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When Robert reached adulthood he was told the truth about his father. empezar lección
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the time when you are an adult
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It started as a minor disagreement but ended up in an all-out argument. empezar lección
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argument involving a lot of energy or anger
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The view from the top of the cathedral was awesome. empezar lección
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The singer’s success is down to the loyalty of her fans. empezar lección
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to be the result of one person’s actions or one particular thing
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The interview went very badly – I messed up big time. empezar lección
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James was bitterly disappointed at coming second in the competition. empezar lección
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I took some photos but they’re very blurry, I think I moved the camera. empezar lección
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something difficult to see, because the edges are not clear
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When I was young I had a burning ambition to become an astronaut. empezar lección
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a burning ambition is very strong
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I hope you didn’t pay a colossal amount for the laptop because it isn’t that good. empezar lección
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It was a hard match but my team came out on top as I knew they would. empezar lección
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to win a difficult struggle or argument, especially one that has continued for a long time
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Jessie is usually confident before a competition but it’s normal for a few doubts to creep in when the competition is strong. empezar lección
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to gradually enter something and change it
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She’d spent a lot moving to France but it was time to cut her losses and move home again. empezar lección
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to stop doing something that is failing, so that you do not waste any more money, time, or effort
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The climb looked daunting, but we persevered and it wasn’t as hard as we’d thought. empezar lección
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frightening in a way that makes you feel less confident
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Toby stood on a chair and declaimed his undying love for Wendy – who looked very embarrassed. empezar lección
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to speak loudly, sometimes with actions, so that people notice you
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Jake can get very defensive when you ask him about his grades. empezar lección
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behaving in a way that shows you think someone is criticising you even if they are not
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My brother always deflects criticism by blaming someone else – usually me! empezar lección
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to do something to stop people paying attention to you, criticising you, etc.
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My attempts to paint a portrait of my sister ended in dismal failure. empezar lección
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bad and unsuccessful result
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For me, in the film the young girl, Karen, was the most endearing character. empezar lección
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a person in a film that is most easily likeable
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My uncle is an eternal student – I think he’s on his fifth degree course! empezar lección
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a person who seems to study for ever
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I bumped dad’s car while I was driving it this morning, so now I have to go home and face the music. empezar lección
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to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
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The argument for making the changes was fatally flawed because they had used outdated information. empezar lección
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when something is fatally flawed it means that it is certain to fail as it has a flaw that is not seen
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For one fleeting moment I thought I had won the prize, but I hadn’t. empezar lección
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a moment lasting for only a very short time
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It will be a formidable challenge to cut the company’s losses, but the new director will do his best. empezar lección
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a task that is difficult to deal with and needs a lot of effort or skill
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I tried to persuade Jacky to change her mind but my efforts were completely futile. empezar lección
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pointless attempts to do something
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Learning Russian is very hard but I’m getting there. empezar lección
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Maria is so pessimistic – for her the glass is always half empty. empezar lección
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used to say that a particular person is more likely to notice the bad parts of a situation
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Tricia adores her older brother and hangs on his every word. empezar lección
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to listen carefully to everything that someone says
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The heady smell of wild flowers filled the room. empezar lección
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pleasantly strong and seeming to affect someone strongly
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There was a heated debate about the environment on TV last night. empezar lección
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a debate that is full of angry and excited feelings
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You can see that the writer has been heavily influenced by the great Russian classics. empezar lección
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strongly affected by something or someone else
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Paul needs to learn to forgive people and not hold grudges. empezar lección
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to feel dislike for someone because you cannot forget that they harmed you in the past
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Gary may be able to fix my tablet, but if all else fails I’ll take it back to the shop. empezar lección
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if something was planned but cannot happen
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The sense of immediacy convinced members to discuss and take a vote on the matter. empezar lección
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when something is important or urgent because it relates to a situation or event that is happening now
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Dave’s gone off in a huff because I wouldn’t lend him my car. empezar lección
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feeling angry or bad-tempered, especially because someone has offended you
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We’ve been training hard for weeks and I think I’m in good shape for the marathon this weekend. empezar lección
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in good state of health or in a good condition
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I was very surprised when Lenny delivered the flowers to me in person. empezar lección
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if you do something in person, you go somewhere and do it yourself, instead of doing something by letter, asking someone else to do it, etc.
