire@@PHRASE1@@flame
to make or start a fire@@PHRASE0@@make / build a fire@@PHRASE1@@light a fire@@PHRASE2@@start a fire@@PHRASE3@@arson
to stop a fire from burning@@PHRASE0@@put out@@PHRASE1@@extinguish@@PHRASE2@@blow out@@PHRASE3@@smother
people whose job is to stop fires@@PHRASE0@@firefighter@@PHRASE1@@fireman@@PHRASE2@@the fire brigade
happening, existing, done etc first@@PHRASE0@@first@@PHRASE1@@first@@PHRASE2@@first of all@@PHRASE3@@original@@PHRASE4@@initial@@PHRASE5@@earliest@@PHRASE6@@the first time@@PHRASE7@@unprecedented
first in a race or competition@@PHRASE0@@be first / come first / finish first
when something is the first thing you want to say@@PHRASE0@@firstly / first@@PHRASE1@@first of all@@PHRASE2@@to start / begin with@@PHRASE3@@in the first place@@PHRASE4@@before I start
someone's first performance, appearance, or speech@@PHRASE0@@debut@@PHRASE1@@premiere@@PHRASE2@@maiden@@PHRASE3@@inaugural
to do something that has never been done before@@PHRASE0@@be the first to do something@@PHRASE1@@show the way / lead the way@@PHRASE2@@never been done / attempted / tried before@@PHRASE3@@pioneer@@PHRASE4@@pioneering@@PHRASE5@@break new ground@@PHRASE6@@break the mould
something that is the first@@PHRASE0@@a first@@PHRASE1@@prototype@@PHRASE2@@original@@PHRASE3@@first-generation
when clothes are the right size@@PHRASE0@@fit@@PHRASE1@@be the right size@@PHRASE2@@be a good fit@@PHRASE3@@grow into
when clothes are not the right size@@PHRASE0@@not fit@@PHRASE1@@be too big / small@@PHRASE2@@not be the right size@@PHRASE3@@tight@@PHRASE4@@can't get into
to be the right size for a particular space@@PHRASE0@@be the right size@@PHRASE1@@fit@@PHRASE2@@will go
to be almost too big to fit into a space@@PHRASE0@@squeeze@@PHRASE1@@be a squeeze
physically strong and healthy@@PHRASE0@@fit@@PHRASE1@@be in shape@@PHRASE2@@be in good condition@@PHRASE3@@athletic
not fit@@PHRASE0@@unfit@@PHRASE1@@not be in shape / be out of shape / be out of condition
flat and smooth@@PHRASE0@@flat@@PHRASE1@@smooth@@PHRASE2@@even
not sloping or vertical@@PHRASE0@@flat@@PHRASE1@@level@@PHRASE2@@horizontal@@PHRASE3@@on its side
to make something flat@@PHRASE0@@flatten@@PHRASE1@@level@@PHRASE2@@roll / press / squash etc something flat@@PHRASE3@@smooth
to lay something flat on a surface@@PHRASE0@@lay something / somebody flat@@PHRASE1@@lay down
when a road, piece of land etc becomes flat@@PHRASE0@@flatten / flatten out@@PHRASE1@@level off / out
not flat or smooth@@PHRASE0@@rough@@PHRASE1@@bumpy@@PHRASE2@@uneven@@PHRASE3@@lumpy
not level@@PHRASE0@@sloping@@PHRASE1@@slope
with lots of hills or mountains@@PHRASE0@@hilly@@PHRASE1@@rolling@@PHRASE2@@mountainous
when liquid moves or comes out of something@@PHRASE0@@flow@@PHRASE1@@come out@@PHRASE2@@pour@@PHRASE3@@run@@PHRASE4@@leak@@PHRASE5@@drip@@PHRASE6@@ooze@@PHRASE7@@gush@@PHRASE8@@trickle@@PHRASE9@@squirt@@PHRASE10@@spurt@@PHRASE11@@cascade
to fold something@@PHRASE0@@fold@@PHRASE1@@fold up@@PHRASE2@@turn down
a piece of furniture or equipment that can be folded@@PHRASE0@@folding / collapsible@@PHRASE1@@fold / fold up
the straight line where something has been folded@@PHRASE0@@fold@@PHRASE1@@crease
when something gets folds in it@@PHRASE0@@crease@@PHRASE1@@creased@@PHRASE2@@crumpled
to open something that is folded@@PHRASE0@@unfold
to follow someone@@PHRASE0@@follow@@PHRASE1@@follow on
to closely follow a person or animal in order to watch them@@PHRASE0@@follow@@PHRASE1@@tail@@PHRASE2@@be / sit on somebody's tail@@PHRASE3@@shadow@@PHRASE4@@track / trail@@PHRASE5@@hound@@PHRASE6@@stalk@@PHRASE7@@stalker
to follow a person or animal quickly in order to catch them@@PHRASE0@@run after@@PHRASE1@@chase@@PHRASE2@@pursue@@PHRASE3@@in pursuit@@PHRASE4@@be on / at somebody's heels@@PHRASE5@@go after@@PHRASE6@@give chase
food@@PHRASE0@@food@@PHRASE1@@something to eat@@PHRASE2@@grub@@PHRASE3@@diet@@PHRASE4@@refreshments@@PHRASE5@@nourishment
a particular kind of food, or food that has been cooked in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@food@@PHRASE1@@dish@@PHRASE2@@speciality / specialty@@PHRASE3@@delicacy@@PHRASE4@@fare
food for animals@@PHRASE0@@food@@PHRASE1@@fodder@@PHRASE2@@feed
to give food to a person or animal@@PHRASE0@@feed@@PHRASE1@@feed up@@PHRASE2@@serve@@PHRASE3@@serve up
an amount of food that someone is given or that someone eats@@PHRASE0@@portion@@PHRASE1@@helping@@PHRASE2@@serving
food that makes your stomach feel full@@PHRASE0@@filling@@PHRASE1@@stodgy@@PHRASE2@@heavy@@PHRASE3@@rich
to tell someone that they must not do something@@PHRASE0@@not let / not allow@@PHRASE1@@tell somebody not to do something@@PHRASE2@@forbid@@PHRASE3@@say no / say somebody can't do something@@PHRASE4@@ban@@PHRASE5@@prohibit@@PHRASE6@@outlaw@@PHRASE7@@blacklist
when you are not allowed to do something@@PHRASE0@@not be allowed to do something@@PHRASE1@@be forbidden@@PHRASE2@@can't@@PHRASE3@@no smoking / parking etc@@PHRASE4@@be prohibited / not be permitted@@PHRASE5@@be not to do something@@PHRASE6@@taboo
to forbid books, films etc@@PHRASE0@@ban@@PHRASE1@@censor@@PHRASE2@@censorship
to forbid someone from going somewhere@@PHRASE0@@be out of bounds@@PHRASE1@@be off limits@@PHRASE2@@ground
to forbid someone from taking part in an activity or sport@@PHRASE0@@suspend@@PHRASE1@@ban@@PHRASE2@@disqualify@@PHRASE3@@bar
forbidden political organizations@@PHRASE0@@banned@@PHRASE1@@outlawed@@PHRASE2@@illegal
an official order forbidding something@@PHRASE0@@ban@@PHRASE1@@sanctions@@PHRASE2@@embargo@@PHRASE3@@injunction
to force someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@force@@PHRASE1@@make@@PHRASE2@@put pressure on@@PHRASE3@@pressurize@@PHRASE4@@push@@PHRASE5@@browbeat@@PHRASE6@@emotional blackmail@@PHRASE7@@be breathing down somebody's neck@@PHRASE8@@be on somebody's back
to force someone do something by using threats or violence@@PHRASE0@@force@@PHRASE1@@make@@PHRASE2@@coerce@@PHRASE3@@compel@@PHRASE4@@bully@@PHRASE5@@blackmail@@PHRASE6@@use force@@PHRASE7@@strongarm tactics / methods@@PHRASE8@@under duress
to be forced to do something because of a bad situation@@PHRASE0@@force@@PHRASE1@@drive@@PHRASE2@@have no choice / option@@PHRASE3@@compel somebody to do something@@PHRASE4@@be condemned to
to force someone to accept something they do not want@@PHRASE0@@force something on@@PHRASE1@@impose@@PHRASE2@@inflict something on@@PHRASE3@@foist something on
not from your own country@@PHRASE0@@foreign@@PHRASE1@@overseas@@PHRASE2@@from abroad
from a different country@@PHRASE0@@foreigner@@PHRASE1@@alien@@PHRASE2@@expatriate
in or to a different country@@PHRASE0@@abroad@@PHRASE1@@overseas@@PHRASE2@@emigrate
to forget something@@PHRASE0@@forget@@PHRASE1@@don't remember / can't remember@@PHRASE2@@have no recollection of@@PHRASE3@@slip your mind
to suddenly forget something@@PHRASE0@@it's on the tip of my tongue@@PHRASE1@@escape@@PHRASE2@@can't place@@PHRASE3@@your mind goes blank@@PHRASE4@@dry up@@PHRASE5@@go in one ear and out the other
to forget to bring something@@PHRASE0@@forget@@PHRASE1@@leave
to try not to think about something@@PHRASE0@@forget@@PHRASE1@@put something out of your mind@@PHRASE2@@put something behind you@@PHRASE3@@take / keep your mind off
someone who often forgets things@@PHRASE0@@have a bad / terrible / awful etc memory@@PHRASE1@@forgetful@@PHRASE2@@absent-minded@@PHRASE3@@have a memory like a sieve
a medical condition that makes you forget things@@PHRASE0@@amnesia@@PHRASE1@@memory loss
to forgive someone@@PHRASE0@@forgive@@PHRASE1@@excuse@@PHRASE2@@pardon@@PHRASE3@@forgive and forget@@PHRASE4@@let bygones be bygones
what you say to tell someone that you forgive them@@PHRASE0@@it's all right / OK@@PHRASE1@@forget it@@PHRASE2@@never mind@@PHRASE3@@don't give it another thought@@PHRASE4@@no hard feelings
behaviour that cannot be forgiven@@PHRASE0@@unforgivable / unforgiveable@@PHRASE1@@inexcusable
to refuse to forgive someone@@PHRASE0@@never forgive@@PHRASE1@@bear / hold a grudge@@PHRASE2@@hold it against
towards the front@@PHRASE0@@forward@@PHRASE1@@ahead@@PHRASE2@@on@@PHRASE3@@onward
to move forward@@PHRASE0@@advance@@PHRASE1@@move up@@PHRASE2@@nose@@PHRASE3@@surge
not costing any money@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@cost nothing / not cost anything@@PHRASE2@@for nothing / for free@@PHRASE3@@free of charge@@PHRASE4@@no charge@@PHRASE5@@be on the house@@PHRASE6@@at no cost to somebody@@PHRASE7@@at no extra cost@@PHRASE8@@gratis
something that is given free by a company@@PHRASE0@@complimentary@@PHRASE1@@free gift@@PHRASE2@@freebie
allowed to do what you want@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@be at liberty to do something@@PHRASE2@@freely@@PHRASE3@@do your own thing
activities or actions that are not restricted@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@unrestricted@@PHRASE2@@open@@PHRASE3@@open-ended
the right to do what you want@@PHRASE0@@freedom@@PHRASE1@@liberty@@PHRASE2@@a free hand
a country or system of government in which people have freedom@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@liberal
to make a country free@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@liberate
not in prison@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@out@@PHRASE2@@at liberty@@PHRASE3@@freedom
to let someone leave prison@@PHRASE0@@release@@PHRASE1@@set somebody free@@PHRASE2@@let somebody out@@PHRASE3@@let somebody go@@PHRASE4@@free
time when you can do what you want@@PHRASE0@@free time@@PHRASE1@@spare time@@PHRASE2@@time off@@PHRASE3@@leisure / leisure time@@PHRASE4@@time out
when you are not busy and have free time@@PHRASE0@@free@@PHRASE1@@not have anything planned@@PHRASE2@@at (your) leisure
food that is fresh@@PHRASE0@@fresh
not fresh@@PHRASE0@@go off / go bad@@PHRASE1@@bad@@PHRASE2@@stale@@PHRASE3@@sour@@PHRASE4@@rotten
a friend@@PHRASE0@@friend@@PHRASE1@@mate@@PHRASE2@@buddy@@PHRASE3@@pal@@PHRASE4@@acquaintance@@PHRASE5@@friend of a friend
a very good friend@@PHRASE0@@good / close friend@@PHRASE1@@best friend@@PHRASE2@@old friend@@PHRASE3@@inseparable@@PHRASE4@@go back a long way
a group of friends@@PHRASE0@@circle of friends@@PHRASE1@@the boys / the girls@@PHRASE2@@the gang@@PHRASE3@@crowd@@PHRASE4@@set@@PHRASE5@@cronies
to be someone's friend@@PHRASE0@@be friends@@PHRASE1@@get along@@PHRASE2@@be friendly with
to become someone's friend@@PHRASE0@@make friends@@PHRASE1@@become friends@@PHRASE2@@hit it off@@PHRASE3@@click@@PHRASE4@@strike up a friendship@@PHRASE5@@befriend@@PHRASE6@@fall in with
a friendly relationship with someone@@PHRASE0@@friendship@@PHRASE1@@companionship
to have important or rich friends who can help you@@PHRASE0@@have friends in high places@@PHRASE1@@well-connected
to stop being friendly with someone@@PHRASE0@@fall out
behaving in a friendly way@@PHRASE0@@friendly@@PHRASE1@@nice@@PHRASE2@@easy to get on with@@PHRASE3@@easygoing@@PHRASE4@@warm@@PHRASE5@@approachable@@PHRASE6@@welcoming@@PHRASE7@@hospitable@@PHRASE8@@affable@@PHRASE9@@amiable@@PHRASE10@@genial
usually enjoying talking to people and being with them@@PHRASE0@@sociable@@PHRASE1@@outgoing@@PHRASE2@@extrovert
friendly relationships/conversations@@PHRASE0@@friendly@@PHRASE1@@amicable@@PHRASE2@@cordial
friendly places/situations@@PHRASE0@@friendly@@PHRASE1@@welcoming@@PHRASE2@@convivial
too friendly in a way that is unpleasant@@PHRASE0@@familiar@@PHRASE1@@smarmy@@PHRASE2@@over-friendly@@PHRASE3@@obsequious@@PHRASE4@@slimy
to be too friendly to someone in authority@@PHRASE0@@suck up to somebody@@PHRASE1@@grovel@@PHRASE2@@brown-nose@@PHRASE3@@creep
frightened of someone or something@@PHRASE0@@frightened@@PHRASE1@@afraid@@PHRASE2@@scared@@PHRASE3@@terrified@@PHRASE4@@petrified@@PHRASE5@@panic-stricken@@PHRASE6@@live in fear@@PHRASE7@@scared stiff / scared out of your wits / scared to death
when you do not want to do something because you are frightened@@PHRASE0@@be afraid / be frightened / be scared@@PHRASE1@@be terrified@@PHRASE2@@dread@@PHRASE3@@fear@@PHRASE4@@be fearful@@PHRASE5@@for fear of something@@PHRASE6@@have a phobia about
to be suddenly frightened@@PHRASE0@@get a fright@@PHRASE1@@panic@@PHRASE2@@jump@@PHRASE3@@go white / pale
to make someone feel frightened@@PHRASE0@@frighten@@PHRASE1@@scare@@PHRASE2@@terrify@@PHRASE3@@give somebody a fright@@PHRASE4@@alarm@@PHRASE5@@startle@@PHRASE6@@make somebody jump@@PHRASE7@@give somebody the creeps@@PHRASE8@@make your hair stand on end@@PHRASE9@@send shivers down your spine@@PHRASE10@@make your blood run cold
making you feel frightened@@PHRASE0@@frightening@@PHRASE1@@terrifying@@PHRASE2@@scary@@PHRASE3@@spooky@@PHRASE4@@creepy@@PHRASE5@@chilling@@PHRASE6@@hair-raising@@PHRASE7@@spine-chilling@@PHRASE8@@blood-curdling
to deliberately frighten someone@@PHRASE0@@frighten / scare somebody into something@@PHRASE1@@terrorize
someone who easily gets frightened@@PHRASE0@@scare easily@@PHRASE1@@timid@@PHRASE2@@nervous
the feeling of being frightened@@PHRASE0@@fear@@PHRASE1@@terror@@PHRASE2@@horror@@PHRASE3@@panic@@PHRASE4@@foreboding
an event or situation that frightens people@@PHRASE0@@scare@@PHRASE1@@horror
a film or story that is intended to frighten you@@PHRASE0@@horror@@PHRASE1@@thriller
the part of something that is nearest to you or furthest away from the back@@PHRASE0@@the front
the part of a space, room, vehicle etc that is furthest forward@@PHRASE0@@the front
the position at the front of a crowd or line of people, cars etc@@PHRASE0@@the front
at, in, or towards the front@@PHRASE0@@front@@PHRASE1@@in front / in the front@@PHRASE2@@up front@@PHRASE3@@at the head of something@@PHRASE4@@forward@@PHRASE5@@in the foreground
at, in, or towards a position that is further forward than you@@PHRASE0@@in front@@PHRASE1@@ahead@@PHRASE2@@up ahead
directly in front of a person, building etc@@PHRASE0@@in front
full@@PHRASE0@@full@@PHRASE1@@filled with something@@PHRASE2@@packed@@PHRASE3@@overflowing@@PHRASE4@@bulging@@PHRASE5@@be full to the brim@@PHRASE6@@be chock-a-block@@PHRASE7@@crammed / jammed@@PHRASE8@@be stuffed with
to become full@@PHRASE0@@fill up@@PHRASE1@@fill
to make something full@@PHRASE0@@fill@@PHRASE1@@fill up@@PHRASE2@@stuff@@PHRASE3@@cram / jam@@PHRASE4@@load
to make something full again after part of what is in it has been used@@PHRASE0@@refill@@PHRASE1@@replenish@@PHRASE2@@top up
when a place is full of animals, people etc@@PHRASE0@@be teeming with@@PHRASE1@@be swarming / crawling with@@PHRASE2@@be jammed
when something or someone makes you laugh@@PHRASE0@@funny@@PHRASE1@@make somebody laugh@@PHRASE2@@amusing@@PHRASE3@@humorous@@PHRASE4@@witty@@PHRASE5@@hilarious@@PHRASE6@@comical@@PHRASE7@@light-hearted@@PHRASE8@@be a laugh@@PHRASE9@@be a hoot
a funny film, play etc@@PHRASE0@@comedy@@PHRASE1@@comic
when the opposite of what is expected happens@@PHRASE0@@ironic@@PHRASE1@@irony
how you feel when you think something is funny@@PHRASE0@@amused@@PHRASE1@@amusement
the quality in someone or something that makes them funny@@PHRASE0@@humour@@PHRASE1@@comedy@@PHRASE2@@wit
the ability to realize when something is funny@@PHRASE0@@sense of humour@@PHRASE1@@can take a joke@@PHRASE2@@see the funny side of@@PHRASE3@@can laugh
the time after now@@PHRASE0@@the future@@PHRASE1@@ahead@@PHRASE2@@to come@@PHRASE3@@be still / yet / more etc to come@@PHRASE4@@from now on@@PHRASE5@@in future@@PHRASE6@@in the long / short / medium term
at some time in the future@@PHRASE0@@in the future@@PHRASE1@@some time@@PHRASE2@@one day / some day@@PHRASE3@@one of these days@@PHRASE4@@the day will come (when)
at a specific time in the future@@PHRASE0@@from now@@PHRASE1@@then@@PHRASE2@@away / off@@PHRASE3@@come July / summer / next year etc
what will happen to someone or something in the future@@PHRASE0@@somebody's future@@PHRASE1@@the future of something@@PHRASE2@@fate@@PHRASE3@@destiny@@PHRASE4@@the outlook@@PHRASE5@@prospect
likely to happen in the future@@PHRASE0@@be on the horizon@@PHRASE1@@be in store
likely to be or do something in the future@@PHRASE0@@future@@PHRASE1@@potential@@PHRASE2@@prospective@@PHRASE3@@in the making@@PHRASE4@@have a great / bright / brilliant etc future
to gamble@@PHRASE0@@gamble@@PHRASE1@@gambling@@PHRASE2@@bet / have a bet@@PHRASE3@@put £10/$20 etc on@@PHRASE4@@back@@PHRASE5@@play for money@@PHRASE6@@have a flutter@@PHRASE7@@lose money on@@PHRASE8@@win money on
someone who gambles@@PHRASE0@@gambler
an activity played by rules that you do for enjoyment@@PHRASE0@@game
an occasion when people compete against each other in a game@@PHRASE0@@game@@PHRASE1@@match@@PHRASE2@@event
to play a game@@PHRASE0@@play@@PHRASE1@@give somebody a game
someone who plays a game@@PHRASE0@@player@@PHRASE1@@opponent@@PHRASE2@@team
when children play games@@PHRASE0@@play
gay@@PHRASE0@@gay@@PHRASE1@@lesbian@@PHRASE2@@homosexual@@PHRASE3@@bisexual@@PHRASE4@@homophobia
not gay@@PHRASE0@@heterosexual@@PHRASE1@@straight
to tell people you are gay@@PHRASE0@@come out@@PHRASE1@@out
not having told people you are gay@@PHRASE0@@be in the closet
generous@@PHRASE0@@generous@@PHRASE1@@generosity
not generous@@PHRASE0@@stingy@@PHRASE1@@mean@@PHRASE2@@tight / tight-fisted@@PHRASE3@@penny-pinching
someone who is not generous@@PHRASE0@@miser@@PHRASE1@@skinflint@@PHRASE2@@cheapskate
to get something by buying it, asking for it, or finding it@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@obtain@@PHRASE2@@find@@PHRASE3@@acquire
to be given something@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@receive@@PHRASE2@@be given@@PHRASE3@@be awarded@@PHRASE4@@inherit
to succeed in getting something, especially something that is difficult to get@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@get hold of@@PHRASE2@@get / lay your hands on@@PHRASE3@@land@@PHRASE4@@win@@PHRASE5@@clinch@@PHRASE6@@wangle@@PHRASE7@@secure
to get a letter/phone call/message@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@receive@@PHRASE2@@come in@@PHRASE3@@pour / flood in@@PHRASE4@@on / upon receipt of
to get a score, grade etc in a game, test etc@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@score@@PHRASE2@@make
to get more of something over a long period of time@@PHRASE0@@accumulate@@PHRASE1@@amass@@PHRASE2@@gain
someone who expects to get something without doing anything to earn it@@PHRASE0@@parasite@@PHRASE1@@freeloader@@PHRASE2@@scrounger
to get a large number of things from several different places or people@@PHRASE0@@collect@@PHRASE1@@gather@@PHRASE2@@assemble
to get so many things to do that you cannot deal with them@@PHRASE0@@be swamped with@@PHRASE1@@be inundated with
to get something from someone by using force or threats@@PHRASE0@@get something out of / squeeze something out of@@PHRASE1@@extort
to get back something that you had before@@PHRASE0@@get something back@@PHRASE1@@regain@@PHRASE2@@recover@@PHRASE3@@retrieve@@PHRASE4@@recoup@@PHRASE5@@reclaim@@PHRASE6@@win back
to not get something that you could get@@PHRASE0@@lose out@@PHRASE1@@miss out@@PHRASE2@@pass somebody by
to get on a bus, plane etc@@PHRASE0@@get on@@PHRASE1@@get in / into@@PHRASE2@@catch@@PHRASE3@@hop on / in / into@@PHRASE4@@board@@PHRASE5@@embark@@PHRASE6@@mount@@PHRASE7@@on board / aboard
to get off a bus, plane etc@@PHRASE0@@get off@@PHRASE1@@get out@@PHRASE2@@leave@@PHRASE3@@disembark@@PHRASE4@@dismount
to get rid of something that you do not want@@PHRASE0@@get rid of@@PHRASE1@@throw away@@PHRASE2@@throw out@@PHRASE3@@dispose of@@PHRASE4@@get shot of@@PHRASE5@@something will have to go
to get rid of a leader, someone in authority etc@@PHRASE0@@get rid of@@PHRASE1@@overthrow@@PHRASE2@@oust@@PHRASE3@@be deposed
to get rid of someone because you do not like or need them any more@@PHRASE0@@get rid of@@PHRASE1@@purge@@PHRASE2@@weed out@@PHRASE3@@root out@@PHRASE4@@somebody will have to go@@PHRASE5@@dump
to get rid of something that is causing problems@@PHRASE0@@get rid of@@PHRASE1@@abolish@@PHRASE2@@scrap@@PHRASE3@@ditch@@PHRASE4@@do away with@@PHRASE5@@eradicate@@PHRASE6@@eliminate@@PHRASE7@@root out
to get rid of harmful ideas or influences@@PHRASE0@@rid something of@@PHRASE1@@free something of@@PHRASE2@@dispel
to have got rid of something or somebody@@PHRASE0@@be rid of@@PHRASE1@@be glad / happy to see the back of
a ghost@@PHRASE0@@ghost@@PHRASE1@@ghostly@@PHRASE2@@spirit@@PHRASE3@@poltergeist@@PHRASE4@@phantom@@PHRASE5@@apparition@@PHRASE6@@spectre@@PHRASE7@@the supernatural@@PHRASE8@@things that go bump in the night
when there are ghosts in a place@@PHRASE0@@haunted@@PHRASE1@@haunt@@PHRASE2@@spooky
someone that you have a romantic or sexual relationship with@@PHRASE0@@girlfriend@@PHRASE1@@boyfriend@@PHRASE2@@partner@@PHRASE3@@mistress@@PHRASE4@@lover@@PHRASE5@@old flame
to have a girlfriend or boyfriend@@PHRASE0@@go out with@@PHRASE1@@be seeing@@PHRASE2@@go steady
to give something to someone without expecting to be paid for it@@PHRASE0@@give@@PHRASE1@@let somebody have@@PHRASE2@@give away@@PHRASE3@@pass@@PHRASE4@@hand@@PHRASE5@@slip@@PHRASE6@@spare
to give something to everyone in a group@@PHRASE0@@hand out / give out@@PHRASE1@@pass around@@PHRASE2@@distribute@@PHRASE3@@share out@@PHRASE4@@hand around@@PHRASE5@@serve@@PHRASE6@@dish out / dole out
to officially give something to someone@@PHRASE0@@award@@PHRASE1@@present@@PHRASE2@@grant@@PHRASE3@@confer@@PHRASE4@@allocate@@PHRASE5@@allotted
something that you give someone on a special occasion@@PHRASE0@@gift@@PHRASE1@@present@@PHRASE2@@reward
to give money, food etc in order to help people@@PHRASE0@@give@@PHRASE1@@donate@@PHRASE2@@make a donation@@PHRASE3@@go to@@PHRASE4@@charity@@PHRASE5@@donor@@PHRASE6@@blood / kidney etc donor@@PHRASE7@@benefactor@@PHRASE8@@philanthropist
something that is given to help people who need it@@PHRASE0@@donation@@PHRASE1@@charity@@PHRASE2@@aid@@PHRASE3@@handout
to give something to someone in authority@@PHRASE0@@hand in / give in@@PHRASE1@@turn in / turn over@@PHRASE2@@hand over@@PHRASE3@@hand somebody over / turn somebody over@@PHRASE4@@pass on@@PHRASE5@@surrender@@PHRASE6@@sign away@@PHRASE7@@relinquish
to officially give control of something to someone else@@PHRASE0@@hand over@@PHRASE1@@transfer@@PHRASE2@@make over
to arrange for something to be given to someone after you die@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@bequeath@@PHRASE2@@will@@PHRASE3@@will
to give something that you have received to someone@@PHRASE0@@pass on@@PHRASE1@@be handed down
to give something to someone who had it before@@PHRASE0@@give back@@PHRASE1@@hand back@@PHRASE2@@return@@PHRASE3@@restore
to give someone something that you would prefer to keep@@PHRASE0@@give up@@PHRASE1@@let something go@@PHRASE2@@part with@@PHRASE3@@sacrifice@@PHRASE4@@trade away
to give generously@@PHRASE0@@be generous@@PHRASE1@@lavish something on@@PHRASE2@@shower
when several people give some of the total money needed@@PHRASE0@@contribute@@PHRASE1@@make a contribution@@PHRASE2@@have a collection@@PHRASE3@@chip in@@PHRASE4@@pay / give towards@@PHRASE5@@have a whip-round
to give something extra when someone buys something@@PHRASE0@@give away@@PHRASE1@@throw in@@PHRASE2@@free gift
to give someone something useless or that you do not want@@PHRASE0@@palm something off on@@PHRASE1@@fob somebody off with@@PHRASE2@@offload
to go to a meeting, party, concert etc@@PHRASE0@@go@@PHRASE1@@come@@PHRASE2@@attend@@PHRASE3@@show up / turn up@@PHRASE4@@make an appearance / put in an appearance
to regularly go to a school, work or church@@PHRASE0@@go to@@PHRASE1@@attend@@PHRASE2@@be at
to deliberately not go to school, work etc@@PHRASE0@@skive / skive off / bunk off@@PHRASE1@@play truant@@PHRASE2@@cut
something you like or enjoy very much@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@nice@@PHRASE2@@great@@PHRASE3@@perfect@@PHRASE4@@marvellous / wonderful / fantastic / terrific@@PHRASE5@@amazing / incredible@@PHRASE6@@brilliant@@PHRASE7@@neat@@PHRASE8@@be out of this world
well made or of good quality@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@well@@PHRASE2@@excellent@@PHRASE3@@good quality / high quality@@PHRASE4@@first-class@@PHRASE5@@fine@@PHRASE6@@superior@@PHRASE7@@deluxe
good ideas/plans/suggestions@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@excellent@@PHRASE2@@great@@PHRASE3@@neat@@PHRASE4@@terrific / fantastic@@PHRASE5@@brilliant@@PHRASE6@@attractive
a good performance/piece of work/achievement@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@excellent@@PHRASE2@@outstanding@@PHRASE3@@brilliant@@PHRASE4@@impressive@@PHRASE5@@exceptional@@PHRASE6@@admirable
good literature/music/art@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@great@@PHRASE2@@classic@@PHRASE3@@work of art@@PHRASE4@@masterpiece
good weather@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@nice@@PHRASE2@@beautiful / glorious@@PHRASE3@@fine
how good something is@@PHRASE0@@quality@@PHRASE1@@standard
morally good person@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@decent@@PHRASE2@@respectable@@PHRASE3@@upright@@PHRASE4@@virtuous@@PHRASE5@@saint@@PHRASE6@@saintly@@PHRASE7@@be an example to
morally good behaviour@@PHRASE0@@good@@PHRASE1@@right@@PHRASE2@@ethical@@PHRASE3@@decent@@PHRASE4@@honourable@@PHRASE5@@be above / beyond reproach
books, films, jokes etc that are not morally offensive or harmful@@PHRASE0@@wholesome@@PHRASE1@@clean
the quality of being morally good@@PHRASE0@@goodness@@PHRASE1@@good@@PHRASE2@@decency
standards of good and bad behaviour@@PHRASE0@@morals@@PHRASE1@@right and wrong@@PHRASE2@@morality@@PHRASE3@@ethics@@PHRASE4@@standards@@PHRASE5@@values
relating to what is right or wrong@@PHRASE0@@moral@@PHRASE1@@morally@@PHRASE2@@ethical
your personal ideas about what is right or wrong@@PHRASE0@@conscience@@PHRASE1@@scruples@@PHRASE2@@principles
thinking you are morally better than other people@@PHRASE0@@self-righteous@@PHRASE1@@sanctimonious@@PHRASE2@@holier-than-thou@@PHRASE3@@moralistic@@PHRASE4@@preachy
able to do something well@@PHRASE0@@be good at@@PHRASE1@@good@@PHRASE2@@proficient@@PHRASE3@@able@@PHRASE4@@capable@@PHRASE5@@competent
very good at doing something@@PHRASE0@@great@@PHRASE1@@brilliant@@PHRASE2@@excellent@@PHRASE3@@outstanding
good at something because you have experience or training@@PHRASE0@@skilful@@PHRASE1@@skilled@@PHRASE2@@expert@@PHRASE3@@know what you're doing@@PHRASE4@@adept@@PHRASE5@@accomplished@@PHRASE6@@have a good command of@@PHRASE7@@can do something in your sleep
having a natural ability to do something well@@PHRASE0@@talented@@PHRASE1@@gifted@@PHRASE2@@a natural@@PHRASE3@@have an aptitude for@@PHRASE4@@have a gift for@@PHRASE5@@born
likely to become good at something@@PHRASE0@@promising / shows promise@@PHRASE1@@potential@@PHRASE2@@have the makings of
good at doing a lot of different things@@PHRASE0@@versatile@@PHRASE1@@all-rounder
the ability to do something well@@PHRASE0@@skill@@PHRASE1@@ability@@PHRASE2@@talent@@PHRASE3@@flair@@PHRASE4@@have a knack@@PHRASE5@@craftsmanship
something that you are especially good at@@PHRASE0@@strength@@PHRASE1@@be somebody's forte
ways of saying goodbye@@PHRASE0@@goodbye / bye@@PHRASE1@@see you@@PHRASE2@@later / catch you later@@PHRASE3@@so long@@PHRASE4@@have a nice day / good weekend / great time etc@@PHRASE5@@have a good one@@PHRASE6@@take care@@PHRASE7@@take it easy@@PHRASE8@@nice to meet you / nice meeting you
ways of saying goodnight@@PHRASE0@@goodnight / night@@PHRASE1@@night night
to say or wave goodbye to someone@@PHRASE0@@say goodbye@@PHRASE1@@say your goodbyes@@PHRASE2@@wave goodbye@@PHRASE3@@wave somebody off@@PHRASE4@@see somebody off@@PHRASE5@@bid somebody farewell
good enough@@PHRASE0@@good enough@@PHRASE1@@satisfactory@@PHRASE2@@be all right / OK@@PHRASE3@@not bad@@PHRASE4@@adequate@@PHRASE5@@acceptable@@PHRASE6@@passable@@PHRASE7@@reasonable@@PHRASE8@@competent@@PHRASE9@@decent@@PHRASE10@@will do
to reach a high enough standard@@PHRASE0@@make the grade@@PHRASE1@@measure up@@PHRASE2@@come up to somebody's standards / expectations etc@@PHRASE3@@live up to@@PHRASE4@@meet@@PHRASE5@@have what it takes@@PHRASE6@@pass
something that stops someone or something from being completely bad@@PHRASE0@@saving grace / redeeming feature
not good enough@@PHRASE0@@not be good enough@@PHRASE1@@unsatisfactory@@PHRASE2@@inadequate@@PHRASE3@@not be up to scratch / not come up to scratch@@PHRASE4@@substandard@@PHRASE5@@not come up to / not live up to@@PHRASE6@@won't do@@PHRASE7@@not cut it
the people who govern a country@@PHRASE0@@government@@PHRASE1@@administration@@PHRASE2@@the authorities@@PHRASE3@@the state@@PHRASE4@@the powers that be@@PHRASE5@@regime
the most powerful people in a government@@PHRASE0@@leadership@@PHRASE1@@cabinet@@PHRASE2@@executive
the people who make the country's laws@@PHRASE0@@parliament@@PHRASE1@@Senate@@PHRASE2@@Congress
a government that controls people's lives too much@@PHRASE0@@dictatorship@@PHRASE1@@police state@@PHRASE2@@junta@@PHRASE3@@tyranny@@PHRASE4@@totalitarian@@PHRASE5@@oppressive
different systems of government@@PHRASE0@@democracy@@PHRASE1@@democratic@@PHRASE2@@republic@@PHRASE3@@monarchy
part of a government that deals with health, education etc@@PHRASE0@@department
to govern a country@@PHRASE0@@govern@@PHRASE1@@run@@PHRASE2@@rule@@PHRASE3@@be in power@@PHRASE4@@be in government@@PHRASE5@@hold office
the way a country is governed@@PHRASE0@@government
graceful@@PHRASE0@@graceful@@PHRASE1@@elegant@@PHRASE2@@lithe@@PHRASE3@@effortless@@PHRASE4@@flowing
a graceful appearance or way of moving@@PHRASE0@@grace / gracefulness@@PHRASE1@@elegance@@PHRASE2@@poise
a letter or number that shows how well a student has done@@PHRASE0@@grade@@PHRASE1@@mark@@PHRASE2@@score@@PHRASE3@@results@@PHRASE4@@grade point average / GPA
to decide how well a student has done@@PHRASE0@@mark
food@@PHRASE0@@greedy@@PHRASE1@@pig@@PHRASE2@@greedy guts@@PHRASE3@@greed@@PHRASE4@@glutton@@PHRASE5@@gluttony
money, possessions, power etc@@PHRASE0@@greedy@@PHRASE1@@grasping@@PHRASE2@@materialistic@@PHRASE3@@greed
a group of people together in one place@@PHRASE0@@group@@PHRASE1@@crowd@@PHRASE2@@cluster@@PHRASE3@@knot
a group of people who do things together@@PHRASE0@@group@@PHRASE1@@party@@PHRASE2@@bunch / crowd@@PHRASE3@@gang@@PHRASE4@@contingent
a group of people who are similar or have similar ideas@@PHRASE0@@group@@PHRASE1@@lot@@PHRASE2@@collection / assortment@@PHRASE3@@element@@PHRASE4@@movement@@PHRASE5@@school@@PHRASE6@@circle@@PHRASE7@@batch
a group of people who work together@@PHRASE0@@team@@PHRASE1@@crew@@PHRASE2@@committee@@PHRASE3@@board@@PHRASE4@@panel@@PHRASE5@@working group@@PHRASE6@@unit
a group of people who are the same age, have the same income etc@@PHRASE0@@group@@PHRASE1@@bracket@@PHRASE2@@band
a small group of people who are unwilling to let other people join them@@PHRASE0@@clique@@PHRASE1@@elite@@PHRASE2@@in-crowd
a small group within a larger political or religious organization@@PHRASE0@@faction@@PHRASE1@@fringe@@PHRASE2@@splinter group
a group of people who have been chosen to give information, answer questions etc@@PHRASE0@@sample@@PHRASE1@@focus group
when people come together to form a group@@PHRASE0@@form a group / get into a group@@PHRASE1@@group@@PHRASE2@@assemble@@PHRASE3@@huddle@@PHRASE4@@cluster
a number of things thought of as a group@@PHRASE0@@group@@PHRASE1@@set@@PHRASE2@@collection@@PHRASE3@@lot@@PHRASE4@@assortment@@PHRASE5@@cluster@@PHRASE6@@batch
a group of things that are tied together or fastened together@@PHRASE0@@bundle@@PHRASE1@@bunch@@PHRASE2@@wad@@PHRASE3@@sheaf
a group of things on top of each other@@PHRASE0@@pile@@PHRASE1@@heap@@PHRASE2@@stack@@PHRASE3@@mound
to put things or people into groups@@PHRASE0@@sort@@PHRASE1@@categorize@@PHRASE2@@classify@@PHRASE3@@be grouped@@PHRASE4@@class@@PHRASE5@@grade
when people, animals, or plants get bigger@@PHRASE0@@grow@@PHRASE1@@develop@@PHRASE2@@get taller / bigger@@PHRASE3@@shoot up@@PHRASE4@@come up@@PHRASE5@@increase in size@@PHRASE6@@mature
someone or something that has finished growing@@PHRASE0@@fully grown@@PHRASE1@@adult@@PHRASE2@@mature
to make plants grow@@PHRASE0@@grow@@PHRASE1@@cultivate@@PHRASE2@@raise@@PHRASE3@@have green fingers
to put seeds or young plants into the ground@@PHRASE0@@plant@@PHRASE1@@sow
the amount of something that is grown in one season@@PHRASE0@@crop@@PHRASE1@@harvest
land where the soil is good for growing plants@@PHRASE0@@fertile@@PHRASE1@@rich
land where the soil is not good for growing plants@@PHRASE0@@poor@@PHRASE1@@barren
to guess something@@PHRASE0@@guess@@PHRASE1@@make a guess@@PHRASE2@@have a guess@@PHRASE3@@estimate@@PHRASE4@@put something at@@PHRASE5@@speculate
what you say when you guess something@@PHRASE0@@my guess is@@PHRASE1@@I bet@@PHRASE2@@off the top of my head
to guess correctly@@PHRASE0@@guess@@PHRASE1@@you're getting warm
to guess incorrectly@@PHRASE0@@guess wrong@@PHRASE1@@overestimate@@PHRASE2@@underestimate@@PHRASE3@@be wide of the mark
an attempt to guess something@@PHRASE0@@guess@@PHRASE1@@estimate@@PHRASE2@@guesswork@@PHRASE3@@speculation@@PHRASE4@@speculative@@PHRASE5@@conjecture
a guess that is based on very little information@@PHRASE0@@rough guess@@PHRASE1@@hunch@@PHRASE2@@wild guess@@PHRASE3@@a shot in the dark
guilty@@PHRASE0@@guilty@@PHRASE1@@responsible@@PHRASE2@@culpable
someone who is guilty@@PHRASE0@@culprit@@PHRASE1@@guilty party
to show that someone is guilty@@PHRASE0@@implicate@@PHRASE1@@incriminating@@PHRASE2@@incriminate
to deliberately try to make someone seem guilty when they are not@@PHRASE0@@set up@@PHRASE1@@frame@@PHRASE2@@pin something on@@PHRASE3@@plant
to officially prove that someone is guilty@@PHRASE0@@prove somebody guilty@@PHRASE1@@find somebody guilty / convict
to feel guilty@@PHRASE0@@feel guilty@@PHRASE1@@be / feel ashamed@@PHRASE2@@feel bad@@PHRASE3@@blame yourself@@PHRASE4@@feel responsible@@PHRASE5@@have a guilty conscience@@PHRASE6@@be on somebody's conscience
a guilty feeling@@PHRASE0@@guilt@@PHRASE1@@shame@@PHRASE2@@remorse@@PHRASE3@@conscience
to not feel guilty about something@@PHRASE0@@not feel guilty@@PHRASE1@@a clear conscience@@PHRASE2@@have no qualms@@PHRASE3@@have / feel no compunction
to stop yourself feeling guilty@@PHRASE0@@salve your conscience@@PHRASE1@@clear your conscience
something that you do very often without thinking@@PHRASE0@@habit@@PHRASE1@@mannerism@@PHRASE2@@ways
when someone does something because it is a habit@@PHRASE0@@from habit / out of habit@@PHRASE1@@force of habit@@PHRASE2@@compulsive
to happen@@PHRASE0@@happen@@PHRASE1@@take place@@PHRASE2@@there is@@PHRASE3@@be@@PHRASE4@@occur@@PHRASE5@@come about@@PHRASE6@@crop up@@PHRASE7@@come up@@PHRASE8@@be coming up@@PHRASE9@@turn up@@PHRASE10@@arise@@PHRASE11@@strike
when what you want or expect happens@@PHRASE0@@happen@@PHRASE1@@come true@@PHRASE2@@be realized@@PHRASE3@@be fulfilled@@PHRASE4@@materialize
ways of saying something happens to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@happen to@@PHRASE1@@experience@@PHRASE2@@undergo@@PHRASE3@@meet with
to happen with a good or bad result@@PHRASE0@@turn out@@PHRASE1@@work out / pan out@@PHRASE2@@go@@PHRASE3@@go off
ways of saying that something is happening@@PHRASE0@@be happening@@PHRASE1@@be going on@@PHRASE2@@be in progress@@PHRASE3@@be on@@PHRASE4@@be in full swing@@PHRASE5@@be in operation
to happen again@@PHRASE0@@happen again@@PHRASE1@@recur@@PHRASE2@@repetition / repeat@@PHRASE3@@repeat performance@@PHRASE4@@repeat itself
something that happens, that is not planned@@PHRASE0@@event@@PHRASE1@@thing@@PHRASE2@@occurrence@@PHRASE3@@incident@@PHRASE4@@happening@@PHRASE5@@phenomenon
something planned that happens@@PHRASE0@@event@@PHRASE1@@occasion@@PHRASE2@@proceedings
a series of bad things that happen at the same time@@PHRASE0@@affair@@PHRASE1@@business@@PHRASE2@@goings-on@@PHRASE3@@scenes
when a lot of things happen@@PHRASE0@@eventful@@PHRASE1@@action-packed
feeling happy@@PHRASE0@@happy@@PHRASE1@@cheerful@@PHRASE2@@be in a good mood@@PHRASE3@@content@@PHRASE4@@cheery
happy because something good has happened@@PHRASE0@@happy@@PHRASE1@@pleased@@PHRASE2@@glad@@PHRASE3@@be tickled@@PHRASE4@@gloat@@PHRASE5@@gleeful
very happy because something good has happened@@PHRASE0@@delighted@@PHRASE1@@thrilled@@PHRASE2@@be (sitting) on top of the world@@PHRASE3@@be over the moon@@PHRASE4@@overjoyed@@PHRASE5@@ecstatic@@PHRASE6@@jubilant@@PHRASE7@@elated@@PHRASE8@@joyful@@PHRASE9@@radiant
happy most of the time@@PHRASE0@@happy@@PHRASE1@@cheerful@@PHRASE2@@contented@@PHRASE3@@have a happy / cheerful / sunny disposition@@PHRASE4@@jolly
to make someone feel happy@@PHRASE0@@make somebody happy@@PHRASE1@@cheer up@@PHRASE2@@make somebody's day@@PHRASE3@@please@@PHRASE4@@put somebody in a good mood@@PHRASE5@@raise / lift somebody's spirits@@PHRASE6@@heartening
to feel happy again after feeling sad@@PHRASE0@@cheer up@@PHRASE1@@brighten up@@PHRASE2@@perk up@@PHRASE3@@be heartened / be cheered@@PHRASE4@@take heart
a happy feeling@@PHRASE0@@happiness@@PHRASE1@@pleasure@@PHRASE2@@joy@@PHRASE3@@delight@@PHRASE4@@contentment@@PHRASE5@@bliss@@PHRASE6@@euphoria@@PHRASE7@@elation
a happy time/situation/occasion@@PHRASE0@@happy@@PHRASE1@@blissful@@PHRASE2@@idyllic
a film, story, piece of music that makes you happy@@PHRASE0@@happy@@PHRASE1@@feel-good@@PHRASE2@@heartwarming
when something does not change its shape or bend@@PHRASE0@@hard@@PHRASE1@@solid@@PHRASE2@@firm@@PHRASE3@@stiff@@PHRASE4@@rigid
food@@PHRASE0@@hard@@PHRASE1@@tough@@PHRASE2@@crunchy@@PHRASE3@@crisp@@PHRASE4@@firm
to become hard or make something hard@@PHRASE0@@harden@@PHRASE1@@solidify@@PHRASE2@@set@@PHRASE3@@freeze@@PHRASE4@@stiffen
to harm a person, group, country etc@@PHRASE0@@harm@@PHRASE1@@damage@@PHRASE2@@be bad for / have a bad effect on@@PHRASE3@@hit@@PHRASE4@@hurt@@PHRASE5@@be / deal a blow to@@PHRASE6@@impair@@PHRASE7@@be detrimental to@@PHRASE8@@at the expense of something@@PHRASE9@@wreak havoc / play havoc
to harm yourself by your own actions@@PHRASE0@@harm yourself@@PHRASE1@@cut your own throat@@PHRASE2@@be your own worst enemy@@PHRASE3@@shoot yourself in the foot@@PHRASE4@@cut off your nose to spite your face
harming something or someone@@PHRASE0@@harmful@@PHRASE1@@damaging@@PHRASE2@@negative@@PHRASE3@@be bad for
likely to harm people's health or the environment@@PHRASE0@@harmful@@PHRASE1@@poisonous@@PHRASE2@@hazardous@@PHRASE3@@toxic@@PHRASE4@@noxious
not harming anything or anyone@@PHRASE0@@harmless@@PHRASE1@@innocuous@@PHRASE2@@do no harm / not do any harm@@PHRASE3@@friendly
to feel strong dislike and anger towards someone or something@@PHRASE0@@hate@@PHRASE1@@hate somebody's guts@@PHRASE2@@can't stand@@PHRASE3@@detest@@PHRASE4@@loathe@@PHRASE5@@despise@@PHRASE6@@abhor
to hate something because it is unpleasant@@PHRASE0@@hate@@PHRASE1@@can't stand / can't bear@@PHRASE2@@detest@@PHRASE3@@loathe
a feeling of hating someone or something@@PHRASE0@@hatred@@PHRASE1@@hate@@PHRASE2@@loathing@@PHRASE3@@animosity@@PHRASE4@@abhorrence@@PHRASE5@@contempt
someone or something that you hate@@PHRASE0@@hated@@PHRASE1@@pet hate
someone who hates you and wants to harm you@@PHRASE0@@enemy
to have something such as a television, car, house etc@@PHRASE0@@have@@PHRASE1@@with@@PHRASE2@@own@@PHRASE3@@possess
to have something with you@@PHRASE0@@have@@PHRASE1@@with@@PHRASE2@@have something on you@@PHRASE3@@have something with you@@PHRASE4@@have / keep something handy@@PHRASE5@@have something in your possession
to have something that you do not want@@PHRASE0@@be stuck with
to have a particular feature, quality, or ability@@PHRASE0@@have@@PHRASE1@@with@@PHRASE2@@there is / there are@@PHRASE3@@possess@@PHRASE4@@of@@PHRASE5@@enjoy@@PHRASE6@@be blessed with@@PHRASE7@@be endowed with@@PHRASE8@@boast
to not have something@@PHRASE0@@not have@@PHRASE1@@without@@PHRASE2@@be missing
to not have any more of something@@PHRASE0@@not have any more / not have any left@@PHRASE1@@be out of / run out of
to not have something you need@@PHRASE0@@lack@@PHRASE1@@be without@@PHRASE2@@go without@@PHRASE3@@do without / manage without@@PHRASE4@@through lack of something / for lack of something / for want of something
to not allow yourself to have something you need@@PHRASE0@@do without / go without@@PHRASE1@@deny yourself@@PHRASE2@@abstain@@PHRASE3@@forgo
to not have a particular substance, quality, feature etc@@PHRASE0@@not have@@PHRASE1@@lack@@PHRASE2@@without@@PHRASE3@@there isn't / there aren't@@PHRASE4@@be free from@@PHRASE5@@-free
to no longer have something important@@PHRASE0@@lose@@PHRASE1@@cost@@PHRASE2@@at the cost of@@PHRASE3@@be a high price to pay
someone who is healthy@@PHRASE0@@healthy@@PHRASE1@@well@@PHRASE2@@fine@@PHRASE3@@in good / perfect / excellent health
someone who is usually healthy@@PHRASE0@@healthy@@PHRASE1@@strong@@PHRASE2@@have a strong / good etc constitution@@PHRASE3@@robust
someone who looks healthy@@PHRASE0@@healthy-looking@@PHRASE1@@be a picture of health
how healthy or unhealthy you are@@PHRASE0@@health
the state of being healthy@@PHRASE0@@health@@PHRASE1@@wellbeing@@PHRASE2@@wellness
something that makes or keeps you healthy@@PHRASE0@@healthy@@PHRASE1@@be good for you / be good for your health@@PHRASE2@@do somebody good@@PHRASE3@@wholesome@@PHRASE4@@nutritious@@PHRASE5@@nourishing@@PHRASE6@@healthful@@PHRASE7@@beneficial
someone who is not healthy@@PHRASE0@@unhealthy
something that is bad for your health@@PHRASE0@@be bad for you / be bad for your health@@PHRASE1@@unhealthy@@PHRASE2@@harmful@@PHRASE3@@damaging
to hear something or someone@@PHRASE0@@hear@@PHRASE1@@overhear
the ability to hear@@PHRASE0@@hearing
when you can hear something or someone@@PHRASE0@@can hear@@PHRASE1@@can make out@@PHRASE2@@audible@@PHRASE3@@within earshot@@PHRASE4@@carry
when you cannot hear someone or something@@PHRASE0@@can't hear@@PHRASE1@@didn't hear@@PHRASE2@@didn't catch@@PHRASE3@@can't make something out@@PHRASE4@@inaudible@@PHRASE5@@out of earshot
make something impossible to hear@@PHRASE0@@drown out
someone who cannot hear@@PHRASE0@@deaf@@PHRASE1@@be hard of hearing@@PHRASE2@@hearing impaired
weighing a lot@@PHRASE0@@heavy@@PHRASE1@@weigh a ton@@PHRASE2@@weight
how heavy someone or something is@@PHRASE0@@weigh@@PHRASE1@@be 5 kilos / 10 pounds etc@@PHRASE2@@how heavy@@PHRASE3@@weight
ways to say hello@@PHRASE0@@hello@@PHRASE1@@hi@@PHRASE2@@hi there@@PHRASE3@@how are you?/how are you doing?@@PHRASE4@@morning / afternoon / evening@@PHRASE5@@good morning / afternoon / evening
ways to say hello to someone when you first meet them@@PHRASE0@@hello@@PHRASE1@@pleased / good / nice to meet you@@PHRASE2@@how do you do
ways to ask someone to say hello to someone else for you@@PHRASE0@@say hello / say hi (for somebody)@@PHRASE1@@send your love@@PHRASE2@@send your regards@@PHRASE3@@give my love / regards to
to say hello to someone@@PHRASE0@@say hello@@PHRASE1@@greet@@PHRASE2@@greeting@@PHRASE3@@welcome
to help someone@@PHRASE0@@help@@PHRASE1@@give / lend a hand@@PHRASE2@@assist@@PHRASE3@@do something for@@PHRASE4@@do somebody a favour@@PHRASE5@@help out@@PHRASE6@@do somebody a good turn@@PHRASE7@@do your bit@@PHRASE8@@come to somebody's aid / assistance@@PHRASE9@@give help / assistance / support
to help someone by making them feel more confident and less worried@@PHRASE0@@encourage@@PHRASE1@@be supportive@@PHRASE2@@support@@PHRASE3@@give somebody moral support
to help something to happen@@PHRASE0@@help@@PHRASE1@@encourage@@PHRASE2@@promote@@PHRASE3@@aid@@PHRASE4@@benefit@@PHRASE5@@advance / further@@PHRASE6@@be conducive to@@PHRASE7@@give something a boost@@PHRASE8@@be favourable for / to
ways of saying that something helps you to do something@@PHRASE0@@help@@PHRASE1@@assist@@PHRASE2@@aid@@PHRASE3@@be a help@@PHRASE4@@helpful@@PHRASE5@@beneficial@@PHRASE6@@be a boon@@PHRASE7@@with the aid of
someone who helps another person to do something@@PHRASE0@@assistant@@PHRASE1@@helper@@PHRASE2@@aide@@PHRASE3@@aide@@PHRASE4@@accomplice@@PHRASE5@@right-hand man
help that is given@@PHRASE0@@help@@PHRASE1@@assistance@@PHRASE2@@a hand@@PHRASE3@@aid@@PHRASE4@@support@@PHRASE5@@service@@PHRASE6@@back-up / backup@@PHRASE7@@encouragement
words for describing someone who is helpful@@PHRASE0@@helpful@@PHRASE1@@be a help@@PHRASE2@@cooperative@@PHRASE3@@obliging@@PHRASE4@@accommodating
words for describing someone or something that is not helpful@@PHRASE0@@not helpful / unhelpful@@PHRASE1@@be no help / not be any help / not be much help@@PHRASE2@@uncooperative@@PHRASE3@@useless@@PHRASE4@@not lift a finger
having no one to help you@@PHRASE0@@on your own / by yourself@@PHRASE1@@helpless
in this place@@PHRASE0@@here@@PHRASE1@@in this place@@PHRASE2@@on this (very) spot
to be here@@PHRASE0@@be here@@PHRASE1@@be around@@PHRASE2@@be in@@PHRASE3@@be present
to not be here@@PHRASE0@@not be here@@PHRASE1@@not be around@@PHRASE2@@be out / not be in@@PHRASE3@@be away@@PHRASE4@@be absent@@PHRASE5@@be off@@PHRASE6@@missing
to hide something especially by putting it in a secret place@@PHRASE0@@hide@@PHRASE1@@conceal@@PHRASE2@@stash@@PHRASE3@@cover@@PHRASE4@@bury@@PHRASE5@@secrete
to hide yourself@@PHRASE0@@hide@@PHRASE1@@go into hiding@@PHRASE2@@lie low@@PHRASE3@@hole up@@PHRASE4@@stow away@@PHRASE5@@conceal yourself@@PHRASE6@@lie in wait@@PHRASE7@@lurk / skulk
to hide someone or something by making them look different@@PHRASE0@@disguise@@PHRASE1@@camouflage
to make something difficult to see by being in front of or over it@@PHRASE0@@hide@@PHRASE1@@conceal@@PHRASE2@@cover@@PHRASE3@@screen@@PHRASE4@@blot out
a place where you can hide@@PHRASE0@@place to hide@@PHRASE1@@hiding place@@PHRASE2@@hideout
hidden@@PHRASE0@@hidden@@PHRASE1@@concealed
to hide your feelings@@PHRASE0@@hide@@PHRASE1@@not show@@PHRASE2@@conceal@@PHRASE3@@disguise / mask@@PHRASE4@@bottle up@@PHRASE5@@suppress@@PHRASE6@@repress@@PHRASE7@@put on a brave face / put up a brave front
to hide information@@PHRASE0@@hide@@PHRASE1@@conceal@@PHRASE2@@cover up@@PHRASE3@@suppress@@PHRASE4@@cover your tracks@@PHRASE5@@sweep something under the carpet
words for describing feelings, attitudes etc that are hidden@@PHRASE0@@hidden@@PHRASE1@@disguised@@PHRASE2@@suppressed@@PHRASE3@@repressed@@PHRASE4@@veiled
when people try to hide the truth@@PHRASE0@@cover-up@@PHRASE1@@whitewash@@PHRASE2@@cover@@PHRASE3@@front@@PHRASE4@@smokescreen
when people do not try to hide the truth@@PHRASE0@@open
a long way above the ground@@PHRASE0@@high@@PHRASE1@@upper@@PHRASE2@@up in / into the air
a high building/mountain/tree etc@@PHRASE0@@high@@PHRASE1@@tall@@PHRASE2@@towering@@PHRASE3@@skyscraper@@PHRASE4@@high-rise
how high something is@@PHRASE0@@how high@@PHRASE1@@30 metres / 100 feet etc high@@PHRASE2@@height@@PHRASE3@@altitude@@PHRASE4@@level
to be much higher than other things@@PHRASE0@@tower over / above@@PHRASE1@@dwarf@@PHRASE2@@dominate
a surface that is higher than the area around it@@PHRASE0@@raised@@PHRASE1@@elevated
fear of being in high places@@PHRASE0@@fear of heights@@PHRASE1@@be afraid / scared of heights@@PHRASE2@@vertigo
a high sound or voice@@PHRASE0@@high@@PHRASE1@@high-pitched@@PHRASE2@@piercing@@PHRASE3@@shrill@@PHRASE4@@squeaky@@PHRASE5@@tinny
a high temperature/level/cost@@PHRASE0@@high@@PHRASE1@@rising@@PHRASE2@@soaring
to hit someone deliberately@@PHRASE0@@hit@@PHRASE1@@punch@@PHRASE2@@slap@@PHRASE3@@strike@@PHRASE4@@throw a punch@@PHRASE5@@whack@@PHRASE6@@thump@@PHRASE7@@bash@@PHRASE8@@clobber
to hit someone repeatedly@@PHRASE0@@beat@@PHRASE1@@beat up@@PHRASE2@@batter@@PHRASE3@@beat up on@@PHRASE4@@knock somebody about@@PHRASE5@@club
a car/train/plane etc hits something@@PHRASE0@@hit@@PHRASE1@@run into@@PHRASE2@@run over@@PHRASE3@@crash / smash into@@PHRASE4@@ram / slam into@@PHRASE5@@plough into@@PHRASE6@@collide@@PHRASE7@@ram@@PHRASE8@@go into
to hit someone or something accidentally@@PHRASE0@@hit@@PHRASE1@@bump into@@PHRASE2@@bump@@PHRASE3@@strike@@PHRASE4@@crash into@@PHRASE5@@knock@@PHRASE6@@bang / bash@@PHRASE7@@collide@@PHRASE8@@crack
to hit someone as a punishment@@PHRASE0@@beat@@PHRASE1@@spank@@PHRASE2@@smack / slap@@PHRASE3@@give somebody a beating@@PHRASE4@@whip / flog@@PHRASE5@@corporal punishment
to hit someone in a friendly way etc@@PHRASE0@@slap / clap somebody on the back@@PHRASE1@@pat
to make someone or something fall down by hitting them@@PHRASE0@@knock out@@PHRASE1@@punch out@@PHRASE2@@knock down / over@@PHRASE3@@knock off
to hit an object/door/table etc with something@@PHRASE0@@hit@@PHRASE1@@knock@@PHRASE2@@tap@@PHRASE3@@bang@@PHRASE4@@rap@@PHRASE5@@strike@@PHRASE6@@bash@@PHRASE7@@whack@@PHRASE8@@hammer
to hit an object or surface and move away again@@PHRASE0@@bounce off@@PHRASE1@@rebound@@PHRASE2@@glance off@@PHRASE3@@ricochet
when something hits someone or something@@PHRASE0@@blow@@PHRASE1@@impact@@PHRASE2@@collision
to have something in your hand@@PHRASE0@@hold@@PHRASE1@@in your hand
to hold something tightly@@PHRASE0@@hold on / hang on@@PHRASE1@@grip@@PHRASE2@@clutch / clasp@@PHRASE3@@cling to
to start holding something@@PHRASE0@@get / take hold of@@PHRASE1@@grab@@PHRASE2@@clutch / grasp at
to hold something and turn it around in your hands@@PHRASE0@@handle@@PHRASE1@@fiddle with@@PHRASE2@@play with@@PHRASE3@@fumble with
to hold a weapon@@PHRASE0@@wield@@PHRASE1@@brandish
to put your arms around someone@@PHRASE0@@hold@@PHRASE1@@put your arms around@@PHRASE2@@hug@@PHRASE3@@cuddle@@PHRASE4@@take somebody in your arms@@PHRASE5@@embrace
to hold someone's hand, arm etc@@PHRASE0@@hold somebody's hand@@PHRASE1@@take somebody by the arm / hand etc
the way that someone holds something@@PHRASE0@@hold@@PHRASE1@@grip@@PHRASE2@@grasp
to stop holding something@@PHRASE0@@let go@@PHRASE1@@drop@@PHRASE2@@release
a hole that goes through something@@PHRASE0@@hole@@PHRASE1@@gap@@PHRASE2@@opening@@PHRASE3@@aperture
a hole in the ground or in the surface of something@@PHRASE0@@hole@@PHRASE1@@crater@@PHRASE2@@pothole@@PHRASE3@@pit@@PHRASE4@@abyss@@PHRASE5@@chasm
a place on a surface that is lower than the rest@@PHRASE0@@dip@@PHRASE1@@indentation@@PHRASE2@@depression@@PHRASE3@@dent
a long narrow hole across the surface of something@@PHRASE0@@crack@@PHRASE1@@split@@PHRASE2@@slit@@PHRASE3@@slot
a hole in something that has been damaged, allowing water, air etc to escape@@PHRASE0@@hole@@PHRASE1@@leak@@PHRASE2@@puncture
words for describing something that has lots of holes in it@@PHRASE0@@be full of holes@@PHRASE1@@riddled with holes@@PHRASE2@@perforated@@PHRASE3@@porous@@PHRASE4@@leaky
to make a hole in the ground or surface of something@@PHRASE0@@hollow out@@PHRASE1@@dig out@@PHRASE2@@gouge@@PHRASE3@@prick@@PHRASE4@@drill@@PHRASE5@@bore@@PHRASE6@@dent
to make a hole through something@@PHRASE0@@make a hole in@@PHRASE1@@pierce@@PHRASE2@@puncture@@PHRASE3@@punch@@PHRASE4@@drill a hole
time when you are allowed to be away from work or school@@PHRASE0@@holiday@@PHRASE1@@vacation@@PHRASE2@@break@@PHRASE3@@day off / afternoon off etc@@PHRASE4@@time off@@PHRASE5@@leave@@PHRASE6@@half-term
a day's holiday when all the shops, banks etc are closed@@PHRASE0@@holiday
time when you travel to another place for enjoyment@@PHRASE0@@holiday@@PHRASE1@@trip@@PHRASE2@@honeymoon
someone who is on holiday@@PHRASE0@@tourist@@PHRASE1@@holidaymaker@@PHRASE2@@honeymooner
to go for a holiday somewhere@@PHRASE0@@go on holiday@@PHRASE1@@go away@@PHRASE2@@get away@@PHRASE3@@take off
a place where people go or stay on holidays@@PHRASE0@@resort@@PHRASE1@@tourist attraction@@PHRASE2@@tourist destination@@PHRASE3@@tourist trap@@PHRASE4@@camp@@PHRASE5@@holiday camp@@PHRASE6@@cruise@@PHRASE7@@tour@@PHRASE8@@holiday home@@PHRASE9@@timeshare@@PHRASE10@@campground@@PHRASE11@@hostel / youth hostel
the business of arranging holidays for people@@PHRASE0@@travel / tourist industry@@PHRASE1@@tourism@@PHRASE2@@travel agency@@PHRASE3@@tour guide
where someone lives@@PHRASE0@@home@@PHRASE1@@Jerry's / my mother's / the Carters’ etc@@PHRASE2@@place@@PHRASE3@@residence@@PHRASE4@@address
to be in your home@@PHRASE0@@be at home / be home@@PHRASE1@@be in
happening or doing something in someone's home@@PHRASE0@@at home@@PHRASE1@@domestic
words for describing something that is used in people's homes@@PHRASE0@@home@@PHRASE1@@domestic
to or towards your home@@PHRASE0@@home
to not be in your home@@PHRASE0@@be out@@PHRASE1@@be away
to provide someone with a place to live@@PHRASE0@@house@@PHRASE1@@accommodate
to have no home@@PHRASE0@@not have anywhere to live@@PHRASE1@@homeless@@PHRASE2@@be on the streets
people who have no home to live in@@PHRASE0@@the homeless@@PHRASE1@@transient@@PHRASE2@@bum@@PHRASE3@@bag-lady@@PHRASE4@@tramp@@PHRASE5@@vagrant
someone who does not cheat, steal, break the law etc@@PHRASE0@@honest@@PHRASE1@@reputable@@PHRASE2@@above suspicion@@PHRASE3@@can trust
someone who tells the truth@@PHRASE0@@honest@@PHRASE1@@truthful@@PHRASE2@@sincere@@PHRASE3@@frank@@PHRASE4@@open@@PHRASE5@@direct@@PHRASE6@@up front@@PHRASE7@@straight@@PHRASE8@@candid
so honest that some people think you are rude@@PHRASE0@@forthright@@PHRASE1@@blunt
to speak honestly@@PHRASE0@@tell the truth@@PHRASE1@@to be honest (with you)/in all honesty@@PHRASE2@@to be frank / frankly@@PHRASE3@@level with@@PHRASE4@@tell it like it is / tell somebody straight@@PHRASE5@@speak your mind@@PHRASE6@@not mince (your) words@@PHRASE7@@call a spade a spade@@PHRASE8@@pull no punches / not pull any punches
when someone behaves in an honest way@@PHRASE0@@honesty@@PHRASE1@@sincerity@@PHRASE2@@openness@@PHRASE3@@candour@@PHRASE4@@integrity
to hope that something will happen or that something is true@@PHRASE0@@hope@@PHRASE1@@hopeful@@PHRASE2@@keep your fingers crossed@@PHRASE3@@hope for the best@@PHRASE4@@in the hope that@@PHRASE5@@optimistic@@PHRASE6@@pin your hopes on@@PHRASE7@@have high hopes
what you say when you hope something will happen@@PHRASE0@@hopefully@@PHRASE1@@with any luck@@PHRASE2@@let's hope@@PHRASE3@@if all goes well
a feeling of hope@@PHRASE0@@hope@@PHRASE1@@optimism
to hope for something even when it is unlikely@@PHRASE0@@hope against hope (that)/cling to the hope that@@PHRASE1@@get your hopes up@@PHRASE2@@on the off chance that
unreasonable hopes@@PHRASE0@@wishful thinking@@PHRASE1@@pipe-dream@@PHRASE2@@pie in the sky
making you feel more hope@@PHRASE0@@hopeful@@PHRASE1@@encouraging@@PHRASE2@@promising@@PHRASE3@@offer hope@@PHRASE4@@raise hopes@@PHRASE5@@auspicious@@PHRASE6@@light at the end of the tunnel@@PHRASE7@@a glimmer of hope / a ray of hope
what you say when you hope something does not happen@@PHRASE0@@I hope not@@PHRASE1@@God / heaven forbid!
to stop hoping@@PHRASE0@@lose hope / give up hope@@PHRASE1@@despair@@PHRASE2@@lose heart@@PHRASE3@@hopes are fading@@PHRASE4@@dash somebody's hopes
when there is no hope of improvement or success@@PHRASE0@@hopeless@@PHRASE1@@desperate@@PHRASE2@@gloomy@@PHRASE3@@bleak@@PHRASE4@@there is no hope
a feeling that it is useless to hope@@PHRASE0@@hopelessness@@PHRASE1@@despair
unpleasant person/behaviour@@PHRASE0@@horrible@@PHRASE1@@unpleasant@@PHRASE2@@nasty@@PHRASE3@@mean@@PHRASE4@@not very nice@@PHRASE5@@obnoxious / objectionable@@PHRASE6@@creep@@PHRASE7@@nasty piece of work
an unpleasant experience@@PHRASE0@@horrible@@PHRASE1@@nasty@@PHRASE2@@unpleasant@@PHRASE3@@not very nice@@PHRASE4@@nightmare
an unpleasant taste or smell@@PHRASE0@@horrible / disgusting / revolting@@PHRASE1@@unpleasant@@PHRASE2@@foul@@PHRASE3@@gross@@PHRASE4@@not very nice@@PHRASE5@@nasty@@PHRASE6@@unappetizing
an unpleasant sound@@PHRASE0@@harsh@@PHRASE1@@grating@@PHRASE2@@sickening
the feeling you have when you think something is very unpleasant@@PHRASE0@@disgust@@PHRASE1@@revulsion@@PHRASE2@@disgusted@@PHRASE3@@sickened@@PHRASE4@@nauseated
to seem very unpleasant to someone@@PHRASE0@@disgust@@PHRASE1@@revolt@@PHRASE2@@turn your stomach@@PHRASE3@@sicken
a hospital@@PHRASE0@@hospital@@PHRASE1@@medical center@@PHRASE2@@clinic@@PHRASE3@@hospice
a hospital for people who are mentally ill@@PHRASE0@@mental hospital@@PHRASE1@@psychiatric hospital@@PHRASE2@@mental institution
a part of a hospital@@PHRASE0@@unit@@PHRASE1@@casualty (department)@@PHRASE2@@ward@@PHRASE3@@outpatient
objects/surfaces/liquids@@PHRASE0@@hot@@PHRASE1@@heat@@PHRASE2@@boiling / boiling hot@@PHRASE3@@scalding / scalding hot@@PHRASE4@@molten
food/drink@@PHRASE0@@hot@@PHRASE1@@piping hot@@PHRASE2@@steaming / steaming hot@@PHRASE3@@scalding / scalding hot
room/place/weather@@PHRASE0@@hot@@PHRASE1@@the heat@@PHRASE2@@boiling / boiling hot@@PHRASE3@@broiling@@PHRASE4@@baking / baking hot@@PHRASE5@@sweltering@@PHRASE6@@stifling / stifling hot@@PHRASE7@@muggy / humid@@PHRASE8@@oppressive@@PHRASE9@@like an oven@@PHRASE10@@heatwave
warm, but not hot@@PHRASE0@@warm@@PHRASE1@@lukewarm@@PHRASE2@@tepid
when you feel hot@@PHRASE0@@hot@@PHRASE1@@warm@@PHRASE2@@boiling / roasting@@PHRASE3@@sweltering@@PHRASE4@@have / run a temperature@@PHRASE5@@feverish
clothes that make you warm@@PHRASE0@@warm@@PHRASE1@@thermal
to get hot or hotter@@PHRASE0@@get hot / warm / hotter / warmer@@PHRASE1@@heat up@@PHRASE2@@warm up@@PHRASE3@@overheat
to make something hot or hotter@@PHRASE0@@heat@@PHRASE1@@heat / warm up@@PHRASE2@@heat something through@@PHRASE3@@warm / warm up@@PHRASE4@@take the chill off
to make someone warmer@@PHRASE0@@warm up@@PHRASE1@@warm yourself
how hot something is@@PHRASE0@@how hot@@PHRASE1@@temperature@@PHRASE2@@heat
different types of house@@PHRASE0@@house@@PHRASE1@@cottage@@PHRASE2@@bungalow@@PHRASE3@@townhouse@@PHRASE4@@mansion
different types of apartment@@PHRASE0@@apartment@@PHRASE1@@flat@@PHRASE2@@condominium
a place for someone to live@@PHRASE0@@housing@@PHRASE1@@accommodation@@PHRASE2@@home@@PHRASE3@@somewhere to live@@PHRASE4@@a roof over your head@@PHRASE5@@estate@@PHRASE6@@housing project / projects@@PHRASE7@@development
wanting to eat@@PHRASE0@@hungry@@PHRASE1@@feel like something to eat / want something to eat@@PHRASE2@@starving / ravenous / famished@@PHRASE3@@peckish@@PHRASE4@@have / get the munchies
not hungry@@PHRASE0@@not be hungry@@PHRASE1@@not feel like / not want anything@@PHRASE2@@lose your appetite
the feeling you have when you are hungry@@PHRASE0@@hunger@@PHRASE1@@appetite
to become hungry@@PHRASE0@@get hungry@@PHRASE1@@work up an appetite@@PHRASE2@@give somebody an appetite
not having enough food@@PHRASE0@@starving@@PHRASE1@@starve@@PHRASE2@@hungry@@PHRASE3@@not get enough to eat@@PHRASE4@@half-starved@@PHRASE5@@underfed@@PHRASE6@@malnourished
when people are ill or dying because of not having enough food@@PHRASE0@@hunger@@PHRASE1@@starvation@@PHRASE2@@malnutrition@@PHRASE3@@famine
to go somewhere or do something very quickly@@PHRASE0@@hurry@@PHRASE1@@rush@@PHRASE2@@dash@@PHRASE3@@in a hurry / in a rush@@PHRASE4@@hurry through / rush through@@PHRASE5@@hurriedly@@PHRASE6@@in haste
what you say to tell someone to hurry@@PHRASE0@@hurry up@@PHRASE1@@come on@@PHRASE2@@get a move on@@PHRASE3@@step on it@@PHRASE4@@get cracking@@PHRASE5@@jump to it
to make someone hurry@@PHRASE0@@hurry somebody up@@PHRASE1@@rush / hurry@@PHRASE2@@chivvy somebody along
done quickly because you are hurrying@@PHRASE0@@hurried@@PHRASE1@@quick@@PHRASE2@@rushed@@PHRASE3@@hasty@@PHRASE4@@frantic@@PHRASE5@@feverish@@PHRASE6@@a rush job
to be in a situation in which you must hurry@@PHRASE0@@be in a hurry@@PHRASE1@@be pushed / pressed for time@@PHRASE2@@work / race against the clock@@PHRASE3@@a race against time@@PHRASE4@@rush
what you say to tell someone not to hurry@@PHRASE0@@there's no hurry / there's no rush@@PHRASE1@@take your time@@PHRASE2@@what's the hurry?/what's the rush?
