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Define the expressions: pro, chick and alpha geek.
Pro: Professional
Chick: Girl
Alpha Geek: The most technically proficient person in an office
Cross the odd one out:
demonstration
strike
boycott
assembly
assembly
What's the idea conveyed by the phrasal verb in this example: Research on nanotechnology and biotechnology will bring about drastic changes in our lives.
Bring about: to make something happen
Distinct, unconventional, singular, special, unusual
Contrast: while, however, nevertheless, although
Addition: besides, furthermore, moreover
Conclusion: therefore, thus, consequently
What's the idea behind this expression: I have a hunch that the Coast City Lanterns will win the match.
To have a hunch = you are sure that it is correct or true, even though you do not have any proof.
What are the meanings of these two phrasal verbs:
I tried very hard to put my ideas across, but they wouldn't listen to me.
We would have finished the project in time if we hadn't run up against so many technical difficulties.
put across: express in an understandable way
run up against: meet with difficulties
Everyone agreed to participate in the demonstration except Mark. But I'm sure he'll come around eventually and join us
Come around: to change one's opinion or position
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