1000 English Collocations
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Making small talk
Engaging in casual, light conversation
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Strike up a conversation
Initiate or begin a conversation
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Make comments
Express opinions or remarks
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Delicate subjects
Sensitive or controversial topics
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Lengthy discussion
Extended or prolonged conversation
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Have an argument
Engage in a disagreement or dispute
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Lull in the conversation
Period of silence or quiet in a discussion
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Tell a story
Narrate an account of events or experiences
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Go on and on
Continue talking for an extended period
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Brief chat
Short and casual conversation
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Making a speech
Delivering a formal presentation or talk
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Cracking jokes
Making humorous or witty remarks
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Apologize profusely
Offer many apologies or express regret excessively
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Get straight to the point
Expressing thoughts or information directly and clearly
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Dropping hints
Subtly suggesting or implying
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Tells lies
Provides false information intentionally
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Stretches the truth
Exaggerates or distorts facts slightly
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Tell the truth
Provide accurate and honest information
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Give your word
Make a promise or commitment
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Tone of voice
Manner in which words are spoken, conveying emotion
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Sarcastic remarks
Mocking or ironic comments meant to convey the opposite
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Disparaging comments
Negative or belittling remarks
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Make a complaint
Express dissatisfaction or criticize
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Constructive criticism
Providing feedback that is helpful and encouraging
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Ask a favor
Request assistance or help
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Lightning fast
Extremely fast or quick
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The root of the problem
The fundamental cause or origin of an issue
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Face/eyes light up
To show excitement or happiness, often with a smile
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Eyes are shining with delight
Eyes express happiness or joy
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Lighten the mood
To make a situation less serious or more cheerful
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Face/eyes/expression darkens
To show sadness, disappointment, or a change in mood
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Dark days
Periods of difficulty, sadness, or trouble
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Dark times
Challenging or difficult periods
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Ideas are flowing
Creative thoughts are coming easily
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Conversation is flowing
The discussion is progressing smoothly
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People poured/streamed
Many people moving in a continuous flow
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People trickled
People moved slowly or in small numbers
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Waves of disappointment
Intense feelings of letdown or frustration in successive occurrences
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Waves of sadness
Intense feelings of sorrow or unhappiness in successive occurrences
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Heated discussion
A conversation with strong emotions and arguments
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Heated debate
A formal argument with strong opinions and emotions
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Fiery temper
A tendency to become easily angered or agitated
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Tempers flared
Anger or frustration escalated in a situation
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Kindle interest/enthusiasm/hope
To ignite or arouse a specific feeling or emotion
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Spark outrage/controversy
To cause strong public reaction or disagreement
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Gets off to a rocky start
The beginning of a situation is challenging or difficult
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A thorny issue
A complex or difficult problem
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Romance/friendship is blossoming
Love or companionship is developing and flourishing
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Efforts are bearing fruit
Hard work or actions are producing positive results
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Plants seeds of hope/seeds of jealousy
Initiating positive or negative feelings or outcomes
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Have a baby
To give birth or become a parent
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Have children
To be a parent or raise offspring
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Have a good time
To enjoy oneself
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Have a blast
To have an extremely enjoyable time
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Have fun
To enjoy oneself
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Have breakfast/lunch/dinner/a snack
To consume a meal at a specific time
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Have an opportunity
To be presented with a chance or possibility
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Have an advantage
To possess a favorable position or condition
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Take a shower\/bath
To cleanse oneself by using water and soap
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Take a class/test/exam
To participate in a class, test, or examination
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Take a bus/train/taxi
To use public transportation or hire a taxi
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Take a break
To pause or rest briefly from an ongoing activity
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Take a rest
To pause from an activity in progress
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Take advantage of
To use a situation to one's benefit or gain
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Take care of
To provide for or attend to someone's needs or well-being
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Take action
To do something or respond actively to a situation
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Pay attention
To give attention or observe closely
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Pay tribute
To give honor or recognition
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Pay someone a compliment
To express admiration or praise verbally
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Pay someone a visit
An informal way to say "visit someone"
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Pay (your) respects
Express admiration or condolences, often used for someone who has died
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Break a habit
To stop doing a habitual behavior
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Break a promise
To fail to do what one promised to do
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Break the ice
To initiate conversation or social interaction
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Break the rules/law
To disobey rules or laws
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Break the news to someone
To tell someone important news, usually bad news
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Catch a cold/the flu