not hurrying@@PHRASE0@@be in no hurry / not be in any hurry@@PHRASE1@@unhurried@@PHRASE2@@leisurely
hurt or injured in an accident, fight etc@@PHRASE0@@be injured / be hurt@@PHRASE1@@be wounded
to hurt a part of your body@@PHRASE0@@hurt@@PHRASE1@@injure@@PHRASE2@@bruise@@PHRASE3@@sprain@@PHRASE4@@break@@PHRASE5@@twist / wrench@@PHRASE6@@pull@@PHRASE7@@damage@@PHRASE8@@dislocate@@PHRASE9@@be bleeding
to hurt or injure someone@@PHRASE0@@hurt@@PHRASE1@@injure@@PHRASE2@@wound@@PHRASE3@@inflict pain
to permanently injure someone@@PHRASE0@@cripple@@PHRASE1@@maim
damage to a part of the body@@PHRASE0@@injury@@PHRASE1@@wound@@PHRASE2@@bruise@@PHRASE3@@sprain@@PHRASE4@@damage
someone who is injured@@PHRASE0@@injured@@PHRASE1@@wounded@@PHRASE2@@paralysed@@PHRASE3@@casualty
not hurt or injured@@PHRASE0@@unhurt@@PHRASE1@@unharmed@@PHRASE2@@without a scratch@@PHRASE3@@in one piece@@PHRASE4@@walk away from@@PHRASE5@@unscathed@@PHRASE6@@come to no harm / not come to any harm
something that you think of@@PHRASE0@@idea@@PHRASE1@@thought
a good idea@@PHRASE0@@good / great / fantastic etc  idea@@PHRASE1@@bright idea@@PHRASE2@@brainwave@@PHRASE3@@inspiration@@PHRASE4@@stroke of genius
an idea or set of ideas that explains something@@PHRASE0@@theory@@PHRASE1@@hypothesis@@PHRASE2@@premise@@PHRASE3@@idea@@PHRASE4@@notion@@PHRASE5@@concept
to think of an idea@@PHRASE0@@have an idea@@PHRASE1@@get an idea@@PHRASE2@@think of@@PHRASE3@@come to@@PHRASE4@@hit on / upon@@PHRASE5@@be inspired by
good at thinking of new ideas@@PHRASE0@@creative@@PHRASE1@@imaginative / inventive@@PHRASE2@@full of ideas
containing interesting or new ideas@@PHRASE0@@imaginative / inventive
ways of saying 'if'@@PHRASE0@@if@@PHRASE1@@should@@PHRASE2@@had@@PHRASE3@@even if@@PHRASE4@@in case@@PHRASE5@@in the event of@@PHRASE6@@in case of
asking what the result will be if something happens@@PHRASE0@@what if ...?@@PHRASE1@@supposing / suppose / say
when something will happen if something else happens first@@PHRASE0@@if@@PHRASE1@@only if@@PHRASE2@@on condition (that)@@PHRASE3@@as long as / provided (that)/providing (that)@@PHRASE4@@assuming (that)
if something does not happen@@PHRASE0@@if not@@PHRASE1@@unless@@PHRASE2@@otherwise@@PHRASE3@@or / or else@@PHRASE4@@without@@PHRASE5@@barring@@PHRASE6@@before@@PHRASE7@@failing that
why something must be true@@PHRASE0@@unless@@PHRASE1@@otherwise@@PHRASE2@@or else
when the situation would be different if something had not happened@@PHRASE0@@but for somebody / something@@PHRASE1@@if it had not been for@@PHRASE2@@if it wasn't / weren't for
to not pay attention to what someone says or does@@PHRASE0@@ignore@@PHRASE1@@pay no attention / not pay any attention@@PHRASE2@@take no notice / not take any notice@@PHRASE3@@not listen to@@PHRASE4@@fall on deaf ears@@PHRASE5@@not want to know@@PHRASE6@@tune out
to rudely pretend not to notice someone@@PHRASE0@@ignore@@PHRASE1@@pretend not to notice / see@@PHRASE2@@look right through@@PHRASE3@@snub@@PHRASE4@@cut somebody dead@@PHRASE5@@blank@@PHRASE6@@send somebody to Coventry
to ignore something bad, even though you know it is wrong@@PHRASE0@@overlook@@PHRASE1@@let it pass@@PHRASE2@@turn a blind eye@@PHRASE3@@shut / close your eyes to@@PHRASE4@@bury your head in the sand
illegal@@PHRASE0@@illegal@@PHRASE1@@be against the law@@PHRASE2@@be a crime@@PHRASE3@@unlawful@@PHRASE4@@criminal@@PHRASE5@@illicit@@PHRASE6@@be against the rules
an illegal action@@PHRASE0@@offence@@PHRASE1@@infringement@@PHRASE2@@violation@@PHRASE3@@breach@@PHRASE4@@contravention
to do something that is illegal@@PHRASE0@@break the law@@PHRASE1@@commit@@PHRASE2@@contravene@@PHRASE3@@break the rules@@PHRASE4@@infringe
an illness@@PHRASE0@@illness@@PHRASE1@@disease@@PHRASE2@@virus@@PHRASE3@@bug@@PHRASE4@@infection@@PHRASE5@@condition@@PHRASE6@@ailment@@PHRASE7@@disorder@@PHRASE8@@complaint
to have an illness@@PHRASE0@@have@@PHRASE1@@suffer from@@PHRASE2@@there's something wrong with@@PHRASE3@@with@@PHRASE4@@complain of@@PHRASE5@@be infected with
to start to have an illness@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@catch@@PHRASE2@@come down with@@PHRASE3@@pick up@@PHRASE4@@develop@@PHRASE5@@contract
a short illness@@PHRASE0@@attack@@PHRASE1@@a bout of@@PHRASE2@@a touch of
when a lot of people have an illness@@PHRASE0@@outbreak@@PHRASE1@@epidemic
ill@@PHRASE0@@ill@@PHRASE1@@sick@@PHRASE2@@be not (very) well@@PHRASE3@@unwell@@PHRASE4@@poorly@@PHRASE5@@be in a bad way@@PHRASE6@@look like death warmed up
slightly ill@@PHRASE0@@under the weather@@PHRASE1@@off colour@@PHRASE2@@run down
when someone is often ill@@PHRASE0@@sickly@@PHRASE1@@delicate@@PHRASE2@@in poor health@@PHRASE3@@infirm@@PHRASE4@@prone to something
someone who imagines they are ill@@PHRASE0@@hypochondriac
to feel ill@@PHRASE0@@feel ill@@PHRASE1@@not feel (very) well@@PHRASE2@@feel funny@@PHRASE3@@feel rough@@PHRASE4@@feel sick@@PHRASE5@@groggy@@PHRASE6@@feel faint
to become ill@@PHRASE0@@get / become ill@@PHRASE1@@fall ill@@PHRASE2@@be taken ill
someone who is ill@@PHRASE0@@patient@@PHRASE1@@sufferer@@PHRASE2@@invalid@@PHRASE3@@the sick
to have a picture or idea of something in your mind@@PHRASE0@@imagine@@PHRASE1@@visualize@@PHRASE2@@picture@@PHRASE3@@can see@@PHRASE4@@form a picture@@PHRASE5@@conceive of
to imagine something you want to do or want to happen@@PHRASE0@@fantasize@@PHRASE1@@daydream@@PHRASE2@@dream
to wrongly think that something is happening@@PHRASE0@@imagine@@PHRASE1@@be seeing things@@PHRASE2@@be in the mind / be in your mind@@PHRASE3@@hallucinate@@PHRASE4@@figment of your imagination
something that you imagine@@PHRASE0@@imaginary@@PHRASE1@@fantasy@@PHRASE2@@daydream@@PHRASE3@@hallucination@@PHRASE4@@vision
your ability to imagine things@@PHRASE0@@imagination
immediately@@PHRASE0@@immediately@@PHRASE1@@at once / right away@@PHRASE2@@this minute / right now@@PHRASE3@@without delay
immediately after something else happens@@PHRASE0@@immediately@@PHRASE1@@as soon as / the moment (that)@@PHRASE2@@no sooner...than@@PHRASE3@@had hardly / barely@@PHRASE4@@lose no time@@PHRASE5@@instantly@@PHRASE6@@outright
when you do something immediately@@PHRASE0@@at a glance@@PHRASE1@@on the spot@@PHRASE2@@there and then / then and there@@PHRASE3@@off the top of your head@@PHRASE4@@right off / right off the bat
happening or needing to be done immediately@@PHRASE0@@immediate@@PHRASE1@@instant@@PHRASE2@@instantaneous
something that is important@@PHRASE0@@important@@PHRASE1@@major@@PHRASE2@@big@@PHRASE3@@key@@PHRASE4@@significant / of great significance@@PHRASE5@@of importance@@PHRASE6@@historic@@PHRASE7@@momentous@@PHRASE8@@critical@@PHRASE9@@landmark
important and necessary@@PHRASE0@@important@@PHRASE1@@vital@@PHRASE2@@essential@@PHRASE3@@crucial
most important@@PHRASE0@@the most important@@PHRASE1@@priority@@PHRASE2@@urgent@@PHRASE3@@be at the top of the agenda@@PHRASE4@@take precedence over@@PHRASE5@@overriding@@PHRASE6@@paramount
an important person@@PHRASE0@@important@@PHRASE1@@leading@@PHRASE2@@influential@@PHRASE3@@VIP@@PHRASE4@@prominent@@PHRASE5@@heavyweight@@PHRASE6@@dignitary@@PHRASE7@@valued
someone or something that you care a lot about@@PHRASE0@@important@@PHRASE1@@care@@PHRASE2@@mean a lot to@@PHRASE3@@be somebody's whole life@@PHRASE4@@live for@@PHRASE5@@be / mean (all) the world to@@PHRASE6@@the be all and end all
the most important things@@PHRASE0@@essentials@@PHRASE1@@basics
to make something seem more important than it really is@@PHRASE0@@make a fuss@@PHRASE1@@make an issue of@@PHRASE2@@make a mountain out of a molehill@@PHRASE3@@make too much of
to have an important part in something@@PHRASE0@@play a leading part / role@@PHRASE1@@figure prominently in / be prominent in@@PHRASE2@@be the driving force@@PHRASE3@@be instrumental in
to make someone or something less important@@PHRASE0@@downgrade@@PHRASE1@@devalue@@PHRASE2@@relegate
when something cannot be done@@PHRASE0@@impossible@@PHRASE1@@not possible@@PHRASE2@@there's no way@@PHRASE3@@impractical@@PHRASE4@@out of the question@@PHRASE5@@can't possibly@@PHRASE6@@hopeless@@PHRASE7@@not stand a chance / not have a hope@@PHRASE8@@impossibility
when something cannot happen, exist, or be true@@PHRASE0@@impossible@@PHRASE1@@be not possible@@PHRASE2@@can't / couldn't@@PHRASE3@@there's no way@@PHRASE4@@inconceivable@@PHRASE5@@unthinkable@@PHRASE6@@by any / by no stretch of the imagination
impossible to get@@PHRASE0@@unattainable@@PHRASE1@@out of reach
to make something impossible@@PHRASE0@@rule out@@PHRASE1@@preclude
to impress someone@@PHRASE0@@impress@@PHRASE1@@make an impression@@PHRASE2@@make a good impression@@PHRASE3@@come across well / come over well
to impress someone very much@@PHRASE0@@dazzle@@PHRASE1@@knock out
to feel impressed@@PHRASE0@@be impressed@@PHRASE1@@be overawed
words for describing someone or something that impresses you@@PHRASE0@@impressive@@PHRASE1@@imposing@@PHRASE2@@dazzling@@PHRASE3@@striking@@PHRASE4@@awe-inspiring@@PHRASE5@@breathtaking@@PHRASE6@@grand@@PHRASE7@@majestic@@PHRASE8@@spectacular
to not impress someone@@PHRASE0@@not impress / fail to impress@@PHRASE1@@unimpressive
to become better@@PHRASE0@@get better@@PHRASE1@@improve@@PHRASE2@@catch up@@PHRASE3@@pick up@@PHRASE4@@things are looking up
to make something better@@PHRASE0@@improve@@PHRASE1@@make something better@@PHRASE2@@make improvements@@PHRASE3@@knock something into shape@@PHRASE4@@upgrade@@PHRASE5@@streamline@@PHRASE6@@clean up@@PHRASE7@@brush up (on)
to keep improving something until it is perfect@@PHRASE0@@perfect@@PHRASE1@@refine@@PHRASE2@@fine-tune
to add a good quality to something@@PHRASE0@@enhance@@PHRASE1@@enrich@@PHRASE2@@make
when something improves@@PHRASE0@@improvement@@PHRASE1@@advance
to be in charge of an activity or group of people@@PHRASE0@@be in charge@@PHRASE1@@run@@PHRASE2@@manage@@PHRASE3@@head@@PHRASE4@@lead@@PHRASE5@@supervise@@PHRASE6@@oversee
someone who is in charge at work@@PHRASE0@@supervisor@@PHRASE1@@head@@PHRASE2@@foreman@@PHRASE3@@boss@@PHRASE4@@manager@@PHRASE5@@superior
to be in charge of a meeting@@PHRASE0@@chair@@PHRASE1@@preside over
someone who is in charge of an official meeting@@PHRASE0@@chair / chairperson@@PHRASE1@@chairman / chairwoman
to include someone or something@@PHRASE0@@include@@PHRASE1@@contain@@PHRASE2@@among@@PHRASE3@@range from something to
to include more than one subject, period etc@@PHRASE0@@cover@@PHRASE1@@encompass@@PHRASE2@@embrace@@PHRASE3@@span
included in a price@@PHRASE0@@include@@PHRASE1@@come with@@PHRASE2@@inclusive
including someone or something@@PHRASE0@@including@@PHRASE1@@counting@@PHRASE2@@with@@PHRASE3@@inclusive@@PHRASE4@@included
to deliberately include something or someone@@PHRASE0@@include@@PHRASE1@@work in / into@@PHRASE2@@incorporate
to not include someone or something@@PHRASE0@@leave out@@PHRASE1@@exclude@@PHRASE2@@omit@@PHRASE3@@miss out@@PHRASE4@@drop
when a number, total, or price does not include something@@PHRASE0@@exclusive of something@@PHRASE1@@excepted
to increase@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@go up / rise@@PHRASE2@@grow@@PHRASE3@@climb@@PHRASE4@@gain@@PHRASE5@@escalate@@PHRASE6@@pick up@@PHRASE7@@widen@@PHRASE8@@be on the increase@@PHRASE9@@intensify@@PHRASE10@@expand@@PHRASE11@@build up
when numbers or amounts are increasing@@PHRASE0@@increasing@@PHRASE1@@rising@@PHRASE2@@growing@@PHRASE3@@mounting@@PHRASE4@@escalating
to increase a lot@@PHRASE0@@multiply@@PHRASE1@@double@@PHRASE2@@triple@@PHRASE3@@quadruple@@PHRASE4@@proliferate@@PHRASE5@@snowball
to increase quickly or suddenly@@PHRASE0@@shoot up@@PHRASE1@@soar@@PHRASE2@@rocket@@PHRASE3@@go through the roof@@PHRASE4@@spiral@@PHRASE5@@take off
to increase by gradually adding more@@PHRASE0@@accumulate@@PHRASE1@@build up@@PHRASE2@@pile up@@PHRASE3@@mount up@@PHRASE4@@collect@@PHRASE5@@gather
to make a number or amount increase@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@raise@@PHRASE2@@put up@@PHRASE3@@jack up@@PHRASE4@@push up / drive up / force up@@PHRASE5@@boost@@PHRASE6@@double / triple / quadruple@@PHRASE7@@maximize
to increase by adding another number or amount@@PHRASE0@@add to@@PHRASE1@@augment@@PHRASE2@@put 10p / 20p etc on
to increase the amount of something you do@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@step up@@PHRASE2@@expand@@PHRASE3@@broaden@@PHRASE4@@extend@@PHRASE5@@intensify
to turn or push a button to increase something@@PHRASE0@@turn up
an increase in a number or amount@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@growth@@PHRASE2@@rise@@PHRASE3@@build-up@@PHRASE4@@upturn
an increase in an amount of money@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@gain@@PHRASE2@@rise@@PHRASE3@@rise@@PHRASE4@@hike@@PHRASE5@@increment
a sudden large increase@@PHRASE0@@leap@@PHRASE1@@explosion@@PHRASE2@@boom@@PHRASE3@@surge
when a feeling becomes stronger@@PHRASE0@@grow@@PHRASE1@@increase@@PHRASE2@@intensify@@PHRASE3@@build up@@PHRASE4@@deepen@@PHRASE5@@mount
to make feelings become stronger@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@strengthen@@PHRASE2@@heighten@@PHRASE3@@add to@@PHRASE4@@raise@@PHRASE5@@fuel
becoming stronger@@PHRASE0@@increasing@@PHRASE1@@growing@@PHRASE2@@mounting
an increase in the strength of feelings@@PHRASE0@@increase@@PHRASE1@@build-up@@PHRASE2@@surge
able to make your own decisions or do things by yourself@@PHRASE0@@independent@@PHRASE1@@self-reliant@@PHRASE2@@self-sufficient
not needing money, food etc from other people@@PHRASE0@@independent@@PHRASE1@@self-sufficient
to live in an independent way@@PHRASE0@@be independent / lead an independent life@@PHRASE1@@take care of yourself@@PHRASE2@@stand on your own two feet@@PHRASE3@@go it alone@@PHRASE4@@do your own thing@@PHRASE5@@fend for yourself
by yourself without help or advice@@PHRASE0@@on your own / by yourself@@PHRASE1@@independently@@PHRASE2@@on your own initiative@@PHRASE3@@under your own steam
to be independent in the way you think@@PHRASE0@@think for yourself@@PHRASE1@@have a mind of your own@@PHRASE2@@know your own mind@@PHRASE3@@be your own man / woman
when you are independent@@PHRASE0@@independence@@PHRASE1@@self-sufficiency@@PHRASE2@@self-reliance
not controlled by or depending on another country or organization@@PHRASE0@@independent@@PHRASE1@@independence@@PHRASE2@@sovereign@@PHRASE3@@autonomous@@PHRASE4@@self-governing@@PHRASE5@@self-sufficient
to no longer be controlled by another country@@PHRASE0@@become independent@@PHRASE1@@gain / win / get independence
information@@PHRASE0@@information@@PHRASE1@@fact@@PHRASE2@@details@@PHRASE3@@info@@PHRASE4@@material@@PHRASE5@@data
a collection of information@@PHRASE0@@file@@PHRASE1@@record@@PHRASE2@@database
to write down information@@PHRASE0@@write down@@PHRASE1@@record
providing a lot of information@@PHRASE0@@informative@@PHRASE1@@enlightening
when something is true about most situations, people, or events@@PHRASE0@@in general / generally / in most cases@@PHRASE1@@generally speaking / as a rule@@PHRASE2@@mostly@@PHRASE3@@most of the time@@PHRASE4@@on the whole / by and large@@PHRASE5@@for the most part@@PHRASE6@@tend
ways of expressing a general opinion@@PHRASE0@@in general / generally speaking / generally@@PHRASE1@@on the whole / all in all / all things considered@@PHRASE2@@on balance
in a container or other enclosed space@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@inside@@PHRASE2@@contents
in a building or room@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@inside@@PHRASE2@@indoors@@PHRASE3@@indoor
the part of something that is inside@@PHRASE0@@the inside@@PHRASE1@@interior
in a town, country, or area@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@inside@@PHRASE2@@within@@PHRASE3@@internal
in a company, organization, or group@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@inside@@PHRASE2@@within@@PHRASE3@@internal@@PHRASE4@@in-house@@PHRASE5@@insider
in a person's body or mind@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@internal@@PHRASE2@@inside@@PHRASE3@@inner
in a book, newspaper, speech, or piece of writing etc@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@inside@@PHRASE2@@contents@@PHRASE3@@content
from the outside towards the inside@@PHRASE0@@into@@PHRASE1@@in@@PHRASE2@@inside@@PHRASE3@@inwards / inward
innocent@@PHRASE0@@innocent@@PHRASE1@@not guilty@@PHRASE2@@blameless@@PHRASE3@@in the clear
to say publicly that you are innocent@@PHRASE0@@plead not guilty@@PHRASE1@@protest your innocence
when a law court decides that someone is innocent@@PHRASE0@@find somebody not guilty@@PHRASE1@@acquit@@PHRASE2@@clear
in order to get something, achieve something, or make something happen@@PHRASE0@@to do something@@PHRASE1@@in order to do something@@PHRASE2@@so (that)@@PHRASE3@@for@@PHRASE4@@with the aim of doing something@@PHRASE5@@with a view to doing something
to say firmly that someone must do something or that something must happen@@PHRASE0@@insist@@PHRASE1@@demand@@PHRASE2@@put your foot down@@PHRASE3@@be adamant@@PHRASE4@@won't / wouldn't take no for an answer@@PHRASE5@@be insistent@@PHRASE6@@at somebody's insistence@@PHRASE7@@won't / wouldn't hear of
instead of another thing, place, time etc@@PHRASE0@@instead@@PHRASE1@@rather than@@PHRASE2@@in place of@@PHRASE3@@in favour of@@PHRASE4@@in preference to@@PHRASE5@@in lieu
instead of another person@@PHRASE0@@instead@@PHRASE1@@in somebody's place / in place of somebody@@PHRASE2@@for@@PHRASE3@@on behalf of somebody / on somebody's behalf
a natural ability to know what to do@@PHRASE0@@instinct@@PHRASE1@@intuition@@PHRASE2@@feel@@PHRASE3@@feeling@@PHRASE4@@sixth sense
using instinct rather than knowledge@@PHRASE0@@instinctive@@PHRASE1@@intuitive
information about how to do something or about what to do@@PHRASE0@@instructions@@PHRASE1@@directions@@PHRASE2@@guidelines@@PHRASE3@@brief@@PHRASE4@@recipe@@PHRASE5@@manual@@PHRASE6@@guide@@PHRASE7@@handbook@@PHRASE8@@cookbook
to be very rude to someone@@PHRASE0@@insult@@PHRASE1@@be rude to@@PHRASE2@@abuse@@PHRASE3@@shout / scream / hurl abuse at@@PHRASE4@@call somebody names@@PHRASE5@@be an insult
language or behaviour that insults someone@@PHRASE0@@insulting@@PHRASE1@@abusive
words or actions that insult someone@@PHRASE0@@insult@@PHRASE1@@abuse@@PHRASE2@@affront
good at learning, thinking, and understanding ideas@@PHRASE0@@intelligent@@PHRASE1@@clever@@PHRASE2@@bright@@PHRASE3@@have a good mind@@PHRASE4@@have a high IQ@@PHRASE5@@gifted@@PHRASE6@@brainy
extremely intelligent@@PHRASE0@@brilliant@@PHRASE1@@genius
quick to understand or make decisions@@PHRASE0@@quick@@PHRASE1@@sharp@@PHRASE2@@quick-witted@@PHRASE3@@wise@@PHRASE4@@be quick on the uptake
intelligent and well-educated@@PHRASE0@@educated@@PHRASE1@@intellectual@@PHRASE2@@learned@@PHRASE3@@academic@@PHRASE4@@brains@@PHRASE5@@intelligentsia
someone who is clever at dealing with people or situations@@PHRASE0@@clever@@PHRASE1@@shrewd@@PHRASE2@@astute@@PHRASE3@@canny@@PHRASE4@@resourceful@@PHRASE5@@streetwise@@PHRASE6@@be nobody's fool
clever in a dishonest or secret way@@PHRASE0@@cunning@@PHRASE1@@sly@@PHRASE2@@crafty@@PHRASE3@@wily
an annoying person who thinks they are clever@@PHRASE0@@know-it-all@@PHRASE1@@smart aleck@@PHRASE2@@smart-ass / wise guy@@PHRASE3@@be too clever by half
a clever plan, idea, or way of doing something@@PHRASE0@@clever@@PHRASE1@@intelligent@@PHRASE2@@ingenious@@PHRASE3@@neat@@PHRASE4@@smart@@PHRASE5@@cunning@@PHRASE6@@crafty@@PHRASE7@@inspired@@PHRASE8@@bright idea
serious books, ideas etc that are intended for intelligent people@@PHRASE0@@intellectual@@PHRASE1@@scholarly@@PHRASE2@@highbrow@@PHRASE3@@profound@@PHRASE4@@serious
the ability to learn well@@PHRASE0@@intelligence@@PHRASE1@@brains@@PHRASE2@@brilliance@@PHRASE3@@intellect@@PHRASE4@@genius@@PHRASE5@@wisdom
to intend to do something@@PHRASE0@@intend to do something@@PHRASE1@@mean to do something@@PHRASE2@@be going to do something@@PHRASE3@@plan to do something@@PHRASE4@@be looking to do something@@PHRASE5@@set out to do something@@PHRASE6@@be out to do something@@PHRASE7@@it is somebody's intention to do something@@PHRASE8@@with intent to do something
to not intend to do something@@PHRASE0@@not intend to do something@@PHRASE1@@not mean to do something@@PHRASE2@@have no intention of doing something@@PHRASE3@@have no plans to do something / not have any plans to do something@@PHRASE4@@not be serious
something that you intend to do@@PHRASE0@@intention@@PHRASE1@@intent
when something is intended to do something@@PHRASE0@@be intended to do something@@PHRASE1@@be meant to do something / be supposed to do something
to tell someone what you intend to do@@PHRASE0@@make your intentions clear / known@@PHRASE1@@put / lay your cards on the table
intending to be helpful or kind, but causing problems@@PHRASE0@@mean well@@PHRASE1@@well-meaning@@PHRASE2@@good intentions@@PHRASE3@@well-meant / well-intentioned
feeling interested in something@@PHRASE0@@interested@@PHRASE1@@find something interesting@@PHRASE2@@with interest@@PHRASE3@@interest in something@@PHRASE4@@show / express (an) interest@@PHRASE5@@curious@@PHRASE6@@fascinated@@PHRASE7@@have a fascination with / for@@PHRASE8@@intrigued@@PHRASE9@@be into
so interested that you give all your attention to something@@PHRASE0@@absorbed@@PHRASE1@@gripped / riveted@@PHRASE2@@engrossed@@PHRASE3@@obsessed@@PHRASE4@@enthralled@@PHRASE5@@mesmerized@@PHRASE6@@spellbound@@PHRASE7@@be all ears
to make someone interested@@PHRASE0@@interest@@PHRASE1@@get somebody interested@@PHRASE2@@fascinate@@PHRASE3@@intrigue@@PHRASE4@@rekindle / revive interest
to become interested@@PHRASE0@@get / become interested@@PHRASE1@@get into@@PHRASE2@@get the bug
to stop being interested@@PHRASE0@@lose interest
not interested@@PHRASE0@@not be interested@@PHRASE1@@uninterested@@PHRASE2@@not interest@@PHRASE3@@show / express no interest@@PHRASE4@@lack of interest@@PHRASE5@@apathetic@@PHRASE6@@leave somebody cold
something you are interested in@@PHRASE0@@hobby@@PHRASE1@@interest@@PHRASE2@@pastime
something that makes you feel interested@@PHRASE0@@interesting@@PHRASE1@@fascinating@@PHRASE2@@intriguing@@PHRASE3@@be of interest@@PHRASE4@@stimulating@@PHRASE5@@hold your attention@@PHRASE6@@absorbing
so interesting that you cannot stop watching, reading etc@@PHRASE0@@riveting / gripping@@PHRASE1@@I couldn't put it down@@PHRASE2@@compelling@@PHRASE3@@engrossing@@PHRASE4@@mesmerizing / enthralling@@PHRASE5@@spellbinding@@PHRASE6@@page-turner
an interesting period of time@@PHRASE0@@interesting@@PHRASE1@@eventful@@PHRASE2@@colourful@@PHRASE3@@there's never a dull moment
an interesting city, building, work of art etc@@PHRASE0@@interesting@@PHRASE1@@fascinating@@PHRASE2@@unusual@@PHRASE3@@have character
words for describing an interesting person@@PHRASE0@@interesting@@PHRASE1@@fascinating@@PHRASE2@@colourful@@PHRASE3@@a character
to make something more interesting@@PHRASE0@@make something more interesting@@PHRASE1@@make something come to life@@PHRASE2@@liven up@@PHRASE3@@jazz up@@PHRASE4@@add variety
to interfere@@PHRASE0@@interfere@@PHRASE1@@meddle@@PHRASE2@@poke / stick your nose into@@PHRASE3@@put / shove / stick your oar in@@PHRASE4@@intrude
someone who interferes too much in other people's affairs@@PHRASE0@@busybody@@PHRASE1@@do-gooder@@PHRASE2@@interfering@@PHRASE3@@meddling / meddlesome
to not interfere@@PHRASE0@@mind your own business / it's none of your business@@PHRASE1@@stay / keep out of it@@PHRASE2@@be / have nothing to do with@@PHRASE3@@leave / let well alone
to stop someone when they are speaking@@PHRASE0@@interrupt@@PHRASE1@@butt in@@PHRASE2@@cut in@@PHRASE3@@cut somebody off / cut somebody short@@PHRASE4@@break in
to deliberately keep interrupting someone in public@@PHRASE0@@heckle@@PHRASE1@@barrack
to talk or write about a subject for the first time@@PHRASE0@@introduce@@PHRASE1@@lead into@@PHRASE2@@preface
speech or writing that introduces something@@PHRASE0@@introduction@@PHRASE1@@intro@@PHRASE2@@lead-in@@PHRASE3@@introductory@@PHRASE4@@preface / foreword@@PHRASE5@@prologue
to think of a new idea, design, or name for something@@PHRASE0@@invent@@PHRASE1@@create@@PHRASE2@@come up with / think up@@PHRASE3@@devise@@PHRASE4@@make up@@PHRASE5@@conceive@@PHRASE6@@dream up@@PHRASE7@@coin
someone who invents something@@PHRASE0@@inventor@@PHRASE1@@creator@@PHRASE2@@originator@@PHRASE3@@the father of something
something that someone has invented@@PHRASE0@@invention@@PHRASE1@@creation@@PHRASE2@@innovation@@PHRASE3@@brainchild
to invite someone@@PHRASE0@@invite / ask@@PHRASE1@@invitation@@PHRASE2@@ask somebody out@@PHRASE3@@have somebody over@@PHRASE4@@invite / ask somebody along@@PHRASE5@@entertain
a message inviting someone@@PHRASE0@@invitation
someone who you invite@@PHRASE0@@guest
someone who comes without being invited@@PHRASE0@@uninvited@@PHRASE1@@gatecrasher
because someone loves another person@@PHRASE0@@jealous@@PHRASE1@@possessive@@PHRASE2@@jealousy
because you want something that someone else has@@PHRASE0@@jealous@@PHRASE1@@envious@@PHRASE2@@envy@@PHRASE3@@jealousy@@PHRASE4@@envy@@PHRASE5@@sour grapes
a job@@PHRASE0@@job@@PHRASE1@@work@@PHRASE2@@profession@@PHRASE3@@occupation@@PHRASE4@@business@@PHRASE5@@what somebody does@@PHRASE6@@trade@@PHRASE7@@career@@PHRASE8@@vocation@@PHRASE9@@livelihood@@PHRASE10@@line of work / business@@PHRASE11@@employment
a job in a company or organization@@PHRASE0@@post@@PHRASE1@@position@@PHRASE2@@capacity
relating to a job@@PHRASE0@@job@@PHRASE1@@professional@@PHRASE2@@occupational@@PHRASE3@@vocational
to have a job@@PHRASE0@@have a job@@PHRASE1@@be employed@@PHRASE2@@self-employed@@PHRASE3@@hold (down) a job@@PHRASE4@@be in work
to not have a job@@PHRASE0@@not have a job / be without a job@@PHRASE1@@be out of work@@PHRASE2@@unemployed@@PHRASE3@@jobless@@PHRASE4@@be on the dole
a job that is available@@PHRASE0@@vacancy@@PHRASE1@@opening@@PHRASE2@@opportunity
to give someone a job@@PHRASE0@@give somebody a job@@PHRASE1@@employ@@PHRASE2@@take on@@PHRASE3@@engage@@PHRASE4@@appoint@@PHRASE5@@recruit@@PHRASE6@@sign up
to move to a more important job@@PHRASE0@@promote@@PHRASE1@@make somebody something@@PHRASE2@@promotion@@PHRASE3@@advancement@@PHRASE4@@move / go / climb up the ladder@@PHRASE5@@upgrade
doing something for a job, rather than for enjoyment@@PHRASE0@@for a living@@PHRASE1@@professional
a job that you have in addition to your main job@@PHRASE0@@sideline@@PHRASE1@@on the side@@PHRASE2@@moonlight
to join two things together with wire, glue etc@@PHRASE0@@join@@PHRASE1@@attach@@PHRASE2@@fix@@PHRASE3@@fasten@@PHRASE4@@connect@@PHRASE5@@link
when a wire, pipe etc goes between two things so that they are joined@@PHRASE0@@connect@@PHRASE1@@link@@PHRASE2@@connection
when something joins one place with another@@PHRASE0@@connect@@PHRASE1@@link@@PHRASE2@@link
when lines, roads, rivers etc come together and join@@PHRASE0@@join / meet@@PHRASE1@@converge@@PHRASE2@@merge
when things are joined together@@PHRASE0@@be joined / be joined together
the place or part where two things join@@PHRASE0@@joint@@PHRASE1@@the join@@PHRASE2@@connection@@PHRASE3@@junction@@PHRASE4@@intersection
to join a club or organization@@PHRASE0@@join@@PHRASE1@@become a member@@PHRASE2@@enrol@@PHRASE3@@enter
to join a military force@@PHRASE0@@join@@PHRASE1@@join up@@PHRASE2@@enlist
to join an organization after being a member of a different one@@PHRASE0@@go over to
to get someone to join a club or organization@@PHRASE0@@recruit
something you say or write in order to be funny@@PHRASE0@@joke@@PHRASE1@@funny story@@PHRASE2@@wisecrack@@PHRASE3@@one-liner@@PHRASE4@@gag@@PHRASE5@@punch line@@PHRASE6@@the one about ...@@PHRASE7@@pun@@PHRASE8@@double meaning / entendre
something that you do to make people laugh@@PHRASE0@@joke@@PHRASE1@@practical joke@@PHRASE2@@prank@@PHRASE3@@play a trick / joke@@PHRASE4@@as a joke@@PHRASE5@@for a laugh
to say something to make people laugh@@PHRASE0@@make a joke / crack a joke@@PHRASE1@@tell a joke@@PHRASE2@@joke@@PHRASE3@@wisecrack
someone who tells jokes or does things to make people laugh@@PHRASE0@@comedian / comic@@PHRASE1@@wit@@PHRASE2@@practical joker
to pretend that something is true as a joke@@PHRASE0@@be joking / be kidding@@PHRASE1@@jokingly@@PHRASE2@@you're having me on@@PHRASE3@@be pulling somebody's leg@@PHRASE4@@wind somebody up
not behaving or speaking seriously@@PHRASE0@@flippant@@PHRASE1@@playful@@PHRASE2@@facetious@@PHRASE3@@tongue-in-cheek
to decide how good, bad etc someone or something is@@PHRASE0@@judge@@PHRASE1@@assess@@PHRASE2@@evaluate@@PHRASE3@@critique
to decide who is the winner in a game, competition etc@@PHRASE0@@judge@@PHRASE1@@judge@@PHRASE2@@referee@@PHRASE3@@umpire
to decide whether someone is wrong to do something@@PHRASE0@@judge@@PHRASE1@@pass judgment@@PHRASE2@@sit in judgement@@PHRASE3@@judgemental
to decide who is right in a quarrel@@PHRASE0@@adjudicate@@PHRASE1@@arbitrate@@PHRASE2@@arbitration
to write your opinion of a new film, book etc@@PHRASE0@@review@@PHRASE1@@review@@PHRASE2@@write-up@@PHRASE3@@critic
someone's ability to judge people or things@@PHRASE0@@judgment@@PHRASE1@@be a good / bad etc judge of
a standard by which something is judged@@PHRASE0@@standard@@PHRASE1@@scale@@PHRASE2@@criterion@@PHRASE3@@benchmark@@PHRASE4@@yardstick
to jump in the air@@PHRASE0@@jump@@PHRASE1@@jump up and down@@PHRASE2@@hop@@PHRASE3@@skip@@PHRASE4@@leap@@PHRASE5@@dive
to go over something by jumping@@PHRASE0@@jump@@PHRASE1@@leap@@PHRASE2@@vault@@PHRASE3@@clear
when something happened a short time ago@@PHRASE0@@just@@PHRASE1@@only just@@PHRASE2@@a minute / second ago@@PHRASE3@@just now@@PHRASE4@@barely
when someone has become a particular age a short time ago@@PHRASE0@@just turned 10 / 30 / 60 etc@@PHRASE1@@be barely 10 / 18 / 21 etc
when something happens, although it almost did not happen@@PHRASE0@@just@@PHRASE1@@barely@@PHRASE2@@almost didn't@@PHRASE3@@only just@@PHRASE4@@narrowly@@PHRASE5@@be a near / close thing@@PHRASE6@@by the skin of your teeth
when something bad almost happened, but did not@@PHRASE0@@narrowly@@PHRASE1@@close shave@@PHRASE2@@that was close!@@PHRASE3@@near miss
when you do something, but only with difficulty@@PHRASE0@@can hardly / barely@@PHRASE1@@can just about
when something is a particular size, amount etc, but no more@@PHRASE0@@just@@PHRASE1@@barely@@PHRASE2@@only just
to keep something and not sell it or give or throw it away@@PHRASE0@@keep@@PHRASE1@@save@@PHRASE2@@hold on to / hang on to@@PHRASE3@@not part with@@PHRASE4@@retain
to keep something so that someone else can use it later@@PHRASE0@@keep / save something for@@PHRASE1@@put something by@@PHRASE2@@hold@@PHRASE3@@put / set something aside for
to let someone keep their job@@PHRASE0@@keep on@@PHRASE1@@retain
to keep the same character, feelings, qualities etc@@PHRASE0@@keep@@PHRASE1@@hold on to / hang on to@@PHRASE2@@retain
to keep something in a particular place@@PHRASE0@@keep@@PHRASE1@@store@@PHRASE2@@keep something in storage@@PHRASE3@@preserve@@PHRASE4@@hoard
to keep information@@PHRASE0@@keep@@PHRASE1@@store@@PHRASE2@@keep something on file@@PHRASE3@@file@@PHRASE4@@keep a record / keep records
things of the same type that you store@@PHRASE0@@supply@@PHRASE1@@stock@@PHRASE2@@reserve@@PHRASE3@@cache@@PHRASE4@@hoard
to make someone stay in a place@@PHRASE0@@keep
to keep someone in a place as a prisoner@@PHRASE0@@keep@@PHRASE1@@hold@@PHRASE2@@hold somebody prisoner / captive / hostage@@PHRASE3@@lock somebody up / away@@PHRASE4@@confine@@PHRASE5@@detain@@PHRASE6@@hold / keep somebody in custody
someone who is forced to stay in a place@@PHRASE0@@prisoner@@PHRASE1@@captive@@PHRASE2@@hostage
when you are forced to stay somewhere@@PHRASE0@@be in custody@@PHRASE1@@be under arrest@@PHRASE2@@captivity@@PHRASE3@@imprisonment@@PHRASE4@@detention@@PHRASE5@@confinement
kick@@PHRASE0@@kick@@PHRASE1@@give somebody / something a kick@@PHRASE2@@knee@@PHRASE3@@boot
to kill someone@@PHRASE0@@kill@@PHRASE1@@murder@@PHRASE2@@assassinate@@PHRASE3@@beat / kick / stab etc somebody to death@@PHRASE4@@poison@@PHRASE5@@drown@@PHRASE6@@strangle@@PHRASE7@@bump off@@PHRASE8@@do away with
the act or crime of killing someone@@PHRASE0@@murder@@PHRASE1@@homicide@@PHRASE2@@manslaughter@@PHRASE3@@killing@@PHRASE4@@assassination@@PHRASE5@@foul play
to kill a large number of people@@PHRASE0@@kill@@PHRASE1@@massacre@@PHRASE2@@slaughter@@PHRASE3@@exterminate
when a large number of people are killed@@PHRASE0@@massacre@@PHRASE1@@slaughter@@PHRASE2@@carnage@@PHRASE3@@mass murder@@PHRASE4@@genocide
to kill yourself@@PHRASE0@@kill yourself@@PHRASE1@@suicide@@PHRASE2@@take your own life@@PHRASE3@@suicidal@@PHRASE4@@end it all
someone who kills another person@@PHRASE0@@murderer@@PHRASE1@@killer@@PHRASE2@@assassin@@PHRASE3@@hitman / contract killer@@PHRASE4@@psychopath
when someone is killed as a punishment@@PHRASE0@@execute@@PHRASE1@@put somebody to death@@PHRASE2@@capital punishment@@PHRASE3@@the death penalty@@PHRASE4@@death sentence@@PHRASE5@@capital offence@@PHRASE6@@be on death row@@PHRASE7@@condemned
when someone is killed to stop them from suffering@@PHRASE0@@euthanasia@@PHRASE1@@mercy killing
to cause death@@PHRASE0@@kill@@PHRASE1@@cause death@@PHRASE2@@kill off@@PHRASE3@@destroy@@PHRASE4@@be a killer@@PHRASE5@@wipe out@@PHRASE6@@decimate
able to kill you@@PHRASE0@@fatal@@PHRASE1@@lethal@@PHRASE2@@deadly@@PHRASE3@@killer@@PHRASE4@@mortal
to kill an animal@@PHRASE0@@kill@@PHRASE1@@slaughter@@PHRASE2@@destroy@@PHRASE3@@put down / put to sleep@@PHRASE4@@cull
kind@@PHRASE0@@kind@@PHRASE1@@kindness@@PHRASE2@@nice@@PHRASE3@@considerate / thoughtful@@PHRASE4@@good@@PHRASE5@@gentle@@PHRASE6@@somebody's heart is in the right place
kind to people who have problems or difficulties@@PHRASE0@@sympathetic@@PHRASE1@@understanding@@PHRASE2@@compassionate@@PHRASE3@@caring@@PHRASE4@@kind-hearted@@PHRASE5@@a shoulder to cry on
to treat someone very kindly or too kindly@@PHRASE0@@spoil@@PHRASE1@@pamper@@PHRASE2@@make a fuss of / fuss over
to kiss someone@@PHRASE0@@kiss@@PHRASE1@@give somebody a kiss@@PHRASE2@@give somebody a peck
when two people kiss each other@@PHRASE0@@kiss@@PHRASE1@@snog@@PHRASE2@@neck@@PHRASE3@@smooch
an act of kissing@@PHRASE0@@kiss@@PHRASE1@@snog@@PHRASE2@@peck
to know a fact or piece of information@@PHRASE0@@know@@PHRASE1@@realize@@PHRASE2@@be / become aware@@PHRASE3@@can tell@@PHRASE4@@appreciate@@PHRASE5@@be conscious@@PHRASE6@@know perfectly well@@PHRASE7@@know / learn from experience
to know a place, a film, a book etc@@PHRASE0@@know@@PHRASE1@@be familiar with@@PHRASE2@@be acquainted with
to know a lot about something@@PHRASE0@@know (all) about@@PHRASE1@@knowledgeable@@PHRASE2@@be well versed in@@PHRASE3@@know something inside (and) out@@PHRASE4@@be clued up@@PHRASE5@@specialize in@@PHRASE6@@know what you are talking about@@PHRASE7@@know your stuff
someone who knows a lot about something@@PHRASE0@@expert@@PHRASE1@@specialist@@PHRASE2@@authority@@PHRASE3@@pundit@@PHRASE4@@buff@@PHRASE5@@connoisseur@@PHRASE6@@boffin
knowing a lot about something@@PHRASE0@@knowledgeable@@PHRASE1@@well-informed@@PHRASE2@@be a mine of information@@PHRASE3@@be well up on@@PHRASE4@@have your finger on the pulse@@PHRASE5@@keep abreast of / keep up to date with
to know something so well you can repeat it from memory@@PHRASE0@@know something by heart@@PHRASE1@@have something off pat@@PHRASE2@@word perfect
to know a little about something@@PHRASE0@@know a little (bit) about@@PHRASE1@@have a smattering of@@PHRASE2@@have a working knowledge of@@PHRASE3@@can get by / be able to get by
to know something that most people do not know@@PHRASE0@@be in the know@@PHRASE1@@be in on@@PHRASE2@@be privy to@@PHRASE3@@knowing
when most people know something@@PHRASE0@@everyone knows@@PHRASE1@@well known@@PHRASE2@@be common knowledge@@PHRASE3@@be no secret@@PHRASE4@@be an open secret@@PHRASE5@@freedom of information
facts and information that you know@@PHRASE0@@knowledge@@PHRASE1@@expertise@@PHRASE2@@know-how
to feel sure something is true even though you have no proof@@PHRASE0@@feel@@PHRASE1@@sense@@PHRASE2@@know@@PHRASE3@@have a feeling / get the feeling@@PHRASE4@@be aware / conscious
to not know a fact or piece of information@@PHRASE0@@not know@@PHRASE1@@have no idea / not have a clue@@PHRASE2@@not have the faintest / slightest / foggiest idea@@PHRASE3@@(it) beats me@@PHRASE4@@don't ask me / how should I know?@@PHRASE5@@who knows?@@PHRASE6@@I give up
to not know a place, film or book etc@@PHRASE0@@not know@@PHRASE1@@not be familiar with / be unfamiliar with@@PHRASE2@@unfamiliar
to not realize what is happening@@PHRASE0@@not know / not realize / have no idea@@PHRASE1@@be unaware / not be aware@@PHRASE2@@have no knowledge of@@PHRASE3@@unbeknown to somebody@@PHRASE4@@little did I / she / he etc know@@PHRASE5@@for all I / you / they etc know@@PHRASE6@@be unconscious of@@PHRASE7@@oblivious
to not know anything about a subject@@PHRASE0@@not know anything / know nothing@@PHRASE1@@have no idea / not have a clue@@PHRASE2@@be a closed book
to not know about something that other people know@@PHRASE0@@be in the dark@@PHRASE1@@not be in on
to not know the most recent information about something@@PHRASE0@@be out of touch@@PHRASE1@@lose touch@@PHRASE2@@lose track of@@PHRASE3@@not be up on
ways of saying that no one knows something@@PHRASE0@@who knows / who can say@@PHRASE1@@God knows / heaven knows@@PHRASE2@@it's anybody's guess@@PHRASE3@@there's no telling / knowing@@PHRASE4@@your guess is as good as mine
not knowing about something@@PHRASE0@@ignorant@@PHRASE1@@ignorance@@PHRASE2@@uninformed@@PHRASE3@@ill-informed@@PHRASE4@@layman / lay person
something that people know nothing or very little about@@PHRASE0@@unknown@@PHRASE1@@the unknown@@PHRASE2@@uncharted@@PHRASE3@@unidentified@@PHRASE4@@little known
a person or place that not many people know or know about@@PHRASE0@@unknown@@PHRASE1@@little known / little-known@@PHRASE2@@obscure@@PHRASE3@@shadowy figure@@PHRASE4@@an unknown quantity
to know someone@@PHRASE0@@know@@PHRASE1@@know somebody by sight@@PHRASE2@@be acquainted with
to start to know someone@@PHRASE0@@get to know@@PHRASE1@@get acquainted@@PHRASE2@@meet
someone you know, but not very well@@PHRASE0@@acquaintance@@PHRASE1@@have met / met
someone you do not know@@PHRASE0@@stranger
land that is owned by someone or is used for something@@PHRASE0@@land@@PHRASE1@@territory@@PHRASE2@@territorial@@PHRASE3@@field@@PHRASE4@@the grounds
what you see in an area of land@@PHRASE0@@landscape@@PHRASE1@@scenery
the surface of the land@@PHRASE0@@ground@@PHRASE1@@terrain
the land compared with the sea or air@@PHRASE0@@land@@PHRASE1@@the ground@@PHRASE2@@ashore
the substance that forms the surface of the land@@PHRASE0@@earth@@PHRASE1@@soil@@PHRASE2@@dirt
land at the edge of water@@PHRASE0@@the coast@@PHRASE1@@the shore@@PHRASE2@@beach@@PHRASE3@@the seaside@@PHRASE4@@by the sea@@PHRASE5@@coastline
the words used by the people in a particular country or area@@PHRASE0@@language@@PHRASE1@@lingo@@PHRASE2@@dialect@@PHRASE3@@slang@@PHRASE4@@colloquial
the use of words to communicate@@PHRASE0@@language@@PHRASE1@@linguistic
the first language that you learn as a child@@PHRASE0@@somebody's first language@@PHRASE1@@somebody's mother tongue@@PHRASE2@@native speaker
when someone can speak more than one language@@PHRASE0@@bilingual@@PHRASE1@@somebody's second language
the language used by a particular group of people@@PHRASE0@@language@@PHRASE1@@terminology@@PHRASE2@@jargon@@PHRASE3@@slang@@PHRASE4@@in layman's terms@@PHRASE5@@-speak
coming at the end after all others@@PHRASE0@@last@@PHRASE1@@final@@PHRASE2@@closing@@PHRASE3@@concluding@@PHRASE4@@the latter
to be the last one in a line, group, race etc@@PHRASE0@@be last@@PHRASE1@@come in last / finish last@@PHRASE2@@bring up the rear@@PHRASE3@@straggler
the one just before the last one@@PHRASE0@@next to last / second to last@@PHRASE1@@the last but one@@PHRASE2@@penultimate
what you say to introduce the last thing in a speech etc@@PHRASE0@@finally@@PHRASE1@@lastly@@PHRASE2@@last but not least
to continue for a particular period of time@@PHRASE0@@last@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@go on for@@PHRASE3@@drag on@@PHRASE4@@run@@PHRASE5@@extend over
to stay in good condition for a particular period of time@@PHRASE0@@last@@PHRASE1@@keep@@PHRASE2@@stay fresh
when a supply of something continues to be enough@@PHRASE0@@last@@PHRASE1@@make something last@@PHRASE2@@eke out
arriving or leaving late@@PHRASE0@@late@@PHRASE1@@not on time@@PHRASE2@@latecomer
what you say when someone or something is late@@PHRASE0@@where have you been?@@PHRASE1@@what kept you?@@PHRASE2@@about time too@@PHRASE3@@what time do you call this?@@PHRASE4@@better late than never@@PHRASE5@@is that the time?
