What does exclude mean?
deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege
The ball is in your court
It’s up to you
It’s your move now, but this idiom refers to life rather than a sport. If you’ve got the ‘ball,’ the decision is yours and someone is waiting for your decision
what does analysis mean?
to examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work
Pull someone’s leg
Playing a joke on someone
This is the perfect phrase to learn if you’re a fan of practical jokes. ‘Pull their leg’ is similar to ‘wind someone up’. Use it in context: ‘Relax, I’m just pulling your leg!’ or ‘Wait, are you pulling my leg?’.
What does recline mean?
to lie down or sit back usually in a relaxed way.
Through thick and thin
To be loyal no matter what
Often used to describe families or BFFs, ‘through thick and thin’ means that you’re by each other’s side no matter what happens, through the bad times, as well as the good.
What does emulate mean?
to try hard to be like or do better than
Take it with a pinch of salt
Don’t take it too seriously
‘I heard that elephants can fly now, but Sam often makes up stories so I take everything he says with a pinch of salt.’
A ___________ is one word that was once two.
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What does predecessor mean?
a person who held a job or position before someone else.
My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.
Beat around the bush
Avoid saying something
Beating around the bush is when you speak nonsense, avoiding a question because you don’t want to express your opinion or answer truthfully.