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Whatever happens you make a profit, it’s a win-win situation. empezar lección
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a situation that will end well for everyone involved in it
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Sorry, your suggestion didn’t work, so it’s back to square one. empezar lección
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if something is back to square one it means that you have to start doing it from the begining because your previous efforts failed
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let something get the better of you I’ve been trying to sort this computer problem for an hour but I won’t let it get the better of me. empezar lección
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to be defeated by someone or be unable to deal successfully with a problem
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There was a very lukewarm response to the teacher’s request for volunteers. empezar lección
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a reaction that does not show much interest or excitement
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The council spends a lot on maintaining the local parks to a high standard. empezar lección
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to keep a machine, building, etc. in good condition by checking and repairing it regularly
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It isn’t massively important to discuss the matter right now but before the end of the week would be good. empezar lección
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The prison board were not entirely convinced that releasing the prisoner early was a good idea. empezar lección
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not being absolutely persuaded
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not for the faint-hearted The new ride at the fun fair is VERY fast, definitely not for the faint-hearted. empezar lección
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used humorously to say that something is difficult and needs a lot of effort
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For those not in the know Miss Brady used to act in films! empezar lección
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having less information about something than most people
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You’ll have to get a move on otherwise you’ll miss the start of the concert. empezar lección
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used when saying what bad thing will happen if something is not done
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I used to be painfully shy and always went bright red when anyone spoke to me. empezar lección
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I think Nick’s story is perfectly plausible – I just don’t believe him! empezar lección
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Jade and Phil don’t speak to each other now and it was all because of some petty argument over money. empezar lección
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a situation in which two or more people disagree, often angrily, on something small and unimportant
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Success is often a case of playing mind games with your opponent, not always about talent. empezar lección
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to deceive someone or try to get them to behave as you want them to
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The party was brilliant with lots of loud, pulsing music. empezar lección
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Purists will hate the modern take on the Shakespearean classic. empezar lección
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someone who believes that something should be done in the correct or traditional way, especially in the areas of art, sport, music, and language
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At the music concert I was randomly selected from fans in the front ten rows to go up on stage to sing along. empezar lección
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chosen without any definite pattern or plan
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The film was a resounding success and won five awards. empezar lección
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a very great or complete success
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Rowing across the Atlantic requires rigorous training for months and months. empezar lección
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Edmund has been a bit off form recently but I know he’ll rise to the occasion and the team will win. empezar lección
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to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem, especially by working harder or performing better than usual
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Sometimes there are talent scouts in the audiences looking out for good singers. empezar lección
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someone whose job is to look for good sports players, musicians, etc. in order to employ them
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Tony’s twenty-first birthday was a sedate event with a formal dinner at a top hotel. empezar lección
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calm, serious, and formal
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I meant to finish this earlier but I got sidetracked by an online auction! empezar lección
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distracted by something that you are not supposed to do at the moment
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I’ve never seen a poetry slam but I’ve heard they’re really exciting. empezar lección
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a contest in which competitors e.g. recite their entries and are judged by members of the audience
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When I suggested going to the new burger bar Brad sneered and said it was cheap and nasty. empezar lección
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to smile or speak in a very unkind way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
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In this business you need to stay on top of the game, otherwise the competition will win out. empezar lección
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to make efforts to be as good at something as you can be
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Because of the Bank Holiday weekend we need to stock up on things like milk and bread. empezar lección
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to buy a lot of something in order to keep it for when you need to use it later
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Attendance at the award ceremony is strictly limited to nominees and two friends each. empezar lección
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when there are a lot of limits put on something
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In spite of strong competition Leo won the talent show. empezar lección
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a group of people that is competing agaist you and is very good at it
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Get close to the front of the stage where you can almost touch the musicians and the sound is phenomenal – you’re in for the ride of your life! empezar lección
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when an experience is one of the best in your life
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the stuff that dreams are made of Ah – a penthouse flat with views over London, a chauffeur-driven car and a very full bank account – that’s the stuff that dreams are made of. empezar lección
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used to describe something that is very luxurious
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If you really want to get on in life you have to think big, aim for the top. empezar lección
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to plan to do things that are difficult, but will be very impressive, make a lot of profit, etc.
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Before you start writing in the exam you need to take a few minutes’ thinking time to plan your essay. empezar lección
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a period of time when you think about something
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You must be thoroughly fed up with me asking you all these questions. empezar lección
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I cut my hand yesterday and it’s been throbbing all morning. empezar lección
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if a part of your body throbs, you have a feeling of pain in it that regularly starts and stops
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My mum says that my dad used to throw a move or two on the dance floor when they were young! empezar lección
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to perform some dance moves
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I tried to cook a complicated recipe but it was a total failure. empezar lección
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a lack of success in achieving or doing something
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The meeting was an unmitigated disaster because half way through everyone walked out. empezar lección
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something that is completely bad
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A vast number of people have no idea about what benefits they are entitled to. empezar lección
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It’s widely believed that the Great Wall of China can be easily seen from space. empezar lección
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when many people believe that something is true
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Reports of the actor’s wealth have been wildly exaggerated and he certainly doesn’t own a tropical island! empezar lección
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if something is widely exaggerated, it is described as way better or larger than it really is
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Amy boasted that her son was a genius. empezar lección
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to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions
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Playing well gives me a buzz. empezar lección
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a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or success
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That is not a subject I want to dwell on. empezar lección
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to think or talk for too long about something, especially something unpleasant
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Jack didn’t realise the extent to which the new equipment could enhance his performance in the tournament. empezar lección
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We’re not really exploiting the opportunities we’re presented with, and that has to change. empezar lección
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to use something effectively so that you get as much advantage as possible from it
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Management have agreed to extend the deadline. empezar lección
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to continue for a longer period of time, or to make something last longer
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She had to face up to the fact that he was guilty. empezar lección
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to accept and deal with a difficult fact or problem
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Courier companies are going head-to-head with the Post Office. empezar lección
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competing directly with another person or group
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He was still hesitating over whether to leave or not. empezar lección
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to pause before saying or doing something because you are nervous or not sure
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He was as hyped up as a kid at a birthday party. empezar lección
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very excited or nervous, and unable to keep still
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She was confident that after months of dedicated practice, she could outperform any of her opponents. empezar lección
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to be more successful than someone or something else
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The company’s spending was outrunning its income. empezar lección
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to develop more quickly than something else
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You have to stay focused while competing, otherwise you will be constantly playing catch-up. empezar lección
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to try to equal a competitor in a sport or game
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