later than usual@@PHRASE0@@late@@PHRASE1@@late in life
what you say when someone or something is late@@PHRASE0@@late@@PHRASE1@@overdue@@PHRASE2@@be behind with@@PHRASE3@@be in arrears@@PHRASE4@@belated@@PHRASE5@@you're late
to have done less than you planned to do@@PHRASE0@@be behind@@PHRASE1@@be behind schedule@@PHRASE2@@be running late
too late@@PHRASE0@@too late@@PHRASE1@@miss@@PHRASE2@@it's a little late@@PHRASE3@@leave it too late / a bit late
late at night@@PHRASE0@@late@@PHRASE1@@the middle of the night@@PHRASE2@@late-night@@PHRASE3@@last thing at night@@PHRASE4@@the early hours@@PHRASE5@@till all hours
at a later time@@PHRASE0@@later@@PHRASE1@@later on@@PHRASE2@@in@@PHRASE3@@from now@@PHRASE4@@after@@PHRASE5@@subsequently
to arrange to do something at a later time@@PHRASE0@@postpone@@PHRASE1@@put off@@PHRASE2@@delay@@PHRASE3@@be pushed / moved / put back@@PHRASE4@@put something on ice / put something on the back burner@@PHRASE5@@procrastinate
in a later place in a book, list etc@@PHRASE0@@later@@PHRASE1@@later / further on
to laugh because something is funny@@PHRASE0@@laugh@@PHRASE1@@laughter@@PHRASE2@@have a laugh@@PHRASE3@@chuckle@@PHRASE4@@giggle@@PHRASE5@@titter
to laugh in a cruel or nasty way@@PHRASE0@@laugh at@@PHRASE1@@snigger@@PHRASE2@@make fun of@@PHRASE3@@jeer
to laugh loudly@@PHRASE0@@roar / howl / shriek etc with laughter@@PHRASE1@@laugh out loud@@PHRASE2@@cackle@@PHRASE3@@roar / howl / peal etc of laughter
to laugh a lot or for a long time@@PHRASE0@@can't stop laughing@@PHRASE1@@laugh helplessly / uncontrollably / hysterically@@PHRASE2@@have / get the giggles@@PHRASE3@@laugh your head off@@PHRASE4@@have hysterics@@PHRASE5@@fall about@@PHRASE6@@I nearly / almost died@@PHRASE7@@gales / fits of laughter
to make someone laugh@@PHRASE0@@make somebody laugh@@PHRASE1@@crack somebody up@@PHRASE2@@raise a laugh@@PHRASE3@@have somebody in hysterics / stitches@@PHRASE4@@amuse
to stop yourself laughing@@PHRASE0@@keep a straight face
an official rule that everyone must obey@@PHRASE0@@law@@PHRASE1@@legislation@@PHRASE2@@act@@PHRASE3@@bill@@PHRASE4@@statute@@PHRASE5@@bylaw
the whole system of laws of a country or place@@PHRASE0@@law@@PHRASE1@@legal system
part of a law or legal agreement@@PHRASE0@@article@@PHRASE1@@clause@@PHRASE2@@loophole
to make a new law@@PHRASE0@@pass@@PHRASE1@@legislate
ways of saying that a law is officially accepted@@PHRASE0@@become law@@PHRASE1@@get onto / reach the statute book
relating to the law@@PHRASE0@@legal@@PHRASE1@@legislative
lazy@@PHRASE0@@lazy@@PHRASE1@@idle@@PHRASE2@@can't be bothered / couldn't be bothered
a lazy person@@PHRASE0@@lazybones@@PHRASE1@@couch potato@@PHRASE2@@layabout@@PHRASE3@@skiver
to behave in a lazy way@@PHRASE0@@sit / lounge / laze around@@PHRASE1@@shirk@@PHRASE2@@not lift a finger
the leader of a group or country@@PHRASE0@@leader@@PHRASE1@@leadership@@PHRASE2@@president@@PHRASE3@@head of state@@PHRASE4@@prime minister@@PHRASE5@@ruler@@PHRASE6@@king@@PHRASE7@@queen@@PHRASE8@@figurehead
to be the leader@@PHRASE0@@be the leader (of something)@@PHRASE1@@lead@@PHRASE2@@leadership@@PHRASE3@@be fronted by@@PHRASE4@@rule
to learn how to do something, or learn about something@@PHRASE0@@learn@@PHRASE1@@study@@PHRASE2@@train@@PHRASE3@@pick up@@PHRASE4@@get the hang of@@PHRASE5@@master@@PHRASE6@@familiarize yourself with
to learn something so that you can remember it exactly@@PHRASE0@@learn@@PHRASE1@@memorize@@PHRASE2@@commit something to memory
someone who is learning something@@PHRASE0@@student@@PHRASE1@@trainee@@PHRASE2@@beginner@@PHRASE3@@apprentice@@PHRASE4@@learner
to learn about things by experiencing them in your life@@PHRASE0@@learn
less than any other@@PHRASE0@@least
the smallest amount or number of something@@PHRASE0@@the least@@PHRASE1@@minimum@@PHRASE2@@the fewest@@PHRASE3@@the lowest
to be at the lowest level@@PHRASE0@@an all-time low@@PHRASE1@@low / lowest ebb
to go away from a place@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@go@@PHRASE2@@go out@@PHRASE3@@go away@@PHRASE4@@go off
what you say when you are going to leave@@PHRASE0@@I'm off@@PHRASE1@@I must go@@PHRASE2@@I must dash / fly@@PHRASE3@@I'd better make tracks@@PHRASE4@@I'm getting out of here
ways of telling someone to leave@@PHRASE0@@go away@@PHRASE1@@get out@@PHRASE2@@get lost@@PHRASE3@@beat it / take a hike / bug off
to leave at the start of a journey@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@go@@PHRASE2@@set off@@PHRASE3@@be off@@PHRASE4@@depart@@PHRASE5@@take off@@PHRASE6@@drive off@@PHRASE7@@pull out@@PHRASE8@@(set) sail
to leave a room or building for a short time@@PHRASE0@@nip / pop out
to leave quickly in order to avoid trouble, danger etc@@PHRASE0@@run off / away@@PHRASE1@@shoot off@@PHRASE2@@not see somebody for dust@@PHRASE3@@make yourself scarce
to leave after doing something wrong or illegal@@PHRASE0@@escape@@PHRASE1@@get away@@PHRASE2@@make your getaway
to leave quietly or secretly@@PHRASE0@@sneak off / away / out@@PHRASE1@@slip out / away@@PHRASE2@@slope off@@PHRASE3@@slink off / away
to leave somewhere angrily@@PHRASE0@@walk out@@PHRASE1@@storm out@@PHRASE2@@flounce out
to leave unwillingly@@PHRASE0@@tear / force yourself away@@PHRASE1@@can't bear to leave / go
to make someone leave a room or building@@PHRASE0@@throw / kick somebody out@@PHRASE1@@show somebody the door@@PHRASE2@@eject
when an army leaves a place, for example after a battle@@PHRASE0@@retreat@@PHRASE1@@withdraw@@PHRASE2@@pull out
when a crowd of people leave a place@@PHRASE0@@disperse@@PHRASE1@@scatter
to permanently leave the house where you live@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@move out@@PHRASE2@@leave home@@PHRASE3@@run away@@PHRASE4@@vacate
to leave your house and go to live in another one@@PHRASE0@@move@@PHRASE1@@move house
to make someone leave the house where they live@@PHRASE0@@throw / kick somebody out@@PHRASE1@@evict@@PHRASE2@@give somebody notice
to leave your country or the area where you live@@PHRASE0@@emigrate@@PHRASE1@@migrate@@PHRASE2@@exodus
to make someone leave a country@@PHRASE0@@expel@@PHRASE1@@deport@@PHRASE2@@extradite@@PHRASE3@@repatriate@@PHRASE4@@exile / send into exile@@PHRASE5@@banish
to permanently leave your school, college etc@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@graduate@@PHRASE2@@drop out
someone who leaves school or college@@PHRASE0@@school-leaver@@PHRASE1@@dropout
to make someone leave school or college@@PHRASE0@@expel@@PHRASE1@@throw / kick out@@PHRASE2@@exclude
to leave a job or organization@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@quit@@PHRASE2@@resign@@PHRASE3@@retire@@PHRASE4@@hand in your notice / resignation@@PHRASE5@@pack / jack it in
when someone is forced to leave their job@@PHRASE0@@lose your job@@PHRASE1@@fire@@PHRASE2@@sack somebody / give somebody the sack@@PHRASE3@@lay off@@PHRASE4@@make somebody redundant@@PHRASE5@@redundancy@@PHRASE6@@suspend@@PHRASE7@@give somebody (their) notice@@PHRASE8@@relieve somebody of their duties / post
to make someone leave a political party etc@@PHRASE0@@expel@@PHRASE1@@throw / kick out
something that is given when someone leaves@@PHRASE0@@leaving@@PHRASE1@@farewell
when someone leaves the army, air force, or navy@@PHRASE0@@desert@@PHRASE1@@go AWOL@@PHRASE2@@discharge
to leave your husband, wife, girlfriend etc@@PHRASE0@@leave@@PHRASE1@@walk out@@PHRASE2@@run / go off with@@PHRASE3@@desert@@PHRASE4@@abandon
to make a husband, wife, girlfriend etc leave@@PHRASE0@@throw / kick out
allowed by law@@PHRASE0@@legal@@PHRASE1@@lawful@@PHRASE2@@legitimate@@PHRASE3@@above board@@PHRASE4@@within the law@@PHRASE5@@legality
when the law says you must do something or have the right to do it@@PHRASE0@@legal@@PHRASE1@@statutory@@PHRASE2@@constitutional@@PHRASE3@@according to the law@@PHRASE4@@by law
to make something legal@@PHRASE0@@legalize@@PHRASE1@@make something legal@@PHRASE2@@decriminalize@@PHRASE3@@legitimize
to lend something to someone@@PHRASE0@@lend@@PHRASE1@@let somebody use / let somebody have@@PHRASE2@@be on loan@@PHRASE3@@give somebody a loan@@PHRASE4@@give somebody the use / loan of@@PHRASE5@@loan a painting / work of art etc
to lend houses, land, machines etc for money@@PHRASE0@@rent out@@PHRASE1@@lease@@PHRASE2@@let@@PHRASE3@@hire out
a person or organization that lends money@@PHRASE0@@lender@@PHRASE1@@creditor@@PHRASE2@@loan-shark
money that is lent to someone@@PHRASE0@@loan
a smaller amount or number@@PHRASE0@@less@@PHRASE1@@fewer@@PHRASE2@@not as much / not so much@@PHRASE3@@not as many / not so many@@PHRASE4@@lower@@PHRASE5@@be in the / a minority
less than a number or amount@@PHRASE0@@less than@@PHRASE1@@under@@PHRASE2@@below@@PHRASE3@@lower@@PHRASE4@@within@@PHRASE5@@minus
less interesting, expensive, difficult, exciting etc@@PHRASE0@@not as@@PHRASE1@@less
when something happens less than before@@PHRASE0@@less@@PHRASE1@@not as much
when prices, numbers etc become less@@PHRASE0@@go down / come down@@PHRASE1@@fall / drop@@PHRASE2@@decrease@@PHRASE3@@decline@@PHRASE4@@reduction@@PHRASE5@@cut@@PHRASE6@@plummet / plunge@@PHRASE7@@taper off@@PHRASE8@@dwindle@@PHRASE9@@slide@@PHRASE10@@take a nosedive
when feelings, qualities etc become less strong@@PHRASE0@@lessen@@PHRASE1@@subside@@PHRASE2@@wane@@PHRASE3@@recede
to let someone do something@@PHRASE0@@let@@PHRASE1@@allow@@PHRASE2@@say somebody can do something@@PHRASE3@@agree to@@PHRASE4@@permit@@PHRASE5@@authorize@@PHRASE6@@have no objection@@PHRASE7@@give your consent@@PHRASE8@@give somebody / something the go-ahead
what you say to ask permission@@PHRASE0@@can I@@PHRASE1@@may I@@PHRASE2@@do you mind if / would you mind if / is it all right if
what you say to give permission@@PHRASE0@@go ahead@@PHRASE1@@be my guest@@PHRASE2@@feel free@@PHRASE3@@help yourself@@PHRASE4@@of course / of course you can
to be allowed to do something@@PHRASE0@@can@@PHRASE1@@be allowed@@PHRASE2@@be permitted@@PHRASE3@@may@@PHRASE4@@be free to do something
to let something happen, without trying to stop it@@PHRASE0@@let / allow@@PHRASE1@@not stand in somebody's way@@PHRASE2@@unchecked@@PHRASE3@@charter
to let someone do whatever they want@@PHRASE0@@give somebody the freedom to do something@@PHRASE1@@give somebody free rein / give somebody a free hand@@PHRASE2@@give somebody carte blanche@@PHRASE3@@give somebody a blank cheque@@PHRASE4@@give somebody the run of
to let someone do something that is not usually allowed@@PHRASE0@@bend the rules@@PHRASE1@@make an exception@@PHRASE2@@concession@@PHRASE3@@excuse@@PHRASE4@@exempt@@PHRASE5@@waive
official permission to do something@@PHRASE0@@permission@@PHRASE1@@authorization@@PHRASE2@@consent@@PHRASE3@@clearance@@PHRASE4@@somebody's say-so@@PHRASE5@@licence
an official document that gives permission@@PHRASE0@@permit@@PHRASE1@@licence@@PHRASE2@@warrant
letters etc@@PHRASE0@@letter@@PHRASE1@@post@@PHRASE2@@note@@PHRASE3@@memo@@PHRASE4@@correspondence@@PHRASE5@@e-mail / email
ways of beginning a letter@@PHRASE0@@Dear Sir / Sirs / Sir or Madam@@PHRASE1@@Dear Mr Wiggins / Ms Harper@@PHRASE2@@Dear Jim / Sarah etc@@PHRASE3@@Hi
ways of ending a letter@@PHRASE0@@Yours faithfully@@PHRASE1@@Yours sincerely@@PHRASE2@@Yours truly,/Sincerely,/Yours sincerely,@@PHRASE3@@love (from)@@PHRASE4@@All the best / Best wishes / With best wishes@@PHRASE5@@take care@@PHRASE6@@xxx@@PHRASE7@@regards@@PHRASE8@@PS
a point on a scale that measures quantity or quality@@PHRASE0@@level@@PHRASE1@@point@@PHRASE2@@the 1000 / two million etc mark
a level of ability or skill@@PHRASE0@@level@@PHRASE1@@standard
to lie down after you have been standing or sitting@@PHRASE0@@lie down@@PHRASE1@@lie@@PHRASE2@@stretch out@@PHRASE3@@sprawl / sprawl out
to be in a lying position@@PHRASE0@@lie@@PHRASE1@@recline@@PHRASE2@@stretched out@@PHRASE3@@sprawled / sprawled out@@PHRASE4@@spreadeagled
to say or write something that is not true@@PHRASE0@@lie@@PHRASE1@@tell a lie@@PHRASE2@@tell tales@@PHRASE3@@tell fibs@@PHRASE4@@fib@@PHRASE5@@be economical with the truth@@PHRASE6@@perjury
something untrue that is said or written@@PHRASE0@@lie@@PHRASE1@@white lie@@PHRASE2@@fib@@PHRASE3@@falsehood@@PHRASE4@@half-truth@@PHRASE5@@misinformation@@PHRASE6@@disinformation@@PHRASE7@@propaganda@@PHRASE8@@smear campaign
to invent a false story, excuse, name etc@@PHRASE0@@make up@@PHRASE1@@invent@@PHRASE2@@fabricate@@PHRASE3@@cook up
someone who lies@@PHRASE0@@liar@@PHRASE1@@fibber
the time when someone is alive@@PHRASE0@@life@@PHRASE1@@lifetime@@PHRASE2@@days@@PHRASE3@@lifespan@@PHRASE4@@life expectancy@@PHRASE5@@life cycle
the kind of life that someone has@@PHRASE0@@life@@PHRASE1@@existence@@PHRASE2@@lifestyle@@PHRASE3@@way of life@@PHRASE4@@live well / happily / carefully etc
continuing for all of someone's life@@PHRASE0@@all your life@@PHRASE1@@for life@@PHRASE2@@lifelong
to lift a person or thing@@PHRASE0@@lift@@PHRASE1@@lift up@@PHRASE2@@pick up@@PHRASE3@@raise@@PHRASE4@@scoop up / out@@PHRASE5@@hoist@@PHRASE6@@jack up
to lift a part of your body to a higher position@@PHRASE0@@raise@@PHRASE1@@lift@@PHRASE2@@put your hand up
light from the sun, a fire, an electric light etc@@PHRASE0@@light@@PHRASE1@@it's light@@PHRASE2@@daylight@@PHRASE3@@sunlight@@PHRASE4@@moonlight@@PHRASE5@@glare@@PHRASE6@@glow@@PHRASE7@@beam@@PHRASE8@@ray
to make a place light@@PHRASE0@@light up@@PHRASE1@@light@@PHRASE2@@switch / turn / put on the light(s)@@PHRASE3@@illuminate
when the lights in a place are on@@PHRASE0@@the lights are on@@PHRASE1@@be lit up@@PHRASE2@@ablaze
not heavy@@PHRASE0@@light@@PHRASE1@@lightweight@@PHRASE2@@weightless
to make something lighter@@PHRASE0@@make something lighter@@PHRASE1@@lighten
to like something@@PHRASE0@@like@@PHRASE1@@be into@@PHRASE2@@be fond of@@PHRASE3@@be keen on@@PHRASE4@@appeal to@@PHRASE5@@go down well@@PHRASE6@@be to your liking
to like something very much@@PHRASE0@@love / adore@@PHRASE1@@be crazy about@@PHRASE2@@be attached to@@PHRASE3@@have a passion for@@PHRASE4@@be addicted to
to like something that could be bad for you@@PHRASE0@@can't resist@@PHRASE1@@have a weakness for@@PHRASE2@@be partial to@@PHRASE3@@not be averse to
to begin to like something@@PHRASE0@@get to like@@PHRASE1@@grow on@@PHRASE2@@develop / acquire / get a taste for@@PHRASE3@@be an acquired taste
someone who likes something very much@@PHRASE0@@fan@@PHRASE1@@lover@@PHRASE2@@enthusiast@@PHRASE3@@freak@@PHRASE4@@junkie / addict@@PHRASE5@@devotee
something that you like@@PHRASE0@@likes and dislikes@@PHRASE1@@somebody's passion / somebody's love
to like someone@@PHRASE0@@like@@PHRASE1@@be fond of@@PHRASE2@@be attached to@@PHRASE3@@have a soft spot for@@PHRASE4@@see something in@@PHRASE5@@a man / woman after your own heart@@PHRASE6@@hit it off
to begin to like someone@@PHRASE0@@get / grow / come to like@@PHRASE1@@warm to@@PHRASE2@@take to / take a liking to
to make someone like you@@PHRASE0@@endear yourself to@@PHRASE1@@get on the right side of somebody@@PHRASE2@@win the hearts of
like something or someone else@@PHRASE0@@like@@PHRASE1@@similar@@PHRASE2@@alike@@PHRASE3@@much the same@@PHRASE4@@resemble / bear a resemblance to@@PHRASE5@@comparable@@PHRASE6@@akin to
in a similar way@@PHRASE0@@like@@PHRASE1@@similarly
to make you think of another similar person or thing@@PHRASE0@@remind somebody of@@PHRASE1@@be reminiscent of@@PHRASE2@@echo
to look very much like another person or thing@@PHRASE0@@look / be just like@@PHRASE1@@be the spitting image of@@PHRASE2@@could pass for / could be mistaken for
someone who looks very much like someone else@@PHRASE0@@look-alike@@PHRASE1@@somebody's double
to be like your mother, father, grandfather etc@@PHRASE0@@be like@@PHRASE1@@look like@@PHRASE2@@take after@@PHRASE3@@be a chip off the old block
to have similar characters or interests@@PHRASE0@@be two of a kind@@PHRASE1@@have a lot in common / have so much in common
to understand someone because you are like them@@PHRASE0@@relate to@@PHRASE1@@identify with
similar and equally good or bad@@PHRASE0@@there is little to choose between / there is not much to choose between@@PHRASE1@@be much of a muchness
the quality of being similar@@PHRASE0@@similarity@@PHRASE1@@resemblance
a particular way in which things or people are similar@@PHRASE0@@similarity@@PHRASE1@@parallel
the largest amount that is allowed or possible@@PHRASE0@@limit@@PHRASE1@@maximum@@PHRASE2@@the most@@PHRASE3@@upper limit@@PHRASE4@@ceiling@@PHRASE5@@cut-off point
the smallest amount that is allowed or possible@@PHRASE0@@the least@@PHRASE1@@minimum@@PHRASE2@@lower limit@@PHRASE3@@threshold
when there are limits on what you can do@@PHRASE0@@limits@@PHRASE1@@limitations@@PHRASE2@@restrictions@@PHRASE3@@constraints@@PHRASE4@@be limited@@PHRASE5@@be restricted@@PHRASE6@@be constrained@@PHRASE7@@scope@@PHRASE8@@confines@@PHRASE9@@parameters
to put a limit on something@@PHRASE0@@limit@@PHRASE1@@restrict@@PHRASE2@@set / impose / put a limit@@PHRASE3@@keep to / keep within@@PHRASE4@@confine@@PHRASE5@@fix
when there is a limit on the size or amount of something@@PHRASE0@@limited@@PHRASE1@@there are limits / there is a limit@@PHRASE2@@fixed@@PHRASE3@@finite
when there is no limit@@PHRASE0@@unlimited@@PHRASE1@@there is no limit@@PHRASE2@@boundless@@PHRASE3@@infinite@@PHRASE4@@the sky's the limit
a line on paper@@PHRASE0@@line@@PHRASE1@@dotted line
a line of colour@@PHRASE0@@stripe@@PHRASE1@@striped@@PHRASE2@@band@@PHRASE3@@streak
a line on the ground or on the surface of something@@PHRASE0@@line@@PHRASE1@@rut@@PHRASE2@@tracks@@PHRASE3@@groove@@PHRASE4@@furrow
a line on cloth where it has been folded or crushed@@PHRASE0@@crease@@PHRASE1@@wrinkle@@PHRASE2@@wrinkled
a line on someone's face or skin@@PHRASE0@@line@@PHRASE1@@wrinkle@@PHRASE2@@wrinkled@@PHRASE3@@crease
a line of things@@PHRASE0@@line@@PHRASE1@@row@@PHRASE2@@bank@@PHRASE3@@tier
a line of writing or numbers@@PHRASE0@@line@@PHRASE1@@column
a line that separates two areas or countries@@PHRASE0@@border@@PHRASE1@@boundary
to draw or mark a line on something@@PHRASE0@@draw a line@@PHRASE1@@underline@@PHRASE2@@rule
a line of people@@PHRASE0@@line@@PHRASE1@@row@@PHRASE2@@queue@@PHRASE3@@in single file@@PHRASE4@@procession@@PHRASE5@@parade@@PHRASE6@@column
to stand in a line of people@@PHRASE0@@stand / wait / be in line@@PHRASE1@@queue@@PHRASE2@@queue up@@PHRASE3@@line
to arrange things or people in a line@@PHRASE0@@line up
a liquid@@PHRASE0@@liquid@@PHRASE1@@fluid
an amount of liquid@@PHRASE0@@drop@@PHRASE1@@blob@@PHRASE2@@pool
a liquid that flows easily@@PHRASE0@@thin@@PHRASE1@@runny@@PHRASE2@@watery
a liquid that is almost solid@@PHRASE0@@thick@@PHRASE1@@lumpy@@PHRASE2@@creamy@@PHRASE3@@smooth@@PHRASE4@@paste
when something becomes a liquid@@PHRASE0@@melt@@PHRASE1@@dissolve@@PHRASE2@@thaw@@PHRASE3@@melt down@@PHRASE4@@molten@@PHRASE5@@condense@@PHRASE6@@soluble
when a liquid gets thicker@@PHRASE0@@thicken / get thicker@@PHRASE1@@set@@PHRASE2@@clot@@PHRASE3@@congeal
a list of things, places etc@@PHRASE0@@list@@PHRASE1@@checklist@@PHRASE2@@inventory@@PHRASE3@@catalogue
a list of people@@PHRASE0@@list@@PHRASE1@@short list / shortlist@@PHRASE2@@register@@PHRASE3@@roll@@PHRASE4@@roster
a list in a book@@PHRASE0@@index@@PHRASE1@@contents@@PHRASE2@@bibliography
a list of events or activities@@PHRASE0@@programme@@PHRASE1@@schedule@@PHRASE2@@agenda
to make a list, or include something on a list@@PHRASE0@@make a list@@PHRASE1@@catalogue@@PHRASE2@@itemize@@PHRASE3@@list@@PHRASE4@@shortlist
to listen to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@listen@@PHRASE1@@pay attention@@PHRASE2@@listen for / listen out for@@PHRASE3@@hear somebody out
to secretly listen to someone@@PHRASE0@@listen in@@PHRASE1@@eavesdrop@@PHRASE2@@bug@@PHRASE3@@tap@@PHRASE4@@monitor
what you say when telling someone to listen@@PHRASE0@@listen@@PHRASE1@@listen up
to listen to the radio@@PHRASE0@@listen to@@PHRASE1@@tune in
someone who listens@@PHRASE0@@listener@@PHRASE1@@audience@@PHRASE2@@be a good listener
a small amount of a substance@@PHRASE0@@a little@@PHRASE1@@a little bit@@PHRASE2@@not much@@PHRASE3@@a small amount@@PHRASE4@@trickle@@PHRASE5@@dab@@PHRASE6@@low
a very small amount of a substance@@PHRASE0@@very little@@PHRASE1@@hardly / barely any@@PHRASE2@@almost no@@PHRASE3@@no ... to speak of@@PHRASE4@@trace
a small amount of food or drink@@PHRASE0@@a little@@PHRASE1@@a little bit@@PHRASE2@@not much@@PHRASE3@@very little@@PHRASE4@@hardly / barely any@@PHRASE5@@drop@@PHRASE6@@pinch@@PHRASE7@@dash
a small amount of money@@PHRASE0@@a little@@PHRASE1@@not much@@PHRASE2@@very little@@PHRASE3@@next to nothing@@PHRASE4@@nominal@@PHRASE5@@negligible@@PHRASE6@@a drop in the ocean
too little money@@PHRASE0@@paltry@@PHRASE1@@derisory@@PHRASE2@@pittance@@PHRASE3@@peanuts
a small amount of something such as a feeling etc@@PHRASE0@@a little@@PHRASE1@@a little bit@@PHRASE2@@not much@@PHRASE3@@a small amount of something@@PHRASE4@@an element of something@@PHRASE5@@taste
a very small amount of something such as a feeling, quality etc@@PHRASE0@@very little@@PHRASE1@@almost no@@PHRASE2@@hardly / barely any@@PHRASE3@@a touch / hint / trace of something@@PHRASE4@@little@@PHRASE5@@minimal@@PHRASE6@@negligible@@PHRASE7@@next to nothing
when something or someone moves or changes a little@@PHRASE0@@a little@@PHRASE1@@a little bit@@PHRASE2@@slightly@@PHRASE3@@not much
a little tired/sad/older/bigger etc@@PHRASE0@@a little@@PHRASE1@@a little bit@@PHRASE2@@slightly@@PHRASE3@@not much@@PHRASE4@@not very
to live in a place@@PHRASE0@@live@@PHRASE1@@be from@@PHRASE2@@reside@@PHRASE3@@grow up@@PHRASE4@@inhabit@@PHRASE5@@be populated by
to start to live in a place@@PHRASE0@@settle@@PHRASE1@@set up house@@PHRASE2@@take up residence
when you live in the same house as someone else@@PHRASE0@@live with@@PHRASE1@@share a house / apartment / room / flat with@@PHRASE2@@room with@@PHRASE3@@flatmate
to live with someone who you have a sexual relationship with@@PHRASE0@@live with@@PHRASE1@@live together@@PHRASE2@@cohabit@@PHRASE3@@shack up
someone who lives in a place@@PHRASE0@@population@@PHRASE1@@resident@@PHRASE2@@inhabitant@@PHRASE3@@citizen@@PHRASE4@@local@@PHRASE5@@tenant@@PHRASE6@@occupant@@PHRASE7@@occupier@@PHRASE8@@squatter@@PHRASE9@@settler
when a place has people living in it@@PHRASE0@@inhabited@@PHRASE1@@occupied@@PHRASE2@@populated@@PHRASE3@@residential area@@PHRASE4@@human habitation
suitable/not suitable for people to live in@@PHRASE0@@habitable@@PHRASE1@@be fit to live in@@PHRASE2@@uninhabitable@@PHRASE3@@unfit for human habitation
ideas that are logical@@PHRASE0@@logical@@PHRASE1@@sound@@PHRASE2@@make sense@@PHRASE3@@rational@@PHRASE4@@reasonable@@PHRASE5@@reasoned@@PHRASE6@@well-thought-out@@PHRASE7@@coherent@@PHRASE8@@hang together@@PHRASE9@@add up
able to think in a logical way@@PHRASE0@@logical@@PHRASE1@@rational
a logical way of thinking@@PHRASE0@@logic@@PHRASE1@@reasoning
not logical@@PHRASE0@@illogical@@PHRASE1@@irrational@@PHRASE2@@not make sense / make no sense@@PHRASE3@@not hold water@@PHRASE4@@not stand up@@PHRASE5@@not add up
long object/line/road etc@@PHRASE0@@long@@PHRASE1@@elongated
long book/name/list etc@@PHRASE0@@long@@PHRASE1@@lengthy
to make something longer@@PHRASE0@@make something longer@@PHRASE1@@lengthen@@PHRASE2@@extend@@PHRASE3@@stretch
to become longer@@PHRASE0@@get longer@@PHRASE1@@lengthen@@PHRASE2@@stretch
ways of saying how long something is@@PHRASE0@@long@@PHRASE1@@length
a long time@@PHRASE0@@a long time@@PHRASE1@@a while@@PHRASE2@@long@@PHRASE3@@for long@@PHRASE4@@hours / months / years etc@@PHRASE5@@all day / week etc long@@PHRASE6@@ages@@PHRASE7@@forever@@PHRASE8@@for the longest time@@PHRASE9@@donkey's years@@PHRASE10@@in living memory
continuing for a long time@@PHRASE0@@long@@PHRASE1@@lengthy@@PHRASE2@@long-running@@PHRASE3@@long-standing@@PHRASE4@@lasting@@PHRASE5@@lifelong@@PHRASE6@@prolonged@@PHRASE7@@lingering@@PHRASE8@@enduring@@PHRASE9@@abiding@@PHRASE10@@chronic
continuing for too long@@PHRASE0@@long-drawn-out@@PHRASE1@@long-winded@@PHRASE2@@protracted@@PHRASE3@@interminable@@PHRASE4@@drag on@@PHRASE5@@take ages / years / forever etc
to continue for longer than was planned or expected@@PHRASE0@@overrun / run over@@PHRASE1@@run on
when you need a lot of time in order to do something@@PHRASE0@@take a long time@@PHRASE1@@time-consuming
art, writing, ideas etc that last for a long time@@PHRASE0@@timeless@@PHRASE1@@immortal@@PHRASE2@@classic
to make something last longer@@PHRASE0@@prolong@@PHRASE1@@extend@@PHRASE2@@drag out@@PHRASE3@@spin out@@PHRASE4@@eke out
when someone lives for a very long time@@PHRASE0@@longevity
to look at somebody or something@@PHRASE0@@look@@PHRASE1@@take a look / have a look@@PHRASE2@@look over@@PHRASE3@@examine@@PHRASE4@@view@@PHRASE5@@admire
to look for a long time@@PHRASE0@@stare@@PHRASE1@@gaze@@PHRASE2@@gape@@PHRASE3@@gawk@@PHRASE4@@eye@@PHRASE5@@look somebody up and down
to look quickly@@PHRASE0@@glance@@PHRASE1@@take a quick look / have a quick look@@PHRASE2@@peek / take a peek@@PHRASE3@@peep@@PHRASE4@@take one look
to look angrily@@PHRASE0@@glare@@PHRASE1@@look daggers at@@PHRASE2@@give somebody a dirty look@@PHRASE3@@scowl@@PHRASE4@@frown at@@PHRASE5@@if looks could kill
to look hard and with difficulty@@PHRASE0@@squint@@PHRASE1@@peer@@PHRASE2@@screw up your eyes
to look at a lot of things you might buy, read, etc@@PHRASE0@@look around / take a look around / have a look around@@PHRASE1@@browse@@PHRASE2@@window-shopping@@PHRASE3@@I'm just looking
to look at someone in a way that shows you are sexually interested in them@@PHRASE0@@leer@@PHRASE1@@ogle@@PHRASE2@@eye up@@PHRASE3@@make eyes at
to stop looking at someone or something@@PHRASE0@@look away@@PHRASE1@@look up@@PHRASE2@@look around@@PHRASE3@@turn your face away@@PHRASE4@@avert your eyes / gaze
the way someone or something looks@@PHRASE0@@appearance@@PHRASE1@@looks@@PHRASE2@@look@@PHRASE3@@image
to have a particular appearance@@PHRASE0@@look@@PHRASE1@@look like
to look after someone@@PHRASE0@@look after / take care of@@PHRASE1@@care for somebody@@PHRASE2@@mind@@PHRASE3@@babysit@@PHRASE4@@keep an eye on@@PHRASE5@@nurse@@PHRASE6@@carer
to look after a child until he or she has grown up@@PHRASE0@@bring up / raise@@PHRASE1@@child-rearing@@PHRASE2@@custody@@PHRASE3@@residency
to look after a child who is not your own for a long time@@PHRASE0@@adopt@@PHRASE1@@foster@@PHRASE2@@guardian@@PHRASE3@@in care
someone who is paid to look after children@@PHRASE0@@babysitter@@PHRASE1@@childminder@@PHRASE2@@nanny@@PHRASE3@@au pair@@PHRASE4@@childcare / child care
to look after someone by helping them@@PHRASE0@@look after@@PHRASE1@@attend to@@PHRASE2@@take somebody under your wing
to not look after someone properly@@PHRASE0@@neglect
to look after something@@PHRASE0@@look after@@PHRASE1@@keep an eye on@@PHRASE2@@maintain@@PHRASE3@@maintenance@@PHRASE4@@care@@PHRASE5@@upkeep
to look for someone or something when you do not know where they are@@PHRASE0@@look for@@PHRASE1@@try to find@@PHRASE2@@have a look@@PHRASE3@@search for@@PHRASE4@@in search of@@PHRASE5@@hunt
to look for something or someone that you need or want@@PHRASE0@@look for@@PHRASE1@@try to find@@PHRASE2@@in search of@@PHRASE3@@search for@@PHRASE4@@look around for@@PHRASE5@@seek@@PHRASE6@@be on the lookout for@@PHRASE7@@hunting@@PHRASE8@@leave no stone unturned
to look for information in a book, on a computer etc@@PHRASE0@@search@@PHRASE1@@surf@@PHRASE2@@look up@@PHRASE3@@go through@@PHRASE4@@trawl / trawl through@@PHRASE5@@scour@@PHRASE6@@browse
when the police are looking for a criminal@@PHRASE0@@look for / search for@@PHRASE1@@be after@@PHRASE2@@hunt
to search a place to try to find someone or something@@PHRASE0@@search@@PHRASE1@@scour@@PHRASE2@@comb@@PHRASE3@@drag a river / pond etc@@PHRASE4@@ransack@@PHRASE5@@raid@@PHRASE6@@turn somewhere inside out / upside down
to look for something in a bag, box, pocket etc@@PHRASE0@@rummage / rummage about@@PHRASE1@@fish around@@PHRASE2@@feel around@@PHRASE3@@fumble around / about@@PHRASE4@@go through@@PHRASE5@@search@@PHRASE6@@frisk
an attempt to find something or someone@@PHRASE0@@search@@PHRASE1@@hunt@@PHRASE2@@raid@@PHRASE3@@wild goose chase
loose clothes@@PHRASE0@@loose@@PHRASE1@@baggy@@PHRASE2@@loose-fitting@@PHRASE3@@shapeless
ways of saying that clothes become looser@@PHRASE0@@stretch@@PHRASE1@@give
to make clothes looser@@PHRASE0@@loosen@@PHRASE1@@let out
a loose rope/knot/chain@@PHRASE0@@loose@@PHRASE1@@slack
to make a rope/knot/chain looser@@PHRASE0@@loosen@@PHRASE1@@slacken
something that is not fixed firmly enough@@PHRASE0@@loose@@PHRASE1@@wobbly
to make something loose that has been firmly or tightly fixed@@PHRASE0@@loosen
to be unable to find someone or something@@PHRASE0@@lose@@PHRASE1@@can't find@@PHRASE2@@mislay@@PHRASE3@@loss
someone or something that you cannot find@@PHRASE0@@missing@@PHRASE1@@lost@@PHRASE2@@disappear@@PHRASE3@@be nowhere to be seen / found
to lose a game, argument, election, war etc@@PHRASE0@@lose@@PHRASE1@@be beaten@@PHRASE2@@be defeated@@PHRASE3@@defeat@@PHRASE4@@meet your match@@PHRASE5@@take a beating
to stop trying to win@@PHRASE0@@admit / accept defeat@@PHRASE1@@give in@@PHRASE2@@surrender@@PHRASE3@@concede
when you are likely to lose a game etc@@PHRASE0@@be losing@@PHRASE1@@be behind@@PHRASE2@@trail@@PHRASE3@@outsider
someone who has lost@@PHRASE0@@loser@@PHRASE1@@losing@@PHRASE2@@runner-up@@PHRASE3@@defeated
to be lost@@PHRASE0@@be lost@@PHRASE1@@not know where you are
to become lost@@PHRASE0@@get lost@@PHRASE1@@lose your way@@PHRASE2@@lose your bearings
a place where it is easy to get lost@@PHRASE0@@maze / labyrinth
a large amount of something@@PHRASE0@@a lot@@PHRASE1@@lots@@PHRASE2@@much@@PHRASE3@@a great / a good deal@@PHRASE4@@quite a bit / a fair amount@@PHRASE5@@tons@@PHRASE6@@piles / heaps / stacks@@PHRASE7@@a mountain of@@PHRASE8@@heavy@@PHRASE9@@a bundle
a large number of things or people@@PHRASE0@@a lot@@PHRASE1@@lots@@PHRASE2@@many@@PHRASE3@@a large number of / large numbers of@@PHRASE4@@tons@@PHRASE5@@a bunch@@PHRASE6@@dozens@@PHRASE7@@numerous@@PHRASE8@@a host of@@PHRASE9@@quite a few@@PHRASE10@@a raft of@@PHRASE11@@multi@@PHRASE12@@multiple
a very large number of people or things@@PHRASE0@@hundreds / thousands@@PHRASE1@@a great many@@PHRASE2@@countless / innumerable@@PHRASE3@@everything but the kitchen sink
more than enough of something that people need or want@@PHRASE0@@plenty@@PHRASE1@@more than enough@@PHRASE2@@bags of@@PHRASE3@@ample@@PHRASE4@@plentiful@@PHRASE5@@an abundance of@@PHRASE6@@abundant@@PHRASE7@@galore
a lot of unpleasant events in a short period of time@@PHRASE0@@spate of something@@PHRASE1@@epidemic@@PHRASE2@@rash of something@@PHRASE3@@wave
a lot of people or things all arriving at the same time@@PHRASE0@@flood of@@PHRASE1@@wave of@@PHRASE2@@deluge / avalanche of
when a lot of people or things do something at the same time@@PHRASE0@@in large numbers@@PHRASE1@@in droves@@PHRASE2@@in force / strength@@PHRASE3@@by the hundreds / thousands@@PHRASE4@@thick and fast@@PHRASE5@@be dying / dropping like flies
when there is a lot of something in many areas@@PHRASE0@@common@@PHRASE1@@widespread@@PHRASE2@@extensive
done or believed by a lot of people@@PHRASE0@@common@@PHRASE1@@popular@@PHRASE2@@widespread@@PHRASE3@@widely
when someone does something a lot@@PHRASE0@@a lot@@PHRASE1@@much@@PHRASE2@@a good / great deal@@PHRASE3@@quite a bit / a fair amount@@PHRASE4@@heavy
containing a lot of something@@PHRASE0@@be full of@@PHRASE1@@high@@PHRASE2@@rich
producing a lot@@PHRASE0@@productive@@PHRASE1@@prolific
when there is a lot of unpleasant activity@@PHRASE0@@be rife@@PHRASE1@@be a hotbed of
very much@@PHRASE0@@a lot@@PHRASE1@@very much@@PHRASE2@@a good / great deal@@PHRASE3@@quite a bit@@PHRASE4@@really@@PHRASE5@@greatly@@PHRASE6@@so much@@PHRASE7@@much@@PHRASE8@@enormously / tremendously@@PHRASE9@@significantly
loud@@PHRASE0@@loud@@PHRASE1@@noisy@@PHRASE2@@rowdy@@PHRASE3@@raucous@@PHRASE4@@booming
extremely loud@@PHRASE0@@deafening@@PHRASE1@@at full blast / at full volume@@PHRASE2@@at the top of your voice@@PHRASE3@@thunderous@@PHRASE4@@piercing@@PHRASE5@@ear-splitting
a loud noise@@PHRASE0@@noise@@PHRASE1@@racket@@PHRASE2@@din@@PHRASE3@@commotion@@PHRASE4@@hubbub@@PHRASE5@@roar@@PHRASE6@@clamour
to make a loud noise@@PHRASE0@@boom / boom out@@PHRASE1@@roar@@PHRASE2@@thunder@@PHRASE3@@blare / blare out@@PHRASE4@@blast / blast out
to make music, a radio, or a television louder@@PHRASE0@@turn up
how loud something is@@PHRASE0@@volume
to love someone especially in a sexual or romantic way@@PHRASE0@@love@@PHRASE1@@be in love@@PHRASE2@@be crazy about@@PHRASE3@@fancy@@PHRASE4@@have a crush on@@PHRASE5@@be infatuated@@PHRASE6@@be besotted
to start to love someone@@PHRASE0@@fall in love@@PHRASE1@@fall / be head-over-heels (in love)@@PHRASE2@@fall for@@PHRASE3@@love at first sight@@PHRASE4@@sweep somebody off their feet
to like someone a lot and care about them@@PHRASE0@@love@@PHRASE1@@close@@PHRASE2@@be fond of@@PHRASE3@@care@@PHRASE4@@adore@@PHRASE5@@worship@@PHRASE6@@be devoted to@@PHRASE7@@dote on@@PHRASE8@@think the world of
a feeling of love@@PHRASE0@@love@@PHRASE1@@affection@@PHRASE2@@devotion@@PHRASE3@@passion@@PHRASE4@@infatuation
showing that you love someone@@PHRASE0@@affectionate@@PHRASE1@@romantic@@PHRASE2@@loving@@PHRASE3@@passionate@@PHRASE4@@tender@@PHRASE5@@lovesick@@PHRASE6@@devoted@@PHRASE7@@doting@@PHRASE8@@lovey-dovey / gooey
someone you love@@PHRASE0@@somebody's loved ones@@PHRASE1@@the one you love@@PHRASE2@@the love of your life@@PHRASE3@@old flame
stories, films etc about love@@PHRASE0@@romance / love story@@PHRASE1@@romantic
not loved@@PHRASE0@@unloved
not high or not far off the ground@@PHRASE0@@low@@PHRASE1@@low-lying@@PHRASE2@@low-rise
a low sound/voice etc@@PHRASE0@@low@@PHRASE1@@deep@@PHRASE2@@husky@@PHRASE3@@bass@@PHRASE4@@rich
a low temperature/level/rate/cost@@PHRASE0@@low
loyal@@PHRASE0@@loyal@@PHRASE1@@faithful@@PHRASE2@@devoted@@PHRASE3@@staunch@@PHRASE4@@stand by / stick by@@PHRASE5@@be true to
loyal behaviour@@PHRASE0@@loyalty@@PHRASE1@@devotion@@PHRASE2@@allegiance@@PHRASE3@@solidarity
not loyal@@PHRASE0@@disloyal@@PHRASE1@@treacherous
disloyal behaviour@@PHRASE0@@disloyalty
a lucky person@@PHRASE0@@lucky@@PHRASE1@@fortunate@@PHRASE2@@jammy@@PHRASE3@@be in luck@@PHRASE4@@some people have all the luck@@PHRASE5@@lead a charmed life@@PHRASE6@@it's all right for some@@PHRASE7@@be lucky enough to do something / have the good fortune to do something@@PHRASE8@@fall on your feet@@PHRASE9@@be in the right place at the right time@@PHRASE10@@luck out
a lucky thing that happens@@PHRASE0@@lucky@@PHRASE1@@fortunate@@PHRASE2@@luckily / fortunately@@PHRASE3@@it's a good thing@@PHRASE4@@a stroke of luck@@PHRASE5@@be your lucky day / night etc@@PHRASE6@@miraculous@@PHRASE7@@fluke
the way good things happen by chance@@PHRASE0@@luck
telling someone you hope they will be lucky and successful@@PHRASE0@@good luck / best of luck@@PHRASE1@@wish somebody luck
when something brings you good luck@@PHRASE0@@lucky
things you say when hoping for good luck@@PHRASE0@@touch wood@@PHRASE1@@keep your fingers crossed
a machine@@PHRASE0@@machine@@PHRASE1@@device@@PHRASE2@@robot@@PHRASE3@@appliance@@PHRASE4@@machinery@@PHRASE5@@mechanism@@PHRASE6@@contraption
a thing that produces power for a machine or vehicle@@PHRASE0@@engine@@PHRASE1@@motor
relating to or done by machines@@PHRASE0@@mechanical@@PHRASE1@@automatic
magic@@PHRASE0@@magic@@PHRASE1@@witchcraft@@PHRASE2@@black magic@@PHRASE3@@spell@@PHRASE4@@the occult@@PHRASE5@@voodoo
someone with magic powers@@PHRASE0@@witch@@PHRASE1@@fairy@@PHRASE2@@magician / wizard@@PHRASE3@@magician
magic done as entertainment@@PHRASE0@@magic@@PHRASE1@@trick
more important than anything else@@PHRASE0@@main@@PHRASE1@@chief / principal@@PHRASE2@@major@@PHRASE3@@key@@PHRASE4@@primary@@PHRASE5@@prime@@PHRASE6@@predominant@@PHRASE7@@core
the main part of a problem, idea, or belief@@PHRASE0@@crux@@PHRASE1@@essence@@PHRASE2@@heart@@PHRASE3@@core@@PHRASE4@@the bottom line
the main ideas in a speech, piece of writing etc@@PHRASE0@@the main / key points@@PHRASE1@@the gist@@PHRASE2@@the thrust of something@@PHRASE3@@essentials
ways of stating the main reason for something or the main part of something@@PHRASE0@@mainly@@PHRASE1@@largely / chiefly@@PHRASE2@@primarily / principally@@PHRASE3@@above all@@PHRASE4@@first and foremost
to make something@@PHRASE0@@make@@PHRASE1@@produce@@PHRASE2@@manufacture@@PHRASE3@@mass-produce@@PHRASE4@@churn out / turn out@@PHRASE5@@create@@PHRASE6@@fashion@@PHRASE7@@build@@PHRASE8@@construct@@PHRASE9@@assemble
to make something quickly using whatever materials you have@@PHRASE0@@knock off / knock up@@PHRASE1@@throw together@@PHRASE2@@rig up@@PHRASE3@@cobble together@@PHRASE4@@run up@@PHRASE5@@improvise@@PHRASE6@@makeshift
when a natural process makes something@@PHRASE0@@form@@PHRASE1@@produce@@PHRASE2@@create@@PHRASE3@@generate
to make something into a particular shape@@PHRASE0@@form@@PHRASE1@@mould@@PHRASE2@@shape
made by a person, not a machine@@PHRASE0@@handmade@@PHRASE1@@homemade
a person, organization or country that makes something@@PHRASE0@@maker@@PHRASE1@@producer@@PHRASE2@@manufacturer
when something is made@@PHRASE0@@production@@PHRASE1@@output@@PHRASE2@@manufacturing / manufacturing industry@@PHRASE3@@manufacture@@PHRASE4@@the creation of something@@PHRASE5@@industry
something that is made@@PHRASE0@@product
to make fun of someone or something@@PHRASE0@@make fun of@@PHRASE1@@poke fun at@@PHRASE2@@tease@@PHRASE3@@pull somebody's leg@@PHRASE4@@taunt@@PHRASE5@@send up@@PHRASE6@@sneer@@PHRASE7@@mock@@PHRASE8@@take the mickey@@PHRASE9@@take the piss
to make fun of someone by saying the opposite of what you mean@@PHRASE0@@sarcastic@@PHRASE1@@sarcasm
something that makes fun of someone or something@@PHRASE0@@spoof@@PHRASE1@@send-up@@PHRASE2@@parody@@PHRASE3@@satire
someone that people make fun of@@PHRASE0@@the butt of something / somebody@@PHRASE1@@laughing stock
a man@@PHRASE0@@man@@PHRASE1@@guy@@PHRASE2@@gentleman@@PHRASE3@@the boys@@PHRASE4@@male@@PHRASE5@@male@@PHRASE6@@new man
for men@@PHRASE0@@man's@@PHRASE1@@male
typical of men@@PHRASE0@@masculine@@PHRASE1@@virile@@PHRASE2@@manly@@PHRASE3@@macho@@PHRASE4@@man@@PHRASE5@@laddish
what you call a man when you speak to him@@PHRASE0@@sir@@PHRASE1@@Mr@@PHRASE2@@mate@@PHRASE3@@mister
a manager@@PHRASE0@@manager@@PHRASE1@@boss@@PHRASE2@@executive@@PHRASE3@@foreman@@PHRASE4@@supervisor@@PHRASE5@@line manager@@PHRASE6@@report to
a manager in a high position@@PHRASE0@@director@@PHRASE1@@chief executive@@PHRASE2@@president@@PHRASE3@@vice president@@PHRASE4@@chairman / chairwoman@@PHRASE5@@managing director@@PHRASE6@@head
a manager who is in a lower position@@PHRASE0@@deputy@@PHRASE1@@second-in-command
a group of managers@@PHRASE0@@management@@PHRASE1@@the board / the board of directors@@PHRASE2@@head office@@PHRASE3@@the powers that be
the job of being a manager@@PHRASE0@@management@@PHRASE1@@managerial
a mark on something that spoils its appearance@@PHRASE0@@mark@@PHRASE1@@stain@@PHRASE2@@spot@@PHRASE3@@patch@@PHRASE4@@smudge
to make a mark@@PHRASE0@@stain@@PHRASE1@@mark@@PHRASE2@@leave a mark / leave a stain
a mark on someone's skin@@PHRASE0@@mark@@PHRASE1@@pimple@@PHRASE2@@freckle@@PHRASE3@@scar@@PHRASE4@@bruise@@PHRASE5@@blotch@@PHRASE6@@blemish@@PHRASE7@@birthmark
a mark made by a particular person, thing, or animal@@PHRASE0@@mark@@PHRASE1@@footprint@@PHRASE2@@paw print@@PHRASE3@@tracks@@PHRASE4@@fingerprints / prints
to get married@@PHRASE0@@get married@@PHRASE1@@marry@@PHRASE2@@remarry@@PHRASE3@@elope@@PHRASE4@@marry into
a relationship in which people are married@@PHRASE0@@marriage@@PHRASE1@@matrimony@@PHRASE2@@be married
to ask someone to marry you@@PHRASE0@@ask somebody to marry you@@PHRASE1@@propose@@PHRASE2@@pop the question
when you agree to get married@@PHRASE0@@engaged@@PHRASE1@@engagement@@PHRASE2@@set a date
to find a husband or wife for someone@@PHRASE0@@marry off@@PHRASE1@@arranged marriage
the person you are going to marry@@PHRASE0@@fiancé / fiancée@@PHRASE1@@bride-to-be / husband-to-be
ceremonies, celebrations etc when people get married@@PHRASE0@@wedding@@PHRASE1@@marriage@@PHRASE2@@reception@@PHRASE3@@honeymoon@@PHRASE4@@stag night@@PHRASE5@@shower / bridal shower@@PHRASE6@@hen night / hen party
to perform a marriage ceremony@@PHRASE0@@marry
the people in a wedding@@PHRASE0@@bride@@PHRASE1@@groom / bridegroom@@PHRASE2@@the happy couple@@PHRASE3@@bridesmaid@@PHRASE4@@best man@@PHRASE5@@matron of honour@@PHRASE6@@maid of honour@@PHRASE7@@groomsman
the people who are married@@PHRASE0@@couple@@PHRASE1@@newlyweds@@PHRASE2@@man and wife@@PHRASE3@@married@@PHRASE4@@wife@@PHRASE5@@husband@@PHRASE6@@spouse@@PHRASE7@@partner
relating to people who are married@@PHRASE0@@married@@PHRASE1@@marital@@PHRASE2@@matrimonial
not married@@PHRASE0@@not married@@PHRASE1@@single@@PHRASE2@@unmarried@@PHRASE3@@bachelor@@PHRASE4@@spinster@@PHRASE5@@eligible
not married any more@@PHRASE0@@divorced@@PHRASE1@@ex-husband / ex-wife@@PHRASE2@@be separated@@PHRASE3@@widow@@PHRASE4@@widower@@PHRASE5@@widowed
a solid or liquid substance@@PHRASE0@@substance@@PHRASE1@@material@@PHRASE2@@stuff@@PHRASE3@@matter
material for making clothes, curtains etc@@PHRASE0@@material@@PHRASE1@@fabric@@PHRASE2@@cloth@@PHRASE3@@textiles
when you think something may happen or may be true, but you are not sure@@PHRASE0@@maybe / perhaps@@PHRASE1@@may / might / could@@PHRASE2@@it is possible (that)/there's a chance (that)@@PHRASE3@@possibly@@PHRASE4@@conceivably@@PHRASE5@@you never know@@PHRASE6@@who knows?
a meal@@PHRASE0@@meal@@PHRASE1@@something to eat@@PHRASE2@@feed
a meal in the morning@@PHRASE0@@breakfast@@PHRASE1@@brunch
a meal in the middle of the day@@PHRASE0@@lunch@@PHRASE1@@dinner@@PHRASE2@@midday meal
a meal in the evening@@PHRASE0@@dinner@@PHRASE1@@supper@@PHRASE2@@tea@@PHRASE3@@evening meal
a formal meal@@PHRASE0@@dinner party@@PHRASE1@@dinner@@PHRASE2@@banquet@@PHRASE3@@luncheon
a meal outside@@PHRASE0@@picnic@@PHRASE1@@barbecue@@PHRASE2@@al fresco
a meal you buy in a restaurant and eat at home@@PHRASE0@@takeaway@@PHRASE1@@to take away
a very large meal@@PHRASE0@@three-course meal@@PHRASE1@@feast@@PHRASE2@@heavy@@PHRASE3@@slap-up meal@@PHRASE4@@spread
a meal in which you choose and serve your own food@@PHRASE0@@buffet
a small meal@@PHRASE0@@light@@PHRASE1@@snack@@PHRASE2@@bite@@PHRASE3@@refreshments
part of a meal@@PHRASE0@@course@@PHRASE1@@dish@@PHRASE2@@starter@@PHRASE3@@dessert@@PHRASE4@@for afters
the meaning of something@@PHRASE0@@meaning@@PHRASE1@@sense@@PHRASE2@@significance@@PHRASE3@@definition@@PHRASE4@@connotation@@PHRASE5@@define
the main meaning of something@@PHRASE0@@point@@PHRASE1@@gist@@PHRASE2@@essence@@PHRASE3@@drift@@PHRASE4@@thrust@@PHRASE5@@substance
to have a particular meaning@@PHRASE0@@mean@@PHRASE1@@stand for@@PHRASE2@@represent@@PHRASE3@@symbolize@@PHRASE4@@denote@@PHRASE5@@connote
to intend a particular meaning@@PHRASE0@@mean
when something has a meaning that is not directly stated@@PHRASE0@@suggest@@PHRASE1@@imply@@PHRASE2@@say@@PHRASE3@@implication@@PHRASE4@@undertone
to believe that something has a particular meaning@@PHRASE0@@interpret@@PHRASE1@@understand something to mean@@PHRASE2@@read into@@PHRASE3@@take something as@@PHRASE4@@infer@@PHRASE5@@read between the lines
someone's opinion about the meaning of something@@PHRASE0@@interpretation@@PHRASE1@@understanding@@PHRASE2@@reading
to be the most basic meaning of a statement@@PHRASE0@@basically / essentially@@PHRASE1@@boil down to / come down to@@PHRASE2@@amount to@@PHRASE3@@in other words@@PHRASE4@@to that effect
when it is not clear which meaning is intended@@PHRASE0@@ambiguous
having no meaning@@PHRASE0@@meaningless@@PHRASE1@@nonsense@@PHRASE2@@gobbledygook
to measure something@@PHRASE0@@measure@@PHRASE1@@weigh@@PHRASE2@@time@@PHRASE3@@take@@PHRASE4@@read@@PHRASE5@@take a reading@@PHRASE6@@meter@@PHRASE7@@gauge@@PHRASE8@@record@@PHRASE9@@quantify
the number or amount that you get when you measure something@@PHRASE0@@measurement@@PHRASE1@@reading
an amount or quantity used for measuring something@@PHRASE0@@unit@@PHRASE1@@measure
to be a particular size, length etc@@PHRASE0@@be@@PHRASE1@@measure@@PHRASE2@@weigh
able to be measured@@PHRASE0@@measurable@@PHRASE1@@quantifiable
treatment for an injury or illness@@PHRASE0@@treatment@@PHRASE1@@therapy@@PHRASE2@@medicine@@PHRASE3@@operation@@PHRASE4@@surgery@@PHRASE5@@injection@@PHRASE6@@jab
to give someone medical treatment@@PHRASE0@@treat@@PHRASE1@@operate
to meet someone who you have arranged to meet@@PHRASE0@@meet@@PHRASE1@@meet with@@PHRASE2@@meet up / get together@@PHRASE3@@see@@PHRASE4@@hook up
to meet someone by chance@@PHRASE0@@meet@@PHRASE1@@bump into / run into@@PHRASE2@@see@@PHRASE3@@encounter@@PHRASE4@@network
when you meet someone for the first time@@PHRASE0@@meet@@PHRASE1@@introduce@@PHRASE2@@this is@@PHRASE3@@make somebody's acquaintance
when a large group comes together in one place@@PHRASE0@@meet@@PHRASE1@@gather@@PHRASE2@@assemble@@PHRASE3@@come together
to meet someone in order to take them somewhere@@PHRASE0@@meet@@PHRASE1@@pick up@@PHRASE2@@collect
a meeting in order to discuss something@@PHRASE0@@meeting@@PHRASE1@@conference@@PHRASE2@@convention@@PHRASE3@@summit@@PHRASE4@@gathering
an occasion when you meet someone, especially by chance@@PHRASE0@@meeting@@PHRASE1@@encounter
to not meet someone even though you have arranged to@@PHRASE0@@stand up@@PHRASE1@@not turn up / not show up
a member of an organization or formal group@@PHRASE0@@member@@PHRASE1@@membership
to be a member of an organization or formal group@@PHRASE0@@be a member of / belong to@@PHRASE1@@be in@@PHRASE2@@be on
when someone is a member@@PHRASE0@@membership@@PHRASE1@@affiliation
mentally ill@@PHRASE0@@mentally ill@@PHRASE1@@mental@@PHRASE2@@insane@@PHRASE3@@mad@@PHRASE4@@unstable@@PHRASE5@@confused
mental illness@@PHRASE0@@mental illness@@PHRASE1@@madness@@PHRASE2@@insanity@@PHRASE3@@disorder@@PHRASE4@@depression@@PHRASE5@@senility
to become mentally ill@@PHRASE0@@have a (nervous) breakdown@@PHRASE1@@crack up@@PHRASE2@@go insane
not mentally ill@@PHRASE0@@sane@@PHRASE1@@sanity@@PHRASE2@@of sound mind
to mention someone or something@@PHRASE0@@mention@@PHRASE1@@refer to@@PHRASE2@@allude to@@PHRASE3@@touch on@@PHRASE4@@throw in@@PHRASE5@@namedropping
to start talking about something that you want to say more about@@PHRASE0@@bring up@@PHRASE1@@raise@@PHRASE2@@broach@@PHRASE3@@introduce
when someone or something is mentioned@@PHRASE0@@mention@@PHRASE1@@reference
a message@@PHRASE0@@message@@PHRASE1@@note@@PHRASE2@@memo@@PHRASE3@@dispatch / despatch@@PHRASE4@@email / email message
someone who takes a message to someone@@PHRASE0@@messenger@@PHRASE1@@courier@@PHRASE2@@go-between
the middle@@PHRASE0@@middle@@PHRASE1@@centre@@PHRASE2@@the heart of@@PHRASE3@@core
in the middle@@PHRASE0@@in the middle@@PHRASE1@@middle@@PHRASE2@@central@@PHRASE3@@centre@@PHRASE4@@at / in the centre@@PHRASE5@@halfway@@PHRASE6@@mid-@@PHRASE7@@midway@@PHRASE8@@midpoint
your mind@@PHRASE0@@mind@@PHRASE1@@brain@@PHRASE2@@head@@PHRASE3@@subconscious@@PHRASE4@@psyche
affecting your mind@@PHRASE0@@mental@@PHRASE1@@psychological@@PHRASE2@@subconscious@@PHRASE3@@subliminal
mistake@@PHRASE0@@mistake@@PHRASE1@@error@@PHRASE2@@slip@@PHRASE3@@slip-up@@PHRASE4@@mix-up@@PHRASE5@@oversight@@PHRASE6@@slip of the tongue@@PHRASE7@@boob@@PHRASE8@@howler
a mistake in words that are written or printed@@PHRASE0@@mistake@@PHRASE1@@error@@PHRASE2@@misprint@@PHRASE3@@typo
a bad decision that causes problems for you@@PHRASE0@@mistake@@PHRASE1@@miscalculation@@PHRASE2@@error of judgment@@PHRASE3@@be a bad move@@PHRASE4@@blunder@@PHRASE5@@indiscretion
a silly mistake that causes social embarrassment@@PHRASE0@@put your foot in it@@PHRASE1@@faux pas@@PHRASE2@@gaffe
to make a mistake@@PHRASE0@@make a mistake@@PHRASE1@@get something wrong@@PHRASE2@@go wrong@@PHRASE3@@slip up@@PHRASE4@@blunder@@PHRASE5@@goof / goof up@@PHRASE6@@misjudge@@PHRASE7@@fall into the trap of doing something
to mix substances or liquids together@@PHRASE0@@mix@@PHRASE1@@combine@@PHRASE2@@stir@@PHRASE3@@beat@@PHRASE4@@blend@@PHRASE5@@whisk@@PHRASE6@@dilute
to become mixed@@PHRASE0@@mix@@PHRASE1@@combine@@PHRASE2@@mingle
substances that have been mixed together@@PHRASE0@@mixture@@PHRASE1@@combination@@PHRASE2@@compound@@PHRASE3@@solution
mixed untidily together@@PHRASE0@@mixed up@@PHRASE1@@jumbled / jumbled up / jumbled together@@PHRASE2@@tangled
to mix ideas, feelings, styles etc@@PHRASE0@@combine@@PHRASE1@@be a mixture of something and something@@PHRASE2@@bring together@@PHRASE3@@blend@@PHRASE4@@mingle@@PHRASE5@@merge
a mixture of different people, qualities, ideas etc@@PHRASE0@@mixture@@PHRASE1@@combination@@PHRASE2@@mix@@PHRASE3@@blend@@PHRASE4@@a cross between something and something@@PHRASE5@@fusion@@PHRASE6@@hybrid
different emotions that are mixed together@@PHRASE0@@mixed@@PHRASE1@@combined@@PHRASE2@@mingled
when different things do not mix well@@PHRASE0@@do not mix@@PHRASE1@@incompatible@@PHRASE2@@do not go well together
moderate beliefs, opinions etc@@PHRASE0@@moderate@@PHRASE1@@middle-of-the-road@@PHRASE2@@middle ground@@PHRASE3@@the centre
a person who has moderate beliefs, opinions etc@@PHRASE0@@moderate
modern machines/buildings/methods@@PHRASE0@@modern@@PHRASE1@@the latest@@PHRASE2@@up-to-date@@PHRASE3@@futuristic@@PHRASE4@@state of the art
modern art/literature/music/fashion@@PHRASE0@@modern@@PHRASE1@@contemporary@@PHRASE2@@the latest@@PHRASE3@@avant-garde
modern ideas/ways of thinking@@PHRASE0@@modern@@PHRASE1@@progressive@@PHRASE2@@forward-looking@@PHRASE3@@go-ahead@@PHRASE4@@move / change with the times
to make something more modern@@PHRASE0@@update@@PHRASE1@@modernize@@PHRASE2@@bring something up to date
a modest person@@PHRASE0@@modest@@PHRASE1@@self-effacing@@PHRASE2@@unassuming@@PHRASE3@@humble@@PHRASE4@@unpretentious
to be too modest@@PHRASE0@@put / run yourself down@@PHRASE1@@sell yourself short@@PHRASE2@@underestimate yourself
modest behaviour@@PHRASE0@@modesty@@PHRASE1@@humility
money@@PHRASE0@@money@@PHRASE1@@cash@@PHRASE2@@dosh@@PHRASE3@@dough
money in the form of coins or notes@@PHRASE0@@money@@PHRASE1@@cash@@PHRASE2@@change
the money that is used in a country@@PHRASE0@@currency@@PHRASE1@@money
an amount of money@@PHRASE0@@amount@@PHRASE1@@sum@@PHRASE2@@figure
a large amount of money@@PHRASE0@@a lot of money@@PHRASE1@@a fortune@@PHRASE2@@a bomb@@PHRASE3@@big money
all the money that a person, company etc has@@PHRASE0@@money@@PHRASE1@@means@@PHRASE2@@assets@@PHRASE3@@finances@@PHRASE4@@savings@@PHRASE5@@resources
money that you receive regularly@@PHRASE0@@income@@PHRASE1@@pension@@PHRASE2@@Social Security@@PHRASE3@@benefit@@PHRASE4@@welfare@@PHRASE5@@allowance@@PHRASE6@@pocket money
money given to a student to pay for his or her education@@PHRASE0@@grant@@PHRASE1@@scholarship
money for starting a new business or other activity@@PHRASE0@@finance@@PHRASE1@@capital@@PHRASE2@@funding@@PHRASE3@@investment@@PHRASE4@@sponsorship@@PHRASE5@@grant@@PHRASE6@@subsidy
money that you pay to the government@@PHRASE0@@tax@@PHRASE1@@duty@@PHRASE2@@tariff@@PHRASE3@@taxpayer
money paid to someone to make them do something dishonest@@PHRASE0@@bribe@@PHRASE1@@kickback@@PHRASE2@@backhander
money that you pay to your former husband or wife@@PHRASE0@@maintenance@@PHRASE1@@alimony
money that is collected for a purpose@@PHRASE0@@fund@@PHRASE1@@kitty / pot
relating to money and the way it is used@@PHRASE0@@financial@@PHRASE1@@finance@@PHRASE2@@monetary@@PHRASE3@@fiscal@@PHRASE4@@economic@@PHRASE5@@economics
to put money into a business, in order to make money@@PHRASE0@@invest@@PHRASE1@@put money into@@PHRASE2@@investor@@PHRASE3@@backer
the financial system in a country or area@@PHRASE0@@economy
when a person or company has no money@@PHRASE0@@bankrupt@@PHRASE1@@insolvent@@PHRASE2@@go bust@@PHRASE3@@ruin
having no money to spend at the present time@@PHRASE0@@broke@@PHRASE1@@skint@@PHRASE2@@strapped for cash
more of the same thing, or another one of the same things@@PHRASE0@@more@@PHRASE1@@another@@PHRASE2@@extra@@PHRASE3@@additional@@PHRASE4@@further@@PHRASE5@@added@@PHRASE6@@spare@@PHRASE7@@supplementary
more than a number, amount, age etc@@PHRASE0@@more@@PHRASE1@@over@@PHRASE2@@above@@PHRASE3@@greater than@@PHRASE4@@beyond@@PHRASE5@@in excess of@@PHRASE6@@upwards of@@PHRASE7@@plus
to be more than a particular number or amount@@PHRASE0@@be more than@@PHRASE1@@exceed@@PHRASE2@@outnumber@@PHRASE3@@be up@@PHRASE4@@pass
more than before@@PHRASE0@@more@@PHRASE1@@more@@PHRASE2@@a growing number / an increasing number@@PHRASE3@@increasingly@@PHRASE4@@greater@@PHRASE5@@higher@@PHRASE6@@increased@@PHRASE7@@gain ground
to become stronger, angrier etc than before@@PHRASE0@@get / become@@PHRASE1@@grow in / gain in@@PHRASE2@@more@@PHRASE3@@increasingly@@PHRASE4@@heightened
more than someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@more@@PHRASE1@@more@@PHRASE2@@greater@@PHRASE3@@higher@@PHRASE4@@to a greater extent / degree
most of an amount, group, or thing@@PHRASE0@@most@@PHRASE1@@almost all / nearly all@@PHRASE2@@the / a majority@@PHRASE3@@the bulk of@@PHRASE4@@the better part of / best part of@@PHRASE5@@the lion's share
more than anyone or anything else@@PHRASE0@@most@@PHRASE1@@the most
the largest amount possible@@PHRASE0@@maximum@@PHRASE1@@the most@@PHRASE2@@top
when most people share a particular opinion@@PHRASE0@@generally@@PHRASE1@@broad
when there is much more of one type than of other types@@PHRASE0@@mostly / mainly / largely@@PHRASE1@@predominantly@@PHRASE2@@predominate@@PHRASE3@@be in the majority@@PHRASE4@@a preponderance of
most often@@PHRASE0@@mostly / mainly@@PHRASE1@@most of the time@@PHRASE2@@in most cases
a mother@@PHRASE0@@mother@@PHRASE1@@mum
what you call your mother@@PHRASE0@@Mum@@PHRASE1@@Mummy@@PHRASE2@@Mother
the time when a woman is a mother@@PHRASE0@@motherhood
typical of a mother's feelings or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@maternal
behaving in a kind and caring way like a mother@@PHRASE0@@maternal@@PHRASE1@@motherly
to move@@PHRASE0@@move@@PHRASE1@@movement@@PHRASE2@@stir@@PHRASE3@@make a move@@PHRASE4@@move over@@PHRASE5@@shift
moving@@PHRASE0@@moving@@PHRASE1@@be in motion
able to move@@PHRASE0@@mobile@@PHRASE1@@mobile@@PHRASE2@@mobility
to keep moving your body or part of your body@@PHRASE0@@fidget@@PHRASE1@@can't keep still@@PHRASE2@@squirm@@PHRASE3@@wriggle@@PHRASE4@@writhe@@PHRASE5@@twitch
to move from side to side@@PHRASE0@@sway@@PHRASE1@@rock@@PHRASE2@@swing
to move something from one place or position to another@@PHRASE0@@move@@PHRASE1@@transfer@@PHRASE2@@shift@@PHRASE3@@swing@@PHRASE4@@jerk
to move a company or its people to another place@@PHRASE0@@move@@PHRASE1@@transfer@@PHRASE2@@relocate@@PHRASE3@@shunt
to move to a new home@@PHRASE0@@move
to move something or someone that is difficult to move@@PHRASE0@@move@@PHRASE1@@shift@@PHRASE2@@free@@PHRASE3@@release
when it is difficult to move something@@PHRASE0@@can't move@@PHRASE1@@stuck@@PHRASE2@@jammed@@PHRASE3@@stiff@@PHRASE4@@paralysed@@PHRASE5@@stranded@@PHRASE6@@entangled@@PHRASE7@@won't budge / can't budge something
not moving@@PHRASE0@@still@@PHRASE1@@stationary@@PHRASE2@@be at a standstill@@PHRASE3@@calm@@PHRASE4@@motionless@@PHRASE5@@immobile@@PHRASE6@@be glued / rooted to@@PHRASE7@@not move a muscle
what you say to tell someone not to move@@PHRASE0@@don't move@@PHRASE1@@keep / stay still@@PHRASE2@@freeze@@PHRASE3@@stay (right) where you are
music@@PHRASE0@@music@@PHRASE1@@musical@@PHRASE2@@note@@PHRASE3@@tune@@PHRASE4@@melody@@PHRASE5@@harmony@@PHRASE6@@rhythm@@PHRASE7@@beat
a piece of music@@PHRASE0@@piece / piece of music@@PHRASE1@@song@@PHRASE2@@composition@@PHRASE3@@work@@PHRASE4@@number
to play music@@PHRASE0@@play@@PHRASE1@@perform@@PHRASE2@@on (the) drums / guitar / keyboards etc@@PHRASE3@@improvise@@PHRASE4@@jam@@PHRASE5@@play by ear
someone who plays music@@PHRASE0@@musician@@PHRASE1@@performer@@PHRASE2@@player@@PHRASE3@@accompanist@@PHRASE4@@soloist@@PHRASE5@@street musician
to write music@@PHRASE0@@write@@PHRASE1@@compose@@PHRASE2@@set / put something to music
someone who writes music@@PHRASE0@@composer@@PHRASE1@@songwriter
a public performance of music@@PHRASE0@@concert@@PHRASE1@@go to see@@PHRASE2@@performance@@PHRASE3@@gig@@PHRASE4@@festival
when a situation forces you to do something@@PHRASE0@@must do something / have to do something@@PHRASE1@@need to do something@@PHRASE2@@be forced to do something@@PHRASE3@@have no alternative
when a rule or law forces you to do something@@PHRASE0@@must do something / have to do something@@PHRASE1@@be obliged to do something@@PHRASE2@@be required to do something@@PHRASE3@@have an obligation to do something / be under an obligation to do something@@PHRASE4@@compulsory@@PHRASE5@@mandatory@@PHRASE6@@obligatory
when you feel that you should do something because it would be right@@PHRASE0@@must do something / have to do something@@PHRASE1@@feel obliged to do something@@PHRASE2@@feel compelled to do something@@PHRASE3@@feel impelled to do something
when a job, plan etc includes something that you must do@@PHRASE0@@entail@@PHRASE1@@involve
when you do not have to do something@@PHRASE0@@not have to do something@@PHRASE1@@there is no need to do something@@PHRASE2@@unnecessary / not necessary@@PHRASE3@@not need to do something / needn't do something@@PHRASE4@@be under no obligation to do something@@PHRASE5@@optional@@PHRASE6@@voluntary
when you must not do something@@PHRASE0@@must not / mustn't@@PHRASE1@@can't
strange and difficult to explain or understand@@PHRASE0@@mysterious@@PHRASE1@@strange@@PHRASE2@@be a mystery@@PHRASE3@@be shrouded / veiled in mystery
happening in a mysterious way@@PHRASE0@@mysteriously@@PHRASE1@@strangely@@PHRASE2@@as if by magic
a mysterious situation@@PHRASE0@@mystery@@PHRASE1@@enigma@@PHRASE2@@riddle@@PHRASE3@@puzzle
people that are mysterious@@PHRASE0@@mysterious@@PHRASE1@@enigmatic@@PHRASE2@@be a mystery@@PHRASE3@@enigma
a person's name@@PHRASE0@@name@@PHRASE1@@first name@@PHRASE2@@Christian name@@PHRASE3@@middle name@@PHRASE4@@last name / surname@@PHRASE5@@maiden name@@PHRASE6@@family name@@PHRASE7@@initials@@PHRASE8@@title
a name used by your friends and family that is not your real name@@PHRASE0@@nickname@@PHRASE1@@pet name
a name that someone uses that is not their real name@@PHRASE0@@false name@@PHRASE1@@stage name@@PHRASE2@@pseudonym@@PHRASE3@@pen name@@PHRASE4@@alias@@PHRASE5@@aka / a.k.a.@@PHRASE6@@under an assumed name@@PHRASE7@@go by the name of@@PHRASE8@@under the name of something
the name of a place, thing, product etc@@PHRASE0@@name@@PHRASE1@@title@@PHRASE2@@place name@@PHRASE3@@code name@@PHRASE4@@brand name@@PHRASE5@@proper noun
to have a particular name@@PHRASE0@@somebody's name is something@@PHRASE1@@be called@@PHRASE2@@be named@@PHRASE3@@be known as@@PHRASE4@@be entitled@@PHRASE5@@go by the name of@@PHRASE6@@be termed
to give a name to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@call@@PHRASE1@@name@@PHRASE2@@christen@@PHRASE3@@rename
to publicly announce the name of someone@@PHRASE0@@name@@PHRASE1@@identify
when you cannot remember or do not use the exact name@@PHRASE0@@what's-his-name / what's-her-name@@PHRASE1@@so-and-so@@PHRASE2@@what's-its-name@@PHRASE3@@thingamijig@@PHRASE4@@doodad / doohickey@@PHRASE5@@such and such
someone whose name is not known@@PHRASE0@@anonymous@@PHRASE1@@unnamed@@PHRASE2@@unidentified@@PHRASE3@@incognito@@PHRASE4@@unknown@@PHRASE5@@nameless
when the name of someone or something is not suitable@@PHRASE0@@so-called@@PHRASE1@@misnomer@@PHRASE2@@nominal@@PHRASE3@@in name only@@PHRASE4@@self-styled
not wide@@PHRASE0@@narrow
to become narrower@@PHRASE0@@get narrower@@PHRASE1@@taper
plants/animals/places/substances@@PHRASE0@@natural@@PHRASE1@@wild@@PHRASE2@@in the wild@@PHRASE3@@raw@@PHRASE4@@virgin@@PHRASE5@@untamed@@PHRASE6@@unspoiled
food/drink@@PHRASE0@@natural@@PHRASE1@@organic@@PHRASE2@@pure
not far away@@PHRASE0@@near@@PHRASE1@@close@@PHRASE2@@a short distance@@PHRASE3@@not far@@PHRASE4@@nearby@@PHRASE5@@neighbouring@@PHRASE6@@in the vicinity
near where you live@@PHRASE0@@local@@PHRASE1@@on your doorstep@@PHRASE2@@in your own backyard
