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several students expressed strong opinions during the heated debate
What does "Absent‑minded" mean?
Forgetful or not paying attention because your thoughts are elsewhere.
Example: He was so absent‑minded that he left his keys in the fridge.
The professor’s technical __________ confused the students who weren’t familiar with legal terms.
jargon
Do the trick
To be effective or solve the problem.
Example: A glass of water should do the trick if you’re thirsty.
Terrible
Very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear.
Example: The food tasted terrible, so nobody finished their meal.
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the science experiment produced surprisingly unexpected results
What does "Narrow‑minded" mean?
Not willing to accept new ideas or different opinions; having a limited way of thinking.
Example: She was too narrow‑minded to listen to other cultures’ traditions.
She really __________ when she said the team needed more practice; that was exactly the problem.
(hint: 6 words/idiom)
hit the nail on the head
Play ball
To cooperate or agree to work together.
Example: The company refused to play ball with the new regulations.
Jargon
Special words or phrases used by a particular group or profession that are hard for others to understand.
Example: The lawyer’s jargon confused the client.
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a very determined group studied quietly in the library
What does "Trip me up" mean?
To cause someone to make a mistake or get confused.
Example: The tricky grammar question tripped me up on the test.
The magician’s extraordinary trick completely __________ the audience.
baffled
Hit the nail on the head
To describe something exactly or be completely correct.
Example: She hit the nail on the head when she said the team needed better communication.
Baffle
To completely confuse or puzzle someone.
Example: The complicated instructions baffled the students.
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the teacher offered a practical solution to the difficult problem
What does "Cut through" mean?
To go straight across something, or to make something easier to understand by removing unnecessary details.
Example: We cut through the park to get home faster. Example: The teacher cut through the jargon to explain it simply.
He finally decided to __________ and tell everyone the truth about the secret plan.
(hint: 3 words/idiom)
spill the beans
Spill the beans
To reveal a secret or tell something that was supposed to be hidden.
Example: He spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Extraordinary
Very unusual, remarkable, or impressive.
Example: The athlete showed extraordinary skill during the competition.
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I had completely forgotten the assignment
What does "Break it down" mean?
To explain something step by step in a simple way.
Example: The coach broke it down so the players could understand the strategy.
The coach broke the strategy into smaller steps to __________ it __________ for the players.
break it down
Break the ice
To start a friendly conversation in order to make people feel more comfortable.
Example: The teacher told a joke to break the ice on the first day of class.
Trace
To find or follow the path of something; also a small sign or mark left behind.
Example: The detective tried to trace the missing person’s steps.