To get sick due to a bacteria/virus transmitted from another person
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Catch fire
When something begins to burn
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Catch sight of/catch a glimpse of
To get the opportunity to look at something
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Catch someone’s eye
Make eye contact with someone
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Catch the bus/train/subway
An informal way to say that you went on the bus, train, or subway
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Come into force/effect
Begin to have an effect
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Come to an end
Reach a conclusion or finish
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Come to terms with
Learn to accept someone or something
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Come under attack/scrutiny
Be subjected to criticism or examination
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Come close
To approximate someone or something in a specific quality
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Get married/divorced
To enter into or end a marriage
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Get drunk/pregnant
To become intoxicated or become pregnant
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Get angry/scared/excited/tired
To experience emotions or physical states
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Business trip
Traveling for work or professional reasons
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Travel agency
A company that assists in planning and booking travel arrangements
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Book a flight
Reserve a seat on an aircraft for a specific journey
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Make a hotel reservation
Secure accommodations in advance for a stay
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Travel arrangements
Planning and organizing details for a journey
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Overbooked plane
The airline sold more tickets than available seats
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Bump to a later flight
Moved to a different flight, typically due to overbooking
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Boarding pass
Document indicating permission to board a flight
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Window seat
A seat next to the window on an aircraft
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Aisle seat
A seat next to the aisle on an aircraft
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Bumpy flight
A flight with noticeable turbulence or uneven movement
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Connecting flight
A flight that requires passengers to change planes
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Ten-hour layover
A long break between flights, typically at an airport
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Checked luggage
Baggage that is stored in the cargo hold of an aircraft
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Carry-on bag
A small bag that passengers can bring onto the aircraft with them
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Checked into a hotel
Registered at a hotel or accommodation
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A five-star hotel
A high-quality hotel with exceptional amenities
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A seedy hotel
A less reputable or run-down hotel
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The red-light district
An area known for adult entertainment or nightlife
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A dingy room
A room that is dirty, dark, and unpleasant
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Luxury hotel
A high-end hotel with luxurious amenities
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Lost my luggage
Baggage that is misplaced or cannot be located
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Change of scenery
A change in the visual surroundings or environment
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Surrounding countryside
The rural areas and landscapes around a particular location
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Wildlife preserve
An area designated for the protection and conservation of wildlife
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Winding footpath
A meandering path that curves and twists
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Varied landscapes
Diverse and contrasting natural features
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Dense forests
Thick and closely spaced trees, forming a forest
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Vast meadows
Large open areas covered with grass or wildflowers
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Gentle hills
Rolling and low hills that have a mild slope
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Rolling hills
Hills with a series of undulating slopes
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Rocky landscape
An area dominated by rocks and rugged terrain
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Towering cliffs
Very tall and steep rock formations
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Magnificent waterfalls
Impressive and grand cascades of flowing water
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Hiking trail
A designated path for walking or trekking in nature
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Steepest face of the tallest mountain
The most vertical side of the highest peak
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Foot of the mountain
The base or bottom part of a mountain
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Clear, bubbling mountain stream
A flowing body of water originating from a mountain
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Spectacular panoramic view
A breathtaking and wide-ranging view from a vantage point
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Jagged peaks
Sharp and pointed mountain tops
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Snow-covered peaks
Mountain tops covered in snow
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Distant mountain range
A series of mountains seen from a distance
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Lush green countryside
Rich and vibrant greenery across the rural areas
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Slow-moving river
A river with a gentle and unhurried flow
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Shallow river
A river with a shallow depth, allowing for easy crossing
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Sun-drenched beaches
Beaches exposed to abundant sunlight
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Sandy beaches
Beaches covered with sand
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Picturesque fishing village
A charming and visually appealing village by the sea
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Unobstructed view
A clear and unhindered sightline
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Boat trip
A journey or excursion on a boat
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Secluded beaches
Quiet and private beaches with limited access
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It’s well worth the trip
Indicates that the journey or experience is highly rewarding
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In a rush
Hurried or hurriedly doing something
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Take your time
Proceed at a comfortable and unhurried pace
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Spend time
Use time in a particular way, usually doing an activity
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Waste time
Use time inefficiently or without a productive outcome
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Ungodly hours
Very early or very late hours, often outside regular working hours
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Taken me ages
A long period of time has passed or taken to complete something
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Time-management
The process of organizing and planning how to use time efficiently
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Well in advance
Long before a deadline or event occurs
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Amount of time
A quantity or period measured in time
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Grueling schedule
An extremely demanding and exhausting timetable