easy to get to@@PHRASE0@@within walking / driving etc distance@@PHRASE1@@within reach@@PHRASE2@@convenient / handy for something@@PHRASE3@@around the corner@@PHRASE4@@be close at hand@@PHRASE5@@it's no distance@@PHRASE6@@be a stone's throw from
the nearest house/shop/station etc@@PHRASE0@@nearest@@PHRASE1@@the next
the fact of being near@@PHRASE0@@nearness / closeness@@PHRASE1@@proximity
near enough to pick up/touch/hit@@PHRASE0@@handy@@PHRASE1@@within reach@@PHRASE2@@within range@@PHRASE3@@point-blank
near enough to see or hear clearly@@PHRASE0@@close up@@PHRASE1@@at close quarters@@PHRASE2@@up close@@PHRASE3@@close-up
to get nearer to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@get near / close@@PHRASE1@@approach@@PHRASE2@@close in on@@PHRASE3@@near@@PHRASE4@@draw near
to be getting nearer to a person or vehicle in front of you@@PHRASE0@@be catching up@@PHRASE1@@be gaining on / be closing on
to stay very near to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@stay close / keep close@@PHRASE1@@cling to@@PHRASE2@@hug
to not go near to a person or place@@PHRASE0@@not go near / not come near@@PHRASE1@@stay away from / keep away from@@PHRASE2@@keep your distance@@PHRASE3@@keep back / stay back
to need something@@PHRASE0@@need@@PHRASE1@@need@@PHRASE2@@require@@PHRASE3@@could do with / could use@@PHRASE4@@be in need of@@PHRASE5@@there is a need for
to need someone or something very much@@PHRASE0@@be desperate for@@PHRASE1@@be crying out for@@PHRASE2@@can't do without@@PHRASE3@@depend on / rely on@@PHRASE4@@be dependent on / be reliant on
necessary@@PHRASE0@@necessary@@PHRASE1@@essential@@PHRASE2@@vital@@PHRASE3@@indispensable@@PHRASE4@@be a necessity@@PHRASE5@@be a must@@PHRASE6@@required
make it necessary to do something@@PHRASE0@@make it necessary@@PHRASE1@@necessitate
something that is needed@@PHRASE0@@need@@PHRASE1@@necessity@@PHRASE2@@requirement
when a job or activity needs a particular quality@@PHRASE0@@need@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@require@@PHRASE3@@call for
to provide something that is needed or wanted@@PHRASE0@@meet / satisfy a need@@PHRASE1@@meet requirements@@PHRASE2@@meet demand@@PHRASE3@@fill a need
when you do not need something@@PHRASE0@@don't need@@PHRASE1@@spare@@PHRASE2@@can do without@@PHRASE3@@have no use for@@PHRASE4@@have no need of@@PHRASE5@@can dispense with
not necessary@@PHRASE0@@unnecessary / not necessary@@PHRASE1@@hardly necessary@@PHRASE2@@needless@@PHRASE3@@gratuitous
nervous@@PHRASE0@@nervous@@PHRASE1@@tense@@PHRASE2@@jumpy / jittery@@PHRASE3@@on edge@@PHRASE4@@uneasy@@PHRASE5@@panicky
to be nervous@@PHRASE0@@have butterflies@@PHRASE1@@be a nervous wreck@@PHRASE2@@be a bundle of nerves
someone who is often or always nervous@@PHRASE0@@nervous@@PHRASE1@@highly-strung@@PHRASE2@@uptight
a feeling of being nervous@@PHRASE0@@nerves@@PHRASE1@@tension
a situation in which people feel nervous@@PHRASE0@@tense@@PHRASE1@@strained@@PHRASE2@@uneasy@@PHRASE3@@unsettling@@PHRASE4@@nailbiting@@PHRASE5@@nerve-wracking@@PHRASE6@@charged
to make someone feel nervous@@PHRASE0@@make somebody nervous@@PHRASE1@@unsettle@@PHRASE2@@unnerve@@PHRASE3@@psych out@@PHRASE4@@put somebody on edge
never@@PHRASE0@@never@@PHRASE1@@not ever@@PHRASE2@@never ever / never, never@@PHRASE3@@never / not in a million years@@PHRASE4@@not once@@PHRASE5@@never for a moment / not for a moment@@PHRASE6@@at no time@@PHRASE7@@have never been known to do something
recently made or produced@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@latest@@PHRASE2@@be just out@@PHRASE3@@recent@@PHRASE4@@be hot off the press
recently bought, or not used before@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@brand new@@PHRASE2@@fresh
food and drink that is new and still tastes good@@PHRASE0@@fresh@@PHRASE1@@okay / OK / all right
instead of the one that you had before@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@another@@PHRASE2@@replace@@PHRASE3@@fresh
new ideas or ways of doing things@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@original@@PHRASE2@@revolutionary@@PHRASE3@@innovative@@PHRASE4@@innovation@@PHRASE5@@fresh@@PHRASE6@@novel@@PHRASE7@@novelty@@PHRASE8@@pioneering@@PHRASE9@@be in its infancy
something that has just been discovered@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@newly discovered@@PHRASE2@@fresh
someone who has just started a new job, school etc@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@newcomer@@PHRASE2@@new arrival@@PHRASE3@@stranger@@PHRASE4@@fresh@@PHRASE5@@rookie@@PHRASE6@@fresher@@PHRASE7@@newbie@@PHRASE8@@new blood
experiences and feelings that you have never had before@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@newfound
a new government/company/country@@PHRASE0@@new@@PHRASE1@@young@@PHRASE2@@start-up
news that people tell each other@@PHRASE0@@news@@PHRASE1@@the latest@@PHRASE2@@developments@@PHRASE3@@scandal
news on television or in a newspaper@@PHRASE0@@the news@@PHRASE1@@news@@PHRASE2@@news bulletin@@PHRASE3@@newsflash@@PHRASE4@@update / news update@@PHRASE5@@the headlines@@PHRASE6@@top story / lead story
a news report@@PHRASE0@@report@@PHRASE1@@story@@PHRASE2@@item@@PHRASE3@@scoop@@PHRASE4@@exclusive@@PHRASE5@@coverage
to report the news@@PHRASE0@@report@@PHRASE1@@cover@@PHRASE2@@run a story
when something is reported in the news@@PHRASE0@@be in the news@@PHRASE1@@make the news / make news@@PHRASE2@@hit / make / grab the headlines
someone whose job is to report the news@@PHRASE0@@reporter@@PHRASE1@@journalist@@PHRASE2@@correspondent@@PHRASE3@@newsreader@@PHRASE4@@hack@@PHRASE5@@the press@@PHRASE6@@the media
newspapers and magazines@@PHRASE0@@newspaper / paper@@PHRASE1@@magazine@@PHRASE2@@glossy magazine@@PHRASE3@@the press@@PHRASE4@@the media@@PHRASE5@@broadsheet@@PHRASE6@@tabloid
parts of newspapers@@PHRASE0@@the front page@@PHRASE1@@the TV page / the sports pages etc@@PHRASE2@@headline@@PHRASE3@@article@@PHRASE4@@editorial@@PHRASE5@@column
people who work for newspapers@@PHRASE0@@reporter@@PHRASE1@@journalist@@PHRASE2@@correspondent@@PHRASE3@@editor@@PHRASE4@@hack@@PHRASE5@@columnist
next to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@next to@@PHRASE1@@by@@PHRASE2@@beside@@PHRASE3@@next door@@PHRASE4@@by / at somebody's side@@PHRASE5@@at the side of something / on the side of something@@PHRASE6@@along@@PHRASE7@@side by side@@PHRASE8@@alongside@@PHRASE9@@two / three / four etc abreast
when something is next to something else@@PHRASE0@@the next@@PHRASE1@@adjacent@@PHRASE2@@adjoining
to be in a position next to something@@PHRASE0@@be next to@@PHRASE1@@adjoin@@PHRASE2@@border
nice person@@PHRASE0@@nice@@PHRASE1@@pleasant@@PHRASE2@@likeable@@PHRASE3@@lovely@@PHRASE4@@good-natured@@PHRASE5@@sweet@@PHRASE6@@charming@@PHRASE7@@lovable@@PHRASE8@@endearing@@PHRASE9@@engaging@@PHRASE10@@adorable
something you like or enjoy@@PHRASE0@@nice@@PHRASE1@@lovely@@PHRASE2@@pleasant@@PHRASE3@@delightful@@PHRASE4@@appealing@@PHRASE5@@great
ways of saying no to a question, request, or suggestion@@PHRASE0@@no@@PHRASE1@@not at all@@PHRASE2@@I'm afraid not@@PHRASE3@@of course not@@PHRASE4@@not really@@PHRASE5@@certainly not@@PHRASE6@@no way@@PHRASE7@@you must be joking / kidding
to say no to a question, request or suggestion@@PHRASE0@@say no@@PHRASE1@@answer / reply in the negative
ways of politely saying no when someone offers you something@@PHRASE0@@no thanks / no thank you@@PHRASE1@@thanks all the same
to shake your head as a way of saying no@@PHRASE0@@shake your head
no matter what/how much etc@@PHRASE0@@no matter@@PHRASE1@@however@@PHRASE2@@whatever / whichever / whoever@@PHRASE3@@regardless@@PHRASE4@@irrespective of something@@PHRASE5@@never mind@@PHRASE6@@come what may
when there is not any of something@@PHRASE0@@none@@PHRASE1@@not any@@PHRASE2@@no@@PHRASE3@@nothing / not anything@@PHRASE4@@zilch@@PHRASE5@@not one@@PHRASE6@@not a@@PHRASE7@@be nil@@PHRASE8@@bugger all
the number that means none@@PHRASE0@@zero@@PHRASE1@@nil@@PHRASE2@@nought@@PHRASE3@@o
less than none@@PHRASE0@@negative@@PHRASE1@@minus
not special or unusual@@PHRASE0@@ordinary@@PHRASE1@@normal@@PHRASE2@@average@@PHRASE3@@standard@@PHRASE4@@routine@@PHRASE5@@conventional@@PHRASE6@@day-to-day@@PHRASE7@@regular@@PHRASE8@@mainstream@@PHRASE9@@everyday
very ordinary, and without any interesting or unusual features@@PHRASE0@@ordinary@@PHRASE1@@nondescript@@PHRASE2@@bland@@PHRASE3@@unremarkable
ordinary people@@PHRASE0@@ordinary@@PHRASE1@@average@@PHRASE2@@the man / woman in the street@@PHRASE3@@the general public@@PHRASE4@@the rank and file@@PHRASE5@@the grass roots
normal behaviour or feelings@@PHRASE0@@normal@@PHRASE1@@natural@@PHRASE2@@conventional@@PHRASE3@@it's human nature (to do something)
the normal situation@@PHRASE0@@get back to normal / return to normal@@PHRASE1@@normality
not ordinary/not normal@@PHRASE0@@special@@PHRASE1@@no ordinary
not ordinary/not normal in a very bad way@@PHRASE0@@abnormal@@PHRASE1@@unnatural@@PHRASE2@@deviant
not@@PHRASE0@@not@@PHRASE1@@not very@@PHRASE2@@not particularly@@PHRASE3@@not quite@@PHRASE4@@not exactly@@PHRASE5@@neither
stronger expressions meaning not@@PHRASE0@@not at all@@PHRASE1@@by no means / not by any means@@PHRASE2@@not in the least@@PHRASE3@@in no way@@PHRASE4@@not remotely@@PHRASE5@@hardly@@PHRASE6@@not be the world's best / greatest@@PHRASE7@@be no expert / genius / Einstein etc@@PHRASE8@@simply / just not
not one thing and not the other@@PHRASE0@@neither@@PHRASE1@@neither ... nor@@PHRASE2@@neither one thing nor the other
to notice someone or something@@PHRASE0@@notice@@PHRASE1@@can see / can tell@@PHRASE2@@I see@@PHRASE3@@spot@@PHRASE4@@become aware / conscious@@PHRASE5@@catch somebody's eye@@PHRASE6@@detect@@PHRASE7@@note@@PHRASE8@@observe@@PHRASE9@@perceive
to not notice something@@PHRASE0@@not notice@@PHRASE1@@miss@@PHRASE2@@overlook@@PHRASE3@@fail to notice@@PHRASE4@@escape somebody's notice@@PHRASE5@@unnoticed@@PHRASE6@@unseen
good at noticing things@@PHRASE0@@observant@@PHRASE1@@perceptive@@PHRASE2@@not miss much@@PHRASE3@@eagle-eyed@@PHRASE4@@have eyes in the back of your head@@PHRASE5@@powers of observation
something that is easy to notice@@PHRASE0@@obvious@@PHRASE1@@noticeable@@PHRASE2@@conspicuous@@PHRASE3@@eye-catching@@PHRASE4@@stand out@@PHRASE5@@you can't miss it
to make people notice you@@PHRASE0@@get attention / attract attention
now, at this time@@PHRASE0@@now@@PHRASE1@@already@@PHRASE2@@currently@@PHRASE3@@at the moment / presently@@PHRASE4@@at present / at the present time@@PHRASE5@@right now@@PHRASE6@@just now@@PHRASE7@@at this time
now, not in the past@@PHRASE0@@now@@PHRASE1@@nowadays / these days@@PHRASE2@@today@@PHRASE3@@in this day and age
until now@@PHRASE0@@so far@@PHRASE1@@still@@PHRASE2@@yet@@PHRASE3@@up to now / until now@@PHRASE4@@up to the present day / until the present day
existing, happening, or relating to now@@PHRASE0@@present@@PHRASE1@@existing@@PHRASE2@@current@@PHRASE3@@today's / of today@@PHRASE4@@modern-day / present-day@@PHRASE5@@modern@@PHRASE6@@contemporary@@PHRASE7@@topical@@PHRASE8@@latter-day
happening now, but likely to change@@PHRASE0@@for now / for the time being@@PHRASE1@@for the moment@@PHRASE2@@as of now@@PHRASE3@@for the present@@PHRASE4@@in the meanwhile / in the meantime
when something does not happen now@@PHRASE0@@no longer@@PHRASE1@@not any more@@PHRASE2@@not now
a written number@@PHRASE0@@number@@PHRASE1@@figure@@PHRASE2@@digit@@PHRASE3@@numeral
a number used in representing a quantity@@PHRASE0@@number@@PHRASE1@@figure@@PHRASE2@@statistics@@PHRASE3@@toll
to write or put numbers on a set of things@@PHRASE0@@number@@PHRASE1@@numbered
to obey someone@@PHRASE0@@obey@@PHRASE1@@follow@@PHRASE2@@do what / as somebody says@@PHRASE3@@do as you're told@@PHRASE4@@on-message
to obey a law, rule, or custom@@PHRASE0@@obey@@PHRASE1@@comply with@@PHRASE2@@abide by@@PHRASE3@@keep to@@PHRASE4@@stick to the rules@@PHRASE5@@conform to@@PHRASE6@@observe@@PHRASE7@@respect@@PHRASE8@@toe the line@@PHRASE9@@go by the book / do something by the book
always doing what you are told to do@@PHRASE0@@obedient@@PHRASE1@@obedience@@PHRASE2@@law-abiding@@PHRASE3@@dutiful@@PHRASE4@@disciplined
too willing to do what you are told to do@@PHRASE0@@submissive@@PHRASE1@@yes-man@@PHRASE2@@servile@@PHRASE3@@subservient@@PHRASE4@@slavish@@PHRASE5@@compliant@@PHRASE6@@blind obedience@@PHRASE7@@lackey
when you have to do whatever someone tells you to do@@PHRASE0@@you're the boss / she's the boss etc@@PHRASE1@@be under somebody's / the thumb@@PHRASE2@@be at somebody's beck and call
an obsession about someone or something@@PHRASE0@@obsession@@PHRASE1@@mania@@PHRASE2@@fixation@@PHRASE3@@fascination@@PHRASE4@@fetish@@PHRASE5@@preoccupation
to have an obsession@@PHRASE0@@have an obsession with / for@@PHRASE1@@obsessed@@PHRASE2@@obsessive@@PHRASE3@@can't get somebody / something out of your mind@@PHRASE4@@have a thing about@@PHRASE5@@obsess@@PHRASE6@@have a one-track mind@@PHRASE7@@have an unhealthy interest in
very easy to notice or understand@@PHRASE0@@obvious@@PHRASE1@@clear@@PHRASE2@@obviously / clearly@@PHRASE3@@can tell@@PHRASE4@@it is easy to see@@PHRASE5@@noticeable@@PHRASE6@@perceptible@@PHRASE7@@distinct / definite@@PHRASE8@@apparent / evident@@PHRASE9@@conspicuous
extremely obvious and impossible not to notice@@PHRASE0@@unmistakable@@PHRASE1@@blindingly / perfectly / quite obvious@@PHRASE2@@speaks for itself@@PHRASE3@@self-evident@@PHRASE4@@it sticks / stands out a mile@@PHRASE5@@it sticks / stands out like a sore thumb@@PHRASE6@@you just / only have to ...@@PHRASE7@@be written all over somebody's face@@PHRASE8@@you can't miss it@@PHRASE9@@be staring somebody in the face
when something wrong, bad, or dishonest is very obvious@@PHRASE0@@blatant@@PHRASE1@@flagrant@@PHRASE2@@glaring@@PHRASE3@@patently
not obvious@@PHRASE0@@subtle@@PHRASE1@@unobtrusive@@PHRASE2@@inconspicuous
to offend someone@@PHRASE0@@offend@@PHRASE1@@insult@@PHRASE2@@get / put somebody's back up@@PHRASE3@@cause offence
to feel offended@@PHRASE0@@offended@@PHRASE1@@insulted@@PHRASE2@@slighted@@PHRASE3@@put out@@PHRASE4@@take offence@@PHRASE5@@take something personally@@PHRASE6@@take something the wrong way@@PHRASE7@@take exception to
easily offended@@PHRASE0@@be / get easily offended@@PHRASE1@@touchy@@PHRASE2@@sensitive@@PHRASE3@@prude@@PHRASE4@@over-sensitive
words for describing behaviour, remarks etc that offend people@@PHRASE0@@offensive@@PHRASE1@@insulting@@PHRASE2@@be an insult to@@PHRASE3@@objectionable
when you offer something to someone@@PHRASE0@@offer@@PHRASE1@@would you like ...?@@PHRASE2@@can I get you ...?@@PHRASE3@@help yourself@@PHRASE4@@have
when you offer to help@@PHRASE0@@offer@@PHRASE1@@volunteer@@PHRASE2@@come forward@@PHRASE3@@let me@@PHRASE4@@can Ido something / would you like me to do something
to offer money for something@@PHRASE0@@offer@@PHRASE1@@make an offer@@PHRASE2@@bid
something that you offer@@PHRASE0@@offer@@PHRASE1@@bid
official@@PHRASE0@@official@@PHRASE1@@formal@@PHRASE2@@authorized@@PHRASE3@@on (the) record
to make something official@@PHRASE0@@formalize
not official@@PHRASE0@@unofficial@@PHRASE1@@informal@@PHRASE2@@off the record
when something happens many times@@PHRASE0@@often@@PHRASE1@@a lot@@PHRASE2@@frequently@@PHRASE3@@repeatedly@@PHRASE4@@again and again@@PHRASE5@@hundreds / thousands of times@@PHRASE6@@many times
too often, in a way that is annoying@@PHRASE0@@keep (on) doing something@@PHRASE1@@always / all the time@@PHRASE2@@constantly / continually@@PHRASE3@@be forever doing something@@PHRASE4@@half the time@@PHRASE5@@time and time again@@PHRASE6@@with great regularity@@PHRASE7@@ad nauseam
ways of saying what someone or something often does@@PHRASE0@@tend to do something@@PHRASE1@@have a tendency to do something@@PHRASE2@@be inclined to do something@@PHRASE3@@have a habit of doing something@@PHRASE4@@be apt to do something
often happening or often done@@PHRASE0@@frequent@@PHRASE1@@repeated@@PHRASE2@@habitual@@PHRASE3@@continual / constant
how often something happens@@PHRASE0@@how often@@PHRASE1@@how many times@@PHRASE2@@the number of times@@PHRASE3@@frequency
not young@@PHRASE0@@old@@PHRASE1@@elderly@@PHRASE2@@ageing / aging@@PHRASE3@@ancient@@PHRASE4@@be getting on@@PHRASE5@@not be as young as you were@@PHRASE6@@wrinkled@@PHRASE7@@wizened@@PHRASE8@@middle-aged
older than someone else@@PHRASE0@@older@@PHRASE1@@elder@@PHRASE2@@eldest@@PHRASE3@@oldest@@PHRASE4@@elders
too old to do something@@PHRASE0@@be past it@@PHRASE1@@be over the hill@@PHRASE2@@be a bit long in the tooth
to become or start to look old@@PHRASE0@@get / grow old@@PHRASE1@@age@@PHRASE2@@ageing / aging@@PHRASE3@@show your age
an old person@@PHRASE0@@old man / woman / lady etc@@PHRASE1@@the elderly@@PHRASE2@@senior citizen@@PHRASE3@@pensioner / old age pensioner@@PHRASE4@@retired@@PHRASE5@@old timer
relating to old people@@PHRASE0@@geriatric@@PHRASE1@@grey
the time when someone is old@@PHRASE0@@old age@@PHRASE1@@dotage
not new@@PHRASE0@@old@@PHRASE1@@ancient@@PHRASE2@@age-old@@PHRASE3@@ancient@@PHRASE4@@be years old@@PHRASE5@@be as old as the hills
when something has been used before@@PHRASE0@@old@@PHRASE1@@second-hand@@PHRASE2@@used
old and valuable@@PHRASE0@@antique@@PHRASE1@@vintage@@PHRASE2@@antique
clothes/styles/words@@PHRASE0@@old-fashioned@@PHRASE1@@dated@@PHRASE2@@be on the way out
machines/equipment@@PHRASE0@@old-fashioned@@PHRASE1@@outdated@@PHRASE2@@obsolete@@PHRASE3@@antiquated
opinions/methods/systems@@PHRASE0@@old-fashioned@@PHRASE1@@outdated@@PHRASE2@@outmoded@@PHRASE3@@traditional@@PHRASE4@@unfashionable
books/information@@PHRASE0@@out-of-date / out of date
places@@PHRASE0@@old-fashioned@@PHRASE1@@olde worlde@@PHRASE2@@be stuck / caught in a time-warp
people@@PHRASE0@@old-fashioned@@PHRASE1@@be living in the past@@PHRASE2@@behind the times@@PHRASE3@@straitlaced / straightlaced@@PHRASE4@@fuddy duddy@@PHRASE5@@old fogey@@PHRASE6@@old guard@@PHRASE7@@traditionalist
extremely old-fashioned@@PHRASE0@@medieval@@PHRASE1@@out of the ark@@PHRASE2@@dinosaur@@PHRASE3@@anachronism@@PHRASE4@@archaic@@PHRASE5@@Dickensian@@PHRASE6@@the dark ages
old-fashioned in a pleasant way@@PHRASE0@@old-fashioned@@PHRASE1@@quaint
on one occasion in the past@@PHRASE0@@once@@PHRASE1@@one time@@PHRASE2@@on one occasion@@PHRASE3@@at one stage@@PHRASE4@@at one point@@PHRASE5@@one day
only one, or only a small number@@PHRASE0@@only@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@all@@PHRASE3@@nothing but@@PHRASE4@@one@@PHRASE5@@lone@@PHRASE6@@solitary@@PHRASE7@@sole@@PHRASE8@@exclusively
a surprisingly small price/number/amount.@@PHRASE0@@only@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@is that all?@@PHRASE3@@a mere@@PHRASE4@@no more than
for one reason only and no other@@PHRASE0@@only@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@merely@@PHRASE3@@purely
not particularly important, special, or interesting@@PHRASE0@@only / just@@PHRASE1@@merely@@PHRASE2@@nothing else@@PHRASE3@@mere@@PHRASE4@@nothing but / no more than
belonging or relating to only one thing, person, or group@@PHRASE0@@only@@PHRASE1@@just@@PHRASE2@@be limited / restricted to@@PHRASE3@@be confined to@@PHRASE4@@be unique to@@PHRASE5@@be peculiar to@@PHRASE6@@exclusive
on or on top of something@@PHRASE0@@on@@PHRASE1@@on top of@@PHRASE2@@onto@@PHRASE3@@over
to be on the surface of water@@PHRASE0@@float@@PHRASE1@@afloat
happening or arriving at the arranged time@@PHRASE0@@on time@@PHRASE1@@right on time@@PHRASE2@@bang / dead on time@@PHRASE3@@promptly / punctually@@PHRASE4@@on cue@@PHRASE5@@on the dot
someone who is always on time@@PHRASE0@@punctual
when something happens before it is too late@@PHRASE0@@in time@@PHRASE1@@just in time@@PHRASE2@@in the nick of time@@PHRASE3@@not a moment too soon@@PHRASE4@@at the last minute@@PHRASE5@@at the eleventh hour@@PHRASE6@@catch@@PHRASE7@@cut it fine@@PHRASE8@@before it's too late
to finish a piece of work within the time that is allowed for it@@PHRASE0@@meet a deadline@@PHRASE1@@on schedule
to open a door, window, box etc@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@unlock@@PHRASE2@@force open@@PHRASE3@@break open@@PHRASE4@@prise open@@PHRASE5@@try@@PHRASE6@@break down@@PHRASE7@@wind down / roll down@@PHRASE8@@open up
when a door or window opens@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@burst / fly open
an open door or window@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@ajar
to open a bottle, can, jar@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@unscrew@@PHRASE2@@crack open@@PHRASE3@@uncork
to open a packet or something that is folded or rolled@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@unwrap@@PHRASE2@@unfold@@PHRASE3@@unroll
to open your eyes or mouth@@PHRASE0@@open your eyes / mouth@@PHRASE1@@open@@PHRASE2@@gaping
when a shop, bank, restaurant etc opens@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@open
what you think about something@@PHRASE0@@opinion@@PHRASE1@@what you think of / about something@@PHRASE2@@view@@PHRASE3@@attitude@@PHRASE4@@thoughts@@PHRASE5@@feelings@@PHRASE6@@ideas@@PHRASE7@@sentiment
an opinion that is influenced by the situation you are in@@PHRASE0@@point of view@@PHRASE1@@viewpoint@@PHRASE2@@standpoint@@PHRASE3@@angle@@PHRASE4@@perspective
what a particular group think about something@@PHRASE0@@opinion@@PHRASE1@@thinking@@PHRASE2@@school of thought@@PHRASE3@@body of opinion
what most people think about something@@PHRASE0@@public opinion / popular opinion@@PHRASE1@@consensus@@PHRASE2@@majority view
the official opinion of a person or group@@PHRASE0@@position@@PHRASE1@@line@@PHRASE2@@stance@@PHRASE3@@where somebody stands
when two things or people are completely different@@PHRASE0@@opposite@@PHRASE1@@be opposites@@PHRASE2@@reverse@@PHRASE3@@be the antithesis of
someone or something that is completely different from someone or something else@@PHRASE0@@the opposite@@PHRASE1@@the reverse@@PHRASE2@@the other way around@@PHRASE3@@vice versa@@PHRASE4@@go to the opposite extreme / go from one extreme to the other
opposite opinions, statements etc@@PHRASE0@@opposite@@PHRASE1@@opposing@@PHRASE2@@diametrically opposed@@PHRASE3@@on the contrary@@PHRASE4@@just the opposite / reverse
a statement or situation that contains two opposite ideas@@PHRASE0@@paradox
in or from the opposite direction@@PHRASE0@@the other way@@PHRASE1@@the opposite direction / the other direction@@PHRASE2@@in opposite directions
to be opposite something or someone@@PHRASE0@@opposite@@PHRASE1@@face@@PHRASE2@@across@@PHRASE3@@face to face@@PHRASE4@@on the other side
order@@PHRASE0@@order@@PHRASE1@@sequence@@PHRASE2@@pattern
in the correct order@@PHRASE0@@in the right order@@PHRASE1@@the right way round
in the wrong order@@PHRASE0@@in the wrong order / out of order@@PHRASE1@@mixed up@@PHRASE2@@the wrong way round@@PHRASE3@@backwards
doing things one after the other@@PHRASE0@@in order@@PHRASE1@@one by one / one after another@@PHRASE2@@in turn@@PHRASE3@@take turns
a large well organized group of people who work together@@PHRASE0@@organization@@PHRASE1@@institution@@PHRASE2@@institute
an official organization that has political aims or responsibilities@@PHRASE0@@party@@PHRASE1@@authority@@PHRASE2@@council@@PHRASE3@@bureau@@PHRASE4@@body
an organization that gives help or advice@@PHRASE0@@charity@@PHRASE1@@fund@@PHRASE2@@trust
an organization for people who have the same interests or aims@@PHRASE0@@club@@PHRASE1@@society@@PHRASE2@@association@@PHRASE3@@union@@PHRASE4@@league@@PHRASE5@@federation
to arrange something in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@organize@@PHRASE1@@sort out@@PHRASE2@@structure
when something is organized so that it works well@@PHRASE0@@organized@@PHRASE1@@well-organized@@PHRASE2@@structured@@PHRASE3@@well-run@@PHRASE4@@well-ordered@@PHRASE5@@order
when something is not organized well@@PHRASE0@@disorganized@@PHRASE1@@badly organized@@PHRASE2@@badly run@@PHRASE3@@chaotic@@PHRASE4@@be a mess / be a shambles@@PHRASE5@@in disarray
a disorganized situation@@PHRASE0@@chaos@@PHRASE1@@disorder@@PHRASE2@@confusion
someone who always organizes their work, life etc well@@PHRASE0@@organized@@PHRASE1@@businesslike@@PHRASE2@@together
someone who organizes their work, life etc badly@@PHRASE0@@disorganized@@PHRASE1@@not very (well) organized@@PHRASE2@@somebody hasn't got it together / somebody doesn't have it together
not inside a building@@PHRASE0@@outside@@PHRASE1@@out@@PHRASE2@@outdoors / out of doors@@PHRASE3@@in the open air
outside a place, country, organization etc@@PHRASE0@@outside@@PHRASE1@@out of@@PHRASE2@@the outside world
close to a place, town etc, but not in it@@PHRASE0@@outside@@PHRASE1@@out of
not in a room or building but close to it@@PHRASE0@@outside@@PHRASE1@@out
moving or looking away from the inside of something@@PHRASE0@@out@@PHRASE1@@out of@@PHRASE2@@outside@@PHRASE3@@out@@PHRASE4@@outwards
on or covering the outside of something@@PHRASE0@@external@@PHRASE1@@outer
the part of something that you see from the outside@@PHRASE0@@the outside@@PHRASE1@@the exterior
happening or existing outside a building rather than inside@@PHRASE0@@outside@@PHRASE1@@outdoor@@PHRASE2@@open-air
coming from outside a country or organization@@PHRASE0@@outside@@PHRASE1@@external@@PHRASE2@@outsider
to owe money to someone@@PHRASE0@@owe@@PHRASE1@@be in debt@@PHRASE2@@be overdrawn@@PHRASE3@@be in the red@@PHRASE4@@be in arrears@@PHRASE5@@be behind with
to owe a lot of money@@PHRASE0@@be deep / heavily in debt@@PHRASE1@@be up to your neck / ears in debt
to begin to owe money@@PHRASE0@@get into debt@@PHRASE1@@run up a debt@@PHRASE2@@default
money that someone owes@@PHRASE0@@debt@@PHRASE1@@overdraft@@PHRASE2@@liabilities@@PHRASE3@@borrowings@@PHRASE4@@IOU
when debts have not been paid@@PHRASE0@@unpaid@@PHRASE1@@due@@PHRASE2@@outstanding@@PHRASE3@@owing
someone who owes money@@PHRASE0@@debtor
someone that money is owed to@@PHRASE0@@creditor
to not owe any money@@PHRASE0@@be in credit@@PHRASE1@@be in the black@@PHRASE2@@keep your head above water@@PHRASE3@@solvent@@PHRASE4@@afloat
to agree that money that someone owes does not have to be paid@@PHRASE0@@write off
to own something@@PHRASE0@@own@@PHRASE1@@have@@PHRASE2@@possess@@PHRASE3@@control / have control of@@PHRASE4@@hold@@PHRASE5@@have a stake in@@PHRASE6@@interest
when someone owns something@@PHRASE0@@belong to@@PHRASE1@@be the property of@@PHRASE2@@be mine / yours / John's etc@@PHRASE3@@my / your / his etc@@PHRASE4@@your own@@PHRASE5@@of your own@@PHRASE6@@personal
the person who owns something@@PHRASE0@@owner@@PHRASE1@@landlord / landlady@@PHRASE2@@proprietor@@PHRASE3@@householder@@PHRASE4@@home-owner
the things that someone owns@@PHRASE0@@property@@PHRASE1@@possessions@@PHRASE2@@things@@PHRASE3@@belongings@@PHRASE4@@assets@@PHRASE5@@worldly goods
to say you have a right to be the legal owner or something@@PHRASE0@@lay claim to@@PHRASE1@@stake your claim
pain@@PHRASE0@@pain@@PHRASE1@@ache@@PHRASE2@@headache / toothache / backache / stomach ache@@PHRASE3@@aches and pains@@PHRASE4@@spasm@@PHRASE5@@twinge
when a part of your body feels painful@@PHRASE0@@painful@@PHRASE1@@sore@@PHRASE2@@tender@@PHRASE3@@hurt@@PHRASE4@@ache@@PHRASE5@@sting@@PHRASE6@@throb
to feel pain@@PHRASE0@@feel / have a pain in@@PHRASE1@@be in pain@@PHRASE2@@be in agony
when something makes someone feel pain@@PHRASE0@@hurt@@PHRASE1@@sting@@PHRASE2@@irritate@@PHRASE3@@agonizing / excruciating@@PHRASE4@@be agony
when there is no pain@@PHRASE0@@not hurt@@PHRASE1@@painless@@PHRASE2@@not feel a thing
to paint pictures@@PHRASE0@@paint
someone who paints pictures@@PHRASE0@@painter@@PHRASE1@@artist
to paint walls/doors/rooms etc@@PHRASE0@@paint@@PHRASE1@@decorate@@PHRASE2@@redecorate@@PHRASE3@@respray
someone who paints walls, houses etc as their job@@PHRASE0@@painter@@PHRASE1@@decorator
words for describing something that has been painted@@PHRASE0@@painted
a part of an object/substance/area@@PHRASE0@@part@@PHRASE1@@bit@@PHRASE2@@piece@@PHRASE3@@component@@PHRASE4@@ingredient@@PHRASE5@@constituent@@PHRASE6@@portion@@PHRASE7@@section@@PHRASE8@@segment
part of a total amount or number@@PHRASE0@@proportion@@PHRASE1@@fraction@@PHRASE2@@percentage
part of a story/book/film/play etc@@PHRASE0@@part@@PHRASE1@@bit@@PHRASE2@@episode@@PHRASE3@@instalment@@PHRASE4@@chapter@@PHRASE5@@scene@@PHRASE6@@extract@@PHRASE7@@excerpt@@PHRASE8@@clip
part of an organization@@PHRASE0@@branch@@PHRASE1@@department@@PHRASE2@@division@@PHRASE3@@section@@PHRASE4@@sector@@PHRASE5@@wing@@PHRASE6@@the ... side
one of the parts of a process@@PHRASE0@@part@@PHRASE1@@bit@@PHRASE2@@stage@@PHRASE3@@step@@PHRASE4@@phase
part of a situation/subject/someone's character@@PHRASE0@@aspect@@PHRASE1@@side@@PHRASE2@@dimension@@PHRASE3@@factor@@PHRASE4@@element@@PHRASE5@@feature
to be a part of something@@PHRASE0@@be part of@@PHRASE1@@form (a) part of@@PHRASE2@@inherent
not completely@@PHRASE0@@partly@@PHRASE1@@partially@@PHRASE2@@half@@PHRASE3@@not completely / entirely@@PHRASE4@@to some extent / to a certain extent / up to a point@@PHRASE5@@to a degree / to some degree@@PHRASE6@@in part
a party@@PHRASE0@@party@@PHRASE1@@get-together@@PHRASE2@@do@@PHRASE3@@shower@@PHRASE4@@bash
a formal or official party@@PHRASE0@@function@@PHRASE1@@reception
to have a party@@PHRASE0@@have@@PHRASE1@@throw a party@@PHRASE2@@hold@@PHRASE3@@give@@PHRASE4@@host@@PHRASE5@@entertain
to go to a party@@PHRASE0@@go to@@PHRASE1@@attend@@PHRASE2@@party@@PHRASE3@@partying
the people at a party@@PHRASE0@@host@@PHRASE1@@hostess@@PHRASE2@@guest@@PHRASE3@@gatecrasher
to go past a place, person, or thing@@PHRASE0@@past@@PHRASE1@@by@@PHRASE2@@pass@@PHRASE3@@overtake
the past@@PHRASE0@@the past@@PHRASE1@@past
all the things that have happened in the past@@PHRASE0@@somebody's / something's past@@PHRASE1@@history@@PHRASE2@@record
when something happened or was true in the past but not now@@PHRASE0@@used to@@PHRASE1@@once / at one time@@PHRASE2@@(back) then / at that time@@PHRASE3@@in the past@@PHRASE4@@in those days / in the old days@@PHRASE5@@in the olden days@@PHRASE6@@formerly
to try to do things as they were done in the past@@PHRASE0@@go back@@PHRASE1@@put / turn the clock back@@PHRASE2@@live in the past
on one occasion in the past@@PHRASE0@@once@@PHRASE1@@one time@@PHRASE2@@one day / morning / afternoon@@PHRASE3@@on one occasion@@PHRASE4@@at one stage@@PHRASE5@@at one point
pattern@@PHRASE0@@pattern@@PHRASE1@@design@@PHRASE2@@markings@@PHRASE3@@motif@@PHRASE4@@patterning
to stop doing something for a short time before continuing@@PHRASE0@@pause@@PHRASE1@@stop@@PHRASE2@@hesitate
to stop doing something in order to rest, eat etc@@PHRASE0@@have / take a break@@PHRASE1@@take five@@PHRASE2@@take a breather@@PHRASE3@@break for lunch / coffee / Christmas etc@@PHRASE4@@take time out@@PHRASE5@@adjourn
a period of time when you stop doing something@@PHRASE0@@break@@PHRASE1@@pause@@PHRASE2@@respite@@PHRASE3@@letup@@PHRASE4@@lull@@PHRASE5@@breathing space
a short period of time when schoolwork, a meeting, a game etc stops@@PHRASE0@@break@@PHRASE1@@intermission@@PHRASE2@@interlude@@PHRASE3@@adjournment@@PHRASE4@@recess
to pay for something@@PHRASE0@@pay@@PHRASE1@@meet the cost of@@PHRASE2@@foot the bill@@PHRASE3@@fork out / shell out@@PHRASE4@@cough up@@PHRASE5@@stump up
to pay for someone else's food, drink, ticket etc@@PHRASE0@@pay@@PHRASE1@@treat@@PHRASE2@@pick up the tab@@PHRASE3@@be on me@@PHRASE4@@buy a round@@PHRASE5@@it's my shout
to have enough money to pay for something@@PHRASE0@@can afford@@PHRASE1@@be able to pay
to pay someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@pay@@PHRASE1@@tip@@PHRASE2@@make it worth somebody's while@@PHRASE3@@buy off
to pay someone to do something dishonest or illegal@@PHRASE0@@bribe@@PHRASE1@@kickback@@PHRASE2@@backhander / bung
to pay back money that you owe someone@@PHRASE0@@pay back@@PHRASE1@@repay@@PHRASE2@@pay off@@PHRASE3@@pay up@@PHRASE4@@settle@@PHRASE5@@clear@@PHRASE6@@give somebody their money back / give somebody a refund@@PHRASE7@@reimburse@@PHRASE8@@rebate
to pay for something before you receive it@@PHRASE0@@pay in advance@@PHRASE1@@up front@@PHRASE2@@make / put a down payment on@@PHRASE3@@put / make / pay a deposit on@@PHRASE4@@put $100/£100 etc down on@@PHRASE5@@put something on layaway
to buy something and pay for it later@@PHRASE0@@get / buy something on credit@@PHRASE1@@put something on the slate
to pay money to someone because they have suffered an injury, loss, damage etc@@PHRASE0@@compensate@@PHRASE1@@damages@@PHRASE2@@compensation
to provide money for someone else to live on@@PHRASE0@@provide for@@PHRASE1@@support@@PHRASE2@@pay maintenance@@PHRASE3@@pay child support@@PHRASE4@@pay alimony
to provide money to help someone do something@@PHRASE0@@subsidize@@PHRASE1@@sponsor@@PHRASE2@@fund@@PHRASE3@@bankroll@@PHRASE4@@underwrite@@PHRASE5@@put money into@@PHRASE6@@finance / back@@PHRASE7@@pour money into@@PHRASE8@@throw money at
an amount of money that is paid@@PHRASE0@@payment@@PHRASE1@@instalment@@PHRASE2@@deposit / down payment@@PHRASE3@@down payment@@PHRASE4@@tip
money that you have to pay as a punishment@@PHRASE0@@fine@@PHRASE1@@fine
a piece of paper that shows how much you must pay@@PHRASE0@@bill@@PHRASE1@@check@@PHRASE2@@tab@@PHRASE3@@invoice
to tell someone in writing how much they should pay you@@PHRASE0@@bill@@PHRASE1@@invoice
when you are paid or not paid for doing an activity or sport@@PHRASE0@@professional@@PHRASE1@@amateur@@PHRASE2@@voluntary@@PHRASE3@@unpaid
when there is no war@@PHRASE0@@peace@@PHRASE1@@peacetime@@PHRASE2@@peaceful@@PHRASE3@@be at peace with
when two countries agree to stop fighting@@PHRASE0@@ceasefire@@PHRASE1@@truce@@PHRASE2@@peace treaty@@PHRASE3@@make peace@@PHRASE4@@lay down arms
to try to prevent or end a war@@PHRASE0@@keep the peace@@PHRASE1@@peace-keeping@@PHRASE2@@peacekeepers@@PHRASE3@@mediate between
someone who is against war@@PHRASE0@@pacifist@@PHRASE1@@anti-war@@PHRASE2@@peace-loving@@PHRASE3@@peace movement@@PHRASE4@@peace protester / demonstrator
peaceful@@PHRASE0@@peaceful@@PHRASE1@@calm@@PHRASE2@@quiet@@PHRASE3@@sleepy@@PHRASE4@@tranquil@@PHRASE5@@restful@@PHRASE6@@still
a peaceful state or situation@@PHRASE0@@peace@@PHRASE1@@calm@@PHRASE2@@tranquillity
a peaceful place@@PHRASE0@@haven@@PHRASE1@@oasis
very good, with nothing wrong@@PHRASE0@@perfect@@PHRASE1@@flawless / faultless@@PHRASE2@@model@@PHRASE3@@impeccable@@PHRASE4@@can't fault@@PHRASE5@@unblemished@@PHRASE6@@perfection
the best and most suitable person or thing@@PHRASE0@@perfect@@PHRASE1@@ideal@@PHRASE2@@just right@@PHRASE3@@be just the thing@@PHRASE4@@tailor-made
to make something perfect@@PHRASE0@@perfect@@PHRASE1@@bring something to perfection@@PHRASE2@@perfectionist
ways of saying what you would like to happen if everything was perfect@@PHRASE0@@ideally@@PHRASE1@@in an ideal world / in a perfect world
not perfect@@PHRASE0@@imperfect@@PHRASE1@@flawed
in a perfect way@@PHRASE0@@perfectly@@PHRASE1@@to perfection
perfect as an idea, but impossible in reality@@PHRASE0@@ideal@@PHRASE1@@utopian@@PHRASE2@@idealized
to think that someone or something is perfect when they are not@@PHRASE0@@idealize@@PHRASE1@@put somebody on a pedestal@@PHRASE2@@can do no wrong
to take part in a show, concert, play etc@@PHRASE0@@perform@@PHRASE1@@appear@@PHRASE2@@be in something
to perform without having planned or practised something@@PHRASE0@@improvise@@PHRASE1@@ad-lib
someone who performs in a show, concert, play etc@@PHRASE0@@performer@@PHRASE1@@artist
to arrange and perform a show, concert, play etc@@PHRASE0@@put on@@PHRASE1@@stage@@PHRASE2@@do@@PHRASE3@@present
an occasion on which a play, piece of music etc is performed@@PHRASE0@@performance
something that is performed in public to entertain people@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@production@@PHRASE2@@act
the business of entertaining people with shows, plays, films etc@@PHRASE0@@entertainment@@PHRASE1@@showbusiness
when you do something yourself@@PHRASE0@@yourself / myself etc@@PHRASE1@@personally@@PHRASE2@@in person@@PHRASE3@@by hand
when you meet or talk to someone directly@@PHRASE0@@personally / in person@@PHRASE1@@face to face@@PHRASE2@@to somebody's face@@PHRASE3@@in the flesh
something that you do or experience yourself@@PHRASE0@@personal@@PHRASE1@@direct@@PHRASE2@@first-hand
experienced or done through someone else, not personally@@PHRASE0@@second-hand@@PHRASE1@@indirect@@PHRASE2@@vicarious
a person@@PHRASE0@@person@@PHRASE1@@someone / somebody@@PHRASE2@@human being / human@@PHRASE3@@individual@@PHRASE4@@character
people in general@@PHRASE0@@people@@PHRASE1@@everyone / everybody@@PHRASE2@@folks@@PHRASE3@@the human race@@PHRASE4@@mankind / humankind@@PHRASE5@@man@@PHRASE6@@humanity@@PHRASE7@@the public@@PHRASE8@@society@@PHRASE9@@folk@@PHRASE10@@social
all the people in a particular area, city, country etc@@PHRASE0@@population@@PHRASE1@@the people@@PHRASE2@@the French / Germans / Japanese etc@@PHRASE3@@community@@PHRASE4@@Londoners / New Yorkers / Parisians etc
a person in a story@@PHRASE0@@character@@PHRASE1@@hero@@PHRASE2@@heroine
relating to people, not animals or machines@@PHRASE0@@human
for each person@@PHRASE0@@per person@@PHRASE1@@a head@@PHRASE2@@per capita
no people@@PHRASE0@@no one / nobody@@PHRASE1@@not a soul
to persuade someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@persuade@@PHRASE1@@persuasion@@PHRASE2@@get somebody to do something@@PHRASE3@@influence@@PHRASE4@@encourage@@PHRASE5@@talk somebody into@@PHRASE6@@put somebody up to
to gently persuade someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@get round@@PHRASE1@@coax@@PHRASE2@@sweet-talk@@PHRASE3@@cajole
to try hard to persuade someone@@PHRASE0@@put pressure on@@PHRASE1@@lean on@@PHRASE2@@twist somebody's arm
to persuade someone that something is true, right, or good@@PHRASE0@@convince@@PHRASE1@@persuade@@PHRASE2@@satisfy@@PHRASE3@@win somebody over@@PHRASE4@@bring / talk somebody round@@PHRASE5@@convert@@PHRASE6@@win hearts and minds
the use of film, newspapers etc to persuade people@@PHRASE0@@propaganda@@PHRASE1@@spin
reasons, explanations etc that persuade you to believe something@@PHRASE0@@convincing@@PHRASE1@@persuasive@@PHRASE2@@compelling
to persuade someone by making something seem very good@@PHRASE0@@tempt@@PHRASE1@@lure@@PHRASE2@@entice
something good that is used to persuade someone@@PHRASE0@@incentive@@PHRASE1@@sweetener@@PHRASE2@@carrot@@PHRASE3@@inducement
good at persuading people@@PHRASE0@@persuasive@@PHRASE1@@forceful@@PHRASE2@@pushy@@PHRASE3@@smooth-talking@@PHRASE4@@slick
too easily persuaded by other people@@PHRASE0@@be a pushover@@PHRASE1@@be a soft touch@@PHRASE2@@naïve@@PHRASE3@@gullible@@PHRASE4@@impressionable@@PHRASE5@@easily-led
to persuade someone not to do something@@PHRASE0@@persuade somebody not to do something@@PHRASE1@@talk somebody out of@@PHRASE2@@discourage@@PHRASE3@@put off@@PHRASE4@@deter
something that persuades someone not to do something@@PHRASE0@@deterrent@@PHRASE1@@disincentive
a picture that you paint or draw@@PHRASE0@@picture@@PHRASE1@@painting@@PHRASE2@@drawing@@PHRASE3@@sketch@@PHRASE4@@illustration@@PHRASE5@@poster@@PHRASE6@@portrait@@PHRASE7@@landscape@@PHRASE8@@study@@PHRASE9@@nude
a humorous drawing@@PHRASE0@@cartoon@@PHRASE1@@caricature
a photograph@@PHRASE0@@photograph@@PHRASE1@@photo / picture@@PHRASE2@@snap@@PHRASE3@@shot@@PHRASE4@@mug shot@@PHRASE5@@photography
what you see in a mirror, on a screen, or on water@@PHRASE0@@image@@PHRASE1@@reflection
the front or back of a picture@@PHRASE0@@foreground@@PHRASE1@@background
a part of something that has been separated from the rest@@PHRASE0@@piece@@PHRASE1@@bit
a piece that has a regular shape@@PHRASE0@@block@@PHRASE1@@cube@@PHRASE2@@slab@@PHRASE3@@bar
a piece that does not have a regular shape@@PHRASE0@@chunk@@PHRASE1@@lump@@PHRASE2@@hunk@@PHRASE3@@dollop
a thin flat piece@@PHRASE0@@sheet@@PHRASE1@@strip@@PHRASE2@@slip@@PHRASE3@@pane@@PHRASE4@@slice
a very small piece@@PHRASE0@@grain@@PHRASE1@@flake@@PHRASE2@@speck@@PHRASE3@@fleck@@PHRASE4@@crumb@@PHRASE5@@morsel
a small piece of something bigger@@PHRASE0@@fragment@@PHRASE1@@scrap@@PHRASE2@@splinter@@PHRASE3@@chip
a place@@PHRASE0@@place@@PHRASE1@@location@@PHRASE2@@spot@@PHRASE3@@site@@PHRASE4@@venue@@PHRASE5@@whereabouts
the exact place where something is or happens@@PHRASE0@@position@@PHRASE1@@point@@PHRASE2@@spot@@PHRASE3@@exact / precise location
ways of talking about where someone or something is, where they are from etc@@PHRASE0@@where@@PHRASE1@@whereabouts@@PHRASE2@@where on earth / where in the world
in a place@@PHRASE0@@in@@PHRASE1@@at@@PHRASE2@@on
in or to a place, when you do not know which place@@PHRASE0@@somewhere@@PHRASE1@@someplace@@PHRASE2@@be around
in another place, not here@@PHRASE0@@somewhere else@@PHRASE1@@elsewhere
a place where someone usually is or often goes@@PHRASE0@@haunt@@PHRASE1@@hangout@@PHRASE2@@somebody's place
when an object is in a particular place@@PHRASE0@@be@@PHRASE1@@stand@@PHRASE2@@lie
when a country, town, company etc is in a particular place@@PHRASE0@@be@@PHRASE1@@be located / situated@@PHRASE2@@stand@@PHRASE3@@be based
when something is usually kept in a place@@PHRASE0@@go / belong@@PHRASE1@@its / their place
not in any place@@PHRASE0@@nowhere / not anywhere@@PHRASE1@@no place
a plan to do something@@PHRASE0@@plan@@PHRASE1@@plan of action / game plan@@PHRASE2@@strategy@@PHRASE3@@programme@@PHRASE4@@policy@@PHRASE5@@scheme@@PHRASE6@@budget@@PHRASE7@@blueprint
a plan to do something bad@@PHRASE0@@plot@@PHRASE1@@conspiracy@@PHRASE2@@scheme@@PHRASE3@@intrigue
a plan of the times when things will happen@@PHRASE0@@timetable@@PHRASE1@@schedule@@PHRASE2@@programme
someone who plans something@@PHRASE0@@planner@@PHRASE1@@architect@@PHRASE2@@mastermind
to make plans@@PHRASE0@@plan@@PHRASE1@@make plans@@PHRASE2@@make arrangements@@PHRASE3@@work out@@PHRASE4@@map out@@PHRASE5@@budget@@PHRASE6@@formulate@@PHRASE7@@mastermind
to plan something that will happen a long time in the future@@PHRASE0@@plan ahead@@PHRASE1@@look ahead@@PHRASE2@@forward planning
to plan something bad@@PHRASE0@@plot@@PHRASE1@@scheme@@PHRASE2@@conspire
ways of saying that something is being planned@@PHRASE0@@be in the pipeline@@PHRASE1@@be in the planning stages@@PHRASE2@@afoot
words for describing something that has been planned@@PHRASE0@@planned@@PHRASE1@@scheduled@@PHRASE2@@strategic@@PHRASE3@@well / carefully thought out
not planned@@PHRASE0@@unplanned@@PHRASE1@@spontaneous@@PHRASE2@@impromptu@@PHRASE3@@not well thought out@@PHRASE4@@ad hoc
to not try to plan things, but deal with them as they happen@@PHRASE0@@take something as it comes@@PHRASE1@@play it by ear@@PHRASE2@@live from day to day@@PHRASE3@@one day at a time
to play a game or do a sport@@PHRASE0@@play@@PHRASE1@@do@@PHRASE2@@go
to play against someone else@@PHRASE0@@play (against)@@PHRASE1@@face@@PHRASE2@@give somebody a game@@PHRASE3@@versus@@PHRASE4@@vs.
someone who plays a game or does a sport@@PHRASE0@@player@@PHRASE1@@competitor@@PHRASE2@@contestant@@PHRASE3@@sportsman / sportswoman
a group of people who play together against another group@@PHRASE0@@team@@PHRASE1@@side@@PHRASE2@@squad
a person or group of people you play against@@PHRASE0@@opponent@@PHRASE1@@opposition
to point at someone or something, to show which one you mean@@PHRASE0@@point@@PHRASE1@@indicate@@PHRASE2@@gesture at / towards@@PHRASE3@@point out
words for describing someone who is polite@@PHRASE0@@polite@@PHRASE1@@respectful@@PHRASE2@@civil@@PHRASE3@@courteous@@PHRASE4@@well-mannered
careful not to upset or embarrass someone@@PHRASE0@@tactful@@PHRASE1@@diplomatic@@PHRASE2@@discreet@@PHRASE3@@polite
behaving in a very polite and formal way@@PHRASE0@@formal@@PHRASE1@@correct@@PHRASE2@@stiff
polite behaviour@@PHRASE0@@politeness@@PHRASE1@@manners@@PHRASE2@@good manners@@PHRASE3@@courtesy@@PHRASE4@@tact@@PHRASE5@@formality
words for describing children who behave politely and well@@PHRASE0@@well-behaved@@PHRASE1@@good@@PHRASE2@@well-brought up
polite, confident, and relaxed, but in an insincere way@@PHRASE0@@smooth@@PHRASE1@@suave
activities and ideas relating to the government of a country or area@@PHRASE0@@politics@@PHRASE1@@political
someone who works in politics@@PHRASE0@@politician@@PHRASE1@@statesman / stateswoman@@PHRASE2@@MP / member of parliament@@PHRASE3@@congressman / congresswoman@@PHRASE4@@senator@@PHRASE5@@spin doctor
different types of political opinions and parties@@PHRASE0@@right-wing@@PHRASE1@@left-wing@@PHRASE2@@the left@@PHRASE3@@the right@@PHRASE4@@the centre
having very little money@@PHRASE0@@poor@@PHRASE1@@badly off@@PHRASE2@@needy / in need@@PHRASE3@@impoverished@@PHRASE4@@poverty-stricken@@PHRASE5@@destitute
having very little money at the present time@@PHRASE0@@hard up@@PHRASE1@@broke@@PHRASE2@@skint@@PHRASE3@@be down on your luck
having fewer opportunities in life because of being poor@@PHRASE0@@disadvantaged@@PHRASE1@@underprivileged@@PHRASE2@@deprived
the people in a society who are poor@@PHRASE0@@poor people / the poor / the needy@@PHRASE1@@the have-nots
when people have very little money@@PHRASE0@@poverty@@PHRASE1@@hard times
an area where poor people live@@PHRASE0@@inner city@@PHRASE1@@slum@@PHRASE2@@ghetto
a poor country@@PHRASE0@@developing country / nation@@PHRASE1@@Third World
people, places, activities etc that a lot of people like@@PHRASE0@@popular@@PHRASE1@@be in favour@@PHRASE2@@well-liked@@PHRASE3@@be in demand@@PHRASE4@@be big
a popular book, film, song etc@@PHRASE0@@best-seller@@PHRASE1@@blockbuster@@PHRASE2@@hit
to make something popular@@PHRASE0@@popularize
when something becomes popular again@@PHRASE0@@revival
not popular@@PHRASE0@@unpopular@@PHRASE1@@out of favour@@PHRASE2@@there is no demand / call for
your position or rank in an organization, company etc@@PHRASE0@@position@@PHRASE1@@level@@PHRASE2@@rank@@PHRASE3@@status@@PHRASE4@@standing@@PHRASE5@@hierarchy
to be in a high position in an organization, company, or list@@PHRASE0@@be high up@@PHRASE1@@be high in / on@@PHRASE2@@be at the top
to be in a higher position than someone else@@PHRASE0@@above@@PHRASE1@@be senior to@@PHRASE2@@superior@@PHRASE3@@outrank
someone who has a high position@@PHRASE0@@senior@@PHRASE1@@top@@PHRASE2@@high-ranking / top ranking@@PHRASE3@@head
to be in a low position in an organization, company, or list@@PHRASE0@@be low down@@PHRASE1@@low-ranking@@PHRASE2@@be at the bottom@@PHRASE3@@be at the bottom of the pile
someone who is in a lower position than someone else@@PHRASE0@@junior@@PHRASE1@@assistant@@PHRASE2@@subordinate@@PHRASE3@@under@@PHRASE4@@report to
someone's position in a competition, race, list etc@@PHRASE0@@position@@PHRASE1@@place@@PHRASE2@@ranking
to have a particular position in a competition, race, list etc@@PHRASE0@@rank@@PHRASE1@@be first / second etc
when something can be done@@PHRASE0@@possible@@PHRASE1@@can be done@@PHRASE2@@possibility@@PHRASE3@@feasible@@PHRASE4@@workable@@PHRASE5@@doable@@PHRASE6@@attainable@@PHRASE7@@viable
when something could happen@@PHRASE0@@possible@@PHRASE1@@possibility@@PHRASE2@@can@@PHRASE3@@potential@@PHRASE4@@there is a chance / possibility@@PHRASE5@@you never know
to make something possible@@PHRASE0@@make something possible@@PHRASE1@@allow / enable@@PHRASE2@@permit@@PHRASE3@@pave the way for@@PHRASE4@@clear the way for
to make liquid or a substance come out of a container@@PHRASE0@@pour@@PHRASE1@@spill@@PHRASE2@@empty@@PHRASE3@@sprinkle@@PHRASE4@@tip@@PHRASE5@@drizzle
the ability to control people and events@@PHRASE0@@power@@PHRASE1@@influence@@PHRASE2@@authority@@PHRASE3@@have a say@@PHRASE4@@muscle@@PHRASE5@@clout@@PHRASE6@@jurisdiction
having a lot of power@@PHRASE0@@powerful@@PHRASE1@@influential@@PHRASE2@@strong@@PHRASE3@@dominant@@PHRASE4@@all-powerful@@PHRASE5@@have friends in high places
a country that has a lot of power@@PHRASE0@@world power@@PHRASE1@@superpower
to have an official position of power@@PHRASE0@@in power@@PHRASE1@@in authority@@PHRASE2@@in office@@PHRASE3@@rule@@PHRASE4@@ruling@@PHRASE5@@reign
to get power@@PHRASE0@@come to power@@PHRASE1@@take office@@PHRASE2@@take power@@PHRASE3@@seize power@@PHRASE4@@take over
having no power@@PHRASE0@@powerless@@PHRASE1@@weak@@PHRASE2@@have no say
to practise for a competition, test, or performance@@PHRASE0@@practise@@PHRASE1@@train@@PHRASE2@@be in training@@PHRASE3@@work on@@PHRASE4@@work at@@PHRASE5@@rehearse@@PHRASE6@@go / run through@@PHRASE7@@keep your hand in
activities people do in order to practise@@PHRASE0@@practice@@PHRASE1@@training@@PHRASE2@@rehearsal@@PHRASE3@@run-through@@PHRASE4@@dry run@@PHRASE5@@exercise
when you have not practised for a long time@@PHRASE0@@rusty@@PHRASE1@@be out of practice
to praise someone or something@@PHRASE0@@praise@@PHRASE1@@congratulate@@PHRASE2@@compliment@@PHRASE3@@be complimentary about@@PHRASE4@@say good things about@@PHRASE5@@speak highly of@@PHRASE6@@pay tribute to@@PHRASE7@@put in a good word for
to praise someone or something a lot@@PHRASE0@@be full of praise for@@PHRASE1@@sing somebody's praises@@PHRASE2@@rave about@@PHRASE3@@glorify@@PHRASE4@@heap / lavish praise on
to be praised in newspapers or by many people@@PHRASE0@@get a good press@@PHRASE1@@get rave reviews@@PHRASE2@@acclaimed@@PHRASE3@@much-praised@@PHRASE4@@be hailed as
to praise someone in an insincere way@@PHRASE0@@flatter@@PHRASE1@@butter up
praise that is given to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@praise@@PHRASE1@@compliment@@PHRASE2@@flattery@@PHRASE3@@recognition@@PHRASE4@@commendation
what you say when you praise someone@@PHRASE0@@well done@@PHRASE1@@congratulations@@PHRASE2@@way to go
words for describing statements that praise someone or something@@PHRASE0@@glowing@@PHRASE1@@complimentary@@PHRASE2@@favourable
words for describing behaviour or actions that deserve praise@@PHRASE0@@commendable@@PHRASE1@@praiseworthy@@PHRASE2@@laudable
to say a prayer@@PHRASE0@@pray@@PHRASE1@@worship@@PHRASE2@@prayer@@PHRASE3@@grace@@PHRASE4@@be at prayer
the activity of praying@@PHRASE0@@prayer@@PHRASE1@@worship
an occasion when people pray together@@PHRASE0@@prayers@@PHRASE1@@service
to say what will happen in the future@@PHRASE0@@predict@@PHRASE1@@forecast@@PHRASE2@@prophesy@@PHRASE3@@foretell@@PHRASE4@@second-guess
to think you know what is going to happen in the future@@PHRASE0@@foresee@@PHRASE1@@envisage@@PHRASE2@@see something coming@@PHRASE3@@feel something in your bones@@PHRASE4@@have a premonition@@PHRASE5@@see into the future
something that someone predicts will happen@@PHRASE0@@prediction@@PHRASE1@@forecast@@PHRASE2@@prophecy@@PHRASE3@@prognosis@@PHRASE4@@predicted@@PHRASE5@@projected
able to be predicted@@PHRASE0@@predictable@@PHRASE1@@foreseeable
not able to be predicted@@PHRASE0@@can't say / tell@@PHRASE1@@unpredictable@@PHRASE2@@unforeseeable@@PHRASE3@@it remains to be seen
someone with special powers to predict@@PHRASE0@@fortune teller@@PHRASE1@@clairvoyant@@PHRASE2@@psychic
to like someone or something better than others@@PHRASE0@@prefer@@PHRASE1@@like better@@PHRASE2@@have a preference@@PHRASE3@@favour@@PHRASE4@@give me somebody / something any day!
to prefer to do one thing rather than another@@PHRASE0@@prefer@@PHRASE1@@would rather do something@@PHRASE2@@would prefer to do something@@PHRASE3@@would sooner do something
when one thing is preferred to another@@PHRASE0@@preferably@@PHRASE1@@preferable@@PHRASE2@@preferred
prejudiced@@PHRASE0@@prejudiced@@PHRASE1@@racist@@PHRASE2@@sexist@@PHRASE3@@homophobic@@PHRASE4@@xenophobic@@PHRASE5@@bigoted@@PHRASE6@@intolerant
prejudiced attitudes or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@prejudice@@PHRASE1@@racism / racial prejudice@@PHRASE2@@sexism@@PHRASE3@@homophobia@@PHRASE4@@xenophobia@@PHRASE5@@intolerance@@PHRASE6@@bigotry@@PHRASE7@@hate crime
someone who is prejudiced@@PHRASE0@@bigot@@PHRASE1@@racist@@PHRASE2@@sexist@@PHRASE3@@chauvinist@@PHRASE4@@misogynist
to prepare for something that will happen in the future@@PHRASE0@@prepare@@PHRASE1@@get ready@@PHRASE2@@make preparations@@PHRASE3@@in preparation for@@PHRASE4@@gear up@@PHRASE5@@do the groundwork@@PHRASE6@@mobilize
to prepare something so that it is ready to be used@@PHRASE0@@prepare@@PHRASE1@@get something ready@@PHRASE2@@set up
to prepare yourself for something that you have to do@@PHRASE0@@prepare yourself@@PHRASE1@@be prepared@@PHRASE2@@get ready@@PHRASE3@@brace yourself@@PHRASE4@@steel yourself@@PHRASE5@@psych yourself up@@PHRASE6@@work up to@@PHRASE7@@gear yourself up
to prepare someone for something that they will have to do@@PHRASE0@@prepare@@PHRASE1@@train@@PHRASE2@@groom@@PHRASE3@@equip
to provide the necessary conditions for something to happen@@PHRASE0@@set the scene@@PHRASE1@@pave the way@@PHRASE2@@lay the foundations
when you prepare something@@PHRASE0@@preparation@@PHRASE1@@preparations
to push something firmly, especially with your fingers@@PHRASE0@@press@@PHRASE1@@squeeze@@PHRASE2@@pinch@@PHRASE3@@touch@@PHRASE4@@knead
to press something so that it becomes flatter or smaller@@PHRASE0@@press@@PHRASE1@@flatten@@PHRASE2@@roll@@PHRASE3@@compress
to press something to remove the liquid from it@@PHRASE0@@squeeze@@PHRASE1@@wring out
to pretend that something is true@@PHRASE0@@pretend@@PHRASE1@@make out@@PHRASE2@@be putting it on@@PHRASE3@@be faking it@@PHRASE4@@live a lie@@PHRASE5@@keep up appearances
to pretend to be someone else@@PHRASE0@@pretend@@PHRASE1@@make yourself out to be@@PHRASE2@@impersonate@@PHRASE3@@do an impersonation / do an impression@@PHRASE4@@role play@@PHRASE5@@pose as@@PHRASE6@@masquerade as@@PHRASE7@@disguise as
someone who pretends to be someone else@@PHRASE0@@impostor@@PHRASE1@@charlatan@@PHRASE2@@bogus
to pretend something as a game@@PHRASE0@@pretend@@PHRASE1@@make believe@@PHRASE2@@play
pretending to be friendly, sincere etc@@PHRASE0@@insincere@@PHRASE1@@hypocritical@@PHRASE2@@phoney / phony@@PHRASE3@@two-faced@@PHRASE4@@false@@PHRASE5@@mock
to change your way of speaking or behaving in order to impress people@@PHRASE0@@put on@@PHRASE1@@affected@@PHRASE2@@assume@@PHRASE3@@artificial
an attempt to pretend that something is true@@PHRASE0@@pretence@@PHRASE1@@charade@@PHRASE2@@sham@@PHRASE3@@front
a place where people are kept as punishment@@PHRASE0@@prison@@PHRASE1@@jail@@PHRASE2@@penitentiary@@PHRASE3@@cell@@PHRASE4@@detention centre
to put someone in prison as a punishment@@PHRASE0@@put somebody in prison / jail@@PHRASE1@@lock up@@PHRASE2@@throw somebody in jail@@PHRASE3@@jail@@PHRASE4@@imprison@@PHRASE5@@incarcerate@@PHRASE6@@intern
to force someone to stay in a place as a prisoner@@PHRASE0@@keep@@PHRASE1@@take somebody hostage@@PHRASE2@@hold@@PHRASE3@@confine@@PHRASE4@@shut up
to be in prison as a punishment@@PHRASE0@@be in prison / jail@@PHRASE1@@be inside@@PHRASE2@@do time@@PHRASE3@@serve
to be kept in a place by the police@@PHRASE0@@be in custody@@PHRASE1@@be under arrest@@PHRASE2@@be detained
someone who is in prison as a punishment for a crime@@PHRASE0@@prisoner@@PHRASE1@@convict@@PHRASE2@@inmate
someone who is kept in a place when they do not want to be there@@PHRASE0@@prisoner@@PHRASE1@@prisoner of war / POW@@PHRASE2@@captive@@PHRASE3@@hostage@@PHRASE4@@detainee
when someone is kept in a place they do not want to be in@@PHRASE0@@captivity@@PHRASE1@@imprisonment@@PHRASE2@@detention
the period of time that someone must spend in prison@@PHRASE0@@sentence
private thoughts and feelings@@PHRASE0@@private@@PHRASE1@@secret@@PHRASE2@@intimate@@PHRASE3@@personal@@PHRASE4@@innermost
private conversations and letters@@PHRASE0@@private@@PHRASE1@@personal@@PHRASE2@@intimate
not connected with work or public life@@PHRASE0@@private / personal@@PHRASE1@@domestic
when you are alone and other people cannot hear or see you@@PHRASE0@@privacy@@PHRASE1@@private@@PHRASE2@@in private
unwilling to talk to other people about yourself@@PHRASE0@@private@@PHRASE1@@keep yourself to yourself
what you say to tell someone that something is private@@PHRASE0@@it's none of your business / that's my business@@PHRASE1@@mind your own business
not controlled by the government@@PHRASE0@@private@@PHRASE1@@commercial@@PHRASE2@@independent@@PHRASE3@@the private sector@@PHRASE4@@private enterprise / free enterprise
to make a public company or organization private@@PHRASE0@@privatize
when it is likely that something will happen or is true@@PHRASE0@@probably@@PHRASE1@@likely@@PHRASE2@@probable@@PHRASE3@@be a strong possibility@@PHRASE4@@it looks as if / it looks like@@PHRASE5@@may / could / might well@@PHRASE6@@be on the cards@@PHRASE7@@I suppose@@PHRASE8@@I should think@@PHRASE9@@I wouldn't be surprised
very likely to happen or be true@@PHRASE0@@very likely / more than likely@@PHRASE1@@very probably@@PHRASE2@@almost certain@@PHRASE3@@in all probability@@PHRASE4@@ten to one
when something will probably be good@@PHRASE0@@ought to be / should be@@PHRASE1@@promise to be
when something bad is likely to happen@@PHRASE0@@be heading for@@PHRASE1@@be in for@@PHRASE2@@threaten@@PHRASE3@@threat
to be likely to be successful@@PHRASE0@@have / stand a good chance@@PHRASE1@@be set to do something@@PHRASE2@@be on course
to be likely to do something surprising or bad@@PHRASE0@@be quite capable of@@PHRASE1@@I wouldn't put it past somebody
how likely it is that something will happen@@PHRASE0@@likelihood@@PHRASE1@@probability@@PHRASE2@@prospect@@PHRASE3@@chances@@PHRASE4@@odds
possible but not likely@@PHRASE0@@unlikely@@PHRASE1@@improbable@@PHRASE2@@doubtful@@PHRASE3@@remote
when it is unlikely that there will be a good result@@PHRASE0@@little chance / hope / possibility / prospect@@PHRASE1@@not stand / have much chance of@@PHRASE2@@an outside chance
something that causes difficulties@@PHRASE0@@problem@@PHRASE1@@difficulty@@PHRASE2@@trouble@@PHRASE3@@hassle@@PHRASE4@@complication@@PHRASE5@@hitch@@PHRASE6@@hiccup@@PHRASE7@@snag@@PHRASE8@@catch@@PHRASE9@@teething troubles / pains / problems
something that makes you feel worried or unhappy@@PHRASE0@@problem@@PHRASE1@@troubles
a problem that stops you from making progress@@PHRASE0@@setback@@PHRASE1@@hurdle@@PHRASE2@@stumbling block@@PHRASE3@@hindrance@@PHRASE4@@obstacle
an extremely difficult or complicated problem@@PHRASE0@@dilemma@@PHRASE1@@catch-22@@PHRASE2@@no-win situation@@PHRASE3@@a chicken-and-egg problem / situation / dilemma@@PHRASE4@@vicious circle
full of problems@@PHRASE0@@problematic@@PHRASE1@@fraught with problems / difficulties@@PHRASE2@@minefield@@PHRASE3@@can of worms
to have a problem@@PHRASE0@@have a problem@@PHRASE1@@have trouble / difficulty@@PHRASE2@@be in trouble@@PHRASE3@@have a hard time@@PHRASE4@@be faced with@@PHRASE5@@be up against@@PHRASE6@@come up against@@PHRASE7@@encounter@@PHRASE8@@run into problems / difficulties@@PHRASE9@@have a lot on your plate
to be in a very difficult situation@@PHRASE0@@be in a fix@@PHRASE1@@be in a tight spot / corner@@PHRASE2@@be in a mess / be a mess@@PHRASE3@@be in a difficult / awkward position@@PHRASE4@@be in an impossible position@@PHRASE5@@be in a quandary@@PHRASE6@@be in dire straits@@PHRASE7@@it's one thing after another
when a fact or situation causes problems@@PHRASE0@@cause / create / pose a problem@@PHRASE1@@make life difficult@@PHRASE2@@present a problem / difficulty@@PHRASE3@@troublesome@@PHRASE4@@be a headache@@PHRASE5@@plague@@PHRASE6@@dog
to make progress difficult@@PHRASE0@@hamper@@PHRASE1@@hinder@@PHRASE2@@impede
when someone causes problems, especially deliberately@@PHRASE0@@cause / create problems@@PHRASE1@@cause / make trouble@@PHRASE2@@make life difficult@@PHRASE3@@give somebody a hard time@@PHRASE4@@rock the boat
someone who causes a lot of problems@@PHRASE0@@troublemaker@@PHRASE1@@difficult / awkward
to cause extra work or inconvenience for someone@@PHRASE0@@inconvenience somebody / cause (somebody) inconvenience@@PHRASE1@@put somebody out@@PHRASE2@@trouble@@PHRASE3@@put somebody to a lot of trouble
what you say when you are explaining a problem@@PHRASE0@@the trouble / problem is@@PHRASE1@@the thing is
what you say to ask someone about a problem@@PHRASE0@@what's wrong / what's the matter@@PHRASE1@@what's up@@PHRASE2@@what's the problem@@PHRASE3@@do you have a problem with that?
