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You should face up to your problems. Don't just bury your head in the sand
Refuse to think about unplesant facts or problems because you don't want to deal with them
There's more to this news story than meets the eye
It's more difficult to understand or involves more things than one thought
I just held/bit my tongue and said nothing
Stopped myself from saying something which I really wanted to say
My boss wants to transfer me to Italy. I hope he has a change of heart I like it here
Change his mind or opinion
I would give my right arm for a job in the film industry. I have always loved movies
Would very much like to have
My dad has a good head for figures. He can do complicated sums in seconds
He is good at something
She won't apologise because she doesn't want to lose face
Lose the respect of others
I like my new economic history class. I've enjoyed getting my teeth into a new subject
Becoming involved in something enthusiastically
Her heart is in the right place but she often says odd things
Someone has good intentions
I don't want to tread on your toes, but would it be okay if I added a paragraph to your report?
Do something that could upset someone by getting involved in something that it's their responsibility
Let's put our heads together and organise a surprise birthday party for Sam
Plan something together
I don't know why I didn't get the job. Perhaps my face just didn't fit
My appearance or personality was not suitable
As an English speaker, I find it difficult to get my tongue round Scandinavian names
Pronounce
When he hears about your promotion, he'll eat his heart out
The media tend to point the finger at the government for most of the current problmes
Accuse of being responsible for
I think the success of his first film has gone to his head. He thinks he's wonderful
Made him think he's very important and made him a less pleasant person
Mary's son is the apple of her eyes
He is extremely important to you and you are very fond of them
After some teething troubles, our new wireless network is working well
Problems in the early stage of doing something new
I think you should follow your heart and move to Chicago
Do what you believe is right
He gave an awful speech. He made lots of jokes but nobody laughed. It made my toes curl
Made you feel extremely embarassed or ashamed for someone else
Kate is head and shoulders above her twin when it comes to passing exams
A lot better at
She cried her eyes out when he left her for another girl
Cry a lot about a problem or a situation
Has the cat got your tongue?
You are a very quiet person
I'd like to get at the heart of the matter by discussing our marketing proposals.
Discuss the main issue or concern
You have to read the newspapers daily if you want to keep your finger on the pulse
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