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Time-consuming tasks
Activities or assignments that require a substantial amount of time
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Pressing commitments
Urgent or important obligations that require immediate attention
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Establish a timeline
Create a plan that outlines when specific tasks or events will occur
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Leave things to the last minute
Delay or postpone tasks until the final moments
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Running out of time
Not having enough time to complete a task or activity
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Stick to the schedule
Adhere to the planned timetable or agenda
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Get ahead
Progress faster or be ahead of a planned schedule
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Falling behind
Lagging or not keeping up with a planned schedule
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Strict deadline
A rigid and inflexible date by which something must be completed
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Rush hour
The period during the day when traffic is at its peak
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Eight solid hours
A complete and uninterrupted period of eight hours
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From dawn till dusk
Throughout the entire day, from sunrise to sunset
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Spare/free time
Unoccupied time available for one's leisure or personal activities
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Cut back on your hours
Reduce the number of hours spent on a particular activity
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Free up some time
Create or make available additional time for other activities
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To break out the war
The commencement or outbreak of war
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Violence has erupted
Sudden and intense outbreak of violent actions
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To declare war
To formally announce and initiate armed conflict
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Pre-emptive strike
A military action taken to prevent an anticipated attack
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To stockpile weapons
To accumulate and store a large quantity of weapons
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Unprovoked attack
An assault initiated without being provoked or threatened
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Tensions may rise
The potential increase in stress or conflict between parties
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On the brink of war
Very close to the point of entering into full-scale armed conflict
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To deploy troops
To move and position military forces for a specific purpose
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Be stationed/posted
To be assigned and located at a specific military position
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Launch an offensive
Initiate a military campaign with the intent to conquer or defeat
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Storm/invade enemy territory
Conduct a forceful and aggressive entry into enemy-controlled areas
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To open fire
Begin shooting or using weapons in combat
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Horrors of war
The brutal and distressing aspects of armed conflict
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Caught in the crossfire
Innocent individuals affected by conflicts between others
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Suffer civilian casualties
Non-military individuals harmed or killed during armed conflict
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Collateral damage
Unintended and incidental harm or damage caused during military operations
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To displace refugees
Force people to leave their homes and seek refuge elsewhere
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Resettle
To establish or relocate individuals in a new place
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Flee
To escape or run away from a dangerous situation or conflict
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Decisive battle
A key and determining confrontation in a war
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Negotiate a truce/ceasefire
Engage in discussions to reach an agreement for a temporary cessation of hostilities
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Restore peace
To bring an end to conflict and establish a peaceful state
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Fragile\/uneasy peace
A delicate or unstable state of peace
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Bring stability
Establish a secure and steady situation after a period of instability
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Lasting peace
A state of sustained tranquility and absence of conflict
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Peacekeeping forces
Military or civilian personnel deployed to maintain or restore peace
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Avert war
Prevent the outbreak or escalation of armed conflict
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Weather forecast
Prediction of atmospheric conditions for a specific time and place
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The sun shines brightly
Intense sunlight or clear skies with direct sunlight
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Clear skies
Absence of clouds, resulting in a cloudless sky
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High temperatures
Elevated levels of heat in the atmosphere
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Bask in the sunshine
To enjoy and absorb the warmth of the sun
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Soak up the sunshine
Similar to bask in the sunshine, emphasizing absorbing sunlight
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Oppressively hot
Extremely and uncomfortably hot weather
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Scorching hot
Intensely hot, often implying extreme discomfort
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Swelteringly hot
Extremely hot and causing discomfort due to high humidity
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Hot and humid
Elevated temperature combined with high humidity
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Partly cloudy
Sky condition with a mix of clouds and clear sky
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Scattered clouds
Clouds appearing in irregular or scattered formations
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Heavy clouds
Dense and thick cloud cover, often indicating possible rain
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Storm clouds
Dark and ominous clouds associated with storms
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It looks like rain
An expression indicating the possibility of rain
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Light rain
Gentle and mild rain
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Heavy rain
Intense and abundant rainfall
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Torrential rain
Excessive and heavy rainfall
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Continuous rain
Uninterrupted and ongoing rainfall
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Constant rain
Rainfall that persists without significant breaks
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Intermittent rain
Periodic and irregular episodes of rain
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Scattered showers
Dispersed and isolated instances of rain
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The rain let up
The rain gradually stopped or became less intense
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Light/slight winds
Gentle or mild air currents
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High/strong winds
Powerful and forceful air currents
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Fierce winds
Extremely strong and violent winds
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Gale-force winds
Winds with speeds typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 mph)
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The wind is picking up.