money that you make by doing business@@PHRASE0@@profit@@PHRASE1@@proceeds@@PHRASE2@@surplus@@PHRASE3@@gain
a profit from leaving money in the bank or lending it to a company@@PHRASE0@@interest@@PHRASE1@@return@@PHRASE2@@yield
to get a profit@@PHRASE0@@make@@PHRASE1@@make a profit@@PHRASE2@@earn@@PHRASE3@@make a killing
to not make a profit@@PHRASE0@@unprofitable@@PHRASE1@@uneconomic
when a business produces a profit@@PHRASE0@@profitable@@PHRASE1@@lucrative@@PHRASE2@@money-spinner@@PHRASE3@@goldmine
to not make a profit@@PHRASE0@@break even@@PHRASE1@@non-profitmaking
to make a profit in an unfair way@@PHRASE0@@cash in on@@PHRASE1@@profit from@@PHRASE2@@profiteering@@PHRASE3@@exploit
make progress when you are trying to do something@@PHRASE0@@make progress@@PHRASE1@@progress@@PHRASE2@@go@@PHRASE3@@be getting there@@PHRASE4@@advance@@PHRASE5@@make headway@@PHRASE6@@move@@PHRASE7@@come along
to make progress very rapidly@@PHRASE0@@make great strides@@PHRASE1@@forge ahead@@PHRASE2@@come on in leaps and bounds
to make no progress at all@@PHRASE0@@make no progress@@PHRASE1@@get nowhere@@PHRASE2@@go badly / not go well@@PHRASE3@@go around in circles@@PHRASE4@@stagnate
success when you are trying to achieve something@@PHRASE0@@progress@@PHRASE1@@advance@@PHRASE2@@breakthrough@@PHRASE3@@milestone@@PHRASE4@@step@@PHRASE5@@stepping stone
a situation in which there is no progress@@PHRASE0@@stalemate@@PHRASE1@@deadlock@@PHRASE2@@dead end@@PHRASE3@@impasse@@PHRASE4@@a step backwards
to promise something@@PHRASE0@@promise@@PHRASE1@@assure@@PHRASE2@@give somebody your word@@PHRASE3@@swear@@PHRASE4@@vow@@PHRASE5@@guarantee@@PHRASE6@@commit to@@PHRASE7@@pledge
a promise@@PHRASE0@@promise@@PHRASE1@@assurance@@PHRASE2@@guarantee@@PHRASE3@@commitment@@PHRASE4@@pledge@@PHRASE5@@oath@@PHRASE6@@undertaking
what you say when you promise something@@PHRASE0@@I promise@@PHRASE1@@I give you my word / you have my word@@PHRASE2@@cross my heart@@PHRASE3@@I swear
to do what you promised to do@@PHRASE0@@keep your promise / word@@PHRASE1@@deliver@@PHRASE2@@fulfil@@PHRASE3@@stand by / stick to@@PHRASE4@@be as good as your word@@PHRASE5@@keep your side of the bargain@@PHRASE6@@hold somebody to
to not do what you promised to do@@PHRASE0@@break a promise@@PHRASE1@@go back on@@PHRASE2@@renege on
to prevent someone or something from being harmed or damaged@@PHRASE0@@protect@@PHRASE1@@guard@@PHRASE2@@safeguard@@PHRASE3@@shield
to protect someone by providing a place where they are safe from danger@@PHRASE0@@shelter@@PHRASE1@@give somebody shelter / refuge@@PHRASE2@@asylum
someone whose job is to protect a person or place@@PHRASE0@@guard@@PHRASE1@@bodyguard@@PHRASE2@@defender / guardian@@PHRASE3@@minder
something that protects someone or something@@PHRASE0@@protection@@PHRASE1@@protective@@PHRASE2@@shelter@@PHRASE3@@shield@@PHRASE4@@guard@@PHRASE5@@protector@@PHRASE6@@safeguard
wanting to protect people@@PHRASE0@@protective@@PHRASE1@@overprotective@@PHRASE2@@wrap somebody in cotton wool
to show publicly that you disagree with something@@PHRASE0@@protest@@PHRASE1@@demonstrate@@PHRASE2@@march@@PHRASE3@@boycott@@PHRASE4@@riot
ways of protesting about something@@PHRASE0@@protest@@PHRASE1@@demonstration@@PHRASE2@@march@@PHRASE3@@boycott@@PHRASE4@@riot@@PHRASE5@@sit-in
someone who takes part in a public protest@@PHRASE0@@protester@@PHRASE1@@demonstrator@@PHRASE2@@marcher
proud@@PHRASE0@@proud@@PHRASE1@@take pride in@@PHRASE2@@pride yourself on@@PHRASE3@@somebody's pride and joy@@PHRASE4@@the pride of something
too proud@@PHRASE0@@conceited / big-headed@@PHRASE1@@arrogant@@PHRASE2@@vain@@PHRASE3@@smug@@PHRASE4@@self-satisfied@@PHRASE5@@be full of yourself@@PHRASE6@@pleased with yourself@@PHRASE7@@think you're it@@PHRASE8@@let something go to your head@@PHRASE9@@get too big for your boots
someone who thinks they are better than other people@@PHRASE0@@snob@@PHRASE1@@snobbish@@PHRASE2@@stuck-up@@PHRASE3@@pompous@@PHRASE4@@self-important@@PHRASE5@@haughty@@PHRASE6@@snotty
to think you are better than other people@@PHRASE0@@look down on@@PHRASE1@@be beneath@@PHRASE2@@think you're too good for
the feeling you have when you are proud of something@@PHRASE0@@pride
an unreasonable feeling of pride@@PHRASE0@@arrogance@@PHRASE1@@conceit@@PHRASE2@@vanity
a feeling of respect for yourself@@PHRASE0@@self-respect@@PHRASE1@@self-esteem@@PHRASE2@@dignity@@PHRASE3@@pride@@PHRASE4@@dignified
to show that something is correct or true@@PHRASE0@@prove@@PHRASE1@@show@@PHRASE2@@demonstrate@@PHRASE3@@confirm@@PHRASE4@@support@@PHRASE5@@back up@@PHRASE6@@bear out@@PHRASE7@@substantiate@@PHRASE8@@validate@@PHRASE9@@corroborate
to prove that something is wrong, untrue, or does not exist@@PHRASE0@@disprove@@PHRASE1@@refute@@PHRASE2@@debunk@@PHRASE3@@invalidate@@PHRASE4@@demolish@@PHRASE5@@explode@@PHRASE6@@negative
something that proves something is true@@PHRASE0@@proof@@PHRASE1@@evidence@@PHRASE2@@documentation@@PHRASE3@@living proof@@PHRASE4@@the acid test
to provide something that is needed@@PHRASE0@@provide@@PHRASE1@@supply@@PHRASE2@@fund@@PHRASE3@@offer@@PHRASE4@@equip@@PHRASE5@@issue@@PHRASE6@@lay on@@PHRASE7@@fix somebody up with
to provide a service for a particular group of people@@PHRASE0@@cater for@@PHRASE1@@serve@@PHRASE2@@provide for
something that is provided@@PHRASE0@@supply@@PHRASE1@@flow@@PHRASE2@@service
a company or country that supplies things to people@@PHRASE0@@supplier@@PHRASE1@@provider
for everyone to use@@PHRASE0@@public
owned or paid for by the government@@PHRASE0@@public@@PHRASE1@@state@@PHRASE2@@government@@PHRASE3@@federal@@PHRASE4@@nationalize
when a lot of people can see you or know about what is happening@@PHRASE0@@in public@@PHRASE1@@publicly@@PHRASE2@@public@@PHRASE3@@openly@@PHRASE4@@officially
things that are provided for people to use@@PHRASE0@@services@@PHRASE1@@facilities@@PHRASE2@@amenities@@PHRASE3@@utilities@@PHRASE4@@supply
to pull something with your hands@@PHRASE0@@pull@@PHRASE1@@tug@@PHRASE2@@draw
to pull something suddenly@@PHRASE0@@jerk@@PHRASE1@@yank
to pull something heavy@@PHRASE0@@pull@@PHRASE1@@drag@@PHRASE2@@haul@@PHRASE3@@tow@@PHRASE4@@heave
to punish someone@@PHRASE0@@punish@@PHRASE1@@fine@@PHRASE2@@give somebody 6 years / 10 months etc@@PHRASE3@@sentence@@PHRASE4@@teach somebody a lesson@@PHRASE5@@make somebody pay@@PHRASE6@@penalize@@PHRASE7@@discipline@@PHRASE8@@punitive@@PHRASE9@@disciplinary
to punish someone severely@@PHRASE0@@come down on@@PHRASE1@@throw the book at
to not punish someone@@PHRASE0@@let somebody off@@PHRASE1@@reprieve@@PHRASE2@@amnesty
a punishment@@PHRASE0@@punishment@@PHRASE1@@fine@@PHRASE2@@penalty@@PHRASE3@@sentence@@PHRASE4@@retribution
to get a particular punishment@@PHRASE0@@get / be given@@PHRASE1@@be condemned
to be punished@@PHRASE0@@be punished@@PHRASE1@@pay for@@PHRASE2@@take the rap@@PHRASE3@@face the music
to not be punished@@PHRASE0@@get off@@PHRASE1@@get away with@@PHRASE2@@beat the rap@@PHRASE3@@with impunity@@PHRASE4@@go unpunished
to not be punished severely enough@@PHRASE0@@get off with@@PHRASE1@@a slap on the wrist
when someone is likely to be punished@@PHRASE0@@be in trouble@@PHRASE1@@have it coming
not mixed with anything else@@PHRASE0@@pure@@PHRASE1@@solid@@PHRASE2@@100%@@PHRASE3@@neat / straight@@PHRASE4@@unadulterated
to make a substance pure@@PHRASE0@@purify@@PHRASE1@@refine@@PHRASE2@@distil
not pure@@PHRASE0@@impure@@PHRASE1@@impurity
what you want to achieve when you do something@@PHRASE0@@purpose@@PHRASE1@@aim@@PHRASE2@@point@@PHRASE3@@idea@@PHRASE4@@objective@@PHRASE5@@object@@PHRASE6@@goal@@PHRASE7@@target@@PHRASE8@@end
what something is intended to be used for@@PHRASE0@@be for@@PHRASE1@@function@@PHRASE2@@use
to be intended for a particular purpose@@PHRASE0@@to be meant / supposed to do something@@PHRASE1@@be intended to do something@@PHRASE2@@be designed to do something@@PHRASE3@@with the aim of doing something
to decide to use someone or something for a particular purpose@@PHRASE0@@designate@@PHRASE1@@earmark
without any purpose@@PHRASE0@@pointless@@PHRASE1@@aimless@@PHRASE2@@senseless@@PHRASE3@@meaningless@@PHRASE4@@lack direction
to push something or someone@@PHRASE0@@push@@PHRASE1@@give something / somebody a push@@PHRASE2@@shove@@PHRASE3@@give something / somebody a shove@@PHRASE4@@hustle@@PHRASE5@@bundle@@PHRASE6@@manhandle
to push something that has wheels or rolls easily@@PHRASE0@@push@@PHRASE1@@wheel@@PHRASE2@@roll@@PHRASE3@@trundle
to push someone or something with your finger, elbow, or with something pointed@@PHRASE0@@nudge@@PHRASE1@@poke@@PHRASE2@@prod@@PHRASE3@@dig somebody in the ribs
to push an object into an opening or into something soft@@PHRASE0@@stick@@PHRASE1@@force@@PHRASE2@@stuff / shove@@PHRASE3@@ram@@PHRASE4@@plunge@@PHRASE5@@thrust@@PHRASE6@@squeeze@@PHRASE7@@jam
to push people in order to move forward@@PHRASE0@@push@@PHRASE1@@shove@@PHRASE2@@barge@@PHRASE3@@force your way@@PHRASE4@@jostle@@PHRASE5@@elbow@@PHRASE6@@press
to push something to operate a machine@@PHRASE0@@push / press
to put something somewhere@@PHRASE0@@put@@PHRASE1@@place@@PHRASE2@@leave@@PHRASE3@@abandon@@PHRASE4@@position@@PHRASE5@@plant a bomb / explosives etc@@PHRASE6@@plant@@PHRASE7@@lay@@PHRASE8@@set down@@PHRASE9@@deposit
to put something in the place where it was before@@PHRASE0@@put back@@PHRASE1@@return
to put something somewhere quickly or carelessly@@PHRASE0@@shove@@PHRASE1@@stick@@PHRASE2@@dump@@PHRASE3@@slam down@@PHRASE4@@thrust@@PHRASE5@@pop@@PHRASE6@@bung@@PHRASE7@@plonk
to put several things on top of each other@@PHRASE0@@pile@@PHRASE1@@stack@@PHRASE2@@heap
to put something into a hole or small space@@PHRASE0@@put@@PHRASE1@@slide@@PHRASE2@@tuck@@PHRASE3@@insert
to put something in a liquid for a short time@@PHRASE0@@dip@@PHRASE1@@dunk
to put paint, glue, make-up etc onto a surface@@PHRASE0@@put on@@PHRASE1@@apply@@PHRASE2@@slap on
to put something in a sloping position@@PHRASE0@@lean@@PHRASE1@@rest@@PHRASE2@@stand@@PHRASE3@@prop
to put something somewhere while it is not being used@@PHRASE0@@store@@PHRASE1@@stash@@PHRASE2@@stow
to put things into a bag, box, car etc before taking them somewhere@@PHRASE0@@pack@@PHRASE1@@get packed@@PHRASE2@@load@@PHRASE3@@load up
to put equipment in a place and make it ready to be used@@PHRASE0@@put in@@PHRASE1@@install@@PHRASE2@@fit
to put someone in a place@@PHRASE0@@put@@PHRASE1@@post@@PHRASE2@@position
to put money in a bank@@PHRASE0@@put in@@PHRASE1@@deposit
words for describing a place that is quiet@@PHRASE0@@quiet@@PHRASE1@@silent@@PHRASE2@@you could hear a pin drop
when there is little or no noise@@PHRASE0@@silence@@PHRASE1@@hush
words for describing music, sounds, or voices that are quiet@@PHRASE0@@quiet@@PHRASE1@@low@@PHRASE2@@soft@@PHRASE3@@muffled@@PHRASE4@@hushed@@PHRASE5@@faint@@PHRASE6@@inaudible
words for describing people or machines that are quiet@@PHRASE0@@quiet@@PHRASE1@@silent@@PHRASE2@@without a sound@@PHRASE3@@not make a sound@@PHRASE4@@in silence
to become quieter@@PHRASE0@@get quieter@@PHRASE1@@go quiet@@PHRASE2@@die down@@PHRASE3@@fade away@@PHRASE4@@fall silent@@PHRASE5@@lower your voice
to make someone or something quieter@@PHRASE0@@quieten somebody down@@PHRASE1@@silence@@PHRASE2@@hush@@PHRASE3@@muffle@@PHRASE4@@turn down@@PHRASE5@@shut somebody up
what you say to someone to tell them to be quiet@@PHRASE0@@shh@@PHRASE1@@shut up@@PHRASE2@@be quiet@@PHRASE3@@keep it down
people of a particular race or nationality@@PHRASE0@@race@@PHRASE1@@colour@@PHRASE2@@ethnicity@@PHRASE3@@ethnic
relating to race@@PHRASE0@@racial@@PHRASE1@@ethnic@@PHRASE2@@multiracial / multicultural@@PHRASE3@@interracial@@PHRASE4@@cosmopolitan@@PHRASE5@@mixed marriage
when people are treated badly because of their race@@PHRASE0@@racism@@PHRASE1@@racist
someone who believes that their race is better than other races@@PHRASE0@@racist@@PHRASE1@@white supremacist
when people of different races come together or are kept apart@@PHRASE0@@integration@@PHRASE1@@segregation
not common and existing only in small numbers@@PHRASE0@@rare@@PHRASE1@@scarce@@PHRASE2@@not common@@PHRASE3@@be thin on the ground@@PHRASE4@@be few and far between@@PHRASE5@@be / become a rarity@@PHRASE6@@there aren't many around
not happening often@@PHRASE0@@rare@@PHRASE1@@uncommon / not common@@PHRASE2@@you don't often do something@@PHRASE3@@infrequent
rarely/not often@@PHRASE0@@rarely / seldom@@PHRASE1@@not often@@PHRASE2@@hardly / scarcely ever@@PHRASE3@@once in a blue moon
when something is long or high enough to reach something@@PHRASE0@@go (out / up / over etc) to something@@PHRASE1@@reach@@PHRASE2@@go up to@@PHRASE3@@go down to@@PHRASE4@@come up to@@PHRASE5@@come down to@@PHRASE6@@stretch@@PHRASE7@@extend
when a number or amount reaches a particular level@@PHRASE0@@reach@@PHRASE1@@hit@@PHRASE2@@attain@@PHRASE3@@touch
when someone can reach something@@PHRASE0@@reach@@PHRASE1@@get to
to reach a place that you are travelling to@@PHRASE0@@reach@@PHRASE1@@get@@PHRASE2@@make it@@PHRASE3@@make@@PHRASE4@@get through@@PHRASE5@@accessible
a place that is difficult or impossible to reach@@PHRASE0@@inaccessible
to react to something@@PHRASE0@@react@@PHRASE1@@respond@@PHRASE2@@greet@@PHRASE3@@meet with@@PHRASE4@@overreact
to react to someone in the same way as they treat you@@PHRASE0@@reciprocate@@PHRASE1@@back@@PHRASE2@@give as good as you get
what someone says or does when they react to something@@PHRASE0@@reaction@@PHRASE1@@response@@PHRASE2@@feedback@@PHRASE3@@backlash@@PHRASE4@@overreaction
the ability to react quickly@@PHRASE0@@reactions@@PHRASE1@@reflexes
to read something@@PHRASE0@@read@@PHRASE1@@read out@@PHRASE2@@read aloud / read out loud
to read something quickly@@PHRASE0@@skim@@PHRASE1@@scan@@PHRASE2@@have a look at
to read only parts of something@@PHRASE0@@leaf / flick / thumb through@@PHRASE1@@dip into@@PHRASE2@@browse through
to read something carefully@@PHRASE0@@read through / over@@PHRASE1@@pore over
to read something long or boring@@PHRASE0@@plough through@@PHRASE1@@wade through
to read a lot about something@@PHRASE0@@read up on
someone who reads a lot@@PHRASE0@@voracious / avid reader@@PHRASE1@@bookworm@@PHRASE2@@well-read
the people who read a particular newspaper, book etc@@PHRASE0@@reader@@PHRASE1@@readership@@PHRASE2@@circulation
able to read@@PHRASE0@@can read@@PHRASE1@@literate@@PHRASE2@@good / competent reader@@PHRASE3@@literacy
not able to read@@PHRASE0@@cannot / can't read@@PHRASE1@@illiterate@@PHRASE2@@slow reader@@PHRASE3@@illiteracy
easy to read@@PHRASE0@@legible
difficult or impossible to read@@PHRASE0@@can't read something@@PHRASE1@@can't make out@@PHRASE2@@illegible@@PHRASE3@@indecipherable@@PHRASE4@@unreadable@@PHRASE5@@scrawl
enjoyable or interesting to read@@PHRASE0@@readable@@PHRASE1@@well-written@@PHRASE2@@worth reading@@PHRASE3@@make interesting reading@@PHRASE4@@be a good read@@PHRASE5@@page-turner@@PHRASE6@@unputdownable
not enjoyable to read@@PHRASE0@@unreadable@@PHRASE1@@badly written
when you are ready to do something@@PHRASE0@@ready@@PHRASE1@@prepared@@PHRASE2@@be ready to go@@PHRASE3@@be all set@@PHRASE4@@be geared up@@PHRASE5@@in readiness@@PHRASE6@@do something when you are good and ready@@PHRASE7@@be good to go@@PHRASE8@@be ripe for
ready to be used or eaten@@PHRASE0@@ready@@PHRASE1@@be in place@@PHRASE2@@ripe@@PHRASE3@@at the ready@@PHRASE4@@in readiness
ready to take action if it is needed@@PHRASE0@@be standing by@@PHRASE1@@be on standby@@PHRASE2@@be on call@@PHRASE3@@be on full alert
when you are not ready to do something@@PHRASE0@@not ready@@PHRASE1@@unprepared
not ready to eat or use@@PHRASE0@@not ready@@PHRASE1@@unripe
to do something or to happen when someone is not ready@@PHRASE0@@be caught napping@@PHRASE1@@catch somebody off guard@@PHRASE2@@catch somebody with their pants down@@PHRASE3@@catch somebody on the hop@@PHRASE4@@wing it
not false or artificial@@PHRASE0@@real@@PHRASE1@@genuine@@PHRASE2@@authentic@@PHRASE3@@bona fide@@PHRASE4@@natural@@PHRASE5@@the real thing@@PHRASE6@@the genuine article@@PHRASE7@@the real McCoy
having the qualities that make a particular type of person or thing real@@PHRASE0@@real@@PHRASE1@@true@@PHRASE2@@proper
when someone really feels something@@PHRASE0@@really@@PHRASE1@@real@@PHRASE2@@sincere@@PHRASE3@@genuine@@PHRASE4@@heartfelt@@PHRASE5@@from the heart@@PHRASE6@@truly@@PHRASE7@@true
when someone thinks or feels something but hides it@@PHRASE0@@really@@PHRASE1@@deep down@@PHRASE2@@underneath it all@@PHRASE3@@inside
when things or people really exist@@PHRASE0@@real@@PHRASE1@@actual@@PHRASE2@@true@@PHRASE3@@real live
when information, statements etc are based on real facts@@PHRASE0@@true@@PHRASE1@@solid / concrete@@PHRASE2@@tangible
when pictures, films etc make things seem real@@PHRASE0@@realistic@@PHRASE1@@lifelike@@PHRASE2@@realism@@PHRASE3@@true to life@@PHRASE4@@vivid
when pictures, films etc do not make things seem real@@PHRASE0@@abstract@@PHRASE1@@unrealistic@@PHRASE2@@contrived
to notice or understand something that you did not notice or understand before@@PHRASE0@@realize@@PHRASE1@@occur to@@PHRASE2@@become aware@@PHRASE3@@sink in@@PHRASE4@@dawn on@@PHRASE5@@strike@@PHRASE6@@hit@@PHRASE7@@wake up to the fact that@@PHRASE8@@it clicked@@PHRASE9@@bring something home to
why something happens or why someone does something@@PHRASE0@@reason@@PHRASE1@@explanation@@PHRASE2@@motive@@PHRASE3@@motivation@@PHRASE4@@pretext
why something is right or should be done@@PHRASE0@@reason@@PHRASE1@@argument@@PHRASE2@@justification@@PHRASE3@@grounds@@PHRASE4@@cause@@PHRASE5@@rationale
a reason explaining why you did something wrong@@PHRASE0@@excuse@@PHRASE1@@explanation
to be the reason why something happened or why someone does something@@PHRASE0@@be the reason@@PHRASE1@@explain@@PHRASE2@@account for@@PHRASE3@@motivate@@PHRASE4@@lie behind
to be a good reason why something should be done@@PHRASE0@@justify@@PHRASE1@@make it right@@PHRASE2@@call for@@PHRASE3@@warrant
to tell someone the reason for something@@PHRASE0@@say why / tell somebody why@@PHRASE1@@explain@@PHRASE2@@give a reason@@PHRASE3@@account for@@PHRASE4@@provide an explanation / come up with an explanation@@PHRASE5@@justify@@PHRASE6@@explain away
when you have a particular reason for doing something@@PHRASE0@@have reasons@@PHRASE1@@be somebody's reasons@@PHRASE2@@have ulterior motives@@PHRASE3@@vested interest
when there is no reason for someone's behaviour@@PHRASE0@@be no reason@@PHRASE1@@be no excuse / justification@@PHRASE2@@groundless@@PHRASE3@@unfounded
an attempt to change the government or other authority, often using violence@@PHRASE0@@rebellion@@PHRASE1@@revolution@@PHRASE2@@revolt@@PHRASE3@@insurrection@@PHRASE4@@uprising@@PHRASE5@@mutiny
an attempt by the army to take control of the government@@PHRASE0@@coup / coup d'état@@PHRASE1@@military takeover
to take part in a rebellion@@PHRASE0@@rebel@@PHRASE1@@revolt@@PHRASE2@@rise up@@PHRASE3@@mutiny
someone who takes part in a rebellion@@PHRASE0@@rebel@@PHRASE1@@revolutionary@@PHRASE2@@guerrilla@@PHRASE3@@freedom fighter
someone who encourages rebellion@@PHRASE0@@agitator@@PHRASE1@@activist@@PHRASE2@@subversive
actions, speeches etc that encourage rebellion@@PHRASE0@@sedition@@PHRASE1@@subversion
only a short time ago@@PHRASE0@@recently@@PHRASE1@@not long ago@@PHRASE2@@a short time ago@@PHRASE3@@newly@@PHRASE4@@freshly@@PHRASE5@@the other day@@PHRASE6@@a short / little while ago@@PHRASE7@@a little while back
happening over a period of time up to the present@@PHRASE0@@recently@@PHRASE1@@lately@@PHRASE2@@in the last / past few weeks / months etc@@PHRASE3@@in recent weeks / months etc
words for describing an event that has happened recently@@PHRASE0@@recent@@PHRASE1@@latest
words for describing news or information that is recent@@PHRASE0@@latest@@PHRASE1@@up-to-date@@PHRASE2@@up-to-the-minute
to recognize someone or something@@PHRASE0@@recognize@@PHRASE1@@know@@PHRASE2@@identify@@PHRASE3@@pick out@@PHRASE4@@tell
easy to recognize@@PHRASE0@@familiar@@PHRASE1@@recognizable@@PHRASE2@@unmistakable@@PHRASE3@@there's no mistaking somebody / something
difficult to recognize@@PHRASE0@@strange@@PHRASE1@@unrecognizable@@PHRASE2@@unfamiliar@@PHRASE3@@beyond recognition
to keep information about something, so that it can be used or looked at later@@PHRASE0@@record@@PHRASE1@@chart@@PHRASE2@@keep a record@@PHRASE3@@document@@PHRASE4@@register@@PHRASE5@@put / place something on record@@PHRASE6@@log
information that is kept so that it can be used or looked at later@@PHRASE0@@record@@PHRASE1@@archives@@PHRASE2@@register@@PHRASE3@@log@@PHRASE4@@chronicle
to become healthy again after an illness or accident@@PHRASE0@@recover@@PHRASE1@@get better@@PHRASE2@@make a complete / full / good / slow recovery@@PHRASE3@@get over@@PHRASE4@@get well@@PHRASE5@@feel better@@PHRASE6@@improve@@PHRASE7@@be on the mend@@PHRASE8@@shake off
to spend time resting in order to recover@@PHRASE0@@recuperate@@PHRASE1@@convalesce
to be better again after an illness or injury@@PHRASE0@@be better@@PHRASE1@@be well@@PHRASE2@@be fully recovered@@PHRASE3@@be cured@@PHRASE4@@be over@@PHRASE5@@be back on your feet (again)@@PHRASE6@@be up and about (again)@@PHRASE7@@be fit
to become strong or happy again after a period of problems or unhappiness@@PHRASE0@@recover@@PHRASE1@@get over@@PHRASE2@@bounce back
to be strong or happy again after a period of problems or unhappiness@@PHRASE0@@be over@@PHRASE1@@be / feel yourself again@@PHRASE2@@be back to normal
to reduce the number, amount, price, or size of something@@PHRASE0@@reduce@@PHRASE1@@lower@@PHRASE2@@cut@@PHRASE3@@turn down@@PHRASE4@@decrease@@PHRASE5@@slash@@PHRASE6@@knock down@@PHRASE7@@halve@@PHRASE8@@roll back
to reduce pain, worry, or unpleasant feelings@@PHRASE0@@reduce@@PHRASE1@@lessen@@PHRASE2@@lighten@@PHRASE3@@relieve@@PHRASE4@@ease@@PHRASE5@@alleviate@@PHRASE6@@deaden / dull@@PHRASE7@@take the edge off@@PHRASE8@@allay
to reduce the amount of something that you eat, drink, or use@@PHRASE0@@cut down@@PHRASE1@@reduce
when a company reduces its activities, the amount it spends etc@@PHRASE0@@scale down@@PHRASE1@@cut back@@PHRASE2@@downsize / rightsize@@PHRASE3@@pare down@@PHRASE4@@rationalize@@PHRASE5@@wind down@@PHRASE6@@run down@@PHRASE7@@trim@@PHRASE8@@streamline
to make a written or spoken statement less forceful@@PHRASE0@@tone down@@PHRASE1@@moderate@@PHRASE2@@dilute
to reduce something gradually@@PHRASE0@@erode@@PHRASE1@@eat into@@PHRASE2@@deplete@@PHRASE3@@chip away at@@PHRASE4@@whittle away
a reduction in number, prices, levels etc@@PHRASE0@@reduction@@PHRASE1@@decrease@@PHRASE2@@drop / fall@@PHRASE3@@cut
to reflect light, heat, sound etc@@PHRASE0@@reflect
ways of saying that light, heat, sound etc reflects off something@@PHRASE0@@reflect@@PHRASE1@@bounce off@@PHRASE2@@echo
an image that is reflected@@PHRASE0@@reflection
something that reflects light@@PHRASE0@@mirror@@PHRASE1@@reflective
to say that you will not do something@@PHRASE0@@refuse@@PHRASE1@@refusal@@PHRASE2@@say no@@PHRASE3@@will not / won't@@PHRASE4@@not be prepared to do something@@PHRASE5@@draw the line@@PHRASE6@@decline
what you say when you refuse to do something@@PHRASE0@@no@@PHRASE1@@no way@@PHRASE2@@forget it@@PHRASE3@@not likely@@PHRASE4@@and that's flat
to refuse to give someone something@@PHRASE0@@refuse@@PHRASE1@@deny@@PHRASE2@@withhold
to wish you had not done something@@PHRASE0@@be sorry / feel sorry@@PHRASE1@@regret@@PHRASE2@@wish (that) you had / hadn't done something@@PHRASE3@@regret
what you say when you wish that you had not done something@@PHRASE0@@why did / didn't I do something@@PHRASE1@@I could've kicked myself / I've been kicking myself etc
something that you wish you had not done@@PHRASE0@@regret
when you think someone else will wish they had not done something@@PHRASE0@@somebody will be sorry@@PHRASE1@@somebody will live to regret it@@PHRASE2@@somebody will be laughing on the other side of their face / mouth
to not regret doing something@@PHRASE0@@not regret@@PHRASE1@@not be sorry@@PHRASE2@@have no regrets@@PHRASE3@@somebody would do the same (thing) again / somebody would do it again@@PHRASE4@@I wouldn't change a thing
what you say when you are sorry to have to tell someone some bad news@@PHRASE0@@I'm sorry@@PHRASE1@@regret
with a feeling of sadness because you wish a situation was different@@PHRASE0@@with regret@@PHRASE1@@regretfully
when you do something regularly, or something happens regularly@@PHRASE0@@regularly@@PHRASE1@@regular@@PHRASE2@@every day / every week / every year etc@@PHRASE3@@hourly / daily / weekly / monthly etc@@PHRASE4@@every other day / week / year etc@@PHRASE5@@alternate days / weeks / years etc
not regularly@@PHRASE0@@every now and then / every so often@@PHRASE1@@on and off / off and on@@PHRASE2@@by / in fits and starts@@PHRASE3@@intermittent@@PHRASE4@@sporadic@@PHRASE5@@in waves
with equal spaces in between@@PHRASE0@@at regular intervals@@PHRASE1@@every metre / mile / 10 kilometres etc@@PHRASE2@@evenly spaced
to reject an offer or suggestion@@PHRASE0@@reject@@PHRASE1@@not accept@@PHRASE2@@say no@@PHRASE3@@refuse@@PHRASE4@@turn down@@PHRASE5@@decline@@PHRASE6@@I'll take a rain check
to officially reject a request or suggestion@@PHRASE0@@reject@@PHRASE1@@throw out@@PHRASE2@@turn down@@PHRASE3@@refuse@@PHRASE4@@say no@@PHRASE5@@vote against / vote no@@PHRASE6@@veto@@PHRASE7@@give something the thumbs down
to state very firmly that you do not agree with something@@PHRASE0@@reject@@PHRASE1@@not accept@@PHRASE2@@dismiss
to reject ideas, beliefs, or ways of living@@PHRASE0@@reject@@PHRASE1@@turn your back on@@PHRASE2@@scorn@@PHRASE3@@drop out
to reject someone who wants to be friendly or help you@@PHRASE0@@reject@@PHRASE1@@rebuff@@PHRASE2@@give somebody the brush-off@@PHRASE3@@snub@@PHRASE4@@ostracize@@PHRASE5@@shun
to refuse to give someone a job, a place at college etc@@PHRASE0@@reject@@PHRASE1@@turn down@@PHRASE2@@not accept
to refuse very firmly to accept or become involved in something@@PHRASE0@@not have / want anything to do with@@PHRASE1@@turn your nose up at / turn up your nose at@@PHRASE2@@I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole
the relationship between two people or groups@@PHRASE0@@relationship@@PHRASE1@@relations@@PHRASE2@@ties@@PHRASE3@@rapport@@PHRASE4@@bond@@PHRASE5@@chemistry@@PHRASE6@@affinity
to have a good relationship@@PHRASE0@@have a good relationship@@PHRASE1@@get along@@PHRASE2@@be on good terms@@PHRASE3@@close
to have a bad relationship@@PHRASE0@@not get along@@PHRASE1@@have a falling-out@@PHRASE2@@incompatible@@PHRASE3@@drive a wedge between somebody
to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone@@PHRASE0@@go out with@@PHRASE1@@be seeing@@PHRASE2@@have a relationship@@PHRASE3@@have an affair@@PHRASE4@@be involved with@@PHRASE5@@date
a romantic or sexual relationship@@PHRASE0@@relationship@@PHRASE1@@affair@@PHRASE2@@fling@@PHRASE3@@romance
to relax@@PHRASE0@@relax@@PHRASE1@@unwind@@PHRASE2@@take it easy@@PHRASE3@@loosen up@@PHRASE4@@chill out / chill@@PHRASE5@@let your hair down@@PHRASE6@@let yourself go
to make someone feel more relaxed@@PHRASE0@@relax@@PHRASE1@@put somebody at ease / make somebody feel at ease@@PHRASE2@@loosen up@@PHRASE3@@relaxing
feeling relaxed@@PHRASE0@@relaxed@@PHRASE1@@laid-back@@PHRASE2@@easy-going@@PHRASE3@@be / feel at ease@@PHRASE4@@be / feel comfortable@@PHRASE5@@feel at home@@PHRASE6@@uninhibited
a religion@@PHRASE0@@religion@@PHRASE1@@faith@@PHRASE2@@creed
a religious group@@PHRASE0@@sect@@PHRASE1@@church@@PHRASE2@@cult
things that you believe because of your religion@@PHRASE0@@beliefs@@PHRASE1@@faith
relating to religion@@PHRASE0@@religious@@PHRASE1@@holy@@PHRASE2@@spiritual@@PHRASE3@@sacred@@PHRASE4@@divine@@PHRASE5@@faith-based / faith
having strong religious beliefs@@PHRASE0@@religious@@PHRASE1@@practising@@PHRASE2@@devout@@PHRASE3@@pious@@PHRASE4@@orthodox@@PHRASE5@@fundamentalist
to do something because of your religious beliefs@@PHRASE0@@observe@@PHRASE1@@be / feel called to do something
to start to follow a particular religion@@PHRASE0@@become a Christian / Muslim / Buddhist etc@@PHRASE1@@convert@@PHRASE2@@turn to Jesus / the Lord / God / Christ
to remain@@PHRASE0@@left@@PHRASE1@@be left over@@PHRASE2@@remain@@PHRASE3@@survive@@PHRASE4@@be still standing / be left standing@@PHRASE5@@to spare@@PHRASE6@@to go
words for describing someone or something that remains@@PHRASE0@@remaining@@PHRASE1@@last@@PHRASE2@@spare@@PHRASE3@@leftover@@PHRASE4@@outstanding
the part of something that remains@@PHRASE0@@the rest@@PHRASE1@@what is left of something / what remains of something@@PHRASE2@@the last of something@@PHRASE3@@the remainder@@PHRASE4@@the remains of something@@PHRASE5@@leftovers@@PHRASE6@@ruins@@PHRASE7@@remnants
a very old object, custom etc that still exists@@PHRASE0@@relic@@PHRASE1@@hangover
to remember someone or something from the past@@PHRASE0@@remember@@PHRASE1@@think back / look back@@PHRASE2@@recall@@PHRASE3@@recollect@@PHRASE4@@reminisce@@PHRASE5@@memory@@PHRASE6@@nostalgia
to try very hard to remember something@@PHRASE0@@try to remember@@PHRASE1@@think@@PHRASE2@@come back to@@PHRASE3@@cast your mind back@@PHRASE4@@rack your brains
to remember something with difficulty@@PHRASE0@@vaguely remember@@PHRASE1@@have a hazy / vague recollection@@PHRASE2@@be on the tip of your tongue@@PHRASE3@@ring a bell
to remember something very clearly@@PHRASE0@@remember something well / vividly@@PHRASE1@@distinctly remember@@PHRASE2@@be fresh in your mind@@PHRASE3@@I can still hear / see / feel etc@@PHRASE4@@I will never forget@@PHRASE5@@remember something as if it were yesterday@@PHRASE6@@relive@@PHRASE7@@stay with@@PHRASE8@@stick in your mind@@PHRASE9@@be haunted by
when you will remember something for a long time@@PHRASE0@@memorable@@PHRASE1@@unforgettable
to remember something that you must do or need to have@@PHRASE0@@remember@@PHRASE1@@not forget@@PHRASE2@@be sure
to try to remember something that you may need to know later@@PHRASE0@@memorize@@PHRASE1@@note@@PHRASE2@@make a mental note@@PHRASE3@@bear / keep in mind
the ability to remember things@@PHRASE0@@memory@@PHRASE1@@recall
when you do something so that a person or event will not be forgotten@@PHRASE0@@in memory of somebody / in somebody's memory@@PHRASE1@@memorial@@PHRASE2@@commemorate
to make someone remember something that they must do@@PHRASE0@@remind@@PHRASE1@@reminder@@PHRASE2@@don't forget
to make someone remember something they have forgotten@@PHRASE0@@jog somebody's memory@@PHRASE1@@refresh somebody's memory@@PHRASE2@@prompt
when something makes you remember something from the past@@PHRASE0@@remind somebody of@@PHRASE1@@make somebody think of@@PHRASE2@@bring / call to mind@@PHRASE3@@be a reminder@@PHRASE4@@bring back memories / take somebody back@@PHRASE5@@evoke@@PHRASE6@@evocative@@PHRASE7@@come flooding back
to make you remember unpleasant experiences from the past@@PHRASE0@@drag up / rake up@@PHRASE1@@open / reopen old wounds
to remove something from inside something else@@PHRASE0@@take out@@PHRASE1@@remove@@PHRASE2@@get out@@PHRASE3@@extract@@PHRASE4@@cut out@@PHRASE5@@pull out
to remove something that is fixed or joined to something else@@PHRASE0@@take off@@PHRASE1@@remove@@PHRASE2@@detach@@PHRASE3@@break / tear / cut off@@PHRASE4@@pick
to remove something such as paint, dirt etc from a surface@@PHRASE0@@take off@@PHRASE1@@get off@@PHRASE2@@remove@@PHRASE3@@wipe / rub off@@PHRASE4@@scrape / scratch off@@PHRASE5@@peel off@@PHRASE6@@strip
to remove dirt from a piece of clothing or material@@PHRASE0@@get out@@PHRASE1@@shift@@PHRASE2@@come out@@PHRASE3@@wash out
to remove writing, film, or music from paper, a tape etc@@PHRASE0@@delete@@PHRASE1@@rub out@@PHRASE2@@cross out@@PHRASE3@@erase@@PHRASE4@@cut@@PHRASE5@@edit out
the process of removing something@@PHRASE0@@removal@@PHRASE1@@extraction
a substance that is used to remove something@@PHRASE0@@remover@@PHRASE1@@stripper
to repair something that is broken or damaged@@PHRASE0@@repair@@PHRASE1@@fix@@PHRASE2@@mend@@PHRASE3@@patch up@@PHRASE4@@overhaul@@PHRASE5@@service
to repair something old to make it look or work like a new one@@PHRASE0@@renovate@@PHRASE1@@restore@@PHRASE2@@do up@@PHRASE3@@reconditioned
work done to repair something@@PHRASE0@@repairs@@PHRASE1@@maintenance@@PHRASE2@@service@@PHRASE3@@overhaul@@PHRASE4@@tune-up
too badly damaged to be repaired@@PHRASE0@@be beyond repair@@PHRASE1@@irreparable
to do something again@@PHRASE0@@repeat@@PHRASE1@@do something again@@PHRASE2@@redo@@PHRASE3@@retake
to say something again@@PHRASE0@@repeat@@PHRASE1@@say something again@@PHRASE2@@reiterate@@PHRASE3@@repeat yourself@@PHRASE4@@repetition
to repeat what someone else has said@@PHRASE0@@repeat@@PHRASE1@@quote@@PHRASE2@@quotation
to repeat the important parts of something@@PHRASE0@@go over@@PHRASE1@@recap
to keep saying the same thing in an annoying way@@PHRASE0@@keep saying / asking / telling etc@@PHRASE1@@go on about
ways of asking someone to repeat something@@PHRASE0@@sorry?/pardon?@@PHRASE1@@what?/what did you say?@@PHRASE2@@would you mind repeating that?
to start doing a job that someone else used to do@@PHRASE0@@replace@@PHRASE1@@succeed@@PHRASE2@@take somebody's place / take the place of somebody@@PHRASE3@@take over@@PHRASE4@@supplant
to do someone's job or work for a temporary period@@PHRASE0@@stand in for@@PHRASE1@@take over@@PHRASE2@@deputize@@PHRASE3@@sub for@@PHRASE4@@relieve@@PHRASE5@@cover for
someone who replaces another person@@PHRASE0@@replacement@@PHRASE1@@successor@@PHRASE2@@stand-in@@PHRASE3@@substitute@@PHRASE4@@acting@@PHRASE5@@supply teacher
to put someone into someone else's job@@PHRASE0@@replace
to replace an older type of machine, method etc@@PHRASE0@@replace / take the place of@@PHRASE1@@supersede@@PHRASE2@@give way to
to put something new in the place of something old, damaged, or broken@@PHRASE0@@replace@@PHRASE1@@renew@@PHRASE2@@change
to use one thing instead of something else or change one thing for another@@PHRASE0@@substitute@@PHRASE1@@switch / swap
to represent a person or group@@PHRASE0@@represent@@PHRASE1@@on behalf of somebody / on somebody's behalf@@PHRASE2@@speak for@@PHRASE3@@act for@@PHRASE4@@play / run / swim etc for
someone who represents a person or a group@@PHRASE0@@representative@@PHRASE1@@spokesman / spokeswoman@@PHRASE2@@spokesperson@@PHRASE3@@agent@@PHRASE4@@envoy@@PHRASE5@@delegate@@PHRASE6@@mouthpiece
a group of people who go somewhere to represent a country or organization@@PHRASE0@@delegation@@PHRASE1@@deputation@@PHRASE2@@mission
someone who officially represents their government@@PHRASE0@@diplomat@@PHRASE1@@diplomatic@@PHRASE2@@ambassador@@PHRASE3@@embassy
the opinion that people have about a person, organization etc@@PHRASE0@@reputation@@PHRASE1@@image@@PHRASE2@@name@@PHRASE3@@standing@@PHRASE4@@prestige@@PHRASE5@@stature@@PHRASE6@@character
having a good reputation@@PHRASE0@@reputable@@PHRASE1@@prestigious@@PHRASE2@@be well thought of@@PHRASE3@@prestige
to damage the reputation of someone or something@@PHRASE0@@harm / damage somebody's reputation@@PHRASE1@@give somebody / something a bad name@@PHRASE2@@bring somebody / something into disrepute@@PHRASE3@@discredit / bring discredit on@@PHRASE4@@character assassination@@PHRASE5@@slur / stain on something@@PHRASE6@@smear campaign / whispering campaign
when it is someone's job or duty to do something@@PHRASE0@@be responsible for / have responsibility for@@PHRASE1@@be up to@@PHRASE2@@be in charge of@@PHRASE3@@take care of@@PHRASE4@@the onus is on somebody
something that is your job or your duty to do@@PHRASE0@@responsibility@@PHRASE1@@somebody's job@@PHRASE2@@somebody's duty@@PHRASE3@@burden
to agree to be responsible for something@@PHRASE0@@take on@@PHRASE1@@assume responsibility for@@PHRASE2@@shoulder
to give the responsibility for doing something to another person@@PHRASE0@@make somebody responsible for@@PHRASE1@@put somebody in charge@@PHRASE2@@delegate@@PHRASE3@@pass the buck@@PHRASE4@@leave something with@@PHRASE5@@leave it to@@PHRASE6@@entrust
to rest@@PHRASE0@@rest@@PHRASE1@@take a rest@@PHRASE2@@relax@@PHRASE3@@take a break@@PHRASE4@@lie down@@PHRASE5@@put your feet up@@PHRASE6@@laze@@PHRASE7@@take it easy@@PHRASE8@@chill / chill out
a period when you rest@@PHRASE0@@rest@@PHRASE1@@break@@PHRASE2@@break@@PHRASE3@@relaxation
helping you to rest or relax@@PHRASE0@@restful@@PHRASE1@@relaxing
the result of a game, competition, election etc@@PHRASE0@@result@@PHRASE1@@score
something that happens or exists because of something else@@PHRASE0@@result@@PHRASE1@@effect@@PHRASE2@@consequence@@PHRASE3@@implications@@PHRASE4@@outcome@@PHRASE5@@upshot@@PHRASE6@@end result@@PHRASE7@@net result / effect@@PHRASE8@@aftereffect
a result that happens in addition to the intended result@@PHRASE0@@side effect@@PHRASE1@@indirect result@@PHRASE2@@by-product@@PHRASE3@@corollary@@PHRASE4@@spin-off@@PHRASE5@@ramifications@@PHRASE6@@repercussions
when one thing happens because of another@@PHRASE0@@because of@@PHRASE1@@be a result of / result from@@PHRASE2@@be the product of@@PHRASE3@@come of@@PHRASE4@@stem from@@PHRASE5@@arise from@@PHRASE6@@come out of@@PHRASE7@@as a result of@@PHRASE8@@resulting / consequent
to think that something happens because of something else@@PHRASE0@@put something down to@@PHRASE1@@attribute something to
a series of events and results@@PHRASE0@@chain reaction@@PHRASE1@@knock-on effect@@PHRASE2@@domino effect
to go to the place where you were before@@PHRASE0@@go back@@PHRASE1@@come back@@PHRASE2@@return@@PHRASE3@@go home@@PHRASE4@@get in / get home@@PHRASE5@@be back@@PHRASE6@@back
to go back to a place that you have visited before@@PHRASE0@@return / go back@@PHRASE1@@revisit
when you return somewhere@@PHRASE0@@somebody's return@@PHRASE1@@homecoming
a journey back to the place where you started@@PHRASE0@@return@@PHRASE1@@there and back
a ticket that allows you to go somewhere and to return to where you started@@PHRASE0@@return / return ticket@@PHRASE1@@round-trip ticket
to punish someone because they have harmed or offended you@@PHRASE0@@take / get revenge@@PHRASE1@@in retaliation@@PHRASE2@@in revenge@@PHRASE3@@get back at@@PHRASE4@@get / pay somebody back@@PHRASE5@@get even@@PHRASE6@@avenge@@PHRASE7@@I'll get somebody for this
action that is taken in order to punish someone who has harmed or offended you@@PHRASE0@@revenge@@PHRASE1@@reprisal@@PHRASE2@@vengeance@@PHRASE3@@vendetta@@PHRASE4@@tit for tat
having a lot of money or possessions@@PHRASE0@@rich@@PHRASE1@@wealthy@@PHRASE2@@well off@@PHRASE3@@well-to-do@@PHRASE4@@affluent@@PHRASE5@@prosperous@@PHRASE6@@be comfortably off@@PHRASE7@@comfortable
extremely rich@@PHRASE0@@be loaded / be rolling in it@@PHRASE1@@stinking / filthy rich@@PHRASE2@@be worth a fortune / be worth millions@@PHRASE3@@have money to burn
having a lot of money now, but not always rich@@PHRASE0@@flush@@PHRASE1@@be in the money
a rich person@@PHRASE0@@man / woman / person of means@@PHRASE1@@millionaire@@PHRASE2@@multi-millionaire@@PHRASE3@@magnate@@PHRASE4@@fat cat@@PHRASE5@@moneybags@@PHRASE6@@the rich@@PHRASE7@@the wealthy@@PHRASE8@@the haves and the have nots
to become rich@@PHRASE0@@get rich@@PHRASE1@@make a fortune / bundle@@PHRASE2@@make good@@PHRASE3@@marry into money@@PHRASE4@@go from rags to riches@@PHRASE5@@be made / set up for life
ways of telling someone that you are not rich@@PHRASE0@@I'm not made of money@@PHRASE1@@money doesn't grow on trees
answers, statements, calculations etc that are correct@@PHRASE0@@right@@PHRASE1@@correct@@PHRASE2@@accurate
to be correct in what you say or think@@PHRASE0@@be right@@PHRASE1@@get something right@@PHRASE2@@be correct in saying / thinking etc@@PHRASE3@@be on the right track@@PHRASE4@@hit the nail on the head / put your finger on it@@PHRASE5@@be spot on@@PHRASE6@@infallible
in the correct order, position etc@@PHRASE0@@right@@PHRASE1@@correct@@PHRASE2@@the right way up@@PHRASE3@@the right way round
in the correct way@@PHRASE0@@correctly@@PHRASE1@@right@@PHRASE2@@rightly@@PHRASE3@@properly
to make something correct@@PHRASE0@@correct@@PHRASE1@@correction@@PHRASE2@@set somebody straight@@PHRASE3@@set the record straight
when it is right or reasonable to do something@@PHRASE0@@right@@PHRASE1@@justified@@PHRASE2@@reasonable@@PHRASE3@@I don't blame somebody@@PHRASE4@@justifiable@@PHRASE5@@legitimate
to have a good reason for thinking or doing something@@PHRASE0@@have a right to be scared / proud / happy etc@@PHRASE1@@justly@@PHRASE2@@good cause / reason@@PHRASE3@@rightly
to show that something is right to do@@PHRASE0@@justify
a legal or official right@@PHRASE0@@right@@PHRASE1@@freedom@@PHRASE2@@entitlement@@PHRASE3@@claim@@PHRASE4@@rights@@PHRASE5@@by right
the political and social rights that everyone should have@@PHRASE0@@rights@@PHRASE1@@civil rights@@PHRASE2@@human rights@@PHRASE3@@equal rights@@PHRASE4@@equal opportunities@@PHRASE5@@civil liberties
a special right belonging to one person or group@@PHRASE0@@privilege@@PHRASE1@@prerogative@@PHRASE2@@birthright
to have or give someone a legal right@@PHRASE0@@have the right@@PHRASE1@@be entitled to@@PHRASE2@@give somebody the right@@PHRASE3@@entitle@@PHRASE4@@be within your rights
a possibility that something bad might happen@@PHRASE0@@risk@@PHRASE1@@danger@@PHRASE2@@threat@@PHRASE3@@hazard
involving risk@@PHRASE0@@risky@@PHRASE1@@dangerous@@PHRASE2@@foolhardy@@PHRASE3@@high-risk@@PHRASE4@@a gamble@@PHRASE5@@dicey@@PHRASE6@@precarious
to do something even though there is a risk@@PHRASE0@@take a risk@@PHRASE1@@take a chance@@PHRASE2@@risk@@PHRASE3@@stick your neck out@@PHRASE4@@take the plunge@@PHRASE5@@at your own risk@@PHRASE6@@at the risk of doing something@@PHRASE7@@risk-taking
to do something that involves unnecessary risks@@PHRASE0@@be asking for trouble@@PHRASE1@@invite@@PHRASE2@@push your luck@@PHRASE3@@tempt fate@@PHRASE4@@be playing with fire
to risk losing something@@PHRASE0@@risk@@PHRASE1@@gamble / take a gamble@@PHRASE2@@put something on the line@@PHRASE3@@stake something on@@PHRASE4@@speculate
when you are in a situation where there are risks@@PHRASE0@@risk@@PHRASE1@@run a risk@@PHRASE2@@be at risk@@PHRASE3@@be in danger@@PHRASE4@@high-risk@@PHRASE5@@lay yourself open to@@PHRASE6@@be on dangerous ground / in dangerous territory
in a situation where there are risks@@PHRASE0@@be at risk@@PHRASE1@@be in danger@@PHRASE2@@be in jeopardy@@PHRASE3@@be at stake@@PHRASE4@@be under threat@@PHRASE5@@be on the line
to cause risks@@PHRASE0@@put somebody / something at risk@@PHRASE1@@threaten@@PHRASE2@@endanger@@PHRASE3@@jeopardize
in a town@@PHRASE0@@road@@PHRASE1@@street@@PHRASE2@@high street@@PHRASE3@@back street@@PHRASE4@@side street@@PHRASE5@@alley@@PHRASE6@@avenue / boulevard@@PHRASE7@@cul-de-sac / dead end / dead end street@@PHRASE8@@drive@@PHRASE9@@close@@PHRASE10@@crescent
outside a town@@PHRASE0@@road@@PHRASE1@@lane@@PHRASE2@@dirt road@@PHRASE3@@track
a wide road for travelling quickly@@PHRASE0@@motorway@@PHRASE1@@highway@@PHRASE2@@expressway@@PHRASE3@@route@@PHRASE4@@by-pass@@PHRASE5@@ring road
a path for people to walk on@@PHRASE0@@path@@PHRASE1@@pavement@@PHRASE2@@footpath@@PHRASE3@@trail
not smooth@@PHRASE0@@rough@@PHRASE1@@coarse@@PHRASE2@@abrasive@@PHRASE3@@scaly@@PHRASE4@@calloused
to make a surface rough@@PHRASE0@@roughen
shaped like a ball@@PHRASE0@@round@@PHRASE1@@spherical
shaped like a circle@@PHRASE0@@round@@PHRASE1@@circular@@PHRASE2@@oval
an object shaped like a ball@@PHRASE0@@ball@@PHRASE1@@sphere@@PHRASE2@@globe
with curved or slightly round sides@@PHRASE0@@curved@@PHRASE1@@rounded
shaped like a tube@@PHRASE0@@tubular@@PHRASE1@@cylindrical
to move your hand or a cloth several times over something@@PHRASE0@@rub@@PHRASE1@@give something a rub@@PHRASE2@@scratch
to make one thing rub against another@@PHRASE0@@rub@@PHRASE1@@scrape@@PHRASE2@@rub something together
to move over a surface while pressing against it@@PHRASE0@@rub@@PHRASE1@@scrape@@PHRASE2@@chafe
things that you throw away because you do not want them@@PHRASE0@@rubbish@@PHRASE1@@garbage / trash@@PHRASE2@@waste paper@@PHRASE3@@litter@@PHRASE4@@refuse@@PHRASE5@@waste
rude/not polite@@PHRASE0@@rude@@PHRASE1@@impolite / not polite@@PHRASE2@@tactless@@PHRASE3@@abrasive@@PHRASE4@@bad manners@@PHRASE5@@bad-mannered / ill-mannered@@PHRASE6@@discourteous@@PHRASE7@@be unpleasant@@PHRASE8@@loutish
when someone is rude to teachers, parents etc@@PHRASE0@@disrespectful@@PHRASE1@@cheeky@@PHRASE2@@impertinent@@PHRASE3@@impudent@@PHRASE4@@insolent@@PHRASE5@@sassy@@PHRASE6@@disrespect@@PHRASE7@@diss
when someone speaks to you in a rude way, using very few words@@PHRASE0@@curt@@PHRASE1@@terse@@PHRASE2@@brusque@@PHRASE3@@dismissive@@PHRASE4@@be short with@@PHRASE5@@abrupt
someone who behaves rudely@@PHRASE0@@yob@@PHRASE1@@jerk@@PHRASE2@@lout
to do something rude without seeming ashamed or embarrassed@@PHRASE0@@have the nerve@@PHRASE1@@have the gall to do something
rude and offensive words@@PHRASE0@@bad / foul language@@PHRASE1@@strong language@@PHRASE2@@colourful language@@PHRASE3@@four-letter word@@PHRASE4@@swear word@@PHRASE5@@obscenity@@PHRASE6@@unprintable
to use rude and offensive words@@PHRASE0@@swear@@PHRASE1@@cuss@@PHRASE2@@foul-mouthed
a rule@@PHRASE0@@rule@@PHRASE1@@regulation@@PHRASE2@@restriction@@PHRASE3@@law@@PHRASE4@@code@@PHRASE5@@rules and regulations
rules of acceptable behaviour@@PHRASE0@@convention@@PHRASE1@@protocol@@PHRASE2@@etiquette@@PHRASE3@@unwritten law@@PHRASE4@@netiquette
things that people say, which may or may not be true@@PHRASE0@@rumour@@PHRASE1@@speculation@@PHRASE2@@gossip@@PHRASE3@@scandal@@PHRASE4@@reports@@PHRASE5@@talk@@PHRASE6@@hearsay@@PHRASE7@@hear something on / through the grapevine@@PHRASE8@@be rumoured / rumored to be
to run@@PHRASE0@@run@@PHRASE1@@dash@@PHRASE2@@make a run / dash / break for@@PHRASE3@@sprint@@PHRASE4@@trot@@PHRASE5@@tear@@PHRASE6@@charge@@PHRASE7@@break into a run@@PHRASE8@@bound
to run as a sport or for exercise@@PHRASE0@@run@@PHRASE1@@jog@@PHRASE2@@go for a run / jog@@PHRASE3@@sprint
to run with short quick steps@@PHRASE0@@scurry@@PHRASE1@@scamper@@PHRASE2@@scuttle
feeling sad or unhappy@@PHRASE0@@sad@@PHRASE1@@unhappy@@PHRASE2@@upset@@PHRASE3@@miserable@@PHRASE4@@homesick@@PHRASE5@@dejected@@PHRASE6@@downcast@@PHRASE7@@glum / gloomy@@PHRASE8@@wistful@@PHRASE9@@mournful
feeling sad or unhappy for a long time@@PHRASE0@@depressed@@PHRASE1@@down / low@@PHRASE2@@down in the dumps@@PHRASE3@@feel blue@@PHRASE4@@morose
extremely sad@@PHRASE0@@heartbroken@@PHRASE1@@devastated@@PHRASE2@@inconsolable
making you feel sad@@PHRASE0@@sad@@PHRASE1@@unhappy@@PHRASE2@@depressing@@PHRASE3@@upsetting@@PHRASE4@@miserable@@PHRASE5@@heartbreaking / heart-rending@@PHRASE6@@dismal@@PHRASE7@@dreary@@PHRASE8@@bleak
to make someone feel sad@@PHRASE0@@make somebody (feel) sad / unhappy@@PHRASE1@@upset@@PHRASE2@@sadden@@PHRASE3@@depress@@PHRASE4@@get somebody down@@PHRASE5@@break somebody's heart@@PHRASE6@@be a downer@@PHRASE7@@drive somebody to despair
to feel sad and pity yourself@@PHRASE0@@feel sorry for yourself@@PHRASE1@@mope@@PHRASE2@@wallow in@@PHRASE3@@self-pity
to feel sad because someone has died@@PHRASE0@@grieve@@PHRASE1@@be in mourning@@PHRASE2@@mourn@@PHRASE3@@mourning
a sad feeling@@PHRASE0@@sadness@@PHRASE1@@unhappiness@@PHRASE2@@grief@@PHRASE3@@depression@@PHRASE4@@the blues@@PHRASE5@@misery@@PHRASE6@@melancholy@@PHRASE7@@sorrow@@PHRASE8@@heartache@@PHRASE9@@despondency@@PHRASE10@@despair
to make somebody feel less sad@@PHRASE0@@cheer somebody up@@PHRASE1@@comfort@@PHRASE2@@cheer up@@PHRASE3@@it's all right / it's OK
not in danger of being killed, harmed, or attacked@@PHRASE0@@safe@@PHRASE1@@safely@@PHRASE2@@safety@@PHRASE3@@be out of danger@@PHRASE4@@secure@@PHRASE5@@security@@PHRASE6@@be in good / safe hands
not in danger of being lost, stolen, or damaged@@PHRASE0@@safe@@PHRASE1@@secure@@PHRASE2@@be as safe as houses
a safe place@@PHRASE0@@safe@@PHRASE1@@be out of harm's way@@PHRASE2@@safety@@PHRASE3@@refuge@@PHRASE4@@haven@@PHRASE5@@sanctuary
when something is not likely to cause harm@@PHRASE0@@safe@@PHRASE1@@harmless
activities or people who make people and places safer@@PHRASE0@@security@@PHRASE1@@safety
the same one@@PHRASE0@@the same@@PHRASE1@@common@@PHRASE2@@the very (same)/the self-same
exactly like someone or something@@PHRASE0@@the same@@PHRASE1@@just like / exactly like@@PHRASE2@@identical@@PHRASE3@@can't tell the difference / can't tell them apart@@PHRASE4@@indistinguishable@@PHRASE5@@be no different from@@PHRASE6@@match@@PHRASE7@@word for word
the same in amount or number@@PHRASE0@@the same@@PHRASE1@@be as old / long / strong etc as@@PHRASE2@@equal@@PHRASE3@@equally
the same as before@@PHRASE0@@the same@@PHRASE1@@hasn't changed@@PHRASE2@@unchanged@@PHRASE3@@unaffected
always the same@@PHRASE0@@stay the same@@PHRASE1@@constant@@PHRASE2@@consistent@@PHRASE3@@unchanging
when something is the same in all its parts@@PHRASE0@@uniform@@PHRASE1@@homogeneous
to make things the same@@PHRASE0@@standardize@@PHRASE1@@bring something into line with
when facts, situations, or numbers are the same@@PHRASE0@@correspond@@PHRASE1@@be consistent with@@PHRASE2@@agree@@PHRASE3@@tally@@PHRASE4@@coincide@@PHRASE5@@match up
having the same position, effect, value etc as something else@@PHRASE0@@corresponding@@PHRASE1@@equivalent
someone who has the same position in another company, organization, or group@@PHRASE0@@counterpart@@PHRASE1@@opposite number
to have the same beliefs, ideas, or opinions as someone else@@PHRASE0@@like-minded@@PHRASE1@@be on the same wavelength@@PHRASE2@@speak the same language@@PHRASE3@@be in tune with
when you think something is good enough@@PHRASE0@@satisfied@@PHRASE1@@happy@@PHRASE2@@pleased@@PHRASE3@@find / consider something satisfactory
when you have what you want in your life, your job etc@@PHRASE0@@satisfied@@PHRASE1@@content@@PHRASE2@@fulfilled
making you feel satisfied@@PHRASE0@@satisfying@@PHRASE1@@fulfilling@@PHRASE2@@rewarding
the feeling that you have when you are satisfied@@PHRASE0@@satisfaction@@PHRASE1@@fulfilment@@PHRASE2@@contentment
to make someone feel satisfied@@PHRASE0@@satisfy@@PHRASE1@@keep somebody satisfied / happy@@PHRASE2@@fulfil@@PHRASE3@@do something to somebody's satisfaction
not satisfied@@PHRASE0@@not satisfied@@PHRASE1@@not be happy / be unhappy@@PHRASE2@@be fed up@@PHRASE3@@displeased@@PHRASE4@@not content@@PHRASE5@@disgruntled
desires or needs that are never satisfied@@PHRASE0@@insatiable
to save money@@PHRASE0@@save@@PHRASE1@@save up@@PHRASE2@@set aside@@PHRASE3@@scrimp and save
to have money you have saved@@PHRASE0@@have something saved / have something saved up@@PHRASE1@@have something put by / put away@@PHRASE2@@have something tucked away
the money you have saved@@PHRASE0@@savings@@PHRASE1@@nest egg
to help someone in danger or a bad situation@@PHRASE0@@save@@PHRASE1@@rescue@@PHRASE2@@come to the rescue@@PHRASE3@@pick up
to help someone in a social situation@@PHRASE0@@save / rescue@@PHRASE1@@come to the rescue
to stop something from being damaged or lost@@PHRASE0@@save / rescue@@PHRASE1@@salvage
to help an organization, business, relationship etc@@PHRASE0@@save@@PHRASE1@@rescue / come to the rescue@@PHRASE2@@bail out@@PHRASE3@@salvage@@PHRASE4@@throw somebody a lifeline / throw a lifeline to somebody
to save something to use later@@PHRASE0@@save / keep@@PHRASE1@@keep something in reserve@@PHRASE2@@keep back@@PHRASE3@@conserve
to say something@@PHRASE0@@say@@PHRASE1@@pronounce@@PHRASE2@@mention@@PHRASE3@@point out@@PHRASE4@@express@@PHRASE5@@put it@@PHRASE6@@comment@@PHRASE7@@remark@@PHRASE8@@add
to say something publicly or officially@@PHRASE0@@say@@PHRASE1@@announce@@PHRASE2@@state@@PHRASE3@@declare@@PHRASE4@@make / issue a statement@@PHRASE5@@lay down@@PHRASE6@@be worded
to say that something is definitely true@@PHRASE0@@claim@@PHRASE1@@maintain@@PHRASE2@@assert@@PHRASE3@@confirm@@PHRASE4@@testify@@PHRASE5@@swear@@PHRASE6@@certify@@PHRASE7@@insist@@PHRASE8@@protest@@PHRASE9@@deny
to say clearly what your opinion is@@PHRASE0@@say what you think@@PHRASE1@@speak your mind@@PHRASE2@@air your views@@PHRASE3@@have your say@@PHRASE4@@argue
to say that something you previously said was true is not true@@PHRASE0@@take back@@PHRASE1@@withdraw@@PHRASE2@@retract
to say something in an indirect way@@PHRASE0@@imply@@PHRASE1@@suggest@@PHRASE2@@hint@@PHRASE3@@drop a hint@@PHRASE4@@in a roundabout way
to say something suddenly or unexpectedly@@PHRASE0@@exclaim@@PHRASE1@@come out with@@PHRASE2@@blurt out
to say something quietly or unclearly@@PHRASE0@@whisper@@PHRASE1@@mutter@@PHRASE2@@mumble@@PHRASE3@@murmur@@PHRASE4@@say something under your breath@@PHRASE5@@grunt
to say something angrily@@PHRASE0@@growl@@PHRASE1@@snarl
not saying anything@@PHRASE0@@silent@@PHRASE1@@be lost for words / be at a loss for words@@PHRASE2@@be struck dumb@@PHRASE3@@clam up@@PHRASE4@@speechless@@PHRASE5@@tongue-tied@@PHRASE6@@I don't know what to say@@PHRASE7@@words fail me@@PHRASE8@@bite your tongue
something someone says@@PHRASE0@@remark@@PHRASE1@@comment@@PHRASE2@@thing to say@@PHRASE3@@point@@PHRASE4@@statement@@PHRASE5@@announcement@@PHRASE6@@declaration@@PHRASE7@@observation
what people say about something@@PHRASE0@@according to@@PHRASE1@@rumour has it@@PHRASE2@@they say / people say@@PHRASE3@@apparently@@PHRASE4@@there is talk of@@PHRASE5@@supposedly
school@@PHRASE0@@school
schools for very young children@@PHRASE0@@nursery school@@PHRASE1@@preschool@@PHRASE2@@kindergarten
schools for children between the ages of about 5 and 12@@PHRASE0@@primary school@@PHRASE1@@elementary school / grade school
schools for older children@@PHRASE0@@secondary school@@PHRASE1@@middle school@@PHRASE2@@junior high school@@PHRASE3@@high school@@PHRASE4@@comprehensive school@@PHRASE5@@sixth form college
a place where people over 18 can study@@PHRASE0@@university@@PHRASE1@@college@@PHRASE2@@school@@PHRASE3@@law school / medical school / business school@@PHRASE4@@post-secondary@@PHRASE5@@postgraduate@@PHRASE6@@higher education@@PHRASE7@@adult education
one of the periods into which the year is divided at school, university etc@@PHRASE0@@term@@PHRASE1@@semester@@PHRASE2@@the school year / the academic year@@PHRASE3@@quarter
what you get when you finish a course successfully@@PHRASE0@@diploma@@PHRASE1@@qualification@@PHRASE2@@degree@@PHRASE3@@master's degree / master's@@PHRASE4@@doctorate / PhD
the process of studying and being taught@@PHRASE0@@education@@PHRASE1@@educational@@PHRASE2@@academic
to get points in a game or sport@@PHRASE0@@score@@PHRASE1@@get@@PHRASE2@@make@@PHRASE3@@hit
when two teams or players have the same score@@PHRASE0@@draw@@PHRASE1@@be two all / be four all etc@@PHRASE2@@equalize
the points scored in a game or sport@@PHRASE0@@point@@PHRASE1@@score@@PHRASE2@@goal@@PHRASE3@@result@@PHRASE4@@run
to scream@@PHRASE0@@scream@@PHRASE1@@shriek@@PHRASE2@@screech@@PHRASE3@@squeal@@PHRASE4@@yelp@@PHRASE5@@let out a scream / shriek
the sound of someone screaming@@PHRASE0@@scream@@PHRASE1@@shriek@@PHRASE2@@squeal@@PHRASE3@@yelp
secret information/plans/places/activities@@PHRASE0@@secret@@PHRASE1@@confidential@@PHRASE2@@classified@@PHRASE3@@sensitive@@PHRASE4@@covert@@PHRASE5@@undercover@@PHRASE6@@be veiled in secrecy / shrouded in secrecy / cloaked in secrecy@@PHRASE7@@hush-hush@@PHRASE8@@cloak-and-dagger
something that is secret@@PHRASE0@@secret@@PHRASE1@@skeleton in your cupboard
secret organizations and people who do secret work@@PHRASE0@@secret@@PHRASE1@@underground@@PHRASE2@@clandestine@@PHRASE3@@undercover
to not tell other people about a secret@@PHRASE0@@not tell@@PHRASE1@@keep something secret@@PHRASE2@@can keep a secret@@PHRASE3@@keep quiet@@PHRASE4@@keep something from@@PHRASE5@@keep something under wraps@@PHRASE6@@discretion@@PHRASE7@@secrecy@@PHRASE8@@confidentiality
done secretly@@PHRASE0@@secretly / in secret / in secrecy@@PHRASE1@@on the quiet@@PHRASE2@@behind closed doors@@PHRASE3@@in private / privately@@PHRASE4@@behind somebody's back@@PHRASE5@@surreptitiously@@PHRASE6@@furtively
behaving as if you have a secret@@PHRASE0@@secretive@@PHRASE1@@cagey@@PHRASE2@@play your cards close to your chest@@PHRASE3@@furtive@@PHRASE4@@secret@@PHRASE5@@closet
to see someone or something@@PHRASE0@@see@@PHRASE1@@catch sight of / catch a glimpse of@@PHRASE2@@spot@@PHRASE3@@set eyes on@@PHRASE4@@witness@@PHRASE5@@sight@@PHRASE6@@get a look (at)@@PHRASE7@@see first hand
to be able to see something, but with difficulty@@PHRASE0@@make out@@PHRASE1@@distinguish
when something happens in a place where everyone can see@@PHRASE0@@in full view of@@PHRASE1@@in front of@@PHRASE2@@before your (very) eyes@@PHRASE3@@in broad daylight
something that you see@@PHRASE0@@sight@@PHRASE1@@view@@PHRASE2@@scene@@PHRASE3@@panorama@@PHRASE4@@spectacle@@PHRASE5@@visual
when something can be seen@@PHRASE0@@visible@@PHRASE1@@visibility@@PHRASE2@@in sight / within sight@@PHRASE3@@show@@PHRASE4@@in view@@PHRASE5@@appear@@PHRASE6@@come into sight / come into view
when something cannot be seen or is difficult to see@@PHRASE0@@invisible@@PHRASE1@@out of sight@@PHRASE2@@lose sight of@@PHRASE3@@dim@@PHRASE4@@indistinct@@PHRASE5@@blind spot
something you think you see that is not really there@@PHRASE0@@hallucination@@PHRASE1@@illusion@@PHRASE2@@mirage@@PHRASE3@@vision@@PHRASE4@@be seeing things
something you can see through@@PHRASE0@@clear@@PHRASE1@@transparent@@PHRASE2@@see-through
something you cannot see through@@PHRASE0@@opaque@@PHRASE1@@frosted
when something makes you unable to see@@PHRASE0@@blind@@PHRASE1@@dazzle
unable to see@@PHRASE0@@blind@@PHRASE1@@can't see
unable to see very well@@PHRASE0@@short-sighted@@PHRASE1@@long-sighted@@PHRASE2@@partially sighted@@PHRASE3@@visually impaired@@PHRASE4@@as blind as a bat
the ability to see@@PHRASE0@@sight@@PHRASE1@@eyesight@@PHRASE2@@vision@@PHRASE3@@can see
to seem@@PHRASE0@@seem@@PHRASE1@@appear@@PHRASE2@@look@@PHRASE3@@sound@@PHRASE4@@come across as@@PHRASE5@@give the impression@@PHRASE6@@strike somebody as@@PHRASE7@@show signs of@@PHRASE8@@have all the hallmarks of@@PHRASE9@@smack of
ways of saying what seems to be happening,@@PHRASE0@@on the surface@@PHRASE1@@outwardly@@PHRASE2@@to all appearances@@PHRASE3@@on the face of it@@PHRASE4@@seemingly@@PHRASE5@@apparent@@PHRASE6@@seeming@@PHRASE7@@superficial
when you think that something will happen or is true because of the way something seems@@PHRASE0@@judging by / judging from / going by@@PHRASE1@@from the way@@PHRASE2@@you'd think / anyone would think@@PHRASE3@@from
when something or someone is different from the way they seem@@PHRASE0@@there's more to somebody / something than meets the eye@@PHRASE1@@deceptive@@PHRASE2@@deceptively@@PHRASE3@@not be what you seem
the way something seems@@PHRASE0@@appearance@@PHRASE1@@impression@@PHRASE2@@semblance of
selfish@@PHRASE0@@selfish@@PHRASE1@@self-centred@@PHRASE2@@egocentric@@PHRASE3@@think of nobody but yourself / only think about yourself@@PHRASE4@@look out for yourself / look after number one
selfish behaviour or a selfish attitude@@PHRASE0@@selfishness@@PHRASE1@@self-interest@@PHRASE2@@I'm all right, Jack
not selfish@@PHRASE0@@unselfish@@PHRASE1@@selfless@@PHRASE2@@altruistic
to sell something@@PHRASE0@@sell@@PHRASE1@@sell off@@PHRASE2@@export@@PHRASE3@@sell up@@PHRASE4@@serve@@PHRASE5@@deal in@@PHRASE6@@the sale of something@@PHRASE7@@flog@@PHRASE8@@peddle@@PHRASE9@@trading
to sell illegal goods@@PHRASE0@@peddle@@PHRASE1@@deal in@@PHRASE2@@push@@PHRASE3@@trafficking@@PHRASE4@@black market
to sell something to the person who offers the most money@@PHRASE0@@auction@@PHRASE1@@auction@@PHRASE2@@put something up for auction@@PHRASE3@@come / go under the hammer
someone who sells things in a shop@@PHRASE0@@shopkeeper@@PHRASE1@@proprietor@@PHRASE2@@merchant@@PHRASE3@@sales assistant@@PHRASE4@@salesman / saleswoman / salesperson@@PHRASE5@@sales staff@@PHRASE6@@vendor
a person or company that sells goods, shares etc@@PHRASE0@@retailer@@PHRASE1@@wholesaler@@PHRASE2@@merchant@@PHRASE3@@dealer@@PHRASE4@@trader@@PHRASE5@@seller
someone who sells things illegally@@PHRASE0@@pusher / dealer@@PHRASE1@@tout
something that is sold@@PHRASE0@@goods@@PHRASE1@@product@@PHRASE2@@merchandise@@PHRASE3@@export
to make something available for people to buy@@PHRASE0@@put something on the market@@PHRASE1@@put something up for sale@@PHRASE2@@bring out@@PHRASE3@@launch@@PHRASE4@@publish@@PHRASE5@@release
available for people to buy@@PHRASE0@@for sale@@PHRASE1@@be up for sale@@PHRASE2@@be on sale@@PHRASE3@@on the market
to stop selling something@@PHRASE0@@take something off the market@@PHRASE1@@withdraw@@PHRASE2@@recall
the amount of something that is sold@@PHRASE0@@sales@@PHRASE1@@turnover
when a lot of something is sold@@PHRASE0@@sell@@PHRASE1@@best-selling@@PHRASE2@@best-seller@@PHRASE3@@outsell@@PHRASE4@@be selling like hot cakes@@PHRASE5@@do a roaring trade
when all of something has been sold@@PHRASE0@@sell out@@PHRASE1@@be a sell-out@@PHRASE2@@be out of stock@@PHRASE3@@be booked up / fully booked
to send a letter, message, parcel etc@@PHRASE0@@send@@PHRASE1@@post@@PHRASE2@@fax@@PHRASE3@@email / e-mail@@PHRASE4@@send off@@PHRASE5@@send in@@PHRASE6@@send out@@PHRASE7@@circulate@@PHRASE8@@dispatch / despatch@@PHRASE9@@get something off@@PHRASE10@@put something in the post
to send something to someone after it has come to you@@PHRASE0@@forward@@PHRASE1@@send on@@PHRASE2@@send back / return@@PHRASE3@@redirect
to send someone somewhere@@PHRASE0@@send@@PHRASE1@@pack off@@PHRASE2@@dispatch / despatch@@PHRASE3@@send in@@PHRASE4@@send out@@PHRASE5@@be posted@@PHRASE6@@be stationed
when something sends out signals, light, heat etc@@PHRASE0@@send out@@PHRASE1@@give out@@PHRASE2@@give off@@PHRASE3@@emit@@PHRASE4@@radiate@@PHRASE5@@cast / throw
people@@PHRASE0@@sensible@@PHRASE1@@reasonable@@PHRASE2@@responsible@@PHRASE3@@mature@@PHRASE4@@rational@@PHRASE5@@practical / realistic / pragmatic@@PHRASE6@@no-nonsense@@PHRASE7@@down-to-earth@@PHRASE8@@talk sense@@PHRASE9@@have your head screwed on@@PHRASE10@@sane
decisions/plans/ideas/actions@@PHRASE0@@sensible@@PHRASE1@@make sense@@PHRASE2@@be a good idea@@PHRASE3@@reasonable@@PHRASE4@@rational@@PHRASE5@@practical / realistic@@PHRASE6@@pragmatic@@PHRASE7@@logical@@PHRASE8@@wise@@PHRASE9@@within reason
to start behaving sensibly after not being sensible@@PHRASE0@@come to your senses@@PHRASE1@@see reason@@PHRASE2@@get real
to try to persuade someone to behave sensibly@@PHRASE0@@talk some sense into@@PHRASE1@@get somebody to see reason@@PHRASE2@@bring somebody to their senses
the ability to make sensible decisions@@PHRASE0@@common sense@@PHRASE1@@sense / good sense
not together@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@apart@@PHRASE2@@separately
to separate something into two or more parts@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@divide@@PHRASE2@@split@@PHRASE3@@break up@@PHRASE4@@break down@@PHRASE5@@take apart@@PHRASE6@@dismantle@@PHRASE7@@take something to pieces
to become separated into two different parts@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@split@@PHRASE2@@break up@@PHRASE3@@be in pieces@@PHRASE4@@come to pieces
when something keeps two things, places, or people separate@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@divide
to separate things or people so that they are no longer close or touching@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@part@@PHRASE2@@keep apart
to separate people from each other, the rest of society etc@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@keep somebody apart@@PHRASE2@@isolate@@PHRASE3@@cut somebody off from@@PHRASE4@@segregate@@PHRASE5@@segregation@@PHRASE6@@apartheid@@PHRASE7@@in quarantine
when two or more people stop having a relationship, friendship etc@@PHRASE0@@separate@@PHRASE1@@split up@@PHRASE2@@part@@PHRASE3@@break up@@PHRASE4@@drift apart@@PHRASE5@@go their separate ways@@PHRASE6@@estranged@@PHRASE7@@separation
to deliberately separate yourself from another person, group etc@@PHRASE0@@split from@@PHRASE1@@cut yourself off@@PHRASE2@@sever links / connections / relations / ties@@PHRASE3@@detach / distance yourself from
a series of events, things, numbers, people etc@@PHRASE0@@series@@PHRASE1@@sequence@@PHRASE2@@string of@@PHRASE3@@succession@@PHRASE4@@chain of events@@PHRASE5@@stream of@@PHRASE6@@catalogue of failures / disasters / errors etc@@PHRASE7@@course of drugs / treatment / injections
a series of television programmes, books etc@@PHRASE0@@series@@PHRASE1@@serial
happening or doing something in a series@@PHRASE0@@successive@@PHRASE1@@consecutive@@PHRASE2@@straight@@PHRASE3@@in succession@@PHRASE4@@one after the other / one after another@@PHRASE5@@in a row@@PHRASE6@@running@@PHRASE7@@alternate
when a situation, problem accident etc is bad@@PHRASE0@@serious@@PHRASE1@@bad@@PHRASE2@@grave@@PHRASE3@@critical@@PHRASE4@@desperate@@PHRASE5@@acute@@PHRASE6@@grim@@PHRASE7@@be no laughing matter@@PHRASE8@@be a matter of life and death / be a matter of life or death@@PHRASE9@@be no joke
a bad situation that might get worse@@PHRASE0@@crisis@@PHRASE1@@emergency
to really mean what you say@@PHRASE0@@be serious@@PHRASE1@@mean@@PHRASE2@@not joking@@PHRASE3@@seriously@@PHRASE4@@mean business@@PHRASE5@@be in earnest
to believe someone really means what they say@@PHRASE0@@take somebody seriously
used to tell someone that you are serious, or to ask if someone is serious@@PHRASE0@@really / seriously@@PHRASE1@@no kidding@@PHRASE2@@in all seriousness@@PHRASE3@@joking apart
someone who is quiet and does not laugh or joke much@@PHRASE0@@serious@@PHRASE1@@earnest@@PHRASE2@@sober@@PHRASE3@@have no sense of humour@@PHRASE4@@stuffy@@PHRASE5@@humourless
behaving in a serious way@@PHRASE0@@serious@@PHRASE1@@take something seriously@@PHRASE2@@grave@@PHRASE3@@solemn@@PHRASE4@@sombre@@PHRASE5@@grim
to look serious when you are joking@@PHRASE0@@keep a straight face@@PHRASE1@@straightfaced@@PHRASE2@@deadpan
to tell someone to stop being too serious@@PHRASE0@@lighten up
male or female@@PHRASE0@@sex@@PHRASE1@@gender@@PHRASE2@@sexual
places for people of both sexes@@PHRASE0@@mixed@@PHRASE1@@coed@@PHRASE2@@unisex
for people of one sex@@PHRASE0@@single-sex
to have sex with someone@@PHRASE0@@have sex@@PHRASE1@@sex@@PHRASE2@@make love@@PHRASE3@@sleep with somebody / sleep together@@PHRASE4@@go to bed@@PHRASE5@@have (sexual) intercourse@@PHRASE6@@shag@@PHRASE7@@bonk@@PHRASE8@@lose your virginity@@PHRASE9@@mate@@PHRASE10@@sexual relations
to persuade someone to have sex@@PHRASE0@@seduce@@PHRASE1@@get somebody into bed
to have sex with a lot of people@@PHRASE0@@sleep around@@PHRASE1@@casual sex@@PHRASE2@@promiscuous@@PHRASE3@@orgy@@PHRASE4@@slut@@PHRASE5@@stud@@PHRASE6@@nymphomaniac
when someone has sex with someone who is not their husband, girlfriend etc@@PHRASE0@@unfaithful@@PHRASE1@@cheat on somebody@@PHRASE2@@affair@@PHRASE3@@adultery@@PHRASE4@@infidelity
when someone has sex only with their husband, girlfriend etc@@PHRASE0@@faithful
someone's sexual feelings, needs, or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@sexual@@PHRASE1@@sexuality@@PHRASE2@@sex drive@@PHRASE3@@desire@@PHRASE4@@lust@@PHRASE5@@libido
wanting to have sex@@PHRASE0@@excited@@PHRASE1@@aroused@@PHRASE2@@horny
to be sexually attracted to someone@@PHRASE0@@be attracted to@@PHRASE1@@fancy@@PHRASE2@@be interested in@@PHRASE3@@want@@PHRASE4@@lust after
someone who thinks about sex all the time@@PHRASE0@@sex maniac@@PHRASE1@@dirty old man@@PHRASE2@@lecherous
when someone does not have sex@@PHRASE0@@virgin@@PHRASE1@@celibate@@PHRASE2@@platonic@@PHRASE3@@be just (good) friends
someone who has sex with people for money@@PHRASE0@@prostitute@@PHRASE1@@hooker@@PHRASE2@@call-girl@@PHRASE3@@rent boy@@PHRASE4@@prostitution@@PHRASE5@@whore
to attack or harm someone in a sexual way@@PHRASE0@@rape@@PHRASE1@@rape@@PHRASE2@@abuse / sexually abuse@@PHRASE3@@molest@@PHRASE4@@sexual harassment
books, films, or pictures that are about sex@@PHRASE0@@pornography@@PHRASE1@@pornographic@@PHRASE2@@erotic@@PHRASE3@@adult@@PHRASE4@@steamy@@PHRASE5@@raunchy
books, jokes, remarks etc that are about sex and are offensive@@PHRASE0@@obscene@@PHRASE1@@dirty@@PHRASE2@@indecent@@PHRASE3@@lewd@@PHRASE4@@blue@@PHRASE5@@filthy@@PHRASE6@@off-color@@PHRASE7@@smut
books, jokes, remarks etc that are about sex in an amusing way@@PHRASE0@@risqué@@PHRASE1@@suggestive@@PHRASE2@@innuendo@@PHRASE3@@rude@@PHRASE4@@naughty
when someone talks about sex in an offensive way@@PHRASE0@@crude@@PHRASE1@@coarse@@PHRASE2@@vulgar
someone who is sexually attractive@@PHRASE0@@sexy@@PHRASE1@@attractive@@PHRASE2@@sex appeal@@PHRASE3@@desirable@@PHRASE4@@voluptuous@@PHRASE5@@alluring
clothes, movements, remarks etc that are sexually attractive@@PHRASE0@@sexy@@PHRASE1@@sensual / sensuous@@PHRASE2@@provocative@@PHRASE3@@seductive@@PHRASE4@@suggestive@@PHRASE5@@be a turn-on
not sexy@@PHRASE0@@be a turn-off@@PHRASE1@@sexless
when things shake@@PHRASE0@@shake@@PHRASE1@@rattle@@PHRASE2@@wobble@@PHRASE3@@vibrate@@PHRASE4@@shudder@@PHRASE5@@judder@@PHRASE6@@jolt
when your body, hand etc shakes@@PHRASE0@@shake@@PHRASE1@@tremble@@PHRASE2@@shiver@@PHRASE3@@shudder@@PHRASE4@@twitch@@PHRASE5@@quiver@@PHRASE6@@convulsion
to make something shake@@PHRASE0@@shake@@PHRASE1@@make something shake@@PHRASE2@@give something a shake@@PHRASE3@@agitate
to shake a part of your body@@PHRASE0@@shake@@PHRASE1@@wiggle@@PHRASE2@@waggle@@PHRASE3@@wag
to shake hands as a greeting@@PHRASE0@@shake hands
the shape of something or someone@@PHRASE0@@shape@@PHRASE1@@form@@PHRASE2@@figure@@PHRASE3@@silhouette@@PHRASE4@@profile@@PHRASE5@@outline@@PHRASE6@@contour@@PHRASE7@@lines
having a particular shape@@PHRASE0@@be round / square / rectangular etc@@PHRASE1@@shaped@@PHRASE2@@in the shape of something
having a strange or wrong shape@@PHRASE0@@deformed@@PHRASE1@@distorted@@PHRASE2@@misshapen@@PHRASE3@@lopsided@@PHRASE4@@lose its shape
having no clear or exact shape@@PHRASE0@@shapeless@@PHRASE1@@amorphous
having a regular shape@@PHRASE0@@regular@@PHRASE1@@symmetrical
having a shape that is not regular@@PHRASE0@@irregular@@PHRASE1@@asymmetrical
to use something with another person@@PHRASE0@@share@@PHRASE1@@pool@@PHRASE2@@shared@@PHRASE3@@communal
to do something with another person@@PHRASE0@@share@@PHRASE1@@take it in turns / take turns@@PHRASE2@@alternate
to divide something so that two or more people get a part of it@@PHRASE0@@share / share out@@PHRASE1@@split@@PHRASE2@@divide / divide up@@PHRASE3@@distribute@@PHRASE4@@redistribute@@PHRASE5@@carve up
to share the cost of something@@PHRASE0@@share@@PHRASE1@@split@@PHRASE2@@go halves
the part of something that someone gets or owns@@PHRASE0@@share@@PHRASE1@@allocation@@PHRASE2@@cut@@PHRASE3@@portion@@PHRASE4@@slice of the cake@@PHRASE5@@stake
sharp@@PHRASE0@@sharp@@PHRASE1@@razor-sharp@@PHRASE2@@pointed@@PHRASE3@@jagged@@PHRASE4@@spiky@@PHRASE5@@prickly
to make something sharp@@PHRASE0@@sharpen
not sharp@@PHRASE0@@blunt
when light comes from the sun, a lamp, a surface etc@@PHRASE0@@shine@@PHRASE1@@glow@@PHRASE2@@gleam@@PHRASE3@@blaze@@PHRASE4@@flash@@PHRASE5@@flicker@@PHRASE6@@blink
to shine with small bright points of light@@PHRASE0@@sparkle@@PHRASE1@@twinkle@@PHRASE2@@glitter@@PHRASE3@@shimmer@@PHRASE4@@glisten
when something shines in the dark@@PHRASE0@@luminous@@PHRASE1@@fluorescent@@PHRASE2@@glow in the dark@@PHRASE3@@Day-Glo
having a surface that shines@@PHRASE0@@shiny@@PHRASE1@@glossy@@PHRASE2@@sleek@@PHRASE3@@silky@@PHRASE4@@polished@@PHRASE5@@gleaming@@PHRASE6@@shimmering@@PHRASE7@@glistening
having a surface that shines like metal@@PHRASE0@@metallic@@PHRASE1@@silvery
the shiny appearance of something@@PHRASE0@@shine@@PHRASE1@@sheen@@PHRASE2@@gloss@@PHRASE3@@lustre
not shiny@@PHRASE0@@dull@@PHRASE1@@matt@@PHRASE2@@tarnished
surprised and upset because something bad has happened@@PHRASE0@@shocked@@PHRASE1@@horrified@@PHRASE2@@appalled@@PHRASE3@@devastated / shattered@@PHRASE4@@traumatized@@PHRASE5@@be in a state of shock@@PHRASE6@@shaken / shaken up@@PHRASE7@@aghast
so shocked that you show it in your behaviour or appearance@@PHRASE0@@speechless@@PHRASE1@@stunned@@PHRASE2@@dazed@@PHRASE3@@gobsmacked
to make someone feel shocked@@PHRASE0@@shock@@PHRASE1@@come as a shock (to somebody)@@PHRASE2@@stun@@PHRASE3@@knock / throw somebody for a loop@@PHRASE4@@shake somebody up@@PHRASE5@@rock
making you feel shocked@@PHRASE0@@shocking@@PHRASE1@@devastating / shattering
the feeling of being shocked@@PHRASE0@@shock@@PHRASE1@@horror
something that shocks you@@PHRASE0@@shock@@PHRASE1@@blow@@PHRASE2@@bombshell@@PHRASE3@@rude awakening
feeling shocked and offended@@PHRASE0@@shocked@@PHRASE1@@outraged@@PHRASE2@@scandalized@@PHRASE3@@outrage
to fire a gun or other weapon@@PHRASE0@@shoot@@PHRASE1@@fire@@PHRASE2@@open fire@@PHRASE3@@take a shot at@@PHRASE4@@take a potshot at@@PHRASE5@@shell@@PHRASE6@@bombard
to shoot someone or something@@PHRASE0@@shoot@@PHRASE1@@shoot down@@PHRASE2@@be hit@@PHRASE3@@gun down@@PHRASE4@@pick off
to be shot at by someone@@PHRASE0@@be shot at@@PHRASE1@@under fire@@PHRASE2@@be caught in the crossfire
to point a gun or weapon carefully before shooting@@PHRASE0@@aim@@PHRASE1@@take aim
when someone shoots a gun@@PHRASE0@@shot@@PHRASE1@@shooting@@PHRASE2@@gunfire@@PHRASE3@@fire@@PHRASE4@@volley@@PHRASE5@@bombardment@@PHRASE6@@barrage@@PHRASE7@@shelling@@PHRASE8@@hail of bullets
the sound of shooting@@PHRASE0@@shot / gunshot@@PHRASE1@@gunfire
someone who uses a gun@@PHRASE0@@gunman@@PHRASE1@@sniper@@PHRASE2@@marksman@@PHRASE3@@be a good / bad etc shot
a shop@@PHRASE0@@shop@@PHRASE1@@chain store@@PHRASE2@@retail outlet
different types of shop@@PHRASE0@@supermarket@@PHRASE1@@convenience store@@PHRASE2@@corner shop@@PHRASE3@@bakery@@PHRASE4@@butcher@@PHRASE5@@delicatessen@@PHRASE6@@off licence@@PHRASE7@@chemist@@PHRASE8@@pharmacy@@PHRASE9@@hardware store@@PHRASE10@@newsagent's / newsagent@@PHRASE11@@newstand / newsstand@@PHRASE12@@kiosk@@PHRASE13@@stall
big shops@@PHRASE0@@department store@@PHRASE1@@superstore@@PHRASE2@@DIY store@@PHRASE3@@garden centre
a lot of shops together in one place@@PHRASE0@@shopping centre@@PHRASE1@@mall / shopping mall@@PHRASE2@@strip mall@@PHRASE3@@precinct@@PHRASE4@@market
people who work in a shop@@PHRASE0@@sales assistant / shop assistant@@PHRASE1@@manager@@PHRASE2@@shopkeeper@@PHRASE3@@market trader
short in length or distance@@PHRASE0@@short@@PHRASE1@@stubby / stumpy
when something you say or write is short@@PHRASE0@@short@@PHRASE1@@brief@@PHRASE2@@concise@@PHRASE3@@succinct
to make something shorter@@PHRASE0@@shorten@@PHRASE1@@make something shorter@@PHRASE2@@cut@@PHRASE3@@cut down@@PHRASE4@@condense
when a book or piece of writing has been made shorter@@PHRASE0@@shortened@@PHRASE1@@abridged
to say or write something using as few words as possible@@PHRASE0@@be brief@@PHRASE1@@keep it short
when a name or word is a shorter way of saying something@@PHRASE0@@be short for@@PHRASE1@@stand for@@PHRASE2@@for short@@PHRASE3@@abbreviate@@PHRASE4@@abbreviation
not tall@@PHRASE0@@short@@PHRASE1@@not very tall@@PHRASE2@@small@@PHRASE3@@little@@PHRASE4@@petite@@PHRASE5@@stocky@@PHRASE6@@squat
very short@@PHRASE0@@tiny@@PHRASE1@@diminutive
a short time@@PHRASE0@@a short time@@PHRASE1@@a little while / a short while@@PHRASE2@@a minute / a moment@@PHRASE3@@a second / an instant@@PHRASE4@@a bit
continuing for only a short time@@PHRASE0@@short@@PHRASE1@@quick@@PHRASE2@@brief@@PHRASE3@@not take long@@PHRASE4@@temporary@@PHRASE5@@short-lived@@PHRASE6@@passing@@PHRASE7@@ephemeral
when you should do something because it is your duty or is right@@PHRASE0@@should@@PHRASE1@@ought to@@PHRASE2@@had better (do something)@@PHRASE3@@be supposed to (do something)@@PHRASE4@@be expected to do something@@PHRASE5@@it is somebody's job (to do something)@@PHRASE6@@it's up to somebody (to do something)@@PHRASE7@@be somebody's duty (to do something)/have a duty (to do something)
when you should so something because it is sensible or healthy@@PHRASE0@@should@@PHRASE1@@ought to (do something)@@PHRASE2@@had better (do something)@@PHRASE3@@it's / that's a good idea@@PHRASE4@@it's worth@@PHRASE5@@advisable
to say something very loudly@@PHRASE0@@shout@@PHRASE1@@yell@@PHRASE2@@scream@@PHRASE3@@raise your voice@@PHRASE4@@call out@@PHRASE5@@cry out@@PHRASE6@@cry@@PHRASE7@@cheer@@PHRASE8@@roar@@PHRASE9@@bawl@@PHRASE10@@bellow
something said very loudly@@PHRASE0@@shout@@PHRASE1@@scream@@PHRASE2@@yell@@PHRASE3@@roar@@PHRASE4@@cry@@PHRASE5@@cheer
to let someone see something@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@let somebody see@@PHRASE2@@let somebody take a look@@PHRASE3@@present@@PHRASE4@@produce@@PHRASE5@@flash@@PHRASE6@@expose@@PHRASE7@@reveal
to show someone where something is@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@point to@@PHRASE2@@point out@@PHRASE3@@mark@@PHRASE4@@indicate
to show information or measurements on a machine or sign@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@say@@PHRASE2@@display@@PHRASE3@@indicate@@PHRASE4@@register
to show art, paintings, products etc to a lot of people@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@display@@PHRASE2@@exhibit@@PHRASE3@@be on show / on display@@PHRASE4@@unveil
when paintings, art, products etc are shown publicly@@PHRASE0@@exhibition / show@@PHRASE1@@display
to show someone a house, building, or place@@PHRASE0@@show somebody something@@PHRASE1@@show somebody around@@PHRASE2@@conduct@@PHRASE3@@take somebody on a tour
to show someone something because you are proud of it@@PHRASE0@@show off@@PHRASE1@@flaunt@@PHRASE2@@flourish@@PHRASE3@@parade
when something shows that something else is true@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@be a sign@@PHRASE2@@demonstrate@@PHRASE3@@mean@@PHRASE4@@make clear@@PHRASE5@@reflect@@PHRASE6@@illustrate@@PHRASE7@@tell@@PHRASE8@@be evidence@@PHRASE9@@reveal
when something shows that something else is likely to be true@@PHRASE0@@suggest@@PHRASE1@@indicate@@PHRASE2@@give the impression@@PHRASE3@@point to@@PHRASE4@@imply@@PHRASE5@@implicate@@PHRASE6@@be indicative of
to show that someone or something is good@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@say a lot for / about@@PHRASE2@@be a tribute to@@PHRASE3@@reflect well on@@PHRASE4@@be a testament to
to show that someone or something is bad@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@not say much for@@PHRASE2@@be a reflection on@@PHRASE3@@reflect badly on@@PHRASE4@@be a comment on@@PHRASE5@@be symptomatic of@@PHRASE6@@be an indictment of@@PHRASE7@@make a mockery of
to show that something is going to happen@@PHRASE0@@mean@@PHRASE1@@spell@@PHRASE2@@bode well / ill@@PHRASE3@@herald
to show your thoughts or feelings@@PHRASE0@@show@@PHRASE1@@display@@PHRASE2@@demonstrate@@PHRASE3@@exhibit@@PHRASE4@@register
to show your feelings, attitudes etc when you do not intend to@@PHRASE0@@can't hide@@PHRASE1@@reveal@@PHRASE2@@betray
someone who usually shows what they feel and think@@PHRASE0@@open@@PHRASE1@@demonstrative
someone who does not usually show what they feel or think@@PHRASE0@@reserved@@PHRASE1@@introverted@@PHRASE2@@undemonstrative
to help someone or something show a particular feeling or quality@@PHRASE0@@bring out
to behave in a way that makes other people notice you@@PHRASE0@@show off@@PHRASE1@@strut your stuff
someone who shows off@@PHRASE0@@show-off@@PHRASE1@@exhibitionist@@PHRASE2@@poser
behaving in a way that makes people notice you@@PHRASE0@@flamboyant@@PHRASE1@@dramatic@@PHRASE2@@ostentatious@@PHRASE3@@flashy@@PHRASE4@@pretentious
to close a door, window, gate etc@@PHRASE0@@shut@@PHRASE1@@close@@PHRASE2@@slam@@PHRASE3@@push / kick / slide etc something shut@@PHRASE4@@pull / push the door to@@PHRASE5@@draw the curtains / close the curtains
to close a container@@PHRASE0@@shut / close@@PHRASE1@@put the lid on@@PHRASE2@@screw on
to close your eyes/mouth@@PHRASE0@@close / shut
to become shut@@PHRASE0@@close / shut@@PHRASE1@@slam@@PHRASE2@@slide / blow / swing etc shut
to shut something so that it cannot be opened@@PHRASE0@@lock@@PHRASE1@@lock up@@PHRASE2@@bolt@@PHRASE3@@bar@@PHRASE4@@lock somebody out
to close an entrance or opening@@PHRASE0@@block up@@PHRASE1@@plug / plug up@@PHRASE2@@seal
when a door, entrance, lid etc has been shut@@PHRASE0@@shut / closed@@PHRASE1@@locked@@PHRASE2@@bolted@@PHRASE3@@sealed
when a shop or office is closed@@PHRASE0@@close@@PHRASE1@@be closed
not confident about talking to people@@PHRASE0@@shy@@PHRASE1@@timid@@PHRASE2@@bashful@@PHRASE3@@coy@@PHRASE4@@diffident
not wanting to be too friendly or to show your feelings@@PHRASE0@@reserved@@PHRASE1@@withdrawn@@PHRASE2@@introverted@@PHRASE3@@inhibited
to stop being shy@@PHRASE0@@come out of your shell@@PHRASE1@@bring somebody out of their shell@@PHRASE2@@open up
shy feelings or behaviour@@PHRASE0@@shyness@@PHRASE1@@inhibition
to vomit@@PHRASE0@@throw up@@PHRASE1@@vomit@@PHRASE2@@puke@@PHRASE3@@bring up@@PHRASE4@@regurgitate@@PHRASE5@@retch / heave@@PHRASE6@@gag
when you think you are going to vomit@@PHRASE0@@feel sick@@PHRASE1@@feel queasy / nauseous@@PHRASE2@@nausea@@PHRASE3@@be going to throw up
the physical condition of being sick@@PHRASE0@@vomiting@@PHRASE1@@morning sickness
the part that is furthest from the middle@@PHRASE0@@side@@PHRASE1@@edge@@PHRASE2@@end@@PHRASE3@@margin
one of the two areas on either side of a line, wall, river etc@@PHRASE0@@side@@PHRASE1@@bank
one of two sides of something thin and flat@@PHRASE0@@side
not the front, back, top, or bottom@@PHRASE0@@side
the left or right half of an object, area, or road@@PHRASE0@@side
towards the side, or from side to side@@PHRASE0@@sideways@@PHRASE1@@to one side / to the side@@PHRASE2@@from side to side
a written sign that gives instructions or information@@PHRASE0@@sign@@PHRASE1@@notice@@PHRASE2@@poster
a picture or shape that has a particular meaning@@PHRASE0@@sign@@PHRASE1@@symbol@@PHRASE2@@logo@@PHRASE3@@emblem@@PHRASE4@@insignia
a movement or sound that you make to tell someone something@@PHRASE0@@sign@@PHRASE1@@signal@@PHRASE2@@gesture@@PHRASE3@@nod
to make a movement or sound to tell someone something@@PHRASE0@@make a sign@@PHRASE1@@signal@@PHRASE2@@give the signal@@PHRASE3@@wave@@PHRASE4@@wink@@PHRASE5@@nod / nod your head@@PHRASE6@@gesture@@PHRASE7@@motion@@PHRASE8@@beckon
something that shows what is true or what is happening@@PHRASE0@@sign@@PHRASE1@@indication@@PHRASE2@@evidence@@PHRASE3@@symptom@@PHRASE4@@trace@@PHRASE5@@manifestation@@PHRASE6@@omen@@PHRASE7@@telltale@@PHRASE8@@be a giveaway
when methods, systems, explanations, or words are not complicated@@PHRASE0@@simple@@PHRASE1@@straightforward@@PHRASE2@@uncomplicated@@PHRASE3@@unsophisticated@@PHRASE4@@elementary@@PHRASE5@@plain English@@PHRASE6@@rough and ready
when machines or tools are not complicated@@PHRASE0@@simple@@PHRASE1@@basic@@PHRASE2@@crude@@PHRASE3@@primitive@@PHRASE4@@rudimentary@@PHRASE5@@unsophisticated@@PHRASE6@@low-tech
to make something simpler@@PHRASE0@@simplify@@PHRASE1@@streamline
to make something seem simpler than it really is@@PHRASE0@@oversimplify@@PHRASE1@@simplistic@@PHRASE2@@generalize@@PHRASE3@@see things in black and white
not having a lot of decoration or things added@@PHRASE0@@simple@@PHRASE1@@plain@@PHRASE2@@basic@@PHRASE3@@austere@@PHRASE4@@spartan@@PHRASE5@@stark@@PHRASE6@@simplicity@@PHRASE7@@nothing fancy@@PHRASE8@@no-frills
since a particular time or event in the past@@PHRASE0@@since@@PHRASE1@@ever since@@PHRASE2@@for@@PHRASE3@@from@@PHRASE4@@starting from
to sing@@PHRASE0@@sing@@PHRASE1@@singing@@PHRASE2@@belt out@@PHRASE3@@burst into song@@PHRASE4@@croon@@PHRASE5@@on vocals
to make a musical sound without words@@PHRASE0@@hum@@PHRASE1@@whistle
someone who sings@@PHRASE0@@singer@@PHRASE1@@vocalist@@PHRASE2@@choir@@PHRASE3@@chorus
relating to singing@@PHRASE0@@vocal@@PHRASE1@@choral
to be sitting in a chair, on the floor etc@@PHRASE0@@sit@@PHRASE1@@sit up@@PHRASE2@@sit back@@PHRASE3@@be seated@@PHRASE4@@lounge@@PHRASE5@@slump@@PHRASE6@@slouch / be slouched
to sit after you have been standing@@PHRASE0@@sit down@@PHRASE1@@sit@@PHRASE2@@take your seat@@PHRASE3@@sink into
to sit with your legs in a particular position@@PHRASE0@@kneel@@PHRASE1@@sit cross-legged@@PHRASE2@@squat@@PHRASE3@@sit astride@@PHRASE4@@straddle
a place where you can sit@@PHRASE0@@seat@@PHRASE1@@place
what you say to tell someone to sit@@PHRASE0@@sit down@@PHRASE1@@have a seat / take a seat@@PHRASE2@@please be seated@@PHRASE3@@sit
something that is done while sitting@@PHRASE0@@sedentary@@PHRASE1@@sit-down
what is happening in a particular place or at a particular time@@PHRASE0@@situation@@PHRASE1@@circumstances@@PHRASE2@@things@@PHRASE3@@case@@PHRASE4@@what's going on@@PHRASE5@@conditions@@PHRASE6@@state of affairs@@PHRASE7@@state of play@@PHRASE8@@scenario@@PHRASE9@@environment@@PHRASE10@@climate@@PHRASE11@@set-up
your personal situation@@PHRASE0@@situation@@PHRASE1@@circumstances@@PHRASE2@@position@@PHRASE3@@case@@PHRASE4@@plight
when a situation affects what happens or what you do@@PHRASE0@@under / in the circumstances@@PHRASE1@@given the situation / circumstances@@PHRASE2@@the way things are@@PHRASE3@@as it is@@PHRASE4@@as things stand / the way things stand@@PHRASE5@@force of circumstances
how big or small something is@@PHRASE0@@size@@PHRASE1@@how big@@PHRASE2@@area@@PHRASE3@@dimensions@@PHRASE4@@extent
the amount of something that something can contain@@PHRASE0@@capacity@@PHRASE1@@volume
to be a particular size@@PHRASE0@@be 5 metres high / 2 miles long / 6 centimetres wide etc@@PHRASE1@@be 10 metres by 5 metres / be 10 inches by 8 inches etc@@PHRASE2@@measure@@PHRASE3@@cover@@PHRASE4@@extend over
to sleep@@PHRASE0@@sleep@@PHRASE1@@sleep@@PHRASE2@@be asleep@@PHRASE3@@get some sleep@@PHRASE4@@have a kip / get some kip@@PHRASE5@@slumber
to sleep for a short time@@PHRASE0@@have a nap@@PHRASE1@@doze@@PHRASE2@@snooze@@PHRASE3@@grab / snatch some sleep@@PHRASE4@@have a sleep
to start sleeping@@PHRASE0@@go to sleep@@PHRASE1@@fall asleep@@PHRASE2@@doze off@@PHRASE3@@drop off@@PHRASE4@@nod off@@PHRASE5@@drift off@@PHRASE6@@be off@@PHRASE7@@be out like a light@@PHRASE8@@crash out / flake out
to get into your bed in order to sleep@@PHRASE0@@go to bed@@PHRASE1@@be in bed@@PHRASE2@@bedtime@@PHRASE3@@turn in@@PHRASE4@@hit the sack@@PHRASE5@@retire
to sleep well and not wake up during the night@@PHRASE0@@sleep well / soundly@@PHRASE1@@have / get a good night's sleep@@PHRASE2@@have a good sleep@@PHRASE3@@sleep like a log@@PHRASE4@@sleep through@@PHRASE5@@be a heavy / good / sound sleeper@@PHRASE6@@be dead to the world
to sleep badly or be unable to sleep@@PHRASE0@@sleep badly / not sleep well@@PHRASE1@@can't get to sleep@@PHRASE2@@not get much sleep@@PHRASE3@@be a light sleeper@@PHRASE4@@not sleep a wink@@PHRASE5@@lie awake@@PHRASE6@@toss and turn@@PHRASE7@@sleepless night@@PHRASE8@@restless night@@PHRASE9@@insomnia@@PHRASE10@@sleeplessness
to sleep for longer than usual@@PHRASE0@@sleep in@@PHRASE1@@sleep off
to sleep in a place where you do not usually sleep@@PHRASE0@@sleep over@@PHRASE1@@crash@@PHRASE2@@doss
to sleep outdoors@@PHRASE0@@sleep out@@PHRASE1@@sleep rough
to make someone go to sleep@@PHRASE0@@put / send somebody to sleep@@PHRASE1@@get somebody off to sleep@@PHRASE2@@put somebody to bed
to not go to bed and not sleep@@PHRASE0@@stay up@@PHRASE1@@wait up@@PHRASE2@@awake
to stop someone sleeping@@PHRASE0@@keep somebody awake@@PHRASE1@@keep somebody up
someone who likes to be awake at night@@PHRASE0@@night owl
to move smoothly across a surface@@PHRASE0@@slide@@PHRASE1@@glide@@PHRASE2@@slither@@PHRASE3@@slip@@PHRASE4@@skid@@PHRASE5@@aquaplane
a surface that makes you slide@@PHRASE0@@slippery@@PHRASE1@@slick
moving slowly or doing something slowly@@PHRASE0@@slow@@PHRASE1@@slowly@@PHRASE2@@slow-moving@@PHRASE3@@leisurely@@PHRASE4@@in slow-motion@@PHRASE5@@at low speed@@PHRASE6@@at a snail's pace@@PHRASE7@@sluggish@@PHRASE8@@slowcoach
happening or changing slowly@@PHRASE0@@slow@@PHRASE1@@slowly@@PHRASE2@@gradually@@PHRASE3@@gradual@@PHRASE4@@little by little / bit by bit@@PHRASE5@@slowly but surely@@PHRASE6@@by degrees
to do something slowly@@PHRASE0@@take your time@@PHRASE1@@be in no hurry@@PHRASE2@@take it slowly / take things slowly@@PHRASE3@@dawdle
to move more slowly or do something more slowly@@PHRASE0@@slow down@@PHRASE1@@reduce speed
to move more slowly than the other people@@PHRASE0@@fall / drop behind@@PHRASE1@@lag behind
to move slowly towards or away from something or someone@@PHRASE0@@crawl@@PHRASE1@@inch@@PHRASE2@@edge@@PHRASE3@@creep
small in size@@PHRASE0@@small@@PHRASE1@@little@@PHRASE2@@compact@@PHRASE3@@pocket@@PHRASE4@@dainty
extremely small in size@@PHRASE0@@tiny@@PHRASE1@@minute@@PHRASE2@@minuscule@@PHRASE3@@microscopic@@PHRASE4@@miniature
small numbers/amounts@@PHRASE0@@small@@PHRASE1@@low@@PHRASE2@@tiny@@PHRASE3@@minute
small and not making much difference to something@@PHRASE0@@small@@PHRASE1@@slight@@PHRASE2@@minor@@PHRASE3@@infinitesimal@@PHRASE4@@tiny@@PHRASE5@@minute
rooms, houses etc that are too small@@PHRASE0@@cramped@@PHRASE1@@poky / pokey
to become smaller in size@@PHRASE0@@get smaller@@PHRASE1@@shrink@@PHRASE2@@shrivel / shrivel up
a smell@@PHRASE0@@smell@@PHRASE1@@odour@@PHRASE2@@scent
a good smell@@PHRASE0@@scent / fragrance / perfume@@PHRASE1@@aroma
a bad smell@@PHRASE0@@smell@@PHRASE1@@odour@@PHRASE2@@stench@@PHRASE3@@stink@@PHRASE4@@pong
to have a good smell@@PHRASE0@@smell nice / good@@PHRASE1@@fragrant@@PHRASE2@@fresh@@PHRASE3@@aromatic@@PHRASE4@@sweet-smelling@@PHRASE5@@delicate@@PHRASE6@@perfumed
to have a bad smell@@PHRASE0@@smelly@@PHRASE1@@smell@@PHRASE2@@stink@@PHRASE3@@reek@@PHRASE4@@stinking@@PHRASE5@@stink the place out@@PHRASE6@@musty@@PHRASE7@@stale@@PHRASE8@@acrid
having a strong smell@@PHRASE0@@strong@@PHRASE1@@pungent@@PHRASE2@@powerful@@PHRASE3@@heady
to smell something@@PHRASE0@@smell@@PHRASE1@@sniff@@PHRASE2@@get / catch a whiff of something@@PHRASE3@@scent@@PHRASE4@@sense of smell
to have a particular smell@@PHRASE0@@smell@@PHRASE1@@have a good / bad etc smell@@PHRASE2@@give off
to smile@@PHRASE0@@smile@@PHRASE1@@grin@@PHRASE2@@beam@@PHRASE3@@somebody's face lights up@@PHRASE4@@break into a smile / grin@@PHRASE5@@be all smiles@@PHRASE6@@force a smile
to smile in an unpleasant way@@PHRASE0@@smirk@@PHRASE1@@leer@@PHRASE2@@sneer
a smile@@PHRASE0@@smile@@PHRASE1@@grin@@PHRASE2@@smirk@@PHRASE3@@leer@@PHRASE4@@sneer
to smoke a cigarette, pipe etc@@PHRASE0@@smoke@@PHRASE1@@smoking@@PHRASE2@@puff on@@PHRASE3@@draw on
to smoke a lot@@PHRASE0@@smoke a lot / smoke heavily@@PHRASE1@@smoke like a chimney@@PHRASE2@@chain-smoke
someone who smokes@@PHRASE0@@smoker@@PHRASE1@@heavy smoker@@PHRASE2@@chain-smoker
not smoking@@PHRASE0@@don't smoke@@PHRASE1@@stop smoking@@PHRASE2@@non-smoker@@PHRASE3@@no-smoking@@PHRASE4@@non-smoking@@PHRASE5@@smoke-free
to light a cigarette, pipe etc@@PHRASE0@@light@@PHRASE1@@light up@@PHRASE2@@give somebody a light@@PHRASE3@@have you got a light?
to make a cigarette, pipe etc stop burning@@PHRASE0@@put out@@PHRASE1@@extinguish@@PHRASE2@@stub out
soft and easy to press or crush@@PHRASE0@@soft@@PHRASE1@@tender@@PHRASE2@@spongy@@PHRASE3@@springy
soft and pleasant to touch@@PHRASE0@@soft@@PHRASE1@@fluffy@@PHRASE2@@velvety
soft and wet@@PHRASE0@@squashy@@PHRASE1@@squishy
soft and not stiff or firm@@PHRASE0@@limp@@PHRASE1@@floppy
to become or make something soft@@PHRASE0@@get soft@@PHRASE1@@soften
to successfully deal with a problem@@PHRASE0@@solve@@PHRASE1@@find / come up with a solution@@PHRASE2@@resolve@@PHRASE3@@put right@@PHRASE4@@cure@@PHRASE5@@remedy@@PHRASE6@@sort out@@PHRASE7@@sort@@PHRASE8@@iron out
a solution to a problem@@PHRASE0@@solution@@PHRASE1@@answer@@PHRASE2@@cure@@PHRASE3@@remedy@@PHRASE4@@panacea@@PHRASE5@@way out
when a problem or difficult situation is solved by itself@@PHRASE0@@sort itself out@@PHRASE1@@resolve itself@@PHRASE2@@work out
not solved or difficult to solve@@PHRASE0@@unresolved@@PHRASE1@@insoluble@@PHRASE2@@intractable
to find the answer or explanation to something@@PHRASE0@@solve@@PHRASE1@@figure out / work out@@PHRASE2@@find an explanation@@PHRASE3@@clear up@@PHRASE4@@crack@@PHRASE5@@unravel
when something is difficult to solve@@PHRASE0@@puzzle@@PHRASE1@@mystify@@PHRASE2@@baffle@@PHRASE3@@perplex
something that has never been solved@@PHRASE0@@unsolved@@PHRASE1@@unexplained
some, but not a large number@@PHRASE0@@some@@PHRASE1@@a few@@PHRASE2@@several@@PHRASE3@@a number of@@PHRASE4@@a couple of
some, but not a large amount@@PHRASE0@@some@@PHRASE1@@a certain amount of@@PHRASE2@@a measure of
some, but not all@@PHRASE0@@some
sometimes@@PHRASE0@@sometimes@@PHRASE1@@occasionally@@PHRASE2@@every so often@@PHRASE3@@once in a while@@PHRASE4@@at times@@PHRASE5@@now and again / now and then@@PHRASE6@@from time to time@@PHRASE7@@off and on / on and off
words for describing something that happens sometimes but not often@@PHRASE0@@occasional@@PHRASE1@@the odd@@PHRASE2@@intermittent@@PHRASE3@@periodic@@PHRASE4@@casual
in a short time from now or from a particular time@@PHRASE0@@soon@@PHRASE1@@before long@@PHRASE2@@shortly@@PHRASE3@@in the near future / in the not too distant future@@PHRASE4@@won't be long@@PHRASE5@@it wasn't long before@@PHRASE6@@quickly
very soon@@PHRASE0@@in no time / in no time at all@@PHRASE1@@in a minute / in a moment@@PHRASE2@@any minute / moment / time now@@PHRASE3@@any day / any day now@@PHRASE4@@at any moment / minute@@PHRASE5@@momentarily@@PHRASE6@@before you know it
to be going to happen soon@@PHRASE0@@be coming up@@PHRASE1@@be in sight@@PHRASE2@@be around the corner@@PHRASE3@@be in the offing@@PHRASE4@@imminent@@PHRASE5@@forthcoming@@PHRASE6@@upcoming
when something unpleasant is going to happen soon@@PHRASE0@@loom@@PHRASE1@@hang over@@PHRASE2@@be brewing@@PHRASE3@@impending
to tell someone that you are sorry you did something@@PHRASE0@@say you are sorry@@PHRASE1@@say sorry@@PHRASE2@@apologize@@PHRASE3@@be apologetic@@PHRASE4@@apology
what you say to tell someone that you are sorry@@PHRASE0@@sorry / I'm sorry@@PHRASE1@@excuse me@@PHRASE2@@I beg your pardon@@PHRASE3@@I apologize@@PHRASE4@@I owe you an apology@@PHRASE5@@forgive me@@PHRASE6@@please accept my apologies
ways of saying what the result of something is@@PHRASE0@@so@@PHRASE1@@therefore@@PHRASE2@@so big / tall / old etc (that)@@PHRASE3@@such a bad day / an old car / a tall man etc (that)@@PHRASE4@@so that / with the result that@@PHRASE5@@as a result / consequently@@PHRASE6@@then
a sound@@PHRASE0@@sound@@PHRASE1@@noise
using sound or connected with sound@@PHRASE0@@sound@@PHRASE1@@acoustic
to make a sound@@PHRASE0@@make a sound / make a noise@@PHRASE1@@go@@PHRASE2@@with@@PHRASE3@@go off@@PHRASE4@@emit@@PHRASE5@@let out
to make a high sound@@PHRASE0@@creak@@PHRASE1@@squeak@@PHRASE2@@screech
sounds made by something hitting or falling onto something@@PHRASE0@@bang@@PHRASE1@@thud@@PHRASE2@@crack@@PHRASE3@@crash@@PHRASE4@@clatter@@PHRASE5@@bump@@PHRASE6@@thump
sounds made by something repeatedly hitting something@@PHRASE0@@knocking@@PHRASE1@@rap / rapping@@PHRASE2@@patter@@PHRASE3@@rattle@@PHRASE4@@tap
sounds made by glass or metal hitting something@@PHRASE0@@clink@@PHRASE1@@clank@@PHRASE2@@clang@@PHRASE3@@jingle@@PHRASE4@@ring@@PHRASE5@@tinkle
sounds made by guns, bombs etc@@PHRASE0@@bang@@PHRASE1@@boom@@PHRASE2@@roar@@PHRASE3@@rumble
sounds made by something burning or cooking@@PHRASE0@@crackle@@PHRASE1@@sizzle
quiet gentle sounds@@PHRASE0@@murmur@@PHRASE1@@rustle@@PHRASE2@@swish
sounds made by gas or air@@PHRASE0@@hiss@@PHRASE1@@fizz
sounds made by machines, engines, cars etc@@PHRASE0@@buzz@@PHRASE1@@hum@@PHRASE2@@whirr@@PHRASE3@@whine@@PHRASE4@@beep@@PHRASE5@@roar@@PHRASE6@@tick
sounds made by bells or horns@@PHRASE0@@ring@@PHRASE1@@toll@@PHRASE2@@chime@@PHRASE3@@honk@@PHRASE4@@hoot
sounds made by liquids or something wet@@PHRASE0@@splash@@PHRASE1@@squelch@@PHRASE2@@gurgle@@PHRASE3@@plop@@PHRASE4@@bubble
when a sound is repeated or continues for a long time@@PHRASE0@@echo@@PHRASE1@@reverberate@@PHRASE2@@resonate@@PHRASE3@@resound
space@@PHRASE0@@space@@PHRASE1@@room@@PHRASE2@@leg room@@PHRASE3@@elbow room@@PHRASE4@@floorspace
to provide space for something@@PHRASE0@@make room@@PHRASE1@@clear a space@@PHRASE2@@make way
ways of saying how much space there is somewhere@@PHRASE0@@hold@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@seat@@PHRASE3@@sleep
when there is not a lot of space@@PHRASE0@@a tight squeeze@@PHRASE1@@tight@@PHRASE2@@cramped
a space between two things@@PHRASE0@@space@@PHRASE1@@gap@@PHRASE2@@opening
to speak@@PHRASE0@@speak@@PHRASE1@@talk@@PHRASE2@@whisper
to speak unclearly@@PHRASE0@@stammer / stutter@@PHRASE1@@mumble@@PHRASE2@@slur@@PHRASE3@@lisp
to speak a language@@PHRASE0@@speak@@PHRASE1@@know@@PHRASE2@@fluent@@PHRASE3@@bilingual@@PHRASE4@@multilingual@@PHRASE5@@speaker
to speak a little of a foreign language@@PHRASE0@@get by@@PHRASE1@@know a few words@@PHRASE2@@have a smattering of@@PHRASE3@@broken
the way someone speaks@@PHRASE0@@pronunciation@@PHRASE1@@accent@@PHRASE2@@speech
spoken, not written@@PHRASE0@@spoken@@PHRASE1@@oral@@PHRASE2@@verbal@@PHRASE3@@by word of mouth
the ability to speak@@PHRASE0@@speech
not able to speak@@PHRASE0@@can't speak@@PHRASE1@@lose your voice@@PHRASE2@@mute@@PHRASE3@@dumb@@PHRASE4@@be at a loss for words / be lost for words
special@@PHRASE0@@special@@PHRASE1@@specially@@PHRASE2@@particular@@PHRASE3@@unique
how fast something moves or is done@@PHRASE0@@speed@@PHRASE1@@rate@@PHRASE2@@pace@@PHRASE3@@velocity@@PHRASE4@@momentum@@PHRASE5@@miles per hour / metres per second etc
to use money to buy things@@PHRASE0@@spend@@PHRASE1@@pay@@PHRASE2@@pay out@@PHRASE3@@give@@PHRASE4@@break into@@PHRASE5@@pay good money for
to spend a lot of money@@PHRASE0@@spend a lot@@PHRASE1@@go to great expense@@PHRASE2@@spare no expense@@PHRASE3@@shell out / fork out@@PHRASE4@@go on a spending spree@@PHRASE5@@money is no object@@PHRASE6@@live the high life
to spend money quickly or carelessly@@PHRASE0@@squander@@PHRASE1@@blow@@PHRASE2@@go through@@PHRASE3@@spend money like water / like there's no tomorrow
to spend less money@@PHRASE0@@cut down@@PHRASE1@@economize@@PHRASE2@@scrimp and save@@PHRASE3@@tighten your belt@@PHRASE4@@budget
spending as little as possible@@PHRASE0@@on a shoestring@@PHRASE1@@skimp on@@PHRASE2@@on the cheap
someone who spends a lot of money carelessly@@PHRASE0@@extravagant@@PHRASE1@@spendthrift@@PHRASE2@@big spender
someone who spends money carefully@@PHRASE0@@thrifty@@PHRASE1@@careful@@PHRASE2@@economical@@PHRASE3@@frugal
someone who hates spending money@@PHRASE0@@stingy@@PHRASE1@@mean@@PHRASE2@@cheap@@PHRASE3@@tight-fisted@@PHRASE4@@miser
the amount that you spend@@PHRASE0@@spending / expenditure@@PHRASE1@@costs@@PHRASE2@@outlay@@PHRASE3@@outgoings@@PHRASE4@@overheads@@PHRASE5@@expenses@@PHRASE6@@budget
to spend time@@PHRASE0@@spend@@PHRASE1@@pass the time@@PHRASE2@@kill@@PHRASE3@@busy yourself@@PHRASE4@@hang out
to spend time working@@PHRASE0@@put in@@PHRASE1@@devote
to spend a period of time in a particular job or in prison@@PHRASE0@@serve@@PHRASE1@@do
to use your time badly@@PHRASE0@@waste@@PHRASE1@@lose
to make something look, taste, or seem much less good@@PHRASE0@@spoil@@PHRASE1@@ruin@@PHRASE2@@mar@@PHRASE3@@detract from
to spoil someone's work or plans@@PHRASE0@@spoil@@PHRASE1@@ruin@@PHRASE2@@mess up@@PHRASE3@@undermine@@PHRASE4@@screw up@@PHRASE5@@sabotage@@PHRASE6@@throw a spanner in the works@@PHRASE7@@pour cold water on
to spoil a relationship or friendship@@PHRASE0@@spoil@@PHRASE1@@sour@@PHRASE2@@poison@@PHRASE3@@destroy
to make an event less enjoyable or successful@@PHRASE0@@spoil@@PHRASE1@@ruin@@PHRASE2@@mar@@PHRASE3@@put a damper on@@PHRASE4@@cast a shadow over
to spoil the good opinion that people have of someone@@PHRASE0@@spoil somebody's image@@PHRASE1@@damage somebody's reputation@@PHRASE2@@damaging@@PHRASE3@@discredit@@PHRASE4@@smear campaign
someone who spoils things@@PHRASE0@@wet blanket@@PHRASE1@@spoiler@@PHRASE2@@spoilsport@@PHRASE3@@party pooper@@PHRASE4@@killjoy
not spoiled@@PHRASE0@@unspoiled / unspoilt@@PHRASE1@@unblemished
physical activities in which people compete against each other@@PHRASE0@@sport@@PHRASE1@@games@@PHRASE2@@gym (class)
a particular sport or game@@PHRASE0@@sport@@PHRASE1@@game
used for sport or related to sport@@PHRASE0@@sports@@PHRASE1@@sporting
an occasion when people compete against each other in a sport@@PHRASE0@@game@@PHRASE1@@match@@PHRASE2@@race
someone who does a sport@@PHRASE0@@player@@PHRASE1@@sportsman / sportswoman@@PHRASE2@@athlete
a group of people who play against another group@@PHRASE0@@team@@PHRASE1@@side@@PHRASE2@@captain
a place where you do a sport@@PHRASE0@@field@@PHRASE1@@pitch@@PHRASE2@@court@@PHRASE3@@leisure centre / complex@@PHRASE4@@gym@@PHRASE5@@pool / swimming pool@@PHRASE6@@stadium
the person who makes sure that players obey the rules@@PHRASE0@@referee / umpire@@PHRASE1@@judges
the points you get when you play a sport@@PHRASE0@@point@@PHRASE1@@goal@@PHRASE2@@score
when two teams or players have the same score@@PHRASE0@@tie@@PHRASE1@@be two all / be four all etc
someone who watches a sport@@PHRASE0@@spectator@@PHRASE1@@fan@@PHRASE2@@supporter
fire/liquid/gas@@PHRASE0@@spread@@PHRASE1@@permeate@@PHRASE2@@run
information/feelings/ideas/problems etc@@PHRASE0@@spread@@PHRASE1@@get around / go around@@PHRASE2@@circulate@@PHRASE3@@disseminate@@PHRASE4@@spill over
when a disease spreads@@PHRASE0@@spread@@PHRASE1@@go around@@PHRASE2@@infectious@@PHRASE3@@catch@@PHRASE4@@catching@@PHRASE5@@contagious
to spread things over a wide area@@PHRASE0@@spread@@PHRASE1@@scatter
when people or things are spread over a wide area@@PHRASE0@@scattered@@PHRASE1@@spread out@@PHRASE2@@sprawling@@PHRASE3@@dotted@@PHRASE4@@strewn
when people go in many directions@@PHRASE0@@spread@@PHRASE1@@scatter@@PHRASE2@@spread out@@PHRASE3@@fan out@@PHRASE4@@split up
to spread butter, glue etc on a surface@@PHRASE0@@spread@@PHRASE1@@smear
to open something out and arrange it on a surface@@PHRASE0@@spread / spread out@@PHRASE1@@lay out
to spy@@PHRASE0@@spy@@PHRASE1@@espionage@@PHRASE2@@be in the pay of@@PHRASE3@@infiltrate@@PHRASE4@@counterespionage
someone who spies@@PHRASE0@@spy@@PHRASE1@@agent@@PHRASE2@@mole
to press something so hard that it breaks, folds, or becomes flat@@PHRASE0@@squash@@PHRASE1@@crush@@PHRASE2@@flatten@@PHRASE3@@mash@@PHRASE4@@grind@@PHRASE5@@pound@@PHRASE6@@press@@PHRASE7@@screw up@@PHRASE8@@crumple / crumple up
when something has been squashed@@PHRASE0@@squashed@@PHRASE1@@crushed@@PHRASE2@@flattened@@PHRASE3@@mashed@@PHRASE4@@ground
to be in a standing position@@PHRASE0@@stand@@PHRASE1@@stand up@@PHRASE2@@be on your feet@@PHRASE3@@on tiptoe / on tiptoes@@PHRASE4@@lean
to stand after sitting or lying down@@PHRASE0@@get up@@PHRASE1@@stand up@@PHRASE2@@get to your feet@@PHRASE3@@rise@@PHRASE4@@stand to do something
to stand with your back straight@@PHRASE0@@stand up straight@@PHRASE1@@stand to attention@@PHRASE2@@draw / pull yourself up to your full height@@PHRASE3@@straighten up
to put your foot on something@@PHRASE0@@step on / in@@PHRASE1@@stamp on
to accept an unpleasant situation@@PHRASE0@@put up with@@PHRASE1@@can stand@@PHRASE2@@bear@@PHRASE3@@tolerate@@PHRASE4@@endure@@PHRASE5@@take / handle@@PHRASE6@@live with@@PHRASE7@@be hard to stomach@@PHRASE8@@grin and bear it
something unpleasant that you can stand@@PHRASE0@@bearable@@PHRASE1@@tolerable
when a situation is so bad that you cannot stand it@@PHRASE0@@can't stand@@PHRASE1@@can't take / handle@@PHRASE2@@can't stomach@@PHRASE3@@can't abide@@PHRASE4@@unbearable@@PHRASE5@@intolerable@@PHRASE6@@unacceptable
to start doing something@@PHRASE0@@start@@PHRASE1@@begin@@PHRASE2@@get down to@@PHRASE3@@start on@@PHRASE4@@set about / set to work@@PHRASE5@@proceed to do something@@PHRASE6@@settle down to@@PHRASE7@@launch into@@PHRASE8@@embark on / upon@@PHRASE9@@come to / grow to / get to@@PHRASE10@@get cracking
to start an activity, job, speech etc by doing the first part of it@@PHRASE0@@start by / begin by@@PHRASE1@@start with / begin with@@PHRASE2@@lead off@@PHRASE3@@kick off with
to be the person who starts something@@PHRASE0@@make the first move@@PHRASE1@@take the initiative
to start a journey@@PHRASE0@@set off / set out@@PHRASE1@@start for@@PHRASE2@@start off@@PHRASE3@@hit the road@@PHRASE4@@get going
to start doing something regularly@@PHRASE0@@start / begin@@PHRASE1@@take up@@PHRASE2@@turn to@@PHRASE3@@take to doing something@@PHRASE4@@get into the habit of
to help or encourage someone to start doing something new@@PHRASE0@@introduce somebody to@@PHRASE1@@initiate somebody into@@PHRASE2@@start somebody on
to start doing something again in a better way@@PHRASE0@@start afresh / make a fresh start / make a new start@@PHRASE1@@start over
to start doing something successfully@@PHRASE0@@make a good start / get off to a good start@@PHRASE1@@get off to a flying start
to start doing something unsuccessfully@@PHRASE0@@get off to a bad start@@PHRASE1@@get / start off on the wrong foot@@PHRASE2@@false start
to start happening@@PHRASE0@@start / begin@@PHRASE1@@open@@PHRASE2@@kick off
to start to exist@@PHRASE0@@come into being / existence@@PHRASE1@@spring up@@PHRASE2@@arise@@PHRASE3@@be born@@PHRASE4@@the arrival of
when something bad starts to happen@@PHRASE0@@break out@@PHRASE1@@outbreak@@PHRASE2@@erupt@@PHRASE3@@set in
to make something start happening@@PHRASE0@@start@@PHRASE1@@launch@@PHRASE2@@open@@PHRASE3@@initiate@@PHRASE4@@spark off@@PHRASE5@@set in motion@@PHRASE6@@get / start / set the ball rolling@@PHRASE7@@get things moving@@PHRASE8@@(let's) get this show on the road
to officially start a new system, method, rule etc@@PHRASE0@@introduce / bring in@@PHRASE1@@phase in@@PHRASE2@@come into effect / operation
to start a new business or organization@@PHRASE0@@start / start up@@PHRASE1@@open@@PHRASE2@@set up@@PHRASE3@@establish@@PHRASE4@@found@@PHRASE5@@inception
when something starts a natural process@@PHRASE0@@start@@PHRASE1@@activate@@PHRASE2@@set off
to start an old law, custom, system etc after a long time@@PHRASE0@@bring back@@PHRASE1@@reintroduce@@PHRASE2@@revive@@PHRASE3@@restore@@PHRASE4@@resurrect
to stay in a place and not leave it@@PHRASE0@@stay@@PHRASE1@@remain@@PHRASE2@@stay put@@PHRASE3@@sit tight@@PHRASE4@@stay in@@PHRASE5@@stick around@@PHRASE6@@stop
to stay in the same job, school etc and not leave it@@PHRASE0@@stay@@PHRASE1@@stay on@@PHRASE2@@remain@@PHRASE3@@stay put
to stay somewhere a little longer@@PHRASE0@@stay on@@PHRASE1@@stay late@@PHRASE2@@stay (in) after school@@PHRASE3@@linger
to stay somewhere too long@@PHRASE0@@outstay your welcome / overstay your welcome
to stay in someone's house or at a hotel@@PHRASE0@@stay@@PHRASE1@@visit@@PHRASE2@@board@@PHRASE3@@lodge
someone who is staying in a hotel or someone's house@@PHRASE0@@guest@@PHRASE1@@lodger
a place where you can stay for a short period of time@@PHRASE0@@a place to stay / somewhere to stay@@PHRASE1@@accommodation@@PHRASE2@@lodgings@@PHRASE3@@guest house@@PHRASE4@@boarding house@@PHRASE5@@bed and breakfast@@PHRASE6@@digs
to let someone stay in your home@@PHRASE0@@have somebody to stay / have somebody staying@@PHRASE1@@put somebody up@@PHRASE2@@take somebody in
the time when you stay somewhere@@PHRASE0@@stay@@PHRASE1@@visit
to steal something@@PHRASE0@@steal@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@nick / pinch@@PHRASE3@@rip off@@PHRASE4@@go off with / walk off with@@PHRASE5@@help yourself to@@PHRASE6@@pilfer@@PHRASE7@@swipe@@PHRASE8@@snitch
to steal from a house, shop, or bank@@PHRASE0@@rob@@PHRASE1@@burgle@@PHRASE2@@shoplift@@PHRASE3@@hold up@@PHRASE4@@loot
to steal from someone in the street@@PHRASE0@@rob@@PHRASE1@@mug@@PHRASE2@@snatch
to steal money that you have been trusted to look after@@PHRASE0@@embezzle@@PHRASE1@@misappropriate@@PHRASE2@@have your fingers in the till
someone who steals@@PHRASE0@@thief@@PHRASE1@@robber@@PHRASE2@@burglar@@PHRASE3@@shoplifter@@PHRASE4@@pickpocket@@PHRASE5@@mugger@@PHRASE6@@joyrider@@PHRASE7@@kleptomaniac
the crime of stealing@@PHRASE0@@theft@@PHRASE1@@robbery@@PHRASE2@@burglary@@PHRASE3@@shoplifting@@PHRASE4@@embezzlement@@PHRASE5@@joyriding@@PHRASE6@@larceny
when someone steals something@@PHRASE0@@burglary@@PHRASE1@@robbery@@PHRASE2@@break-in@@PHRASE3@@hold-up@@PHRASE4@@theft@@PHRASE5@@mugging@@PHRASE6@@raid@@PHRASE7@@job
something that has been stolen@@PHRASE0@@stolen@@PHRASE1@@loot@@PHRASE2@@haul
to join one thing to another, especially using glue@@PHRASE0@@stick@@PHRASE1@@stick down@@PHRASE2@@glue
when one thing sticks to another@@PHRASE0@@stick@@PHRASE1@@stick together@@PHRASE2@@grip@@PHRASE3@@adhere
something that will stick to something else@@PHRASE0@@glue@@PHRASE1@@sticky@@PHRASE2@@adhesive
to stick out@@PHRASE0@@stick out@@PHRASE1@@stick up@@PHRASE2@@protrude@@PHRASE3@@jut out@@PHRASE4@@poke out@@PHRASE5@@bulge@@PHRASE6@@project
words for describing something that sticks out@@PHRASE0@@prominent@@PHRASE1@@protruding@@PHRASE2@@bulging
something that sticks out@@PHRASE0@@bulge@@PHRASE1@@lump@@PHRASE2@@bump
to make part of your body stick out@@PHRASE0@@stick out@@PHRASE1@@poke out@@PHRASE2@@put out
to stop doing something@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@finish@@PHRASE2@@quit@@PHRASE3@@cease
what you say when you tell someone to stop doing something@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@quit@@PHRASE2@@cut it out@@PHRASE3@@lay off
to stop doing something without successfully completing it@@PHRASE0@@give up@@PHRASE1@@quit@@PHRASE2@@abandon@@PHRASE3@@drop@@PHRASE4@@leave it at that
to stop doing an activity that you used to do regularly@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@give up@@PHRASE2@@drop
to stop a bad or unhealthy habit@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@quit@@PHRASE2@@give up@@PHRASE3@@break the habit / kick the habit@@PHRASE4@@come off@@PHRASE5@@grow out of
to stop having a particular type of food or drink@@PHRASE0@@cut out@@PHRASE1@@lay off
to stop working at the end of the day or during the day@@PHRASE0@@stop work@@PHRASE1@@finish work@@PHRASE2@@knock off@@PHRASE3@@call it a day@@PHRASE4@@pack up
to stop working at the end of your working life@@PHRASE0@@retire
words for describing something that you are unable to stop doing@@PHRASE0@@compulsive
to stop walking, running etc@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@come to a halt@@PHRASE2@@stop dead / stop dead in your tracks@@PHRASE3@@freeze
when a vehicle stops moving@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@pull up@@PHRASE2@@pull in@@PHRASE3@@pull over@@PHRASE4@@come to a stop / come to a halt@@PHRASE5@@come to a standstill / grind to a halt@@PHRASE6@@brake@@PHRASE7@@slam on the brakes
when a bus, train etc regularly stops at particular places@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@call at
to make someone stop moving@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@restrain@@PHRASE2@@hold back@@PHRASE3@@stop somebody dead / stop somebody (dead) in their tracks@@PHRASE4@@flag down@@PHRASE5@@pull over@@PHRASE6@@intercept
to stop happening@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@come to an end@@PHRASE2@@cease
to gradually stop happening@@PHRASE0@@fizzle out@@PHRASE1@@peter out@@PHRASE2@@wear off@@PHRASE3@@fade away
to make something stop happening or continuing@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@put an end to@@PHRASE2@@bring to an end@@PHRASE3@@halt@@PHRASE4@@call off@@PHRASE5@@cut short@@PHRASE6@@abort@@PHRASE7@@suspend@@PHRASE8@@pull the plug on@@PHRASE9@@freeze
to stop something quickly before it has time to develop@@PHRASE0@@nip something in the bud@@PHRASE1@@squash@@PHRASE2@@kill
to stop normal work or services from continuing@@PHRASE0@@paralyse@@PHRASE1@@bring something to a standstill
to end the use of a system, service, or organization@@PHRASE0@@phase out@@PHRASE1@@discontinue
to stop something bad or illegal that people are doing@@PHRASE0@@stop@@PHRASE1@@put a stop to@@PHRASE2@@stamp out@@PHRASE3@@crack down on@@PHRASE4@@call a halt to@@PHRASE5@@clamp down on@@PHRASE6@@curb
to stop opposition to a government@@PHRASE0@@suppress@@PHRASE1@@put down@@PHRASE2@@break up@@PHRASE3@@subdue@@PHRASE4@@crush@@PHRASE5@@quell
to end a relationship@@PHRASE0@@end@@PHRASE1@@break off@@PHRASE2@@sever
a process that cannot be stopped@@PHRASE0@@unstoppable@@PHRASE1@@remorseless@@PHRASE2@@inexorable@@PHRASE3@@irreversible
to prevent someone from doing what they want to do@@PHRASE0@@prevent@@PHRASE1@@stop@@PHRASE2@@keep somebody from doing something@@PHRASE3@@restrain@@PHRASE4@@hold back@@PHRASE5@@get in the way of@@PHRASE6@@discourage
to make sure that something does not happen@@PHRASE0@@prevent / stop@@PHRASE1@@avoid@@PHRASE2@@avert@@PHRASE3@@head off@@PHRASE4@@guard against
to prevent a plan or action from succeeding@@PHRASE0@@block@@PHRASE1@@obstruct@@PHRASE2@@thwart@@PHRASE3@@foil
to stop people from expressing their opinions@@PHRASE0@@silence@@PHRASE1@@muzzle@@PHRASE2@@gag
to stop yourself from having or showing a feeling@@PHRASE0@@hold back@@PHRASE1@@stifle@@PHRASE2@@suppress@@PHRASE3@@overcome / conquer
a problem that prevents you from achieving something@@PHRASE0@@obstacle@@PHRASE1@@a bar to something@@PHRASE2@@limiting
to prevent someone from going somewhere@@PHRASE0@@be in the way@@PHRASE1@@block@@PHRASE2@@obstruct@@PHRASE3@@barrier@@PHRASE4@@blockade
intended to prevent something happening@@PHRASE0@@preventive / preventative@@PHRASE1@@pre-emptive
something that can be prevented@@PHRASE0@@preventable@@PHRASE1@@avoidable
a story@@PHRASE0@@story@@PHRASE1@@tale@@PHRASE2@@fiction@@PHRASE3@@myth@@PHRASE4@@legend@@PHRASE5@@anecdote@@PHRASE6@@saga@@PHRASE7@@epic
stories that are intended to teach people something@@PHRASE0@@allegory@@PHRASE1@@parable@@PHRASE2@@fable
someone in a story@@PHRASE0@@character@@PHRASE1@@hero@@PHRASE2@@heroine
the events in a story@@PHRASE0@@plot@@PHRASE1@@storyline
the story of a real person's life@@PHRASE0@@biography@@PHRASE1@@life@@PHRASE2@@life story
the story of your own life@@PHRASE0@@autobiography@@PHRASE1@@memoirs@@PHRASE2@@story of your life
straight lines or objects@@PHRASE0@@straight
travelling or moving in a straight line@@PHRASE0@@straight@@PHRASE1@@go straight on@@PHRASE2@@in a straight line@@PHRASE3@@direct@@PHRASE4@@as the crow flies
sitting or standing straight@@PHRASE0@@upright
to become straight or make something straight@@PHRASE0@@straighten out@@PHRASE1@@straighten@@PHRASE2@@straighten@@PHRASE3@@sit up
strange situations, experiences, smells, tastes etc@@PHRASE0@@strange@@PHRASE1@@funny@@PHRASE2@@peculiar@@PHRASE3@@mysterious@@PHRASE4@@weird@@PHRASE5@@bizarre@@PHRASE6@@eerie@@PHRASE7@@surreal@@PHRASE8@@curious@@PHRASE9@@ironic
strange people, behaviour, objects or ideas@@PHRASE0@@strange@@PHRASE1@@eccentric@@PHRASE2@@weird@@PHRASE3@@bizarre@@PHRASE4@@outlandish@@PHRASE5@@funny / odd@@PHRASE6@@peculiar@@PHRASE7@@kinky@@PHRASE8@@warped
a strange person@@PHRASE0@@weirdo@@PHRASE1@@oddball@@PHRASE2@@freak@@PHRASE3@@crank
people/organizations@@PHRASE0@@strict@@PHRASE1@@firm@@PHRASE2@@tough@@PHRASE3@@stern@@PHRASE4@@harsh@@PHRASE5@@authoritarian@@PHRASE6@@be a stickler for@@PHRASE7@@disciplinarian
rules/laws/systems@@PHRASE0@@strict@@PHRASE1@@tough@@PHRASE2@@harsh@@PHRASE3@@stringent@@PHRASE4@@rigid@@PHRASE5@@tight@@PHRASE6@@draconian
to treat someone strictly@@PHRASE0@@be hard on@@PHRASE1@@get tough with@@PHRASE2@@stand / take no nonsense@@PHRASE3@@rule with a rod of iron@@PHRASE4@@keep a tight rein on
to deal very strictly with bad behaviour or crime@@PHRASE0@@come down hard on@@PHRASE1@@crack down on@@PHRASE2@@clamp down on@@PHRASE3@@tighten up
punishments/criticism@@PHRASE0@@severe@@PHRASE1@@heavy@@PHRASE2@@stiff
to make rules less strict@@PHRASE0@@relax
to become less strict@@PHRASE0@@relent@@PHRASE1@@soften@@PHRASE2@@mellow@@PHRASE3@@go easy on@@PHRASE4@@ease up on@@PHRASE5@@let up on
people/attitudes that are not strict@@PHRASE0@@lenient@@PHRASE1@@easy-going@@PHRASE2@@soft@@PHRASE3@@tolerant@@PHRASE4@@tolerance@@PHRASE5@@liberal@@PHRASE6@@broad-minded@@PHRASE7@@permissive@@PHRASE8@@lax@@PHRASE9@@over-indulgent
criticism/punishment that is not strict@@PHRASE0@@light@@PHRASE1@@lenient@@PHRASE2@@mild
to stop working in order to get higher wages etc@@PHRASE0@@go on strike@@PHRASE1@@strike@@PHRASE2@@come out on strike@@PHRASE3@@walk out@@PHRASE4@@down tools@@PHRASE5@@be on strike
when workers are on strike@@PHRASE0@@strike@@PHRASE1@@industrial action@@PHRASE2@@work-to-rule@@PHRASE3@@stoppage@@PHRASE4@@go-slow
having a strong body@@PHRASE0@@strong@@PHRASE1@@powerful@@PHRASE2@@muscular@@PHRASE3@@well-built@@PHRASE4@@strapping@@PHRASE5@@brawny
strong and healthy, and able to deal with illnesses, difficult conditions etc@@PHRASE0@@strong@@PHRASE1@@sturdy@@PHRASE2@@robust@@PHRASE3@@hardy@@PHRASE4@@tough@@PHRASE5@@resilient
physical strength@@PHRASE0@@strength@@PHRASE1@@power@@PHRASE2@@brawn@@PHRASE3@@force@@PHRASE4@@stamina@@PHRASE5@@staying power@@PHRASE6@@endurance
strong thing/material@@PHRASE0@@strong@@PHRASE1@@solid@@PHRASE2@@tough@@PHRASE3@@durable@@PHRASE4@@heavy-duty@@PHRASE5@@hardwearing@@PHRASE6@@reinforced@@PHRASE7@@unbreakable@@PHRASE8@@indestructible
to make something stronger@@PHRASE0@@make something stronger@@PHRASE1@@strengthen@@PHRASE2@@reinforce
a strong feeling/belief@@PHRASE0@@strong@@PHRASE1@@intense@@PHRASE2@@passionate@@PHRASE3@@powerful@@PHRASE4@@deep@@PHRASE5@@fervent@@PHRASE6@@ardent
to study something at school, university etc@@PHRASE0@@study@@PHRASE1@@take@@PHRASE2@@do@@PHRASE3@@major in@@PHRASE4@@minor in@@PHRASE5@@take lessons@@PHRASE6@@read@@PHRASE7@@place
to study to prepare for an examination@@PHRASE0@@study@@PHRASE1@@revise@@PHRASE2@@cram@@PHRASE3@@swot@@PHRASE4@@bone up on
to study something in order to discover new facts@@PHRASE0@@study@@PHRASE1@@analyse@@PHRASE2@@do / conduct research@@PHRASE3@@research
the work that you do when you study something@@PHRASE0@@somebody's studies@@PHRASE1@@homework@@PHRASE2@@coursework@@PHRASE3@@revision@@PHRASE4@@study@@PHRASE5@@research
a student@@PHRASE0@@student@@PHRASE1@@pupil@@PHRASE2@@learner@@PHRASE3@@schoolboy / schoolgirl / schoolchild@@PHRASE4@@schoolkid@@PHRASE5@@undergraduate@@PHRASE6@@English / history etc major@@PHRASE7@@postgraduate
stupid behaviour, actions, ideas etc@@PHRASE0@@stupid@@PHRASE1@@dumb@@PHRASE2@@silly@@PHRASE3@@daft@@PHRASE4@@foolish@@PHRASE5@@ill-advised@@PHRASE6@@unwise@@PHRASE7@@irrational
very stupid@@PHRASE0@@crazy@@PHRASE1@@ridiculous / absurd@@PHRASE2@@ludicrous@@PHRASE3@@laughable@@PHRASE4@@idiotic@@PHRASE5@@hare-brained@@PHRASE6@@inane
stupid and childish@@PHRASE0@@childish@@PHRASE1@@immature@@PHRASE2@@juvenile
a stupid person@@PHRASE0@@idiot / fool@@PHRASE1@@wally@@PHRASE2@@jerk@@PHRASE3@@goof / goof ball@@PHRASE4@@dope@@PHRASE5@@dork
not intelligent@@PHRASE0@@not very bright / intelligent / clever / smart@@PHRASE1@@stupid@@PHRASE2@@dumb@@PHRASE3@@thick@@PHRASE4@@dim@@PHRASE5@@brainless@@PHRASE6@@gormless@@PHRASE7@@unintelligent
someone who is not intelligent@@PHRASE0@@idiot@@PHRASE1@@bimbo@@PHRASE2@@airhead@@PHRASE3@@moron
style/elegance@@PHRASE0@@style@@PHRASE1@@elegance@@PHRASE2@@sophistication@@PHRASE3@@flair@@PHRASE4@@panache
having a lot of style or elegance@@PHRASE0@@stylish@@PHRASE1@@elegant@@PHRASE2@@sophisticated@@PHRASE3@@classy
something you talk about, write about etc@@PHRASE0@@subject@@PHRASE1@@subject matter@@PHRASE2@@topic@@PHRASE3@@thing@@PHRASE4@@issue@@PHRASE5@@question@@PHRASE6@@matter@@PHRASE7@@theme@@PHRASE8@@business@@PHRASE9@@any other business
a part of a subject that is being discussed or written about@@PHRASE0@@point@@PHRASE1@@aspect
a subject that you study at school or university@@PHRASE0@@subject@@PHRASE1@@major@@PHRASE2@@discipline@@PHRASE3@@field
all of the subjects that you study as part of your work at school or university@@PHRASE0@@course@@PHRASE1@@syllabus@@PHRASE2@@curriculum
to start talking about a subject@@PHRASE0@@get onto
to talk about the subject you are supposed to be talking about@@PHRASE0@@get / come to the point@@PHRASE1@@stick to the point@@PHRASE2@@to the point
to stop talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about@@PHRASE0@@get off the subject@@PHRASE1@@digress@@PHRASE2@@be / get sidetracked@@PHRASE3@@stray from@@PHRASE4@@ramble@@PHRASE5@@lose your train of thought@@PHRASE6@@where was I?