Wind speed is increasing or becoming stronger
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The wind is dying down
Wind speed is decreasing or becoming weaker
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A biting wind
A cold and sharp wind that feels unpleasant on the skin
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An icy wind
A very cold wind with a freezing sensation
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Blast of wind
A sudden and forceful gust of wind
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Gust of wind
A brief and strong burst of wind
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Snow flurries
Light and brief snowfall, often in small, swirling flakes
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Driving snow
Intense and heavy snowfall, reducing visibility on the roads
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Swirling snow
Snowflakes moving in circular or twisting patterns
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Fresh, powdery, newly-fallen snow
Newly fallen snow with a light and fluffy texture
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Clear the snow
Remove accumulated snow from surfaces or pathways
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Plough the snow
Use a snowplow or snowplow attachment to clear snow
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Shoveling the snow
Removing snow using a shovel or similar tool
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Snow melts
Transition of snow from a solid to a liquid state due to rising temperatures
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Unseasonably warm
Warmer than expected for a particular season
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Unseasonably cool
Cooler than expected for a particular season
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Record high
The highest recorded temperature for a specific date or period
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Record low
The lowest recorded temperature for a specific date or period
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The weather is beautiful, lovely, ideal, superb, perfect.
Expressing positive and favorable conditions
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The weather is lousy, miserable, nasty, dreadful, terrible.
Expressing negative and unfavorable conditions
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Gloomy/dismal weather
Overcast and depressing atmospheric conditions
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Muggy/sultry weather
Hot and humid conditions that feel uncomfortable
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Mild/calm weather
Gentle and moderate atmospheric conditions
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Harsh/severe/wild weather
Extreme and challenging atmospheric conditions
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Dry hair
Lacking moisture, often resulting in a rough texture
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Oily or greasy hair
Excessively oily hair that appears shiny or greasy
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Dry skin
Deprived of moisture, leading to a parched feeling
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Oily skin
Excessive production of oil on the skin surface
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A Smooth surface
Even and lacking irregularities
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Rough surface
Uneven texture, characterized by bumps or ridges
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Calm water
Still and undisturbed water
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Choppy or rough water
Water with turbulent waves or irregular motion
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Hard object
Resistant to pressure or not easily penetrated
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Soft object
Easily yielding to pressure or touch
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Tender meat
Soft and easy to cut or chew
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Tough meat
Difficult to chew or cut due to firmness
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A Sharp blade or point
Having a fine edge or pointed end
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Dull blade or point
Blunt or lacking a sharp edge
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Soften
To make something softer or more pliable
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Harden
To become or make something harder
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Voice softens
Decrease in the volume or intensity of the voice
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Voice hardens
Increase in the volume or intensity of the voice
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Creamy
Smooth and rich in texture, resembling cream
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Crunchy
Crisp and making a cracking sound when bitten
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Crispy
Firm and easily broken into crisp fragments
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Chewy
Having a texture that requires prolonged chewing
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Greasy
Covered or coated with a film of oily or fatty substance
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Aroma, scent, fragrance
Pleasant or distinctive smell
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Wonderful aroma
Delightful and pleasant smell
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Fresh scent
Clean and invigorating smell
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Sweet fragrance
Pleasant and sweet-smelling aroma
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Lovely smell
Delightful and enjoyable scent
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Horrible smell
Unpleasant and offensive odor
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It smells delicious
Pleasant and appetizing aroma
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It smells nasty
Unpleasant and offensive odor
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Stench, stink, odor
Unpleasant or strong smell
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Foul odor
Offensive and unpleasant smell
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Revolting stench
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting smell
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Body odor
Natural scent produced by the human body
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Light/faint smells
Mild and subtle aromas
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Strong smells
Intense and powerful aromas
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Overpowering smell
Extremely strong and dominating aroma
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Familiar smell
Recognizable and known scent
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Distinctive smell
Unique and easily recognizable aroma
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Unmistakable smell
Clearly identifiable and unmistakable aroma
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Mouth-watering scent
Aroma that stimulates appetite or desire
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Acrid smell
Unpleasant and sharp, often irritating smell
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Spicy aroma
Aroma with a characteristic spice or heat
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Waft (smell)
To be carried gently through the air
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Linger (smell)
To remain in the air for an extended period
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Earthy/fishy/fruity/metallic smell
Specific scents associated with earth, fish, fruit, or metal
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Rancid/putrid smell
Unpleasant and typically related to spoiled or decaying matter
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Damp/dank smell
Moist and musty odor
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Pervasive smell
Spread throughout and easily noticed
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Pungent smell
Strong and often sharp or biting aroma
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Fast car
A car capable of high speed
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A fast train
A train that travels at high speed
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A fast runner
An individual who runs at high speed
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Work fast
Perform tasks or duties quickly
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