to succeed in doing something@@PHRASE0@@succeed@@PHRASE1@@manage@@PHRASE2@@be successful@@PHRASE3@@have some success / have limited success@@PHRASE4@@make progress@@PHRASE5@@achieve@@PHRASE6@@accomplish@@PHRASE7@@get results
to succeed in doing something difficult@@PHRASE0@@make it@@PHRASE1@@get there@@PHRASE2@@do it@@PHRASE3@@pull off / bring off / carry off@@PHRASE4@@turn up trumps / come up trumps
when something has the result that you want it to have@@PHRASE0@@succeed@@PHRASE1@@successful@@PHRASE2@@work@@PHRASE3@@go well@@PHRASE4@@have some success@@PHRASE5@@come out right / turn out right@@PHRASE6@@come off@@PHRASE7@@pay off@@PHRASE8@@bear fruit@@PHRASE9@@fruitful
when something happens without any problems at all@@PHRASE0@@go like clockwork@@PHRASE1@@go smoothly@@PHRASE2@@without a hitch@@PHRASE3@@go according to plan
something that you succeed in doing@@PHRASE0@@success@@PHRASE1@@achievement@@PHRASE2@@progress@@PHRASE3@@breakthrough@@PHRASE4@@accomplishment
to be successful in your work@@PHRASE0@@be successful@@PHRASE1@@do well@@PHRASE2@@get on / get ahead@@PHRASE3@@make it@@PHRASE4@@succeed@@PHRASE5@@rise to the top@@PHRASE6@@work your way up@@PHRASE7@@make your mark@@PHRASE8@@further / advance your career
when a company or product is successful@@PHRASE0@@be successful@@PHRASE1@@do well@@PHRASE2@@be a success@@PHRASE3@@succeed@@PHRASE4@@thrive@@PHRASE5@@prosper
to start to be successful@@PHRASE0@@take off@@PHRASE1@@be on the way up@@PHRASE2@@up-and-coming@@PHRASE3@@be going places@@PHRASE4@@be on the up and up
likely to be successful in the future@@PHRASE0@@have potential@@PHRASE1@@promising@@PHRASE2@@will go far / will go a long way@@PHRASE3@@have a great / bright future
a successful person@@PHRASE0@@successful@@PHRASE1@@high flyer@@PHRASE2@@achiever@@PHRASE3@@be a success story
a successful company or product@@PHRASE0@@successful@@PHRASE1@@thriving@@PHRASE2@@booming@@PHRASE3@@success story
suddenly@@PHRASE0@@suddenly@@PHRASE1@@all of a sudden@@PHRASE2@@out of the blue@@PHRASE3@@abruptly@@PHRASE4@@without warning@@PHRASE5@@on the spur of the moment@@PHRASE6@@from out of nowhere@@PHRASE7@@at short notice
something that happens suddenly@@PHRASE0@@sudden@@PHRASE1@@dramatic@@PHRASE2@@abrupt@@PHRASE3@@snap
to suffer@@PHRASE0@@suffer@@PHRASE1@@endure@@PHRASE2@@go through@@PHRASE3@@undergo@@PHRASE4@@be subjected to@@PHRASE5@@be in the grip of@@PHRASE6@@be in the throes of
to suffer because of bad things you have done or mistakes you have made@@PHRASE0@@suffer@@PHRASE1@@pay@@PHRASE2@@count the cost@@PHRASE3@@cost somebody dearly / dear@@PHRASE4@@know / find out to your cost@@PHRASE5@@at a / some cost to
something painful or unpleasant that you suffer@@PHRASE0@@suffering@@PHRASE1@@hardship@@PHRASE2@@plight@@PHRASE3@@agony@@PHRASE4@@torment@@PHRASE5@@adversity
someone who suffers@@PHRASE0@@victim@@PHRASE1@@casualty
someone who seems to enjoy suffering@@PHRASE0@@masochist@@PHRASE1@@be a glutton for punishment@@PHRASE2@@martyr
to suggest something@@PHRASE0@@suggest@@PHRASE1@@make a suggestion@@PHRASE2@@recommend
to make a formal suggestion in a meeting, report etc@@PHRASE0@@propose@@PHRASE1@@recommend@@PHRASE2@@put forward@@PHRASE3@@put something to / before@@PHRASE4@@float@@PHRASE5@@submit@@PHRASE6@@present@@PHRASE7@@be mooted
to suggest someone as a suitable person for a job or official position@@PHRASE0@@suggest@@PHRASE1@@recommend@@PHRASE2@@put somebody's name forward@@PHRASE3@@nominate@@PHRASE4@@propose
something that someone suggests@@PHRASE0@@suggestion@@PHRASE1@@proposal@@PHRASE2@@recommendation@@PHRASE3@@proposition
what you say to suggest something@@PHRASE0@@can / may I make a suggestion@@PHRASE1@@I propose (that)@@PHRASE2@@why don't you / we / I etc@@PHRASE3@@how about / what about@@PHRASE4@@maybe / perhaps@@PHRASE5@@let's@@PHRASE6@@we may as well
suitable for a particular situation, job, purpose etc@@PHRASE0@@suitable@@PHRASE1@@right@@PHRASE2@@proper@@PHRASE3@@appropriate@@PHRASE4@@good@@PHRASE5@@suit@@PHRASE6@@be suited to@@PHRASE7@@be cut out for@@PHRASE8@@lends itself to
exactly suitable for a particular situation, job, purpose etc@@PHRASE0@@just right@@PHRASE1@@ideal@@PHRASE2@@be made for@@PHRASE3@@fit the bill
when two people are suitable for each other@@PHRASE0@@compatible@@PHRASE1@@be well-matched@@PHRASE2@@be made for each other@@PHRASE3@@be a perfect match / pair / couple@@PHRASE4@@be right for@@PHRASE5@@be ideally suited
when two things are good when done, eaten etc together@@PHRASE0@@go together / go with@@PHRASE1@@be just right with@@PHRASE2@@complement
to suit someone@@PHRASE0@@suit@@PHRASE1@@look good on@@PHRASE2@@flattering
to look good with something else@@PHRASE0@@go with@@PHRASE1@@go together@@PHRASE2@@match@@PHRASE3@@matching@@PHRASE4@@complement@@PHRASE5@@set off@@PHRASE6@@blend in
to not look good with something else@@PHRASE0@@not match@@PHRASE1@@not go with / not go together@@PHRASE2@@clash
to summarize something@@PHRASE0@@summarize@@PHRASE1@@sum up@@PHRASE2@@recap / give (somebody) a recap@@PHRASE3@@give (somebody) a rundown
a statement in which facts or ideas are summarized@@PHRASE0@@summary@@PHRASE1@@outline@@PHRASE2@@overview@@PHRASE3@@rundown@@PHRASE4@@precis@@PHRASE5@@synopsis
what you say when you are going to summarize something@@PHRASE0@@to sum up / to summarize / in summary@@PHRASE1@@in a nutshell@@PHRASE2@@in short@@PHRASE3@@to cut a long story short
to describe something in a general way, giving only the main points@@PHRASE0@@outline@@PHRASE1@@sketch out
to agree with an idea/person/political party@@PHRASE0@@support@@PHRASE1@@be in favour of@@PHRASE2@@pro-@@PHRASE3@@be in sympathy with / sympathize with@@PHRASE4@@endorse@@PHRASE5@@advocate@@PHRASE6@@be with
someone who supports a person/political party/idea@@PHRASE0@@supporter@@PHRASE1@@support@@PHRASE2@@sympathizer@@PHRASE3@@follower@@PHRASE4@@following
to give money or help to a person/group/plan@@PHRASE0@@support@@PHRASE1@@back@@PHRASE2@@in support of@@PHRASE3@@be behind@@PHRASE4@@back somebody up@@PHRASE5@@throw your weight behind
the money or help that you give when you support someone@@PHRASE0@@support@@PHRASE1@@backing
to support someone against someone else@@PHRASE0@@be on somebody's side@@PHRASE1@@side with@@PHRASE2@@take sides
to persuade someone to support you@@PHRASE0@@enlist support@@PHRASE1@@drum up support
to support something or someone so that they do not fall down@@PHRASE0@@support@@PHRASE1@@hold up@@PHRASE2@@bear@@PHRASE3@@carry@@PHRASE4@@take somebody's / something's weight@@PHRASE5@@prop up@@PHRASE6@@shore up
to use something to support yourself@@PHRASE0@@lean@@PHRASE1@@rest@@PHRASE2@@prop yourself up@@PHRASE3@@support yourself@@PHRASE4@@for support
something that is used to support something else@@PHRASE0@@support@@PHRASE1@@prop
when you feel sure about something@@PHRASE0@@sure@@PHRASE1@@certain@@PHRASE2@@positive@@PHRASE3@@convinced@@PHRASE4@@have no doubt@@PHRASE5@@know@@PHRASE6@@satisfied@@PHRASE7@@confident@@PHRASE8@@I bet@@PHRASE9@@must@@PHRASE10@@can't@@PHRASE11@@I'd put money on it
to make someone sure about something@@PHRASE0@@convince
not sure if something is true or if something will happen@@PHRASE0@@not sure@@PHRASE1@@not certain@@PHRASE2@@not know@@PHRASE3@@unsure / uncertain@@PHRASE4@@doubt@@PHRASE5@@wonder
not sure if you should do something or if something is good or right@@PHRASE0@@have doubts@@PHRASE1@@have reservations@@PHRASE2@@have misgivings@@PHRASE3@@have mixed feelings@@PHRASE4@@be dubious@@PHRASE5@@hesitant@@PHRASE6@@waver
to make someone feel unsure about something@@PHRASE0@@make somebody unsure / uncertain@@PHRASE1@@raise doubts@@PHRASE2@@it makes you wonder
the outside part of an object@@PHRASE0@@surface@@PHRASE1@@side@@PHRASE2@@face@@PHRASE3@@top
the top part of an area of water or land@@PHRASE0@@surface
surprised@@PHRASE0@@surprised@@PHRASE1@@amazed@@PHRASE2@@astonished / astounded@@PHRASE3@@be taken aback@@PHRASE4@@startled@@PHRASE5@@flabbergasted@@PHRASE6@@can't get over@@PHRASE7@@can't believe
a feeling of being surprised@@PHRASE0@@surprise@@PHRASE1@@amazement@@PHRASE2@@astonishment
so surprised that you cannot speak@@PHRASE0@@speechless@@PHRASE1@@be lost for words / be at a loss for words@@PHRASE2@@dumbfounded / dumbstruck@@PHRASE3@@gobsmacked
to make someone surprised@@PHRASE0@@surprise@@PHRASE1@@be a surprise / come as a surprise@@PHRASE2@@amaze@@PHRASE3@@astonish / astound@@PHRASE4@@take somebody by surprise
making you feel surprised@@PHRASE0@@surprising@@PHRASE1@@amazing@@PHRASE2@@astonishing / astounding@@PHRASE3@@unbelievable / incredible@@PHRASE4@@unexpected@@PHRASE5@@startling@@PHRASE6@@staggering@@PHRASE7@@mind-boggling
something that happens which surprises you@@PHRASE0@@surprise@@PHRASE1@@shock@@PHRASE2@@surprise@@PHRASE3@@shock
not surprising@@PHRASE0@@not surprising / hardly surprising@@PHRASE1@@be no surprise / come as no surprise@@PHRASE2@@I'm not surprised@@PHRASE3@@no wonder
to not die in spite of an accident, illness, or war@@PHRASE0@@survive@@PHRASE1@@survivor@@PHRASE2@@stay alive@@PHRASE3@@pull through@@PHRASE4@@escape@@PHRASE5@@live@@PHRASE6@@make it@@PHRASE7@@last
when something continues to exist in spite of difficulties@@PHRASE0@@survive@@PHRASE1@@come through@@PHRASE2@@stay afloat
to continue to live your normal life in spite of problems@@PHRASE0@@survive@@PHRASE1@@survivor@@PHRASE2@@come through@@PHRASE3@@get through
to continue to live a normal life even though you have very little money@@PHRASE0@@survive@@PHRASE1@@get by@@PHRASE2@@live on@@PHRASE3@@make ends meet@@PHRASE4@@keep your head above water@@PHRASE5@@subsist on@@PHRASE6@@eke out a living / an existence
to think that someone has done something wrong@@PHRASE0@@suspect@@PHRASE1@@suspicious@@PHRASE2@@suspicion@@PHRASE3@@have a sneaking suspicion@@PHRASE4@@have your suspicions@@PHRASE5@@smell a rat
when something makes you suspect someone@@PHRASE0@@suspicious@@PHRASE1@@fishy@@PHRASE2@@shady
someone who is suspected of doing something wrong@@PHRASE0@@suspect@@PHRASE1@@suspected@@PHRASE2@@be under suspicion
to sweat@@PHRASE0@@sweat@@PHRASE1@@perspire@@PHRASE2@@break out in a sweat / break into a sweat@@PHRASE3@@be pouring / dripping with sweat
the liquid that appears on your skin when you sweat@@PHRASE0@@sweat@@PHRASE1@@perspiration
covered in sweat@@PHRASE0@@sweaty@@PHRASE1@@be covered / drenched / soaked in sweat
to switch something on@@PHRASE0@@switch on@@PHRASE1@@turn on@@PHRASE2@@put on@@PHRASE3@@start@@PHRASE4@@get something started / going@@PHRASE5@@set off@@PHRASE6@@activate@@PHRASE7@@set something going@@PHRASE8@@push / press a button@@PHRASE9@@throw a switch
to switch something off@@PHRASE0@@switch off@@PHRASE1@@turn off@@PHRASE2@@stop@@PHRASE3@@push / press a button@@PHRASE4@@put out@@PHRASE5@@turn out@@PHRASE6@@shut off / down@@PHRASE7@@unplug@@PHRASE8@@disconnect
when something is switched on@@PHRASE0@@on@@PHRASE1@@be switched on@@PHRASE2@@be turned on@@PHRASE3@@be running@@PHRASE4@@be going@@PHRASE5@@be working@@PHRASE6@@be ticking over
when something is switched off@@PHRASE0@@off@@PHRASE1@@be switched off@@PHRASE2@@be turned off@@PHRASE3@@out@@PHRASE4@@disconnected@@PHRASE5@@off the hook
when a machine, light etc switches on or off automatically@@PHRASE0@@come / go on@@PHRASE1@@switch / turn on@@PHRASE2@@go out@@PHRASE3@@go off@@PHRASE4@@shut off / down@@PHRASE5@@switch / turn off
to feel sorry because someone else is in a bad situation@@PHRASE0@@feel sorry for@@PHRASE1@@sympathize@@PHRASE2@@have / feel sympathy for@@PHRASE3@@feel for@@PHRASE4@@pity@@PHRASE5@@my heart goes out to@@PHRASE6@@take pity on@@PHRASE7@@understand
to not feel sorry for someone in a bad situation@@PHRASE0@@have / feel no sympathy for@@PHRASE1@@my heart bleeds (for somebody)
to tell someone that you sympathize with them@@PHRASE0@@offer your sympathy@@PHRASE1@@commiserate@@PHRASE2@@send / offer / express condolences
what you say to tell someone that you sympathize@@PHRASE0@@I'm sorry@@PHRASE1@@I / we'll be thinking of you@@PHRASE2@@bad luck@@PHRASE3@@you have my deepest sympathy / with deepest sympathy
someone who is kind and shows sympathy@@PHRASE0@@sympathetic@@PHRASE1@@understanding@@PHRASE2@@compassionate@@PHRASE3@@caring@@PHRASE4@@a sympathetic ear / a shoulder to cry on
a feeling of sympathy@@PHRASE0@@sympathy@@PHRASE1@@pity@@PHRASE2@@compassion@@PHRASE3@@understanding
relating to someone who is so unlucky, so unhappy etc that you feel sorry for them@@PHRASE0@@poor@@PHRASE1@@pitiful@@PHRASE2@@pathetic@@PHRASE3@@wretched
to try to make someone feel sorry for you@@PHRASE0@@play on somebody's sympathy@@PHRASE1@@hard-luck story / sob story
a system@@PHRASE0@@system@@PHRASE1@@set-up@@PHRASE2@@network@@PHRASE3@@framework@@PHRASE4@@structure@@PHRASE5@@mechanism
to take someone or something from one place to another@@PHRASE0@@take@@PHRASE1@@bring@@PHRASE2@@transport@@PHRASE3@@deliver@@PHRASE4@@escort@@PHRASE5@@whisk somebody away@@PHRASE6@@drive@@PHRASE7@@fly@@PHRASE8@@ship@@PHRASE9@@carry
the process of taking goods or people from one place to another@@PHRASE0@@transport@@PHRASE1@@haulage@@PHRASE2@@in transit
to go to a place and take someone or something from there@@PHRASE0@@get@@PHRASE1@@pick up@@PHRASE2@@collect@@PHRASE3@@fetch
to take someone or something back to the place where they came from@@PHRASE0@@take back@@PHRASE1@@bring back@@PHRASE2@@return
to take something such as water, electricity, or gas from one place to another@@PHRASE0@@carry@@PHRASE1@@conduct@@PHRASE2@@convey
to take someone somewhere and show them where to go, what to look at etc@@PHRASE0@@guide@@PHRASE1@@lead@@PHRASE2@@show@@PHRASE3@@usher@@PHRASE4@@shepherd
a person whose job is to take people somewhere, show them things etc@@PHRASE0@@guide@@PHRASE1@@usher@@PHRASE2@@docent
to take someone away using force@@PHRASE0@@take away@@PHRASE1@@abduct@@PHRASE2@@kidnap@@PHRASE3@@take somebody hostage
to take something from someone@@PHRASE0@@take@@PHRASE1@@grab / snatch@@PHRASE2@@take away@@PHRASE3@@seize@@PHRASE4@@impound@@PHRASE5@@confiscate@@PHRASE6@@commandeer@@PHRASE7@@deprive somebody@@PHRASE8@@strip somebody
to take something from the place where it is@@PHRASE0@@take@@PHRASE1@@take out@@PHRASE2@@pull out@@PHRASE3@@remove@@PHRASE4@@withdraw@@PHRASE5@@fish out
to take something from somewhere quickly and suddenly@@PHRASE0@@grab@@PHRASE1@@snatch@@PHRASE2@@whisk something away
to put out your hand to take something@@PHRASE0@@reach for@@PHRASE1@@grab / snatch at
to take money out of a bank@@PHRASE0@@take / get out@@PHRASE1@@withdraw
to take part in an event, activity, discussion etc@@PHRASE0@@take part@@PHRASE1@@be involved@@PHRASE2@@participate@@PHRASE3@@play a part / role@@PHRASE4@@be active in@@PHRASE5@@contribute@@PHRASE6@@appear on@@PHRASE7@@be engaged in@@PHRASE8@@hands-on
to start taking part@@PHRASE0@@join in@@PHRASE1@@get involved@@PHRASE2@@get in on the act@@PHRASE3@@jump / climb / hop / get on the bandwagon@@PHRASE4@@muscle in on@@PHRASE5@@get / enter into the spirit
to take part in a competition, exam, course etc@@PHRASE0@@compete / take part@@PHRASE1@@enter@@PHRASE2@@sign up@@PHRASE3@@enrol
to arrange for someone to take part in a competition, exam etc@@PHRASE0@@enter@@PHRASE1@@put somebody's name down / put somebody down@@PHRASE2@@enrol
to get involved with something you did not want to get involved in@@PHRASE0@@get caught up in@@PHRASE1@@get drawn into@@PHRASE2@@get / become embroiled in
to make someone take part in something@@PHRASE0@@involve@@PHRASE1@@drag somebody into@@PHRASE2@@bring in
to know about something secret or dishonest and take part in it@@PHRASE0@@be in on@@PHRASE1@@be (a) party to@@PHRASE2@@have a hand in (doing) something@@PHRASE3@@collude
someone who takes part in something@@PHRASE0@@participant@@PHRASE1@@competitor@@PHRASE2@@entrant@@PHRASE3@@contestant@@PHRASE4@@entry@@PHRASE5@@involved@@PHRASE6@@player
to not take part in something@@PHRASE0@@not take part / not participate@@PHRASE1@@take / have / play no part in@@PHRASE2@@withdraw@@PHRASE3@@pull / drop out@@PHRASE4@@opt out@@PHRASE5@@have nothing to do with@@PHRASE6@@take no further part in@@PHRASE7@@armchair@@PHRASE8@@on the sidelines
to not let someone take part@@PHRASE0@@leave out@@PHRASE1@@exclude@@PHRASE2@@drop
when you do not want to take part in something@@PHRASE0@@want no part in@@PHRASE1@@want nothing to do with@@PHRASE2@@count / leave me out
to talk to someone@@PHRASE0@@talk@@PHRASE1@@speak@@PHRASE2@@say something@@PHRASE3@@chat@@PHRASE4@@have a conversation@@PHRASE5@@be in conversation@@PHRASE6@@make conversation / make small talk@@PHRASE7@@visit@@PHRASE8@@converse@@PHRASE9@@chat / live chat
to talk to someone about a problem, plan, or serious subject@@PHRASE0@@talk@@PHRASE1@@discuss@@PHRASE2@@speak to@@PHRASE3@@have a talk@@PHRASE4@@have a conversation@@PHRASE5@@talk over@@PHRASE6@@have a word with@@PHRASE7@@have a heart-to-heart talk / a heart-to-heart@@PHRASE8@@talk shop@@PHRASE9@@talk turkey
to start a conversation@@PHRASE0@@get talking / chatting@@PHRASE1@@fall into conversation / strike up a conversation
to talk to someone for a long time about unimportant things@@PHRASE0@@gossip@@PHRASE1@@chatter@@PHRASE2@@natter@@PHRASE3@@pass the time of day@@PHRASE4@@shoot the breeze
a conversation@@PHRASE0@@conversation@@PHRASE1@@chat@@PHRASE2@@small talk
to talk about other people's private lives@@PHRASE0@@gossip@@PHRASE1@@talk@@PHRASE2@@talk about somebody behind their back@@PHRASE3@@tongues are wagging
to talk too much about a particular thing@@PHRASE0@@go on@@PHRASE1@@harp on@@PHRASE2@@labour / belabour the point@@PHRASE3@@hold forth
to talk for a long time in a confused or boring way@@PHRASE0@@ramble@@PHRASE1@@babble@@PHRASE2@@waffle@@PHRASE3@@witter on / rabbit on@@PHRASE4@@windbag / gasbag@@PHRASE5@@long-winded
to talk to someone in a way that shows you are attracted to them@@PHRASE0@@flirt@@PHRASE1@@chat up
to talk to yourself@@PHRASE0@@talk to yourself@@PHRASE1@@think aloud / think out loud
to talk to someone as if they were stupid@@PHRASE0@@patronize@@PHRASE1@@talk down to
someone who talks a lot or too much@@PHRASE0@@talkative@@PHRASE1@@chatty@@PHRASE2@@chatterbox@@PHRASE3@@can talk the hind leg off a donkey@@PHRASE4@@gossip
someone who does not talk much@@PHRASE0@@quiet@@PHRASE1@@silent@@PHRASE2@@taciturn@@PHRASE3@@a man / woman of few words@@PHRASE4@@reticent
to stop talking@@PHRASE0@@go quiet@@PHRASE1@@break off@@PHRASE2@@fall silent
what you say to someone to tell them to stop talking@@PHRASE0@@be quiet@@PHRASE1@@quiet down@@PHRASE2@@silence@@PHRASE3@@shut up
to not talk about a particular subject@@PHRASE0@@not talk about@@PHRASE1@@not say anything about@@PHRASE2@@not mention@@PHRASE3@@keep off the subject / question of something@@PHRASE4@@drop the subject / drop it@@PHRASE5@@steer clear of@@PHRASE6@@keep silent / quiet about@@PHRASE7@@gloss over
when people who have argued do not talk to each other@@PHRASE0@@not be talking / speaking@@PHRASE1@@not be on speaking terms@@PHRASE2@@send somebody to Coventry@@PHRASE3@@the silent treatment
when someone makes a speech@@PHRASE0@@speech@@PHRASE1@@talk@@PHRASE2@@speak@@PHRASE3@@talk@@PHRASE4@@address@@PHRASE5@@public speaking@@PHRASE6@@presentation
someone who makes a speech@@PHRASE0@@speaker@@PHRASE1@@orator
words for describing someone who is tall@@PHRASE0@@tall@@PHRASE1@@lanky@@PHRASE2@@gangling / gangly@@PHRASE3@@leggy@@PHRASE4@@a giant
how tall someone is@@PHRASE0@@how tall@@PHRASE1@@6 ft tall / 2 m tall etc@@PHRASE2@@height@@PHRASE3@@stature
to be much taller than someone@@PHRASE0@@tower over / above@@PHRASE1@@dwarf
the taste of food or drink@@PHRASE0@@taste@@PHRASE1@@flavour@@PHRASE2@@hint@@PHRASE3@@aftertaste
to have a particular taste@@PHRASE0@@taste@@PHRASE1@@have a sweet / strong / bitter etc taste@@PHRASE2@@flavoured
with a sweet taste@@PHRASE0@@sweet@@PHRASE1@@sugary@@PHRASE2@@sickly@@PHRASE3@@sweeten
with a taste that is not sweet@@PHRASE0@@salty@@PHRASE1@@savoury@@PHRASE2@@bitter@@PHRASE3@@dry
with a sour taste@@PHRASE0@@sour@@PHRASE1@@tart@@PHRASE2@@sharp@@PHRASE3@@tangy
with a hot taste@@PHRASE0@@hot@@PHRASE1@@spicy@@PHRASE2@@fiery
with a strong taste@@PHRASE0@@strong@@PHRASE1@@rich@@PHRASE2@@full-flavoured@@PHRASE3@@full-bodied
with little or no taste@@PHRASE0@@tasteless@@PHRASE1@@bland@@PHRASE2@@have no taste / not have any taste@@PHRASE3@@not taste of anything@@PHRASE4@@mild@@PHRASE5@@delicate
to find out what something tastes like@@PHRASE0@@taste@@PHRASE1@@have a taste@@PHRASE2@@try
when someone can recognize the taste that something has@@PHRASE0@@can taste@@PHRASE1@@sense of taste
a person's judgment in choosing things like clothes, music, furniture etc@@PHRASE0@@taste
good taste@@PHRASE0@@taste / good taste
when someone has good taste@@PHRASE0@@have taste / have good taste@@PHRASE1@@discerning@@PHRASE2@@discriminating@@PHRASE3@@have a good eye for
something that has been made or chosen with good taste@@PHRASE0@@tasteful@@PHRASE1@@be in good taste
someone who does not have good taste@@PHRASE0@@have bad taste@@PHRASE1@@have no taste
something that has not been made or chosen with good taste@@PHRASE0@@tasteless@@PHRASE1@@vulgar@@PHRASE2@@cheap@@PHRASE3@@naff@@PHRASE4@@tacky@@PHRASE5@@kitsch / kitschy
to teach someone a skill or how to do something@@PHRASE0@@teach@@PHRASE1@@train@@PHRASE2@@coach@@PHRASE3@@instruct@@PHRASE4@@show somebody the ropes
to teach in a school, college etc as your job@@PHRASE0@@teach@@PHRASE1@@lecture@@PHRASE2@@give
to teach people how they should think or behave@@PHRASE0@@teach@@PHRASE1@@educate@@PHRASE2@@bring up@@PHRASE3@@instil@@PHRASE4@@brainwash@@PHRASE5@@condition@@PHRASE6@@indoctrinate
the work of a teacher@@PHRASE0@@teaching@@PHRASE1@@training@@PHRASE2@@education@@PHRASE3@@instruction@@PHRASE4@@tuition
someone who teaches@@PHRASE0@@teacher@@PHRASE1@@tutor@@PHRASE2@@instructor@@PHRASE3@@coach@@PHRASE4@@trainer@@PHRASE5@@professor@@PHRASE6@@lecturer@@PHRASE7@@academic@@PHRASE8@@educator@@PHRASE9@@faculty
designed or intended to teach something@@PHRASE0@@educational@@PHRASE1@@instructive@@PHRASE2@@learning
to damage paper, cloth, or clothing@@PHRASE0@@tear@@PHRASE1@@rip@@PHRASE2@@ladder@@PHRASE3@@split
to deliberately destroy something by tearing it into pieces@@PHRASE0@@tear up@@PHRASE1@@rip up@@PHRASE2@@shred@@PHRASE3@@tear / rip something to shreds
to become torn accidentally@@PHRASE0@@tear@@PHRASE1@@rip@@PHRASE2@@split
when something has been torn@@PHRASE0@@torn@@PHRASE1@@be in shreds@@PHRASE2@@frayed@@PHRASE3@@tattered@@PHRASE4@@ragged
a hole that is made when something is torn@@PHRASE0@@tear@@PHRASE1@@rip@@PHRASE2@@ladder
to speak to someone by telephone@@PHRASE0@@call@@PHRASE1@@phone@@PHRASE2@@telephone@@PHRASE3@@ring / phone up@@PHRASE4@@give somebody a call@@PHRASE5@@make a call / phone call / telephone call@@PHRASE6@@be on the phone@@PHRASE7@@give somebody a buzz / ring@@PHRASE8@@get through
to make a telephone call that is paid for by the person you are telephoning@@PHRASE0@@reverse the charges
to telephone someone again@@PHRASE0@@call back@@PHRASE1@@return a call / phone call / telephone call@@PHRASE2@@try again
a telephone call@@PHRASE0@@call / phone call / telephone call
someone who is making a telephone call@@PHRASE0@@caller
when you use the telephone in order to tell someone something@@PHRASE0@@on / over the phone@@PHRASE1@@by phone / telephone
to end a telephone call@@PHRASE0@@hang up@@PHRASE1@@put the phone down@@PHRASE2@@slam the phone down / slam down the phone@@PHRASE3@@get cut off / get disconnected@@PHRASE4@@ring off
when a telephone line is busy@@PHRASE0@@busy@@PHRASE1@@on hold
when you want to leave a message for someone@@PHRASE0@@leave a message@@PHRASE1@@can / may I take a message?@@PHRASE2@@text@@PHRASE3@@voicemail
television@@PHRASE0@@television@@PHRASE1@@telly@@PHRASE2@@the box@@PHRASE3@@the small screen
radio@@PHRASE0@@radio
when a programme is broadcast on television or radio@@PHRASE0@@be on@@PHRASE1@@show@@PHRASE2@@broadcast@@PHRASE3@@televise@@PHRASE4@@screen@@PHRASE5@@be on the air
a television or radio programme@@PHRASE0@@programme@@PHRASE1@@show@@PHRASE2@@broadcast@@PHRASE3@@sitcom@@PHRASE4@@soap opera / soap@@PHRASE5@@documentary
a television or radio programme that is shown again@@PHRASE0@@rerun / repeat@@PHRASE1@@replay
an organization that broadcasts programmes@@PHRASE0@@station@@PHRASE1@@channel@@PHRASE2@@network@@PHRASE3@@the media / the mass media
to present a television or radio programme@@PHRASE0@@present@@PHRASE1@@host@@PHRASE2@@introduce
someone who presents a television or radio programme@@PHRASE0@@presenter@@PHRASE1@@announcer@@PHRASE2@@host@@PHRASE3@@newsreader@@PHRASE4@@interviewer@@PHRASE5@@anchor@@PHRASE6@@commentator@@PHRASE7@@DJ / deejay@@PHRASE8@@VJ / veejay
someone who watches television or listens to the radio@@PHRASE0@@viewer@@PHRASE1@@listener@@PHRASE2@@audience@@PHRASE3@@couch potato
to give someone information by speaking or writing to them@@PHRASE0@@tell@@PHRASE1@@let somebody know@@PHRASE2@@inform@@PHRASE3@@notify@@PHRASE4@@bring something to somebody's attention / notice@@PHRASE5@@break the news (to somebody)/break it to somebody
ways of saying that a book, notice etc gives information@@PHRASE0@@tell@@PHRASE1@@give@@PHRASE2@@say
to tell someone the most recent information@@PHRASE0@@keep somebody informed@@PHRASE1@@keep somebody up to date@@PHRASE2@@fill somebody in@@PHRASE3@@brief@@PHRASE4@@give somebody the low-down@@PHRASE5@@give somebody an update on@@PHRASE6@@report
to publicly tell a lot of people about something@@PHRASE0@@announce@@PHRASE1@@report@@PHRASE2@@publicize
to tell a story@@PHRASE0@@tell (somebody) a story@@PHRASE1@@narrate@@PHRASE2@@storyteller@@PHRASE3@@narrator
to let someone know something without telling them directly@@PHRASE0@@make something known@@PHRASE1@@give somebody to understand (that)@@PHRASE2@@not in so many words
to tell someone something that someone else has told you@@PHRASE0@@pass on@@PHRASE1@@relay
to tell someone what you are feeling@@PHRASE0@@get something off your chest@@PHRASE1@@pour out your heart / soul@@PHRASE2@@confide in
to tell someone in authority about something wrong that someone has done@@PHRASE0@@tell on / tell@@PHRASE1@@rat on@@PHRASE2@@tell tales@@PHRASE3@@report@@PHRASE4@@inform on@@PHRASE5@@grass@@PHRASE6@@talk@@PHRASE7@@blow the whistle@@PHRASE8@@tip off@@PHRASE9@@name names@@PHRASE10@@nark
someone who gives information to the police@@PHRASE0@@informer / informant@@PHRASE1@@grass@@PHRASE2@@nark@@PHRASE3@@stool pigeon@@PHRASE4@@source
to tell someone something that was a secret@@PHRASE0@@tell@@PHRASE1@@reveal@@PHRASE2@@disclose@@PHRASE3@@make something public@@PHRASE4@@divulge@@PHRASE5@@expose@@PHRASE6@@leak@@PHRASE7@@spill the beans@@PHRASE8@@let somebody in on@@PHRASE9@@blab
to accidentally tell someone a secret@@PHRASE0@@let slip@@PHRASE1@@let the cat out of the bag@@PHRASE2@@give the game away
to deliberately not tell someone a secret@@PHRASE0@@not tell anyone@@PHRASE1@@keep something (a) secret@@PHRASE2@@not breathe a word / not tell a soul@@PHRASE3@@keep quiet@@PHRASE4@@keep something to yourself@@PHRASE5@@keep something from@@PHRASE6@@keep back
to not tell someone something they want to know@@PHRASE0@@withhold@@PHRASE1@@hold out on@@PHRASE2@@not give anything away@@PHRASE3@@not / never let on
ways of asking someone to tell you something@@PHRASE0@@tell me@@PHRASE1@@out with it / spit it out
to make someone not tell anyone about something@@PHRASE0@@swear somebody to secrecy@@PHRASE1@@between you and me
to tell someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@tell@@PHRASE1@@order@@PHRASE2@@ask somebody to do something@@PHRASE3@@demand@@PHRASE4@@insist@@PHRASE5@@dictate
to officially tell someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@order@@PHRASE1@@instruct@@PHRASE2@@give orders / instructions@@PHRASE3@@issue orders / instructions@@PHRASE4@@decree@@PHRASE5@@command@@PHRASE6@@direct somebody to do something@@PHRASE7@@subpoena
to tell someone to come to you@@PHRASE0@@send for@@PHRASE1@@summon
to change an order that someone has given@@PHRASE0@@override@@PHRASE1@@overrule
ways of saying that you have been ordered to do something@@PHRASE0@@on somebody's orders / instructions@@PHRASE1@@under orders / instructions@@PHRASE2@@at somebody's insistence
a statement telling someone to do something@@PHRASE0@@order@@PHRASE1@@instructions@@PHRASE2@@command@@PHRASE3@@directive@@PHRASE4@@decree
to give orders in a rude, unpleasant way@@PHRASE0@@order somebody around@@PHRASE1@@push somebody around@@PHRASE2@@boss somebody around@@PHRASE3@@lay down the law@@PHRASE4@@throw your weight around
enjoying telling people what to do@@PHRASE0@@bossy@@PHRASE1@@dictatorial@@PHRASE2@@officious@@PHRASE3@@overbearing
to tell someone off@@PHRASE0@@tell somebody off@@PHRASE1@@give somebody a talking-to@@PHRASE2@@lecture@@PHRASE3@@scold@@PHRASE4@@rebuke@@PHRASE5@@reprimand@@PHRASE6@@pull somebody up@@PHRASE7@@have a bone to pick with
to tell someone off very angrily or loudly@@PHRASE0@@give somebody hell@@PHRASE1@@yell at@@PHRASE2@@chew out@@PHRASE3@@read somebody the riot act@@PHRASE4@@give somebody a dressing down@@PHRASE5@@bollock somebody / give somebody a bollocking
when you tell someone off@@PHRASE0@@talking-to@@PHRASE1@@reprimand@@PHRASE2@@lecture
continuing or existing for only a limited period of time@@PHRASE0@@temporary@@PHRASE1@@short-term@@PHRASE2@@provisional@@PHRASE3@@interim@@PHRASE4@@stopgap
for a limited time only@@PHRASE0@@temporarily@@PHRASE1@@for now / for the moment@@PHRASE2@@for the time being
a test of your knowledge or skill@@PHRASE0@@test@@PHRASE1@@exam@@PHRASE2@@quiz@@PHRASE3@@oral exam@@PHRASE4@@practical@@PHRASE5@@finals@@PHRASE6@@final / midterm@@PHRASE7@@assessment@@PHRASE8@@testing
to do a test or exam@@PHRASE0@@take@@PHRASE1@@do@@PHRASE2@@have@@PHRASE3@@sit
to do a test or exam again@@PHRASE0@@retake / take something again@@PHRASE1@@resit
someone who does an exam@@PHRASE0@@candidate
to give students a test or exam@@PHRASE0@@give somebody a test@@PHRASE1@@test@@PHRASE2@@set somebody a test / an exam@@PHRASE3@@examine
a person who judges a test or exam@@PHRASE0@@examiner
to pass a test@@PHRASE0@@pass@@PHRASE1@@qualify@@PHRASE2@@graduate@@PHRASE3@@scrape through@@PHRASE4@@get through@@PHRASE5@@sail / breeze through@@PHRASE6@@pass / be given a pass
to fail a test@@PHRASE0@@fail@@PHRASE1@@flunk@@PHRASE2@@bomb
a test on something to check it or find out about it@@PHRASE0@@test@@PHRASE1@@experiment@@PHRASE2@@trial@@PHRASE3@@testing@@PHRASE4@@trial run@@PHRASE5@@pilot@@PHRASE6@@piloting
to do a test on something in order to check it or find out about it@@PHRASE0@@do a test / anexperiment@@PHRASE1@@test@@PHRASE2@@run a test@@PHRASE3@@carry out tests@@PHRASE4@@try out@@PHRASE5@@put something to the test@@PHRASE6@@pilot
to use a person or animal in a test@@PHRASE0@@experiment on@@PHRASE1@@test something on@@PHRASE2@@screen@@PHRASE3@@vivisection
a person or animal that is used in a test@@PHRASE0@@subject@@PHRASE1@@guinea pig
what you say when you thank someone@@PHRASE0@@thank you@@PHRASE1@@thanks@@PHRASE2@@ta / cheers@@PHRASE3@@that's very kind of you / good of you@@PHRASE4@@I appreciate it@@PHRASE5@@you shouldn't have@@PHRASE6@@you've saved my life@@PHRASE7@@I'd like to thank@@PHRASE8@@many thanks
to say thank you to someone@@PHRASE0@@thank@@PHRASE1@@say thank you@@PHRASE2@@show your appreciation@@PHRASE3@@express your thanks / gratitude@@PHRASE4@@acknowledge@@PHRASE5@@recognize@@PHRASE6@@in recognition of something
when you feel that you want to thank someone@@PHRASE0@@grateful@@PHRASE1@@thankful@@PHRASE2@@appreciate@@PHRASE3@@appreciative@@PHRASE4@@be indebted to@@PHRASE5@@owe@@PHRASE6@@gratitude@@PHRASE7@@appreciation
something that you say or do to thank someone@@PHRASE0@@thanks@@PHRASE1@@thank-you letter / note@@PHRASE2@@acknowledgements
what you say to someone when they thank you@@PHRASE0@@don't mention it@@PHRASE1@@that's all right / that's OK@@PHRASE2@@you're welcome@@PHRASE3@@my pleasure / not at all@@PHRASE4@@think nothing of it / it was nothing@@PHRASE5@@no problem@@PHRASE6@@sure
when someone does not thank you@@PHRASE0@@ungrateful@@PHRASE1@@ingratitude@@PHRASE2@@take somebody for granted
ways of saying that one thing happens after another@@PHRASE0@@then@@PHRASE1@@next@@PHRASE2@@after that
at a particular time in the past@@PHRASE0@@then@@PHRASE1@@at that / the time@@PHRASE2@@in those days / back then@@PHRASE3@@at that point@@PHRASE4@@at that moment@@PHRASE5@@at that stage
at a particular time in the future@@PHRASE0@@then@@PHRASE1@@at that point@@PHRASE2@@at that stage@@PHRASE3@@by that time
a place that you are not in now@@PHRASE0@@there@@PHRASE1@@over there@@PHRASE2@@that place@@PHRASE3@@around / near there
to be in a place where you are not now@@PHRASE0@@be there@@PHRASE1@@be around@@PHRASE2@@be in@@PHRASE3@@be present
to be at an event where you are not now@@PHRASE0@@be there@@PHRASE1@@be at@@PHRASE2@@be present@@PHRASE3@@be on the scene@@PHRASE4@@be on the spot@@PHRASE5@@be in attendance
the number of people who are at an event@@PHRASE0@@attendance@@PHRASE1@@turnout@@PHRASE2@@bums on seats
to not be there@@PHRASE0@@not be there@@PHRASE1@@not be around@@PHRASE2@@be out / not be in@@PHRASE3@@be away / off@@PHRASE4@@absent@@PHRASE5@@missing
thick@@PHRASE0@@thick@@PHRASE1@@chunky@@PHRASE2@@fat@@PHRASE3@@heavy
ways of talking about how thick something is@@PHRASE0@@how thick@@PHRASE1@@2 cm / 1 m etc thick@@PHRASE2@@thickness
thin@@PHRASE0@@thin@@PHRASE1@@slight
thin in an attractive way@@PHRASE0@@slim@@PHRASE1@@slender@@PHRASE2@@willowy
thin and strong-looking@@PHRASE0@@lean@@PHRASE1@@wiry
thin in a way that is not attractive@@PHRASE0@@skinny@@PHRASE1@@bony@@PHRASE2@@scrawny
too thin in a way that is unhealthy@@PHRASE0@@emaciated@@PHRASE1@@be skin and bone@@PHRASE2@@underweight
having a thin face because you are very worried, tired etc@@PHRASE0@@drawn@@PHRASE1@@gaunt
to become thinner@@PHRASE0@@lose weight@@PHRASE1@@be on a diet@@PHRASE2@@slim down@@PHRASE3@@shed@@PHRASE4@@waste away
flat and thin@@PHRASE0@@thin@@PHRASE1@@paper-thin@@PHRASE2@@slim
long and thin@@PHRASE0@@thin@@PHRASE1@@slender
words for describing thin material@@PHRASE0@@thin@@PHRASE1@@fine@@PHRASE2@@light / lightweight@@PHRASE3@@flimsy
to become thinner@@PHRASE0@@get / grow thinner@@PHRASE1@@taper
a thing@@PHRASE0@@thing@@PHRASE1@@something@@PHRASE2@@object@@PHRASE3@@item@@PHRASE4@@article@@PHRASE5@@artefact / artifact
several things of different types@@PHRASE0@@things@@PHRASE1@@stuff@@PHRASE2@@junk@@PHRASE3@@odds and ends@@PHRASE4@@bits and pieces@@PHRASE5@@paraphernalia
what you say when you do not know the name of something or cannot remember it@@PHRASE0@@what's its name / whatchamacallit@@PHRASE1@@thingy / thingamajig@@PHRASE2@@thing
to think about something before making a decision@@PHRASE0@@think@@PHRASE1@@consider@@PHRASE2@@think over@@PHRASE3@@think through@@PHRASE4@@give something some thought@@PHRASE5@@sleep on it@@PHRASE6@@mull over@@PHRASE7@@be under consideration
to think about something a lot@@PHRASE0@@give something a lot of thought@@PHRASE1@@have something on your mind@@PHRASE2@@can't stop thinking about somebody / something@@PHRASE3@@dwell on@@PHRASE4@@brood@@PHRASE5@@be wrapped up in@@PHRASE6@@be preoccupied@@PHRASE7@@have something on the brain@@PHRASE8@@turn something over in your mind
to think about something you might do in the future@@PHRASE0@@think about / of@@PHRASE1@@contemplate@@PHRASE2@@consider@@PHRASE3@@toy with the idea of
to think about the advantages and disadvantages of something@@PHRASE0@@take stock@@PHRASE1@@weigh / weigh up
when someone is thinking about something@@PHRASE0@@thoughtful@@PHRASE1@@pensive@@PHRASE2@@be lost / deep in thought
when you do or say something without thinking@@PHRASE0@@without thinking@@PHRASE1@@off the top of your head@@PHRASE2@@in the heat of the moment@@PHRASE3@@automatic@@PHRASE4@@automatically@@PHRASE5@@reflex@@PHRASE6@@knee-jerk reaction@@PHRASE7@@off-the-cuff
when a thought comes into your mind@@PHRASE0@@think@@PHRASE1@@have an idea@@PHRASE2@@have a thought@@PHRASE3@@occur to@@PHRASE4@@cross somebody's mind@@PHRASE5@@enter somebody's mind@@PHRASE6@@strike@@PHRASE7@@come to mind / spring to mind
to have a particular opinion@@PHRASE0@@think@@PHRASE1@@believe@@PHRASE2@@feel@@PHRASE3@@figure@@PHRASE4@@reckon@@PHRASE5@@consider@@PHRASE6@@regard / see@@PHRASE7@@think of somebody / something as / look on somebody / something as@@PHRASE8@@take the view that / be of the opinion that@@PHRASE9@@be recognized / acknowledged as
the way you generally think about something@@PHRASE0@@attitude@@PHRASE1@@mentality@@PHRASE2@@way of thinking@@PHRASE3@@outlook@@PHRASE4@@world view@@PHRASE5@@mindset
what you say when giving your opinion@@PHRASE0@@I think / believe@@PHRASE1@@in my opinion@@PHRASE2@@as far as I'm / we're concerned@@PHRASE3@@if you ask me@@PHRASE4@@to me@@PHRASE5@@as I see it / the way I see it@@PHRASE6@@personally
to think that something is true, but not be sure@@PHRASE0@@think / believe@@PHRASE1@@assume@@PHRASE2@@assumption@@PHRASE3@@be under the impression (that)@@PHRASE4@@suspect@@PHRASE5@@believe@@PHRASE6@@presume@@PHRASE7@@presumably@@PHRASE8@@suppose@@PHRASE9@@take it for granted
what you say when you think something is true, but you are not sure@@PHRASE0@@I think@@PHRASE1@@I suppose@@PHRASE2@@I guess@@PHRASE3@@get the impression / feeling / idea@@PHRASE4@@as far as I know@@PHRASE5@@I imagine@@PHRASE6@@as far as I'm aware@@PHRASE7@@to the best of my knowledge@@PHRASE8@@I take it
feeling that you want to drink something@@PHRASE0@@thirsty@@PHRASE1@@need a drink@@PHRASE2@@be dying for@@PHRASE3@@dry@@PHRASE4@@parched@@PHRASE5@@dehydrated@@PHRASE6@@thirst
to threaten someone@@PHRASE0@@threaten@@PHRASE1@@intimidate@@PHRASE2@@warn somebody off@@PHRASE3@@hold somebody to ransom@@PHRASE4@@make / issue threats@@PHRASE5@@get at / get to / nobble@@PHRASE6@@under duress
to threaten someone in order to get money from them@@PHRASE0@@blackmail@@PHRASE1@@extort
behaving in a threatening way@@PHRASE0@@threatening@@PHRASE1@@menacing
something you say or write in order to threaten someone@@PHRASE0@@threat@@PHRASE1@@ultimatum
actions that threaten someone@@PHRASE0@@intimidation@@PHRASE1@@menace@@PHRASE2@@threatening behaviour
to throw something@@PHRASE0@@throw@@PHRASE1@@chuck@@PHRASE2@@sling@@PHRASE3@@toss@@PHRASE4@@lob@@PHRASE5@@pitch@@PHRASE6@@hurl@@PHRASE7@@fling
to throw a ball in a game@@PHRASE0@@throw@@PHRASE1@@pass@@PHRASE2@@pitch@@PHRASE3@@bowl
to throw something small and light with your fingers@@PHRASE0@@toss / flip@@PHRASE1@@flick
to attack someone by throwing things at them@@PHRASE0@@pelt@@PHRASE1@@stone@@PHRASE2@@bombard
when a sudden force throws someone or something through the air@@PHRASE0@@throw@@PHRASE1@@send somebody / something flying@@PHRASE2@@catapult / propel@@PHRASE3@@pitch
to throw something away@@PHRASE0@@throw away@@PHRASE1@@throw out@@PHRASE2@@get rid of@@PHRASE3@@toss / chuck@@PHRASE4@@dispose of something@@PHRASE5@@discard@@PHRASE6@@dump
designed to be used once and then thrown away@@PHRASE0@@disposable
a tidy place/room/group of things@@PHRASE0@@tidy@@PHRASE1@@neat@@PHRASE2@@immaculate@@PHRASE3@@well-kept
to make a place tidy@@PHRASE0@@tidy / tidy up@@PHRASE1@@straighten / straighten up@@PHRASE2@@clean up@@PHRASE3@@clear up@@PHRASE4@@pick up@@PHRASE5@@get something straight@@PHRASE6@@sort out
words for describing someone who always likes to keep things tidy@@PHRASE0@@neat / tidy@@PHRASE1@@houseproud@@PHRASE2@@neat freak
someone who looks tidy@@PHRASE0@@neatly dressed@@PHRASE1@@immaculate@@PHRASE2@@clean-cut@@PHRASE3@@not have a hair out of place
tidy work/writing@@PHRASE0@@neat
to fasten things together, using rope, string etc@@PHRASE0@@tie@@PHRASE1@@tie up@@PHRASE2@@do up@@PHRASE3@@lash@@PHRASE4@@rope somebody together
to prevent someone from escaping by tying rope around them@@PHRASE0@@tie up@@PHRASE1@@tie@@PHRASE2@@bind@@PHRASE3@@shackle@@PHRASE4@@tether
to tie a knot in something@@PHRASE0@@tie@@PHRASE1@@knot
to untie something@@PHRASE0@@undo@@PHRASE1@@untie@@PHRASE2@@disentangle
tight clothes@@PHRASE0@@tight@@PHRASE1@@skintight@@PHRASE2@@tight-fitting / close-fitting
when a rope, wire etc has been pulled or stretched tight@@PHRASE0@@tight@@PHRASE1@@taut
fastened tight@@PHRASE0@@tight@@PHRASE1@@firmly@@PHRASE2@@securely@@PHRASE3@@fast
to make something tight@@PHRASE0@@tighten@@PHRASE1@@pull something tight@@PHRASE2@@stretch
when you ask what time it is@@PHRASE0@@ask (somebody) the time / ask (somebody) what time it is@@PHRASE1@@what time is it?@@PHRASE2@@have you got the time?@@PHRASE3@@what time do you make it?
ways of saying what time it is@@PHRASE0@@o'clock@@PHRASE1@@just before / after@@PHRASE2@@to@@PHRASE3@@past@@PHRASE4@@it's getting on for@@PHRASE5@@bang / dead on
a time when something happens@@PHRASE0@@time@@PHRASE1@@occasion@@PHRASE2@@moment / point
what hour, day etc something happens@@PHRASE0@@time@@PHRASE1@@date@@PHRASE2@@hours@@PHRASE3@@hour@@PHRASE4@@timing@@PHRASE5@@at@@PHRASE6@@on@@PHRASE7@@in@@PHRASE8@@ago@@PHRASE9@@on / at the stroke of
a list of times of trains, classes, or activities@@PHRASE0@@timetable@@PHRASE1@@schedule@@PHRASE2@@timetable
to arrange a time for something to happen@@PHRASE0@@schedule@@PHRASE1@@time@@PHRASE2@@pencil in
how long something continues@@PHRASE0@@how long@@PHRASE1@@for@@PHRASE2@@since@@PHRASE3@@until@@PHRASE4@@from ... until@@PHRASE5@@from ... to ...@@PHRASE6@@through@@PHRASE7@@Monday-Friday / 6:00-8:00
the period of time that something lasts or takes@@PHRASE0@@length of time@@PHRASE1@@duration@@PHRASE2@@time scale
a short time@@PHRASE0@@a minute / moment@@PHRASE1@@a second@@PHRASE2@@not long@@PHRASE3@@a bit@@PHRASE4@@a little / short while@@PHRASE5@@a short / brief space of time
a long time@@PHRASE0@@a long time@@PHRASE1@@long@@PHRASE2@@all day / night / year / week@@PHRASE3@@hours / weeks / years@@PHRASE4@@ages@@PHRASE5@@donkey's years / ages@@PHRASE6@@the longest time
a fairly long time@@PHRASE0@@a while
a period of time@@PHRASE0@@period@@PHRASE1@@time@@PHRASE2@@term@@PHRASE3@@season@@PHRASE4@@stretch@@PHRASE5@@stint@@PHRASE6@@spell@@PHRASE7@@a bad patch
a period of time in history@@PHRASE0@@period@@PHRASE1@@era@@PHRASE2@@age
the right time or a good time to do something@@PHRASE0@@the right time@@PHRASE1@@a good time@@PHRASE2@@come at the right time / come at a good time@@PHRASE3@@be the time@@PHRASE4@@timing@@PHRASE5@@timely@@PHRASE6@@well-timed@@PHRASE7@@an opportune moment / time
the wrong time or a bad time for something@@PHRASE0@@the wrong time@@PHRASE1@@a bad time / not a good time@@PHRASE2@@come at a bad time / come at the wrong time / not come at a good time@@PHRASE3@@be no time / not be the time@@PHRASE4@@badly timed / ill-timed@@PHRASE5@@an inopportune moment / time
at the same time@@PHRASE0@@at the same time@@PHRASE1@@together@@PHRASE2@@at once@@PHRASE3@@at one time@@PHRASE4@@simultaneously
while something else is happening@@PHRASE0@@while@@PHRASE1@@meanwhile@@PHRASE2@@as
to happen or do things at the same time@@PHRASE0@@coincide@@PHRASE1@@clash@@PHRASE2@@tie in with@@PHRASE3@@juggle
to have enough time to do something@@PHRASE0@@have time / have the time@@PHRASE1@@there is time@@PHRASE2@@when you have a moment / minute@@PHRASE3@@it's not too late
to have very little time to do something@@PHRASE0@@have (very) little time / not have much time@@PHRASE1@@be short of time@@PHRASE2@@be pressed / pushed for time
to not have enough time to do something@@PHRASE0@@not have (the) time / have no time@@PHRASE1@@there is no time@@PHRASE2@@run out of time
when a period of time passes@@PHRASE0@@pass / go by@@PHRASE1@@elapse@@PHRASE2@@the passage / passing of time
time passes quickly@@PHRASE0@@go fast / quickly@@PHRASE1@@fly by@@PHRASE2@@time flies@@PHRASE3@@tick away
time passes slowly@@PHRASE0@@go slowly@@PHRASE1@@drag
tired after exercise or work@@PHRASE0@@tired@@PHRASE1@@exhausted@@PHRASE2@@tired out / worn out@@PHRASE3@@shattered@@PHRASE4@@weary@@PHRASE5@@drained@@PHRASE6@@knackered@@PHRASE7@@beat / pooped / bushed@@PHRASE8@@be dead on your feet / be ready to drop
wanting to sleep@@PHRASE0@@tired@@PHRASE1@@sleepy@@PHRASE2@@drowsy@@PHRASE3@@half-asleep@@PHRASE4@@can hardly / can barely / can't keep your eyes open
tired and having no interest in anything@@PHRASE0@@lethargic@@PHRASE1@@listless
looking tired@@PHRASE0@@tired@@PHRASE1@@washed-out@@PHRASE2@@bleary-eyed@@PHRASE3@@drawn
to become tired@@PHRASE0@@get tired@@PHRASE1@@flag@@PHRASE2@@tire yourself out / wear yourself out / exhaust yourself@@PHRASE3@@burn out / burn yourself out@@PHRASE4@@run out of steam@@PHRASE5@@tire yourself
to make someone feel tired@@PHRASE0@@tire / wear out@@PHRASE1@@exhaust@@PHRASE2@@tire@@PHRASE3@@take it out ofsb / do somebody in@@PHRASE4@@it nearly killed me
making you feel tired@@PHRASE0@@tiring@@PHRASE1@@exhausting@@PHRASE2@@hard@@PHRASE3@@wearing
the feeling of being tired@@PHRASE0@@tiredness@@PHRASE1@@exhaustion@@PHRASE2@@drowsiness@@PHRASE3@@fatigue@@PHRASE4@@lethargy@@PHRASE5@@jet-lag@@PHRASE6@@burnout
a toilet/rest room@@PHRASE0@@toilet@@PHRASE1@@bathroom@@PHRASE2@@loo / bog@@PHRASE3@@restroom / washroom@@PHRASE4@@the gents@@PHRASE5@@the ladies@@PHRASE6@@lavatory@@PHRASE7@@WC
to use the toilet@@PHRASE0@@go to the toilet / bathroom / loo etc@@PHRASE1@@powder your nose
a tool@@PHRASE0@@tool@@PHRASE1@@instrument@@PHRASE2@@gadget@@PHRASE3@@device@@PHRASE4@@implement@@PHRASE5@@utensil
too@@PHRASE0@@too
too much or too many@@PHRASE0@@too much@@PHRASE1@@too many@@PHRASE2@@an excess of@@PHRASE3@@glut@@PHRASE4@@too much of a good thing@@PHRASE5@@excessive@@PHRASE6@@inordinate@@PHRASE7@@overkill
to do something too much@@PHRASE0@@try / think / push etc too hard@@PHRASE1@@overdo it@@PHRASE2@@overreact@@PHRASE3@@go too far / take something too far@@PHRASE4@@go to extremes@@PHRASE5@@to excess@@PHRASE6@@over the top@@PHRASE7@@overload@@PHRASE8@@overindulge / overindulge yourself@@PHRASE9@@flog something to death
not needed because there is already enough@@PHRASE0@@excess@@PHRASE1@@surplus
not too much@@PHRASE0@@not too / very much@@PHRASE1@@not too / very many@@PHRASE2@@not too big / hard / loud etc@@PHRASE3@@moderate@@PHRASE4@@in moderation@@PHRASE5@@keep something in proportion
the top part of something@@PHRASE0@@top@@PHRASE1@@summit@@PHRASE2@@crest
at the top of something@@PHRASE0@@on top@@PHRASE1@@at the top
when something is nearest the top@@PHRASE0@@top@@PHRASE1@@upper@@PHRASE2@@topmost / uppermost
a total@@PHRASE0@@total@@PHRASE1@@total@@PHRASE2@@altogether / in all@@PHRASE3@@grand total@@PHRASE4@@subtotal@@PHRASE5@@gross
when several numbers produce another number as a total@@PHRASE0@@come to@@PHRASE1@@reach@@PHRASE2@@make@@PHRASE3@@add up to@@PHRASE4@@amount to@@PHRASE5@@total@@PHRASE6@@number
to put your hand on someone or something@@PHRASE0@@touch@@PHRASE1@@feel@@PHRASE2@@run your hand over / along / across / through etc@@PHRASE3@@rub@@PHRASE4@@scratch@@PHRASE5@@fiddle with
to touch someone or something in a gentle or loving way@@PHRASE0@@stroke@@PHRASE1@@pat@@PHRASE2@@tickle@@PHRASE3@@caress@@PHRASE4@@fondle
to touch someone or something accidentally@@PHRASE0@@touch@@PHRASE1@@come into contact@@PHRASE2@@brush@@PHRASE3@@skim@@PHRASE4@@graze
when two things are so close that they touch each other@@PHRASE0@@touch
what something feels like when you touch it@@PHRASE0@@feel@@PHRASE1@@to the touch@@PHRASE2@@texture
what you say to tell someone not to touch something@@PHRASE0@@don't touch@@PHRASE1@@leave something alone@@PHRASE2@@hands off
towards@@PHRASE0@@towards@@PHRASE1@@in the direction of something@@PHRASE2@@for@@PHRASE3@@bound@@PHRASE4@@at
to go or come towards someone or something@@PHRASE0@@go towards@@PHRASE1@@come towards@@PHRASE2@@head towards@@PHRASE3@@make / head for@@PHRASE4@@make a beeline for@@PHRASE5@@advance on@@PHRASE6@@approach
to go towards someone because you want to speak to them@@PHRASE0@@come up to@@PHRASE1@@approach@@PHRASE2@@sidle up
a town@@PHRASE0@@town@@PHRASE1@@city@@PHRASE2@@village@@PHRASE3@@settlement
the centre of a town or city@@PHRASE0@@centre@@PHRASE1@@downtown@@PHRASE2@@in / into town@@PHRASE3@@inner city
the areas at the edge of a town or city@@PHRASE0@@suburb@@PHRASE1@@outskirts@@PHRASE2@@out-of-town@@PHRASE3@@urban sprawl
the town where you are from@@PHRASE0@@home town@@PHRASE1@@home
the biggest or most important town in a country or area@@PHRASE0@@capital@@PHRASE1@@metropolis
relating to or in a town@@PHRASE0@@town@@PHRASE1@@city@@PHRASE2@@village@@PHRASE3@@urban@@PHRASE4@@civic@@PHRASE5@@municipal@@PHRASE6@@downtown@@PHRASE7@@metropolitan
a tradition@@PHRASE0@@tradition@@PHRASE1@@traditional@@PHRASE2@@custom@@PHRASE3@@customary@@PHRASE4@@institution
all the customs and beliefs of a country or group@@PHRASE0@@tradition@@PHRASE1@@folklore@@PHRASE2@@heritage@@PHRASE3@@culture
a special event that is part of a tradition@@PHRASE0@@ceremony@@PHRASE1@@ceremonial@@PHRASE2@@ritual@@PHRASE3@@rite
to not do something in the usual or traditional way@@PHRASE0@@break with tradition / break with the past@@PHRASE1@@a break with tradition / a break with the past
to translate something@@PHRASE0@@translate@@PHRASE1@@interpret@@PHRASE2@@put something into English / French / Japanese etc
something which has been translated@@PHRASE0@@translation@@PHRASE1@@version@@PHRASE2@@in translation
someone who translates@@PHRASE0@@translator@@PHRASE1@@interpreter
to travel to a place@@PHRASE0@@go@@PHRASE1@@travel@@PHRASE2@@go on a trip / take a trip@@PHRASE3@@make a journey@@PHRASE4@@en route@@PHRASE5@@be on the move@@PHRASE6@@cross
the activity of travelling@@PHRASE0@@travel
different ways of travelling@@PHRASE0@@drive@@PHRASE1@@fly@@PHRASE2@@sail@@PHRASE3@@by car / boat / plane / train@@PHRASE4@@on foot@@PHRASE5@@take@@PHRASE6@@by air / by sea / by land@@PHRASE7@@overland@@PHRASE8@@hitchhike / hitch@@PHRASE9@@backpacking
to travel a particular distance@@PHRASE0@@go@@PHRASE1@@do@@PHRASE2@@cover
when you travel somewhere without stopping@@PHRASE0@@non-stop@@PHRASE1@@direct
to travel to another country@@PHRASE0@@go abroad@@PHRASE1@@go overseas@@PHRASE2@@visit@@PHRASE3@@go out to
to travel as part of your job@@PHRASE0@@travel@@PHRASE1@@commute@@PHRASE2@@tour@@PHRASE3@@be on tour
to travel to a lot of different places@@PHRASE0@@travel around@@PHRASE1@@tour@@PHRASE2@@do@@PHRASE3@@get around@@PHRASE4@@explore@@PHRASE5@@see the world@@PHRASE6@@on your travels
a journey@@PHRASE0@@journey@@PHRASE1@@trip@@PHRASE2@@tour@@PHRASE3@@flight@@PHRASE4@@ride@@PHRASE5@@drive@@PHRASE6@@crossing@@PHRASE7@@voyage@@PHRASE8@@expedition@@PHRASE9@@trek
a short journey@@PHRASE0@@go out for the day@@PHRASE1@@day trip@@PHRASE2@@a commute@@PHRASE3@@outing@@PHRASE4@@excursion
someone who is travelling@@PHRASE0@@traveller@@PHRASE1@@passenger@@PHRASE2@@commuter@@PHRASE3@@tourist@@PHRASE4@@travelling@@PHRASE5@@well-travelled@@PHRASE6@@jet-setter@@PHRASE7@@backpacker
someone does not live in one particular place@@PHRASE0@@migrant@@PHRASE1@@drifter@@PHRASE2@@nomad@@PHRASE3@@vagrant
the place that you are travelling to@@PHRASE0@@destination@@PHRASE1@@be on the way to@@PHRASE2@@bound
a strong desire to travel@@PHRASE0@@wanderlust@@PHRASE1@@itchy feet
to trick someone and make them believe something that is not true@@PHRASE0@@trick@@PHRASE1@@con@@PHRASE2@@deceive@@PHRASE3@@fool@@PHRASE4@@mislead@@PHRASE5@@set somebody up@@PHRASE6@@put one over on@@PHRASE7@@pull the wool over somebody's eyes@@PHRASE8@@lead somebody on@@PHRASE9@@take somebody for a ride@@PHRASE10@@double-cross@@PHRASE11@@dupe
to be tricked or deceived by someone@@PHRASE0@@be tricked / deceived@@PHRASE1@@be taken in@@PHRASE2@@fall for@@PHRASE3@@be fooled@@PHRASE4@@be set up@@PHRASE5@@be duped
a trick@@PHRASE0@@trick@@PHRASE1@@trap@@PHRASE2@@deception@@PHRASE3@@ruse@@PHRASE4@@hoax@@PHRASE5@@congame / con@@PHRASE6@@put-up job@@PHRASE7@@scam@@PHRASE8@@diversion@@PHRASE9@@decoy
someone who is deceived@@PHRASE0@@dupe@@PHRASE1@@sucker@@PHRASE2@@mug
someone who tricks other people@@PHRASE0@@con man / con artist / scam artist@@PHRASE1@@crook@@PHRASE2@@charlatan@@PHRASE3@@quack@@PHRASE4@@shyster@@PHRASE5@@snake-oil salesman / peddler
when someone tricks or deceives someone@@PHRASE0@@deception@@PHRASE1@@deceit@@PHRASE2@@set up@@PHRASE3@@trickery
intended to deceive@@PHRASE0@@deceitful@@PHRASE1@@misleading@@PHRASE2@@under false pretences
when something is true@@PHRASE0@@be true@@PHRASE1@@be the truth@@PHRASE2@@something goes for@@PHRASE3@@it is a fact@@PHRASE4@@be the case@@PHRASE5@@truthful@@PHRASE6@@accurate@@PHRASE7@@valid
when facts are shown to be true after being examined@@PHRASE0@@stand / hold up@@PHRASE1@@check out
definitely true@@PHRASE0@@undeniable / indisputable@@PHRASE1@@be the gospel truth / be gospel
only partly true, not completely true@@PHRASE0@@be partly true / partially true@@PHRASE1@@there's some truth in / to something@@PHRASE2@@there's something in something@@PHRASE3@@element / grain of truth
to say what is true@@PHRASE0@@tell the truth@@PHRASE1@@truthful@@PHRASE2@@to tell the truth@@PHRASE3@@stick to the facts
ways of saying that something is really true@@PHRASE0@@really@@PHRASE1@@honestly@@PHRASE2@@truly
the true information or facts about something@@PHRASE0@@the truth@@PHRASE1@@fact@@PHRASE2@@truth@@PHRASE3@@home truths
when you think someone is honest@@PHRASE0@@trust@@PHRASE1@@trustworthy
when you can be sure that someone will do what you want@@PHRASE0@@can depend / rely on somebody@@PHRASE1@@reliable@@PHRASE2@@responsible@@PHRASE3@@loyal
the feeling that you can trust someone@@PHRASE0@@trust@@PHRASE1@@confidence@@PHRASE2@@faith@@PHRASE3@@blind faith
words for describing someone who always trusts other people@@PHRASE0@@trusting@@PHRASE1@@naïve
something you can trust@@PHRASE0@@reliable@@PHRASE1@@can rely / depend on something
not trust@@PHRASE0@@not trust@@PHRASE1@@can't rely on@@PHRASE2@@unreliable@@PHRASE3@@be suspicious of@@PHRASE4@@distrust / mistrust
the feeling that you cannot trust someone@@PHRASE0@@distrust / mistrust@@PHRASE1@@suspicion
words for describing someone who does not usually trust other people@@PHRASE0@@suspicious@@PHRASE1@@distrustful / mistrustful
ways of describing someone who you do not trust@@PHRASE0@@somebody can't be trusted@@PHRASE1@@somebody looks / seems suspicious
to try to do something@@PHRASE0@@try@@PHRASE1@@attempt@@PHRASE2@@have a try@@PHRASE3@@see if you can do something@@PHRASE4@@make an attempt@@PHRASE5@@endeavour to do something@@PHRASE6@@seek to do something@@PHRASE7@@struggle to do something
to try very hard to do something@@PHRASE0@@try hard@@PHRASE1@@make an effort@@PHRASE2@@strive@@PHRASE3@@be at pains to do something@@PHRASE4@@go to great lengths to do something
to try as hard as you can@@PHRASE0@@try as hard as you can@@PHRASE1@@do / try your best@@PHRASE2@@do the best you can@@PHRASE3@@pull out all the stops@@PHRASE4@@give something your best shot@@PHRASE5@@do your utmost@@PHRASE6@@do everything / all you can@@PHRASE7@@give your all@@PHRASE8@@as best you can@@PHRASE9@@to the best of your ability
to try to do something even though you might not succeed@@PHRASE0@@have a go@@PHRASE1@@give it a go / a try / a whirl
to try to get a job, position, prize etc@@PHRASE0@@try for@@PHRASE1@@go for@@PHRASE2@@try out for@@PHRASE3@@angle for@@PHRASE4@@make a bid for@@PHRASE5@@shoot for@@PHRASE6@@struggle for@@PHRASE7@@go all out@@PHRASE8@@audition
to try very hard to help someone@@PHRASE0@@bend over backwards to do something@@PHRASE1@@go out of your way to do something@@PHRASE2@@take the trouble to do something
when you try to do something@@PHRASE0@@attempt@@PHRASE1@@effort@@PHRASE2@@campaign@@PHRASE3@@drive
to try something to see if it is good@@PHRASE0@@try@@PHRASE1@@try out@@PHRASE2@@give something a try@@PHRASE3@@sample@@PHRASE4@@have a go / bash@@PHRASE5@@try your hand at@@PHRASE6@@experiment with@@PHRASE7@@trial and error
to go around in circles@@PHRASE0@@turn@@PHRASE1@@go around@@PHRASE2@@spin@@PHRASE3@@rotate / revolve@@PHRASE4@@go / run / drive etc around in circles@@PHRASE5@@go / run / drive etc around and around@@PHRASE6@@whirl@@PHRASE7@@spiral@@PHRASE8@@swirl@@PHRASE9@@circle@@PHRASE10@@twirl
to make something turn around@@PHRASE0@@turn@@PHRASE1@@twist@@PHRASE2@@wind@@PHRASE3@@swivel@@PHRASE4@@twiddle
to make something turn in circles very quickly@@PHRASE0@@spin@@PHRASE1@@twirl@@PHRASE2@@whirl
a turning movement@@PHRASE0@@turn@@PHRASE1@@revolution@@PHRASE2@@spin
turning with a circular movement@@PHRASE0@@revolving@@PHRASE1@@rotating
to turn your head or your body@@PHRASE0@@turn@@PHRASE1@@turn around@@PHRASE2@@turn away@@PHRASE3@@turn your back@@PHRASE4@@turn your head@@PHRASE5@@turn on your heel@@PHRASE6@@swing around@@PHRASE7@@spin around@@PHRASE8@@swivel
to turn your body when you are lying down@@PHRASE0@@turn over@@PHRASE1@@roll over
to change your direction when you are walking or driving@@PHRASE0@@turn@@PHRASE1@@change direction@@PHRASE2@@change course@@PHRASE3@@veer@@PHRASE4@@swerve
when a road or river changes direction@@PHRASE0@@bend@@PHRASE1@@curve@@PHRASE2@@turn@@PHRASE3@@wind@@PHRASE4@@twist@@PHRASE5@@weave
when a vehicle, ship etc turns over in an accident@@PHRASE0@@turn over@@PHRASE1@@roll over@@PHRASE2@@capsize@@PHRASE3@@overturn
to turn something upside down@@PHRASE0@@turn over@@PHRASE1@@turn@@PHRASE2@@flip@@PHRASE3@@invert
two@@PHRASE0@@two@@PHRASE1@@a couple
two people@@PHRASE0@@couple@@PHRASE1@@pair@@PHRASE2@@duo
two things of the same type that are used together@@PHRASE0@@pair@@PHRASE1@@twin
each one of two people or things@@PHRASE0@@both@@PHRASE1@@each@@PHRASE2@@either@@PHRASE3@@neither@@PHRASE4@@each other / one another
someone whose brother or sister was born at the same time@@PHRASE0@@twin
intended for two people@@PHRASE0@@for two@@PHRASE1@@double@@PHRASE2@@two-man
twice the normal size@@PHRASE0@@double
when something happens two times@@PHRASE0@@twice@@PHRASE1@@a couple of times
consisting of two things of the same type@@PHRASE0@@double@@PHRASE1@@dual@@PHRASE2@@twofold
when a number or amount is twice as big as another@@PHRASE0@@twice@@PHRASE1@@double@@PHRASE2@@twofold
a type of person or thing@@PHRASE0@@type / kind / sort@@PHRASE1@@style@@PHRASE2@@category@@PHRASE3@@class@@PHRASE4@@variety@@PHRASE5@@genre@@PHRASE6@@form@@PHRASE7@@nature@@PHRASE8@@of that / his / their etc ilk@@PHRASE9@@like this / like that
a type of plant or animal@@PHRASE0@@species@@PHRASE1@@breed@@PHRASE2@@variety@@PHRASE3@@strain
a type of product@@PHRASE0@@brand@@PHRASE1@@make@@PHRASE2@@model
to say that someone or something belongs to a particular type@@PHRASE0@@categorize@@PHRASE1@@classify@@PHRASE2@@stereotype@@PHRASE3@@pigeonhole@@PHRASE4@@under
a typical person or thing@@PHRASE0@@typical@@PHRASE1@@representative@@PHRASE2@@archetypal@@PHRASE3@@classic@@PHRASE4@@textbook case / example@@PHRASE5@@stereotype
typical behaviour or qualities@@PHRASE0@@typical@@PHRASE1@@characteristic@@PHRASE2@@just what you'd expect@@PHRASE3@@be just like@@PHRASE4@@that's somebody all over@@PHRASE5@@true to form@@PHRASE6@@would@@PHRASE7@@the inevitable@@PHRASE8@@be in character
to be a typical example of someone or something@@PHRASE0@@be a good / excellent / perfect etc example@@PHRASE1@@characterize@@PHRASE2@@typify@@PHRASE3@@epitomize@@PHRASE4@@be the epitome of@@PHRASE5@@personify
not typical@@PHRASE0@@atypical@@PHRASE1@@uncharacteristic@@PHRASE2@@not be like / be unlike@@PHRASE3@@be out of character@@PHRASE4@@untypical
person@@PHRASE0@@ugly@@PHRASE1@@hideous@@PHRASE2@@repulsive@@PHRASE3@@grotesque@@PHRASE4@@unsightly@@PHRASE5@@he's / she's no oil-painting
not good-looking@@PHRASE0@@not very good-looking@@PHRASE1@@unattractive / not attractive@@PHRASE2@@plain@@PHRASE3@@homely@@PHRASE4@@not much to look at
object/building etc@@PHRASE0@@ugly@@PHRASE1@@unsightly@@PHRASE2@@unattractive@@PHRASE3@@hideous@@PHRASE4@@revolting@@PHRASE5@@monstrosity@@PHRASE6@@an eyesore@@PHRASE7@@blot on the landscape
something that you cannot be certain about@@PHRASE0@@uncertain / not certain@@PHRASE1@@unclear / not clear@@PHRASE2@@be up in the air@@PHRASE3@@there is uncertainty about / over something
when a situation is uncertain, and something bad may happen@@PHRASE0@@uncertain@@PHRASE1@@be / look / remain etc doubtful@@PHRASE2@@be in doubt@@PHRASE3@@it's touch and go@@PHRASE4@@be / hang in the balance@@PHRASE5@@iffy
when two different results are possible@@PHRASE0@@something could go either way@@PHRASE1@@borderline@@PHRASE2@@there's a fifty-fifty chance@@PHRASE3@@it's a toss-up
when there are several different opinions about something@@PHRASE0@@debatable@@PHRASE1@@questionable@@PHRASE2@@open to question / debate@@PHRASE3@@moot point
unconscious@@PHRASE0@@unconscious@@PHRASE1@@be in a coma@@PHRASE2@@be out cold@@PHRASE3@@dazed
to become unconscious@@PHRASE0@@lose consciousness@@PHRASE1@@faint@@PHRASE2@@pass out@@PHRASE3@@black out / have a blackout@@PHRASE4@@slip / sink / lapse / fall into unconsciousness@@PHRASE5@@slip / sink / lapse / fall into a coma@@PHRASE6@@collapse
to make someone unconscious by giving them a drug@@PHRASE0@@anaesthetize@@PHRASE1@@put somebody to sleep@@PHRASE2@@knock somebody out
to make someone unconscious by hitting them@@PHRASE0@@knock somebody out / knock somebody unconscious@@PHRASE1@@beat somebody unconscious / beat somebody senseless@@PHRASE2@@stun
under something that is directly above@@PHRASE0@@under@@PHRASE1@@underneath@@PHRASE2@@beneath
in a lower position or at a lower level than something@@PHRASE0@@below@@PHRASE1@@beneath
under the ground or under water@@PHRASE0@@under@@PHRASE1@@beneath@@PHRASE2@@underground / below ground@@PHRASE3@@subterranean@@PHRASE4@@underwater / under water@@PHRASE5@@submerged
under something such as clothes, skin, or paint@@PHRASE0@@under / underneath@@PHRASE1@@beneath
to understand a situation, idea, or what someone is telling you@@PHRASE0@@understand@@PHRASE1@@know what somebody means@@PHRASE2@@see@@PHRASE3@@get@@PHRASE4@@comprehend@@PHRASE5@@grasp@@PHRASE6@@make sense of@@PHRASE7@@get the message@@PHRASE8@@get the picture@@PHRASE9@@get your head round
to understand how someone feels@@PHRASE0@@understand@@PHRASE1@@see@@PHRASE2@@appreciate@@PHRASE3@@know how somebody feels@@PHRASE4@@put yourself in somebody's place@@PHRASE5@@understandable
to understand each part of a story, explanation etc@@PHRASE0@@follow@@PHRASE1@@be with@@PHRASE2@@keep up
to understand new facts after studying them@@PHRASE0@@digest@@PHRASE1@@take in@@PHRASE2@@absorb@@PHRASE3@@assimilate@@PHRASE4@@sink in
to understand the meaning of something in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@make of@@PHRASE1@@read@@PHRASE2@@take something to mean@@PHRASE3@@see something as@@PHRASE4@@interpret@@PHRASE5@@understand by@@PHRASE6@@understand something / somebody to mean@@PHRASE7@@construe something as
to begin to understand something@@PHRASE0@@begin to understand@@PHRASE1@@catch on@@PHRASE2@@get it@@PHRASE3@@figure / work out@@PHRASE4@@twig@@PHRASE5@@cotton on@@PHRASE6@@click@@PHRASE7@@fall into place
when you understand something@@PHRASE0@@comprehension@@PHRASE1@@understanding@@PHRASE2@@insight
easy to understand@@PHRASE0@@easy to understand / follow@@PHRASE1@@clear@@PHRASE2@@comprehensible@@PHRASE3@@intelligible@@PHRASE4@@accessible@@PHRASE5@@coherent
to not understand something correctly@@PHRASE0@@misunderstand@@PHRASE1@@misunderstanding@@PHRASE2@@misinterpret@@PHRASE3@@misread@@PHRASE4@@miss the point@@PHRASE5@@take something the wrong way@@PHRASE6@@get the wrong end of the stick@@PHRASE7@@be at cross-purposes@@PHRASE8@@don't get me wrong@@PHRASE9@@lose the plot
to not understand@@PHRASE0@@not understand@@PHRASE1@@can't make head or / nor tail of@@PHRASE2@@be over somebody's head@@PHRASE3@@be out of your depth@@PHRASE4@@be none the wiser@@PHRASE5@@don't / can't see@@PHRASE6@@be a mystery to me / be beyond me / beats me@@PHRASE7@@I can't think / can't imagine
difficult or impossible to understand@@PHRASE0@@puzzling@@PHRASE1@@baffling@@PHRASE2@@incomprehensible@@PHRASE3@@unintelligible@@PHRASE4@@incoherent@@PHRASE5@@obscure
not treating people in a way that is reasonable or equal@@PHRASE0@@unfair / not fair@@PHRASE1@@unreasonable@@PHRASE2@@undeserved@@PHRASE3@@biased@@PHRASE4@@unjust@@PHRASE5@@favour
unfair treatment because of someone's race, sex, age etc@@PHRASE0@@discrimination@@PHRASE1@@discriminate against@@PHRASE2@@prejudice@@PHRASE3@@inequality@@PHRASE4@@discriminatory@@PHRASE5@@double standards
when a report, description etc is unfair@@PHRASE0@@unfair@@PHRASE1@@biased@@PHRASE2@@one-sided@@PHRASE3@@slanted
when one person or group is treated much better than others@@PHRASE0@@favouritism@@PHRASE1@@preferential treatment@@PHRASE2@@nepotism
a situation or decision which is very unfair@@PHRASE0@@injustice@@PHRASE1@@travesty@@PHRASE2@@miscarriage of justice
when you wish that something had not happened or was not true@@PHRASE0@@unfortunately@@PHRASE1@@sadly@@PHRASE2@@it's a pity / shame@@PHRASE3@@it's sad@@PHRASE4@@too bad@@PHRASE5@@it's unfortunate@@PHRASE6@@more's the pity@@PHRASE7@@regrettably
something that you wish had not happened or was not true@@PHRASE0@@unfortunate@@PHRASE1@@regrettable
not friendly@@PHRASE0@@unfriendly / not friendly@@PHRASE1@@cold@@PHRASE2@@inhospitable@@PHRASE3@@hostile@@PHRASE4@@antagonistic@@PHRASE5@@give somebody the cold shoulder@@PHRASE6@@cliquey / cliquish
when someone prefers not to be with other people@@PHRASE0@@distant@@PHRASE1@@aloof@@PHRASE2@@stand-offish / standoffish@@PHRASE3@@antisocial@@PHRASE4@@unapproachable
when relationships are unfriendly@@PHRASE0@@unfriendly / not friendly@@PHRASE1@@cool@@PHRASE2@@strained@@PHRASE3@@frosty@@PHRASE4@@turn sour
when a particular place or situation seems unfriendly@@PHRASE0@@unfriendly / not friendly@@PHRASE1@@unwelcoming@@PHRASE2@@inhospitable@@PHRASE3@@impersonal@@PHRASE4@@forbidding
not important@@PHRASE0@@not important / unimportant@@PHRASE1@@minor@@PHRASE2@@insignificant / not significant@@PHRASE3@@petty@@PHRASE4@@trivial@@PHRASE5@@small@@PHRASE6@@be of no importance
what you say when something is not important@@PHRASE0@@it doesn't matter@@PHRASE1@@it makes no difference / it doesn't make any difference@@PHRASE2@@it's no big deal / it's not a big deal@@PHRASE3@@it's nothing
less important than something else@@PHRASE0@@secondary@@PHRASE1@@subsidiary@@PHRASE2@@incidental@@PHRASE3@@marginal@@PHRASE4@@peripheral@@PHRASE5@@be of secondary / minor / less etc importance@@PHRASE6@@side issue@@PHRASE7@@pale into insignificance
someone who is not important@@PHRASE0@@not important@@PHRASE1@@insignificant@@PHRASE2@@the little guy@@PHRASE3@@lightweight@@PHRASE4@@a nobody@@PHRASE5@@nonentity@@PHRASE6@@small fry
something that is not important@@PHRASE0@@trivia
to make something seem less important than it really is@@PHRASE0@@trivialize@@PHRASE1@@play down / downplay@@PHRASE2@@belittle@@PHRASE3@@understate@@PHRASE4@@underestimate
to join together with other people, organizations, or countries@@PHRASE0@@unite@@PHRASE1@@team up@@PHRASE2@@get together@@PHRASE3@@combine@@PHRASE4@@join forces@@PHRASE5@@come together@@PHRASE6@@amalgamate@@PHRASE7@@merge
when people unite@@PHRASE0@@pull together@@PHRASE1@@stand together@@PHRASE2@@stick together@@PHRASE3@@close ranks@@PHRASE4@@be united
when people are united@@PHRASE0@@unity@@PHRASE1@@solidarity@@PHRASE2@@spirit
to make people, organizations, or countries unite@@PHRASE0@@unite@@PHRASE1@@bring together@@PHRASE2@@rally@@PHRASE3@@amalgamate@@PHRASE4@@merge
treating someone unkindly@@PHRASE0@@unkind@@PHRASE1@@mean@@PHRASE2@@nasty@@PHRASE3@@cruel@@PHRASE4@@spiteful@@PHRASE5@@be hard on@@PHRASE6@@give somebody a hard time@@PHRASE7@@take something out on
unkind comments or remarks@@PHRASE0@@unkind@@PHRASE1@@behind somebody's back@@PHRASE2@@caustic@@PHRASE3@@cutting@@PHRASE4@@bitchy@@PHRASE5@@snide@@PHRASE6@@vicious
unkind, but not deliberately unkind@@PHRASE0@@thoughtless / inconsiderate@@PHRASE1@@insensitive@@PHRASE2@@tactless
having no sympathy for other people's problems@@PHRASE0@@unsympathetic@@PHRASE1@@hard-hearted
when someone is unlucky in a particular situation or at a particular time@@PHRASE0@@unlucky@@PHRASE1@@unfortunate@@PHRASE2@@have the misfortune to do something / have the misfortune of doing something@@PHRASE3@@have bad luck@@PHRASE4@@be out of luck@@PHRASE5@@a run of bad luck@@PHRASE6@@it's one of those days / it's not my day@@PHRASE7@@be in the wrong place at the wrong time
when someone is always unlucky@@PHRASE0@@unlucky@@PHRASE1@@with my luck@@PHRASE2@@just my luck@@PHRASE3@@be jinxed / be a jinx
an unlucky situation or event@@PHRASE0@@unlucky@@PHRASE1@@unfortunate@@PHRASE2@@unfortunately@@PHRASE3@@as bad luck would have it@@PHRASE4@@be bad luck@@PHRASE5@@there is a jinx on something / something is jinxed
something that is believed to give you bad luck@@PHRASE0@@unlucky@@PHRASE1@@be / bring bad luck
bad luck@@PHRASE0@@bad luck@@PHRASE1@@misfortune
not suitable for a particular purpose, person, or situation@@PHRASE0@@unsuitable / not suitable@@PHRASE1@@inappropriate / not appropriate@@PHRASE2@@unsuited to something / not suited to something@@PHRASE3@@wrong@@PHRASE4@@hardly the time / place / person@@PHRASE5@@unfit / not fit
when someone is not suitable for a particular job or situation@@PHRASE0@@unsuitable / not suitable@@PHRASE1@@not be cut out for@@PHRASE2@@wrong@@PHRASE3@@ill-suited to something / not suited to something@@PHRASE4@@be / seem / feel / look out of place@@PHRASE5@@misfit
when something is not suitable for a place or situation@@PHRASE0@@be / seem / look out of place@@PHRASE1@@be out of keeping / not be in keeping@@PHRASE2@@incongruous
when two people are not suitable for each other@@PHRASE0@@incompatible@@PHRASE1@@be wrong for / not be right for@@PHRASE2@@not be somebody's type@@PHRASE3@@not be suited@@PHRASE4@@ill-matched
place/room@@PHRASE0@@messy@@PHRASE1@@be a mess@@PHRASE2@@cluttered@@PHRASE3@@dump@@PHRASE4@@pigsty@@PHRASE5@@tip
person/clothes/hair@@PHRASE0@@untidy@@PHRASE1@@be a mess@@PHRASE2@@scruffy@@PHRASE3@@slovenly@@PHRASE4@@slob@@PHRASE5@@unkempt@@PHRASE6@@dishevelled@@PHRASE7@@bedraggled@@PHRASE8@@rumpled
to make a place messy@@PHRASE0@@make a mess@@PHRASE1@@mess up@@PHRASE2@@clutter / clutter up
when things are spread around in a messy way@@PHRASE0@@mess@@PHRASE1@@chaos@@PHRASE2@@clutter@@PHRASE3@@disaster / disaster area
continuing to a particular time or event and then stopping@@PHRASE0@@until@@PHRASE1@@up until / up to@@PHRASE2@@from...until / from...to@@PHRASE3@@through@@PHRASE4@@Monday-Friday / 6:00-8:00 etc
when what someone says is not true@@PHRASE0@@not true@@PHRASE1@@untrue@@PHRASE2@@false@@PHRASE3@@not be the case@@PHRASE4@@there is no truth in / to something@@PHRASE5@@misleading@@PHRASE6@@not ring true@@PHRASE7@@trumped-up
to think of a reason or explanation that is untrue@@PHRASE0@@make up@@PHRASE1@@invent
an untrue story or explanation@@PHRASE0@@story / tale@@PHRASE1@@fiction@@PHRASE2@@fabrication
what you say when you think something is untrue@@PHRASE0@@nonsense / rubbish@@PHRASE1@@a load of
not what usually happens@@PHRASE0@@unusual@@PHRASE1@@extraordinary@@PHRASE2@@exceptional@@PHRASE3@@uncommon / not common@@PHRASE4@@you don't usually / often@@PHRASE5@@out of the ordinary@@PHRASE6@@special@@PHRASE7@@freak@@PHRASE8@@offbeat / off-beat
unusually good or impressive@@PHRASE0@@unusual@@PHRASE1@@special@@PHRASE2@@extraordinary@@PHRASE3@@exceptional@@PHRASE4@@remarkable@@PHRASE5@@rare@@PHRASE6@@quite a / some@@PHRASE7@@unique
so unusual that nothing like it has ever happened before@@PHRASE0@@unprecedented@@PHRASE1@@unheard of
when someone's behaviour is unusual@@PHRASE0@@unconventional@@PHRASE1@@it's not like somebody
moving up to a higher place@@PHRASE0@@up@@PHRASE1@@upwards@@PHRASE2@@uphill@@PHRASE3@@upstairs@@PHRASE4@@higher and higher
looking, facing, or pointing upwards@@PHRASE0@@upwards@@PHRASE1@@up@@PHRASE2@@face-up
to move upwards through the air@@PHRASE0@@go up@@PHRASE1@@rise@@PHRASE2@@ascend@@PHRASE3@@climb@@PHRASE4@@gain height@@PHRASE5@@shoot up@@PHRASE6@@soar
when something moves upwards into the air@@PHRASE0@@leave the ground@@PHRASE1@@take off@@PHRASE2@@lift off@@PHRASE3@@blast off@@PHRASE4@@launch
to move up a slope or upstairs@@PHRASE0@@go up@@PHRASE1@@climb / climb up@@PHRASE2@@ascend
when a road or path goes upwards@@PHRASE0@@go up@@PHRASE1@@climb
when the level of water goes up@@PHRASE0@@rise
when the sun or moon comes up into the sky@@PHRASE0@@rise@@PHRASE1@@come up
to move a part of your body upwards@@PHRASE0@@raise@@PHRASE1@@lift / lift up@@PHRASE2@@put up
to move up in a list@@PHRASE0@@move up@@PHRASE1@@rise@@PHRASE2@@climb@@PHRASE3@@shoot up
feeling upset@@PHRASE0@@upset@@PHRASE1@@hurt@@PHRASE2@@distressed@@PHRASE3@@distraught@@PHRASE4@@be in a state
to make someone feel upset@@PHRASE0@@upset@@PHRASE1@@hurt@@PHRASE2@@hurt somebody's feelings@@PHRASE3@@distress
to become upset@@PHRASE0@@get upset@@PHRASE1@@get worked up@@PHRASE2@@take something to heart@@PHRASE3@@get het up
making you feel upset@@PHRASE0@@upsetting@@PHRASE1@@distressing@@PHRASE2@@painful@@PHRASE3@@harrowing@@PHRASE4@@traumatic
getting upset easily@@PHRASE0@@sensitive@@PHRASE1@@oversensitive / overly sensitive
to use something for a purpose@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@with@@PHRASE2@@make use of
to use particular methods, knowledge, skills etc@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@make use of@@PHRASE2@@put something to use@@PHRASE3@@apply@@PHRASE4@@exercise@@PHRASE5@@utilize@@PHRASE6@@draw on@@PHRASE7@@exploit
to use a service that is available@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@make use of
someone who uses something@@PHRASE0@@user
to use a situation in order to gain an advantage@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@exploit@@PHRASE2@@make use of@@PHRASE3@@take advantage of@@PHRASE4@@play on@@PHRASE5@@capitalize on
used for a particular purpose@@PHRASE0@@be used@@PHRASE1@@be for@@PHRASE2@@serve as@@PHRASE3@@double as
what something can be used for@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@application@@PHRASE2@@function
being used now@@PHRASE0@@be in use@@PHRASE1@@be occupied@@PHRASE2@@be taken@@PHRASE3@@be engaged
something that can be used@@PHRASE0@@available@@PHRASE1@@free@@PHRASE2@@usable@@PHRASE3@@valid@@PHRASE4@@current
something that can be used in various ways@@PHRASE0@@versatile@@PHRASE1@@multi-purpose@@PHRASE2@@all-purpose
to use something again@@PHRASE0@@reuse@@PHRASE1@@recycle
to use something wrongly@@PHRASE0@@misuse@@PHRASE1@@abuse
words, remarks, ideas etc that have been used too much@@PHRASE0@@over-used@@PHRASE1@@stale@@PHRASE2@@trite@@PHRASE3@@be wearing thin@@PHRASE4@@clichéd@@PHRASE5@@hackneyed
no longer being used@@PHRASE0@@disused@@PHRASE1@@unused@@PHRASE2@@idle@@PHRASE3@@gather dust@@PHRASE4@@fall into disuse
documents, tickets etc that can no longer be used@@PHRASE0@@invalid@@PHRASE1@@out of date@@PHRASE2@@null and void
to use an amount of something@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@use up@@PHRASE2@@consume@@PHRASE3@@get / go through@@PHRASE4@@burn up@@PHRASE5@@eat up@@PHRASE6@@take up@@PHRASE7@@expend
the amount of something that is used@@PHRASE0@@consumption
someone that regularly uses amounts of something@@PHRASE0@@user@@PHRASE1@@consumer
amounts of something that have not been used@@PHRASE0@@unused@@PHRASE1@@untouched@@PHRASE2@@untapped
to use someone for your own advantage@@PHRASE0@@use@@PHRASE1@@take advantage of@@PHRASE2@@exploit@@PHRASE3@@manipulate@@PHRASE4@@can wrap / wind somebody around your little finger
someone who is used by someone else@@PHRASE0@@pawn@@PHRASE1@@puppet@@PHRASE2@@tool@@PHRASE3@@stooge@@PHRASE4@@instrument
to be used to something@@PHRASE0@@be used to@@PHRASE1@@be accustomed to@@PHRASE2@@be / feel at home with
something that you are used to@@PHRASE0@@familiar
to gradually become used to something@@PHRASE0@@get used to@@PHRASE1@@become / grow accustomed to@@PHRASE2@@adjust to@@PHRASE3@@adapt to@@PHRASE4@@acclimatize / become acclimatized
to get used to a new job or way of life@@PHRASE0@@settle in@@PHRASE1@@find your feet@@PHRASE2@@find your way around
to be used to something difficult or unpleasant@@PHRASE0@@be used to@@PHRASE1@@be hardened to@@PHRASE2@@be no stranger to@@PHRASE3@@be inured to
not used to something@@PHRASE0@@not be used to@@PHRASE1@@not be accustomed to@@PHRASE2@@unaccustomed / unused to
something that you are not used to@@PHRASE0@@unfamiliar@@PHRASE1@@strange
useful@@PHRASE0@@useful@@PHRASE1@@be of use@@PHRASE2@@handy@@PHRASE3@@practical@@PHRASE4@@be good for (doing) something@@PHRASE5@@helpful@@PHRASE6@@valuable@@PHRASE7@@be worth it
extremely useful@@PHRASE0@@invaluable@@PHRASE1@@indispensable@@PHRASE2@@can't do / manage without
useful only in particular situations@@PHRASE0@@come in handy@@PHRASE1@@have its uses
the quality of being useful@@PHRASE0@@usefulness@@PHRASE1@@utility
when something is not useful@@PHRASE0@@useless@@PHRASE1@@be (of) no use@@PHRASE2@@have got no use for@@PHRASE3@@be no good@@PHRASE4@@be (of) no help
objects that are useless and not needed@@PHRASE0@@junk@@PHRASE1@@garbage
actions or activities that are useless@@PHRASE0@@pointless@@PHRASE1@@futile@@PHRASE2@@useless
ways of telling someone that it is useless to do something@@PHRASE0@@there's no point / what's the point@@PHRASE1@@be a waste of time / be wasting your time@@PHRASE2@@it's not worth it@@PHRASE3@@it won't do you any good / it won't get you anywhere@@PHRASE4@@it's / there's no use
when it is useless to try to persuade someone@@PHRASE0@@it's like talking to a brick wall@@PHRASE1@@be wasting your breath@@PHRASE2@@till you're blue in the face
ways of saying that something usually happens@@PHRASE0@@usually / generally@@PHRASE1@@normally@@PHRASE2@@as a (general) rule@@PHRASE3@@nine times out of ten@@PHRASE4@@routinely@@PHRASE5@@typically
in the same way as things usually happen@@PHRASE0@@as usual@@PHRASE1@@as ever / as always@@PHRASE2@@as per usual
usual@@PHRASE0@@usual@@PHRASE1@@normal@@PHRASE2@@be the norm@@PHRASE3@@customary@@PHRASE4@@routine@@PHRASE5@@same old@@PHRASE6@@stock
what people usually do@@PHRASE0@@habit@@PHRASE1@@routine@@PHRASE2@@standard practice
what the value of something is@@PHRASE0@@value@@PHRASE1@@be worth@@PHRASE2@@be valued at
worth a lot of money@@PHRASE0@@valuable@@PHRASE1@@of great value@@PHRASE2@@be worth a lot@@PHRASE3@@be worth a fortune@@PHRASE4@@precious@@PHRASE5@@priceless
valuable objects or possessions@@PHRASE0@@valuables@@PHRASE1@@treasures
to decide what the value of something is@@PHRASE0@@value
to become more valuable@@PHRASE0@@increase / rise / go up in value@@PHRASE1@@appreciate@@PHRASE2@@double / triple in value
to become less valuable@@PHRASE0@@fall / decrease / go down in value@@PHRASE1@@depreciate
without any value@@PHRASE0@@worthless@@PHRASE1@@not be worth anything
words for describing things or people that are of different kinds@@PHRASE0@@different@@PHRASE1@@various@@PHRASE2@@a variety of something@@PHRASE3@@differing@@PHRASE4@@varying@@PHRASE5@@an assortment of something@@PHRASE6@@assorted@@PHRASE7@@a mix of something@@PHRASE8@@a mixture of something
words for describing things or people of many different kinds@@PHRASE0@@all sorts / kinds of something@@PHRASE1@@diverse@@PHRASE2@@all manner of something@@PHRASE3@@from / in all walks of life
including many different people, things, activities etc@@PHRASE0@@varied@@PHRASE1@@variety@@PHRASE2@@diverse@@PHRASE3@@wide-ranging@@PHRASE4@@mixed@@PHRASE5@@multicultural / multiracial
seeming to be together for no particular reason@@PHRASE0@@miscellaneous@@PHRASE1@@motley@@PHRASE2@@mixed bag@@PHRASE3@@this, that, and the other
a set of different things of the same general type@@PHRASE0@@a range of something@@PHRASE1@@spectrum@@PHRASE2@@selection@@PHRASE3@@gamut
to start to get involved in new activities@@PHRASE0@@branch out@@PHRASE1@@diversify
to make something different and more varied@@PHRASE0@@vary@@PHRASE1@@add variety to
standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down@@PHRASE0@@vertical@@PHRASE1@@upright@@PHRASE2@@straight up@@PHRASE3@@perpendicular@@PHRASE4@@erect@@PHRASE5@@sheer
to put something into a vertical position@@PHRASE0@@stand up@@PHRASE1@@stand something on end
very@@PHRASE0@@very@@PHRASE1@@really@@PHRASE2@@highly@@PHRASE3@@deeply@@PHRASE4@@real@@PHRASE5@@so@@PHRASE6@@one@@PHRASE7@@decidedly@@PHRASE8@@quite
extremely@@PHRASE0@@extremely@@PHRASE1@@absolutely@@PHRASE2@@awfully / terribly / terrifically@@PHRASE3@@very, very@@PHRASE4@@incredibly / unbelievably@@PHRASE5@@ridiculously@@PHRASE6@@enormously / hugely@@PHRASE7@@dreadfully@@PHRASE8@@remarkably / exceptionally
people and their behaviour@@PHRASE0@@violent@@PHRASE1@@brutal@@PHRASE2@@aggressive@@PHRASE3@@vicious@@PHRASE4@@savage@@PHRASE5@@ferocious@@PHRASE6@@rough
a violent person@@PHRASE0@@thug@@PHRASE1@@brute@@PHRASE2@@hooligan@@PHRASE3@@psychopath
animals@@PHRASE0@@fierce@@PHRASE1@@vicious@@PHRASE2@@savage@@PHRASE3@@ferocious
stories, films etc@@PHRASE0@@violent@@PHRASE1@@gory
violent behaviour@@PHRASE0@@violence@@PHRASE1@@aggression@@PHRASE2@@brutality@@PHRASE3@@savagery@@PHRASE4@@ferocity@@PHRASE5@@force
a violent situation@@PHRASE0@@riot@@PHRASE1@@unrest@@PHRASE2@@disturbance
deliberately avoiding violence@@PHRASE0@@peaceful@@PHRASE1@@non-violent
to visit a person@@PHRASE0@@visit@@PHRASE1@@go to see / go and see@@PHRASE2@@go over / go around / go round@@PHRASE3@@come over / come around / come round@@PHRASE4@@pay a visit@@PHRASE5@@look up@@PHRASE6@@descend on / upon
to visit someone for a short time@@PHRASE0@@call on / call in on@@PHRASE1@@drop in / drop by@@PHRASE2@@pop in@@PHRASE3@@call round / call in
to visit a place as a tourist@@PHRASE0@@visit@@PHRASE1@@pay a visit@@PHRASE2@@go to see / go and see@@PHRASE3@@see the sights@@PHRASE4@@sightseeing@@PHRASE5@@do
to visit a place as part of your official duties@@PHRASE0@@visit
to visit a person or place on the way to somewhere else@@PHRASE0@@stop by@@PHRASE1@@look in on@@PHRASE2@@call in@@PHRASE3@@stop off@@PHRASE4@@stop over
someone who visits someone else@@PHRASE0@@visitor@@PHRASE1@@guest@@PHRASE2@@caller@@PHRASE3@@have company / visitors / guests
an occasion when someone visits a place or person@@PHRASE0@@visit@@PHRASE1@@flying visit
the sounds someone makes when they speak@@PHRASE0@@voice@@PHRASE1@@tone
a rough voice@@PHRASE0@@rough@@PHRASE1@@throaty@@PHRASE2@@husky@@PHRASE3@@gruff@@PHRASE4@@hoarse
a high voice@@PHRASE0@@high@@PHRASE1@@high-pitched@@PHRASE2@@piercing@@PHRASE3@@shrill@@PHRASE4@@squeaky
a low voice@@PHRASE0@@low@@PHRASE1@@deep@@PHRASE2@@rich@@PHRASE3@@resonant
to vote@@PHRASE0@@vote@@PHRASE1@@have / take a vote@@PHRASE2@@cast a vote@@PHRASE3@@put something to the / a vote@@PHRASE4@@veto@@PHRASE5@@ballot@@PHRASE6@@go to the polls@@PHRASE7@@the ballot box
to choose a government, leader, or representative by voting@@PHRASE0@@elect@@PHRASE1@@vote in / into@@PHRASE2@@re-elect@@PHRASE3@@return@@PHRASE4@@nominate
an occasion when people vote@@PHRASE0@@election@@PHRASE1@@electoral@@PHRASE2@@referendum@@PHRASE3@@ballot@@PHRASE4@@polls@@PHRASE5@@polling@@PHRASE6@@show of hands
someone who votes@@PHRASE0@@voter@@PHRASE1@@electorate
the right to vote@@PHRASE0@@the vote@@PHRASE1@@have a vote@@PHRASE2@@suffrage@@PHRASE3@@franchise@@PHRASE4@@enfranchise@@PHRASE5@@disenfranchise
ways of saying how many votes are made or received@@PHRASE0@@the vote@@PHRASE1@@receive / get@@PHRASE2@@poll
to try to get elected@@PHRASE0@@run@@PHRASE1@@fight@@PHRASE2@@candidate
political activities before an election@@PHRASE0@@campaign@@PHRASE1@@electioneering@@PHRASE2@@canvass
to wait@@PHRASE0@@wait@@PHRASE1@@hold on / hang on@@PHRASE2@@hang around@@PHRASE3@@stand by@@PHRASE4@@wait your turn@@PHRASE5@@sit out@@PHRASE6@@await@@PHRASE7@@long-awaited
what you say to tell someone to wait@@PHRASE0@@wait@@PHRASE1@@just a minute / second@@PHRASE2@@hold on@@PHRASE3@@wait and see@@PHRASE4@@see how things go@@PHRASE5@@wait up@@PHRASE6@@I'll be right with you / be right there@@PHRASE7@@bear with me@@PHRASE8@@hold your horses@@PHRASE9@@all in good time
a period of time when you have to wait@@PHRASE0@@wait
to make someone wait@@PHRASE0@@keep somebody waiting@@PHRASE1@@make somebody wait@@PHRASE2@@keep somebody in suspense@@PHRASE3@@keep somebody hanging on
when you stand in a line of people waiting@@PHRASE0@@queue (up)@@PHRASE1@@stand / wait in line@@PHRASE2@@line up@@PHRASE3@@queue@@PHRASE4@@be in the queue@@PHRASE5@@jump the queue@@PHRASE6@@push in / cut in
when someone is waiting for something to happen@@PHRASE0@@patient@@PHRASE1@@impatient@@PHRASE2@@look forward to@@PHRASE3@@can't wait@@PHRASE4@@hold your breath@@PHRASE5@@expectant
to stop sleeping@@PHRASE0@@wake / wake up@@PHRASE1@@awake@@PHRASE2@@come around@@PHRASE3@@stir
to make someone stop sleeping@@PHRASE0@@wake / wake up@@PHRASE1@@disturb@@PHRASE2@@rouse@@PHRASE3@@get somebody up / get somebody out of bed
to get out of bed@@PHRASE0@@get up@@PHRASE1@@get out of bed@@PHRASE2@@be up@@PHRASE3@@surface
to stay in bed until late in the morning@@PHRASE0@@get up late@@PHRASE1@@have a lie in / sleep late@@PHRASE2@@stay in bed@@PHRASE3@@oversleep@@PHRASE4@@sleep in
someone who is easily woken by noise@@PHRASE0@@light sleeper
someone who usually gets up early in the morning@@PHRASE0@@early riser
to walk@@PHRASE0@@walk@@PHRASE1@@on foot
to walk quickly@@PHRASE0@@stride@@PHRASE1@@march@@PHRASE2@@pace
to walk slowly in a relaxed way@@PHRASE0@@stroll@@PHRASE1@@amble@@PHRASE2@@saunter
to walk slowly because you are tired@@PHRASE0@@trudge / plod@@PHRASE1@@traipse
to walk slowly because you are in pain or weak@@PHRASE0@@hobble@@PHRASE1@@limp@@PHRASE2@@shuffle@@PHRASE3@@shamble
to walk in an unsteady way@@PHRASE0@@stagger@@PHRASE1@@stumble@@PHRASE2@@lurch
to walk with heavy, noisy steps@@PHRASE0@@stomp@@PHRASE1@@clump
to walk quietly@@PHRASE0@@tiptoe@@PHRASE1@@creep@@PHRASE2@@sneak@@PHRASE3@@pad
to walk proudly@@PHRASE0@@swagger@@PHRASE1@@strut@@PHRASE2@@parade
to walk without going in one particular direction@@PHRASE0@@walk around@@PHRASE1@@wander@@PHRASE2@@roam@@PHRASE3@@prowl
to walk for pleasure or exercise@@PHRASE0@@walk@@PHRASE1@@go for a walk / take a walk@@PHRASE2@@go for a stroll@@PHRASE3@@hike@@PHRASE4@@trek@@PHRASE5@@stretch your legs@@PHRASE6@@walk the dog
to walk through water@@PHRASE0@@wade@@PHRASE1@@paddle
to walk with regular steps with other people@@PHRASE0@@march@@PHRASE1@@in step
to walk slowly and carefully@@PHRASE0@@pick your way@@PHRASE1@@edge
a trip that you make by walking@@PHRASE0@@walk@@PHRASE1@@hike@@PHRASE2@@trek
a single movement when you are walking@@PHRASE0@@step@@PHRASE1@@footstep@@PHRASE2@@pace@@PHRASE3@@stride
the way someone walks@@PHRASE0@@walk@@PHRASE1@@gait
someone who is walking@@PHRASE0@@pedestrian@@PHRASE1@@walker / hiker
to want something or want to do something@@PHRASE0@@want@@PHRASE1@@would like@@PHRASE2@@feel like@@PHRASE3@@wouldn't mind@@PHRASE4@@wish@@PHRASE5@@I wouldn't say no@@PHRASE6@@be interested in@@PHRASE7@@fancy@@PHRASE8@@take your fancy
to want something very much@@PHRASE0@@wish@@PHRASE1@@would love@@PHRASE2@@would do anything / would give anything / would give your right arm@@PHRASE3@@be eager to do something@@PHRASE4@@be anxious to do something@@PHRASE5@@be dying@@PHRASE6@@be desperate@@PHRASE7@@can't wait@@PHRASE8@@be itching to do something@@PHRASE9@@need@@PHRASE10@@crave
to want something very much and be determined to get it@@PHRASE0@@set your sights on@@PHRASE1@@set your heart on
to want something that you are very unlikely to get@@PHRASE0@@dream of@@PHRASE1@@long@@PHRASE2@@yearn@@PHRASE3@@hanker after / for something
to have an aim in life that you want to achieve@@PHRASE0@@want@@PHRASE1@@aspire to@@PHRASE2@@would-be@@PHRASE3@@aspiring
a feeling that you want to do or have something@@PHRASE0@@desire@@PHRASE1@@wish@@PHRASE2@@longing / yearning@@PHRASE3@@craving@@PHRASE4@@lust@@PHRASE5@@appetite@@PHRASE6@@temptation@@PHRASE7@@compulsion
a sudden feeling of wanting something@@PHRASE0@@urge@@PHRASE1@@whim@@PHRASE2@@impulse
something that you want to achieve in your life@@PHRASE0@@dream@@PHRASE1@@ambition@@PHRASE2@@goal@@PHRASE3@@target@@PHRASE4@@aspirations
to not want to do or have something@@PHRASE0@@not want@@PHRASE1@@not feel like doing something@@PHRASE2@@I'd rather not@@PHRASE3@@be unwilling to do something@@PHRASE4@@you are welcome to something / you can keep something@@PHRASE5@@have no desire to do something@@PHRASE6@@I'd rather die
something that you do not want@@PHRASE0@@undesirable@@PHRASE1@@unwanted@@PHRASE2@@unwelcome
fighting between countries or armies@@PHRASE0@@war@@PHRASE1@@conflict@@PHRASE2@@rebellion@@PHRASE3@@fighting@@PHRASE4@@warfare@@PHRASE5@@hostilities@@PHRASE6@@battle@@PHRASE7@@skirmish
to fight in a war or be in a war@@PHRASE0@@fight@@PHRASE1@@clash@@PHRASE2@@be at war@@PHRASE3@@wage war@@PHRASE4@@make war@@PHRASE5@@warring
to start a war@@PHRASE0@@declare war@@PHRASE1@@go to war
during a war@@PHRASE0@@wartime@@PHRASE1@@wartime@@PHRASE2@@in the war@@PHRASE3@@in action
the place where a war is fought@@PHRASE0@@battlefield@@PHRASE1@@the front line / the front@@PHRASE2@@war zone@@PHRASE3@@the field (of battle)@@PHRASE4@@theatre@@PHRASE5@@war-torn
the people you are fighting against in a war@@PHRASE0@@enemy
someone who is keen to start a war@@PHRASE0@@warmonger@@PHRASE1@@militarist@@PHRASE2@@hawk
to warn someone about something@@PHRASE0@@warn@@PHRASE1@@give somebody a warning@@PHRASE2@@warn off@@PHRASE3@@caution@@PHRASE4@@tip off@@PHRASE5@@alert@@PHRASE6@@sound / raise the alarm@@PHRASE7@@forewarn@@PHRASE8@@I told you!/I told you so!
what you say when you want to warn someone@@PHRASE0@@look out / watch out@@PHRASE1@@mind@@PHRASE2@@watch it / watch out@@PHRASE3@@be careful@@PHRASE4@@beware@@PHRASE5@@you'd better@@PHRASE6@@something ends in tears
making you realize that something bad could happen@@PHRASE0@@warn@@PHRASE1@@be a warning@@PHRASE2@@set (the) alarm bells ringing@@PHRASE3@@ominous@@PHRASE4@@warning@@PHRASE5@@cautionary
a spoken or written statement that warns people@@PHRASE0@@warning@@PHRASE1@@tip-off@@PHRASE2@@caution
to wash your hands/face/body etc@@PHRASE0@@wash@@PHRASE1@@have a wash@@PHRASE2@@freshen up@@PHRASE3@@get cleaned up@@PHRASE4@@spruce yourself up / get spruced up@@PHRASE5@@brush your teeth@@PHRASE6@@wipe@@PHRASE7@@cleanse@@PHRASE8@@shampoo
to wash in a bath or shower@@PHRASE0@@have a shower@@PHRASE1@@have a bath@@PHRASE2@@be in the bath@@PHRASE3@@shower@@PHRASE4@@bath
to wash a car/floor/wall etc@@PHRASE0@@wash@@PHRASE1@@clean@@PHRASE2@@mop@@PHRASE3@@scrub@@PHRASE4@@wash down@@PHRASE5@@wash out
to wash clothes@@PHRASE0@@wash@@PHRASE1@@dry-clean@@PHRASE2@@do the washing@@PHRASE3@@hand wash / handwash@@PHRASE4@@be in the wash@@PHRASE5@@laundry@@PHRASE6@@washable
to wash cups/plates/knives etc@@PHRASE0@@wash the dishes / do the dishes@@PHRASE1@@do the washing up / wash up
to wash something using water but without soap@@PHRASE0@@rinse@@PHRASE1@@soak / leave something to soak
to waste something@@PHRASE0@@waste@@PHRASE1@@wasted@@PHRASE2@@go to waste@@PHRASE3@@squander@@PHRASE4@@fritter away@@PHRASE5@@dissipate@@PHRASE6@@money down the drain
something that wastes time, money etc@@PHRASE0@@be a waste of something@@PHRASE1@@wasteful@@PHRASE2@@inefficient
to watch someone or something@@PHRASE0@@watch@@PHRASE1@@see@@PHRASE2@@observe@@PHRASE3@@look on
to watch someone or something continuously@@PHRASE0@@not take your eyes off@@PHRASE1@@stand over
to watch to make sure that nothing bad happens to someone or something@@PHRASE0@@watch@@PHRASE1@@keep an eye on@@PHRASE2@@can't take your eyes off@@PHRASE3@@observation
to pay attention to the way a situation develops@@PHRASE0@@watch@@PHRASE1@@keep an eye on@@PHRASE2@@monitor
to secretly watch a person or place@@PHRASE0@@watch@@PHRASE1@@spy on somebody@@PHRASE2@@keep a watch on@@PHRASE3@@surveillance@@PHRASE4@@observation
someone who is watching an event or performance@@PHRASE0@@spectator@@PHRASE1@@viewer@@PHRASE2@@audience@@PHRASE3@@onlooker@@PHRASE4@@observer
always watching to see what happens@@PHRASE0@@alert@@PHRASE1@@be on the alert@@PHRASE2@@keep your eyes open / peeled@@PHRASE3@@look / watch out for@@PHRASE4@@watchful@@PHRASE5@@vigilant
water@@PHRASE0@@water@@PHRASE1@@moisture
when a lot of water covers a place that is usually dry@@PHRASE0@@flood@@PHRASE1@@flooding@@PHRASE2@@deluge@@PHRASE3@@flood
a continuous movement of water@@PHRASE0@@current@@PHRASE1@@torrent
to supply farmland, plants etc with water@@PHRASE0@@water@@PHRASE1@@irrigate
to add water to another liquid@@PHRASE0@@dilute@@PHRASE1@@water down
living in water@@PHRASE0@@aquatic@@PHRASE1@@amphibious
something that does not let water pass through it@@PHRASE0@@waterproof@@PHRASE1@@watertight
a way or method of doing something@@PHRASE0@@way@@PHRASE1@@method@@PHRASE2@@approach@@PHRASE3@@technique@@PHRASE4@@strategy@@PHRASE5@@system@@PHRASE6@@tactics
the correct way of doing something@@PHRASE0@@how to do something@@PHRASE1@@procedure
the method you use to achieve something@@PHRASE0@@means@@PHRASE1@@tool@@PHRASE2@@tactic@@PHRASE3@@medium@@PHRASE4@@vehicle@@PHRASE5@@avenue
a way of achieving success, happiness etc@@PHRASE0@@route / path@@PHRASE1@@the key@@PHRASE2@@secret
a clever or dishonest way of getting what you want@@PHRASE0@@ploy@@PHRASE1@@device@@PHRASE2@@ways and means
the way in which something is done@@PHRASE0@@how@@PHRASE1@@like this@@PHRASE2@@somehow@@PHRASE3@@by@@PHRASE4@@by means of
the way someone behaves or does something@@PHRASE0@@way@@PHRASE1@@manner@@PHRASE2@@how somebody does something@@PHRASE3@@style
done in a particular way@@PHRASE0@@in a ... way / manner@@PHRASE1@@in a ... fashion@@PHRASE2@@with@@PHRASE3@@like@@PHRASE4@@-style@@PHRASE5@@along ... lines@@PHRASE6@@as if / as though@@PHRASE7@@with an air of
the way to go from one place to another@@PHRASE0@@way@@PHRASE1@@how to get@@PHRASE2@@route@@PHRASE3@@short cut@@PHRASE4@@directions
to find out how to get to a place by using maps@@PHRASE0@@find your way@@PHRASE1@@navigate
physically weak@@PHRASE0@@weak@@PHRASE1@@frail@@PHRASE2@@feeble@@PHRASE3@@fragile@@PHRASE4@@shaky@@PHRASE5@@puny@@PHRASE6@@weedy@@PHRASE7@@weakling@@PHRASE8@@weed
not powerful@@PHRASE0@@weak
easy to attack or harm@@PHRASE0@@vulnerable@@PHRASE1@@defenceless
to make someone or something weak@@PHRASE0@@weaken@@PHRASE1@@sap somebody's strength / energy@@PHRASE2@@debilitating
to become weak@@PHRASE0@@weaken@@PHRASE1@@crumble
when a plant becomes weak@@PHRASE0@@wilt@@PHRASE1@@droop
a weapon@@PHRASE0@@weapon@@PHRASE1@@arms@@PHRASE2@@ammunition@@PHRASE3@@weaponry@@PHRASE4@@arsenal
having weapons@@PHRASE0@@armed
having no weapons@@PHRASE0@@unarmed@@PHRASE1@@defenceless
to get weapons or provide someone with weapons@@PHRASE0@@arm@@PHRASE1@@rearm
weather@@PHRASE0@@weather@@PHRASE1@@it@@PHRASE2@@climate@@PHRASE3@@conditions
connected with the weather@@PHRASE0@@climatic@@PHRASE1@@meteorological@@PHRASE2@@atmospheric
information about the weather@@PHRASE0@@weather forecast@@PHRASE1@@weather report@@PHRASE2@@the weather@@PHRASE3@@the outlook
good weather@@PHRASE0@@good weather@@PHRASE1@@beautiful / gorgeous / glorious@@PHRASE2@@nice@@PHRASE3@@fine@@PHRASE4@@dry@@PHRASE5@@sunny@@PHRASE6@@sunshine@@PHRASE7@@in the sun
bad weather@@PHRASE0@@bad weather@@PHRASE1@@awful / terrible / horrible
weather that changes a lot@@PHRASE0@@unsettled@@PHRASE1@@changeable
hot weather@@PHRASE0@@hot@@PHRASE1@@boiling / scorching@@PHRASE2@@warm@@PHRASE3@@mild@@PHRASE4@@humid
cold weather@@PHRASE0@@cold@@PHRASE1@@cool@@PHRASE2@@chilly@@PHRASE3@@freezing
rain@@PHRASE0@@rain@@PHRASE1@@rain@@PHRASE2@@it's raining@@PHRASE3@@it's pouring@@PHRASE4@@it's drizzling@@PHRASE5@@it's sprinkling@@PHRASE6@@wet / rainy@@PHRASE7@@shower@@PHRASE8@@the wet@@PHRASE9@@the rainy season / the Monsoon
snow and ice@@PHRASE0@@snow@@PHRASE1@@snow@@PHRASE2@@it's snowing@@PHRASE3@@hail / hail stones@@PHRASE4@@sleet@@PHRASE5@@frost@@PHRASE6@@icy
cloudy@@PHRASE0@@cloudy@@PHRASE1@@dull@@PHRASE2@@grey@@PHRASE3@@overcast@@PHRASE4@@cloud@@PHRASE5@@fog@@PHRASE6@@mist
windy@@PHRASE0@@windy@@PHRASE1@@wind@@PHRASE2@@breeze@@PHRASE3@@gale
storm@@PHRASE0@@storm@@PHRASE1@@thunderstorm@@PHRASE2@@thunder@@PHRASE3@@lightning@@PHRASE4@@blizzard@@PHRASE5@@hurricane / typhoon@@PHRASE6@@tornado
happening or used in any kind of weather@@PHRASE0@@rain or shine@@PHRASE1@@in all weathers@@PHRASE2@@all-weather
ways of saying how heavy something or someone is@@PHRASE0@@weigh@@PHRASE1@@weight@@PHRASE2@@be 5 kilos / 10 pounds etc@@PHRASE3@@how heavy@@PHRASE4@@weigh in at
to measure how much something or someone weighs@@PHRASE0@@weigh
wearing good clothes and looking tidy@@PHRASE0@@well-dressed@@PHRASE1@@smart@@PHRASE2@@neat@@PHRASE3@@presentable@@PHRASE4@@well-groomed@@PHRASE5@@sharp@@PHRASE6@@dapper@@PHRASE7@@well turned out@@PHRASE8@@snazzy
to make yourself look well-dressed and tidy@@PHRASE0@@smarten yourself up@@PHRASE1@@spruce (yourself) up / get spruced up@@PHRASE2@@make yourself presentable
wet@@PHRASE0@@wet@@PHRASE1@@soaked@@PHRASE2@@soaking / sopping / dripping wet@@PHRASE3@@be soaking@@PHRASE4@@drenched@@PHRASE5@@soggy@@PHRASE6@@sodden@@PHRASE7@@saturated@@PHRASE8@@waterlogged@@PHRASE9@@awash
slightly wet@@PHRASE0@@damp@@PHRASE1@@moist@@PHRASE2@@clammy
when the air feels wet@@PHRASE0@@humid@@PHRASE1@@damp@@PHRASE2@@muggy@@PHRASE3@@sticky@@PHRASE4@@dank
to make someone or something wet@@PHRASE0@@get something wet@@PHRASE1@@wet@@PHRASE2@@soak@@PHRASE3@@splash@@PHRASE4@@drench@@PHRASE5@@flood@@PHRASE6@@swamp@@PHRASE7@@saturate
to make something slightly wet@@PHRASE0@@dampen@@PHRASE1@@moisten
at or immediately after the time when something happens@@PHRASE0@@when
when one thing always happens when another thing happens@@PHRASE0@@when@@PHRASE1@@whenever@@PHRASE2@@every time
when one thing happens during the time that something else is happening@@PHRASE0@@when@@PHRASE1@@while
ways of asking or mentioning when something happened or will happen@@PHRASE0@@when@@PHRASE1@@what time@@PHRASE2@@at what point
a long distance from one side to another@@PHRASE0@@wide@@PHRASE1@@broad
how wide something is@@PHRASE0@@how wide@@PHRASE1@@2 miles wide / 20 metres wide etc@@PHRASE2@@2 miles across / 20 metres across etc@@PHRASE3@@width
to become wider@@PHRASE0@@become / get wider@@PHRASE1@@widen
to make something wider@@PHRASE0@@make something wider@@PHRASE1@@widen
to be willing to do something@@PHRASE0@@be willing to do something@@PHRASE1@@be ready to do something@@PHRASE2@@not mind doing something@@PHRASE3@@be glad / happy / pleased to do something@@PHRASE4@@agree to do something@@PHRASE5@@be prepared to do something@@PHRASE6@@willing@@PHRASE7@@be game
when you do something willingly@@PHRASE0@@willingly@@PHRASE1@@voluntarily@@PHRASE2@@willing@@PHRASE3@@of your own free will@@PHRASE4@@voluntary@@PHRASE5@@readily@@PHRASE6@@freely@@PHRASE7@@gladly
to not be willing to do something@@PHRASE0@@unwilling / not willing@@PHRASE1@@reluctant@@PHRASE2@@drag your feet@@PHRASE3@@be loath to do something
doing something unwillingly@@PHRASE0@@unwillingly@@PHRASE1@@reluctantly@@PHRASE2@@against your will@@PHRASE3@@grudgingly
to win a race, competition etc@@PHRASE0@@win@@PHRASE1@@finish first / be first / come in first@@PHRASE2@@first place@@PHRASE3@@get in
to win an argument, fight, war, etc@@PHRASE0@@win@@PHRASE1@@come out on top@@PHRASE2@@prevail@@PHRASE3@@carry the day@@PHRASE4@@win the day
to be winning a game, race etc that has not yet finished@@PHRASE0@@be winning@@PHRASE1@@lead / be in the lead@@PHRASE2@@be ahead
to win easily@@PHRASE0@@win easily@@PHRASE1@@win hands down@@PHRASE2@@be no contest@@PHRASE3@@run away with@@PHRASE4@@be a shoo-in@@PHRASE5@@sweep to victory@@PHRASE6@@romp home
to win when you almost lost@@PHRASE0@@win by a narrow margin@@PHRASE1@@scrape home@@PHRASE2@@be close
when someone wins@@PHRASE0@@victory@@PHRASE1@@win@@PHRASE2@@triumph@@PHRASE3@@success@@PHRASE4@@conquest@@PHRASE5@@walkover@@PHRASE6@@landslide
the person or team that wins@@PHRASE0@@winner@@PHRASE1@@champion@@PHRASE2@@winning@@PHRASE3@@victor@@PHRASE4@@victorious
to be the person or team that is expected to win@@PHRASE0@@be (the) favourite@@PHRASE1@@frontrunner@@PHRASE2@@be in the running
something that you get when you win@@PHRASE0@@prize@@PHRASE1@@cup@@PHRASE2@@medal@@PHRASE3@@trophy@@PHRASE4@@jackpot@@PHRASE5@@winnings
in the same place with another person@@PHRASE0@@with@@PHRASE1@@together@@PHRASE2@@join@@PHRASE3@@be accompanied by@@PHRASE4@@company@@PHRASE5@@in somebody's company@@PHRASE6@@in somebody's presence@@PHRASE7@@live side by side
doing something with another person/group etc@@PHRASE0@@with@@PHRASE1@@together@@PHRASE2@@side by side@@PHRASE3@@collectively@@PHRASE4@@jointly@@PHRASE5@@in conjunction with@@PHRASE6@@in partnership with@@PHRASE7@@in collaboration with@@PHRASE8@@shoulder to shoulder with somebody
when people do something together in a dishonest way@@PHRASE0@@be in league with@@PHRASE1@@in collusion with@@PHRASE2@@be in cahoots (with)@@PHRASE3@@hand in glove with somebody
to work together@@PHRASE0@@work together@@PHRASE1@@cooperate@@PHRASE2@@collaborate
someone who does something with someone else@@PHRASE0@@partner@@PHRASE1@@fellow@@PHRASE2@@companion@@PHRASE3@@sidekick@@PHRASE4@@accomplice
done by people working together@@PHRASE0@@joint@@PHRASE1@@combined@@PHRASE2@@collective@@PHRASE3@@collaborative
people or groups who work together@@PHRASE0@@partnership@@PHRASE1@@alliance
to be together again after being separated@@PHRASE0@@be back together@@PHRASE1@@be reunited
with another thing or other things@@PHRASE0@@with@@PHRASE1@@together@@PHRASE2@@along with@@PHRASE3@@come with@@PHRASE4@@accompanying
when something is used together with something else@@PHRASE0@@together@@PHRASE1@@together with@@PHRASE2@@combined with@@PHRASE3@@in combination@@PHRASE4@@in conjunction with@@PHRASE5@@alongside@@PHRASE6@@compatible
several different things or people considered together@@PHRASE0@@together@@PHRASE1@@collectively
a woman@@PHRASE0@@woman@@PHRASE1@@lady@@PHRASE2@@girl
a woman who does a particular job or activity@@PHRASE0@@woman@@PHRASE1@@female@@PHRASE2@@lady
what you call a woman when you speak to her or write to her@@PHRASE0@@Mrs@@PHRASE1@@Miss@@PHRASE2@@Ms@@PHRASE3@@madam@@PHRASE4@@ma'am
for women or relating to women@@PHRASE0@@women's@@PHRASE1@@ladies’@@PHRASE2@@female@@PHRASE3@@feminine@@PHRASE4@@effeminate@@PHRASE5@@womanly
believing in equal rights for women@@PHRASE0@@feminism@@PHRASE1@@feminist
a word or group of words@@PHRASE0@@word@@PHRASE1@@phrase@@PHRASE2@@expression@@PHRASE3@@term@@PHRASE4@@idiom@@PHRASE5@@figure of speech@@PHRASE6@@catchword
a sentence or part of a sentence@@PHRASE0@@sentence@@PHRASE1@@clause@@PHRASE2@@phrase
a phrase or sentence that is well-known or often used@@PHRASE0@@saying@@PHRASE1@@proverb@@PHRASE2@@buzzword@@PHRASE3@@cliché@@PHRASE4@@platitude@@PHRASE5@@quotation@@PHRASE6@@slogan@@PHRASE7@@catchphrase@@PHRASE8@@motto
all the words someone knows or uses@@PHRASE0@@vocabulary@@PHRASE1@@terminology
work that someone does as part of their job@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@business@@PHRASE2@@duties
work that a student does@@PHRASE0@@homework@@PHRASE1@@classwork@@PHRASE2@@schoolwork@@PHRASE3@@coursework@@PHRASE4@@studies
work that you have to do in your home@@PHRASE0@@housework@@PHRASE1@@work
a piece of work done by an artist, musician etc@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@piece
the effort involved in working@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@effort@@PHRASE2@@labour@@PHRASE3@@commitment
unpleasant or boring work@@PHRASE0@@grind@@PHRASE1@@be a slog@@PHRASE2@@donkey work@@PHRASE3@@drudgery@@PHRASE4@@toil
to do a job that you get paid for@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@be@@PHRASE2@@go into@@PHRASE3@@practise
to do work that is not part of your job@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@do
to be at the place where you work@@PHRASE0@@be at work@@PHRASE1@@be on duty@@PHRASE2@@on business@@PHRASE3@@be on call
a piece of work that you have to do@@PHRASE0@@job@@PHRASE1@@task@@PHRASE2@@something to do / some work to do@@PHRASE3@@piece of work@@PHRASE4@@assignment@@PHRASE5@@chore@@PHRASE6@@errand@@PHRASE7@@duty
an important piece of work@@PHRASE0@@project@@PHRASE1@@mission@@PHRASE2@@undertaking
to give someone work to do@@PHRASE0@@give@@PHRASE1@@assign@@PHRASE2@@set@@PHRASE3@@commission@@PHRASE4@@saddle somebody with
to work for a company, person etc@@PHRASE0@@work for@@PHRASE1@@be employed@@PHRASE2@@be on the payroll@@PHRASE3@@be on the staff@@PHRASE4@@be with somebody@@PHRASE5@@employer
to work independently and not for someone else@@PHRASE0@@self-employed@@PHRASE1@@have / run your own business@@PHRASE2@@freelance@@PHRASE3@@be your own boss
someone who works for a company or organization@@PHRASE0@@worker@@PHRASE1@@employee@@PHRASE2@@member of staff / staff member
all the people who work in a company, organization, or country@@PHRASE0@@staff@@PHRASE1@@workforce@@PHRASE2@@labour@@PHRASE3@@personnel@@PHRASE4@@manpower
someone that you work with@@PHRASE0@@colleague@@PHRASE1@@workmate@@PHRASE2@@co-worker
when there are not enough people working in a company etc@@PHRASE0@@be understaffed@@PHRASE1@@be short-staffed
to work hard@@PHRASE0@@work hard@@PHRASE1@@put a lot of effort into something@@PHRASE2@@work at@@PHRASE3@@be hard at work@@PHRASE4@@push yourself@@PHRASE5@@beaver away@@PHRASE6@@labour
to work extremely hard@@PHRASE0@@slave away@@PHRASE1@@work your fingers to the bone@@PHRASE2@@work your butt / ass off@@PHRASE3@@toil
to work too hard@@PHRASE0@@overworked@@PHRASE1@@overdo it@@PHRASE2@@drive / push yourself too hard@@PHRASE3@@work / drive yourself into the ground
someone who works hard@@PHRASE0@@hardworking@@PHRASE1@@workaholic@@PHRASE2@@industrious@@PHRASE3@@dedicated@@PHRASE4@@committed@@PHRASE5@@studious@@PHRASE6@@swot
someone who does the hardest or most boring work@@PHRASE0@@drudge@@PHRASE1@@dogsbody
to make people work hard@@PHRASE0@@work somebody hard@@PHRASE1@@slave driver
what you say to tell someone to work harder@@PHRASE0@@put some effort into it@@PHRASE1@@pull / get your finger out
to not work hard enough@@PHRASE0@@not pull your weight@@PHRASE1@@skive@@PHRASE2@@goof off@@PHRASE3@@not do a stroke of work@@PHRASE4@@slack@@PHRASE5@@malinger
when a machine/system etc works properly@@PHRASE0@@work@@PHRASE1@@be in working order@@PHRASE2@@go@@PHRASE3@@be up and running@@PHRASE4@@operational@@PHRASE5@@on-stream
the world@@PHRASE0@@the world@@PHRASE1@@earth / Earth@@PHRASE2@@the planet@@PHRASE3@@the globe
things that affect or happen everywhere in the world@@PHRASE0@@world@@PHRASE1@@global@@PHRASE2@@worldwide@@PHRASE3@@globalization
feeling worried@@PHRASE0@@worried@@PHRASE1@@anxious@@PHRASE2@@nervous@@PHRASE3@@concerned@@PHRASE4@@apprehensive@@PHRASE5@@uneasy@@PHRASE6@@dismayed@@PHRASE7@@not like the look / sound of
to make someone feel worried@@PHRASE0@@worry@@PHRASE1@@trouble@@PHRASE2@@concern@@PHRASE3@@bother@@PHRASE4@@cause concern / be a cause for concern@@PHRASE5@@prey on your mind
to feel worried about something@@PHRASE0@@worry@@PHRASE1@@fret@@PHRASE2@@brood@@PHRASE3@@be worried sick@@PHRASE4@@frantic@@PHRASE5@@be at your wits’ end@@PHRASE6@@have qualms
to feel worried all the time@@PHRASE0@@have a lot on your mind@@PHRASE1@@be under stress / be under (a) strain@@PHRASE2@@stressed out@@PHRASE3@@preoccupied@@PHRASE4@@paranoid
making you feel worried@@PHRASE0@@worrying@@PHRASE1@@stressful@@PHRASE2@@anxious@@PHRASE3@@alarming@@PHRASE4@@tense@@PHRASE5@@niggling@@PHRASE6@@alarmist
something that makes you feel worried@@PHRASE0@@worry@@PHRASE1@@concern@@PHRASE2@@stresses and strains@@PHRASE3@@hang-up@@PHRASE4@@cares
the feeling of being worried@@PHRASE0@@worry@@PHRASE1@@stress@@PHRASE2@@concern@@PHRASE3@@anxiety@@PHRASE4@@strain@@PHRASE5@@angst
someone who worries a lot@@PHRASE0@@worrier@@PHRASE1@@worrywart@@PHRASE2@@neurotic
not worried@@PHRASE0@@not worried / concerned@@PHRASE1@@relieved@@PHRASE2@@be a weight off somebody's mind@@PHRASE3@@relief@@PHRASE4@@not lose sleep over@@PHRASE5@@have no qualms@@PHRASE6@@carefree@@PHRASE7@@without a care in the world / not have a care in the world@@PHRASE8@@laugh off
to make someone feel less worried@@PHRASE0@@reassure@@PHRASE1@@set / put somebody's mind at rest@@PHRASE2@@put somebody out of their misery
what you say to tell someone not to worry@@PHRASE0@@don't worry@@PHRASE1@@it's / everything's all right@@PHRASE2@@nothing to worry about
worse@@PHRASE0@@worse@@PHRASE1@@not as good@@PHRASE2@@inferior@@PHRASE3@@not be in the same league / can't compare with@@PHRASE4@@not be a patch on
to become worse@@PHRASE0@@get worse@@PHRASE1@@deteriorate@@PHRASE2@@go down / decline@@PHRASE3@@worsen@@PHRASE4@@go from bad to worse@@PHRASE5@@go downhill@@PHRASE6@@suffer@@PHRASE7@@slip@@PHRASE8@@deepen@@PHRASE9@@degenerate
to make a bad or difficult situation worse@@PHRASE0@@make things worse / make it worse@@PHRASE1@@to make matters / things worse@@PHRASE2@@aggravate@@PHRASE3@@exacerbate@@PHRASE4@@compound@@PHRASE5@@to add insult to injury
worst@@PHRASE0@@worst@@PHRASE1@@hit / reach rock bottom@@PHRASE2@@something takes the cake
when someone who is ill becomes worse@@PHRASE0@@get worse@@PHRASE1@@deteriorate@@PHRASE2@@relapse
to write with a pen, pencil, etc@@PHRASE0@@write@@PHRASE1@@put@@PHRASE2@@take notes@@PHRASE3@@make a note of something / note down something@@PHRASE4@@take down / get down@@PHRASE5@@put something in writing@@PHRASE6@@print@@PHRASE7@@writing / handwriting@@PHRASE8@@scrawl
to write something quickly or carelessly@@PHRASE0@@jot down@@PHRASE1@@scribble@@PHRASE2@@scrawl@@PHRASE3@@dash off
to write something on a computer, typewriter etc@@PHRASE0@@write@@PHRASE1@@type@@PHRASE2@@key in@@PHRASE3@@enter@@PHRASE4@@print@@PHRASE5@@print / print out
to write a letter or message@@PHRASE0@@write@@PHRASE1@@write off@@PHRASE2@@e-mail@@PHRASE3@@drop somebody a line@@PHRASE4@@get in touch with somebody@@PHRASE5@@contact@@PHRASE6@@keep / stay in touch@@PHRASE7@@correspond
to write a story, book, newspaper article etc@@PHRASE0@@write@@PHRASE1@@compile@@PHRASE2@@compose
someone who writes books, articles, stories etc@@PHRASE0@@writer@@PHRASE1@@author@@PHRASE2@@journalist
to write the letters of a word@@PHRASE0@@spell@@PHRASE1@@spelling
to write your name@@PHRASE0@@sign@@PHRASE1@@initial@@PHRASE2@@countersign@@PHRASE3@@signature@@PHRASE4@@autograph
to write information on an official document@@PHRASE0@@fill in something / fill out something@@PHRASE1@@write out / write@@PHRASE2@@make out
to write something that you intend to improve or finish later@@PHRASE0@@draft@@PHRASE1@@rough
to write something again@@PHRASE0@@write out@@PHRASE1@@rewrite@@PHRASE2@@write up
to write a song/music@@PHRASE0@@write@@PHRASE1@@compose@@PHRASE2@@composer@@PHRASE3@@songwriter
something that has been written or printed@@PHRASE0@@writing@@PHRASE1@@words@@PHRASE2@@text@@PHRASE3@@manuscript@@PHRASE4@@inscription@@PHRASE5@@graffiti@@PHRASE6@@document
written not spoken@@PHRASE0@@written@@PHRASE1@@in writing@@PHRASE2@@on paper@@PHRASE3@@handwritten
information/numbers/calculations etc@@PHRASE0@@wrong@@PHRASE1@@incorrect@@PHRASE2@@misleading@@PHRASE3@@inaccurate@@PHRASE4@@bad@@PHRASE5@@be out@@PHRASE6@@be way off the mark
beliefs/ideas/actions etc@@PHRASE0@@wrong@@PHRASE1@@mistaken@@PHRASE2@@false@@PHRASE3@@erroneous@@PHRASE4@@misplaced@@PHRASE5@@misguided@@PHRASE6@@wrongheaded
to believe something that is wrong@@PHRASE0@@be wrong@@PHRASE1@@be mistaken@@PHRASE2@@be misinformed@@PHRASE3@@be on the wrong track / tack@@PHRASE4@@kid / delude yourself
in the wrong position@@PHRASE0@@wrong@@PHRASE1@@the wrong way around@@PHRASE2@@back to front@@PHRASE3@@inside out@@PHRASE4@@upside down
not reasonable or necessary@@PHRASE0@@wrong@@PHRASE1@@unjustified@@PHRASE2@@unjustifiable@@PHRASE3@@unreasonable@@PHRASE4@@unwarranted@@PHRASE5@@gratuitous@@PHRASE6@@unprovoked@@PHRASE7@@without good reason
when someone asks you a question@@PHRASE0@@yes@@PHRASE1@@yeah@@PHRASE2@@sure@@PHRASE3@@definitely@@PHRASE4@@of course@@PHRASE5@@I'm afraid so@@PHRASE6@@answer / reply in the affirmative
when someone asks you for permission to do something@@PHRASE0@@yes@@PHRASE1@@ok / okay@@PHRASE2@@sure@@PHRASE3@@of course@@PHRASE4@@certainly@@PHRASE5@@go ahead@@PHRASE6@@by all means@@PHRASE7@@no problem
when someone asks or tells you to do something@@PHRASE0@@yes@@PHRASE1@@ok / okay@@PHRASE2@@all right / alright@@PHRASE3@@right@@PHRASE4@@sure@@PHRASE5@@no problem
young@@PHRASE0@@young@@PHRASE1@@little@@PHRASE2@@small
younger than someone else@@PHRASE0@@younger@@PHRASE1@@junior
a brother or sister who is younger than you@@PHRASE0@@younger sister / brother@@PHRASE1@@little sister / brother@@PHRASE2@@kid sister / brother
a young person@@PHRASE0@@teenager@@PHRASE1@@youth@@PHRASE2@@in your teens@@PHRASE3@@adolescent@@PHRASE4@@minor
young people in general@@PHRASE0@@the young@@PHRASE1@@the youth
the time when you were young@@PHRASE0@@childhood@@PHRASE1@@youth@@PHRASE2@@adolescence
affecting or involving young people@@PHRASE0@@youth@@PHRASE1@@teenage@@PHRASE2@@juvenile
looking or behaving like a young person@@PHRASE0@@youthful@@PHRASE1@@look young for your age@@PHRASE2@@mutton dressed as lamb