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Lesson 111Lesson 111 - Basculement de Masque

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#3301
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bank on
idiom
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to rely on or depend on something happening
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You can bank on her support during tough times.

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#3302
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When there's a will, there's a way
idiom
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If you are determined, you can find a solution to any problem.
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She proved that when there's a will, there's a way by starting her own business.

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#3303
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beyond one’s comprehension
idiom
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too difficult to understand
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Quantum physics is beyond my comprehension.

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#3304
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Born and bred
idiom
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Having lived all one’s life in a particular place and influenced by its culture
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She’s a Dhaka born and bred woman.

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#3305
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Handed down
idiom
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To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
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This antique watch was handed down to me from my grandfather.

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#3306
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As old as the hills
idiom
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Very old or ancient
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That legend is as old as the hills.

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#3307
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Cultural shock
idiom
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A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
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Moving from a small village to a big city gave me cultural shock.

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#3308
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follow your gut
idiom
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to trust your instincts when making a decision
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Sometimes it's best to follow your gut.

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#3309
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on the spot
idiom
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to make a decision immediately
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He was asked to decide on the spot.

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#3310
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think twice
idiom
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to reconsider something carefully before acting
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You should think twice before making that deal.

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#3311
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pull at heartstrings
idiom
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to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
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The charity’s commercial really pulls at the heartstrings.

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#3312
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hook the customer
idiom
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to attract and keep a customer’s interest
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A good slogan can easily hook the customer.

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#3313
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brand loyalty
idiom
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the tendency of consumers to keep buying the same brand
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Brand loyalty often depends on consistent quality.

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#3314
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follow through on
idiom
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to complete a task or promise as planned
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She always follows through on what she says she will do.

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#3315
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draw up
idiom
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to prepare an official document or plan
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The lawyer will draw up the agreement this afternoon.

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#3316
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back out of
idiom
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to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
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He backed out of the trip at the last minute.

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#3317
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flag down
idiom
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to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
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We finally flagged down a taxi after ten minutes.

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#3318
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lock in
idiom
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to secure something so it cannot change
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Let's lock in the reservation before the price goes up.

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#3319
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reach out to
idiom
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to contact someone to offer or request help
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Feel free to reach out to me if you need support.

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#3320
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step up
idiom
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to take responsibility or action when needed
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When the manager was away, she stepped up to lead the team.

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#3321
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wind down
idiom
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to relax or slow down after activity
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I like to wind down with a book before bed.

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#3322
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check in on
idiom
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to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
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Could you check in on the kids while I'm out?

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#3323
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zone out
idiom
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to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
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I completely zoned out during the long presentation.

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#3324
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by leaps and bounds
idiom
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to progress or improve very quickly
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Her English has improved by leaps and bounds.

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#3325
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plan ahead
idiom
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to prepare for the future
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You should plan ahead to avoid problems later.

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#3326
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stay the course
idiom
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to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
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It’s hard, but you need to stay the course.

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#3327
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a light bulb moment
idiom
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a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
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She had a light bulb moment during the meeting.

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#3328
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the spark of an idea
idiom
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the beginning of a new idea or thought
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That comment gave me the spark of an idea.

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#3329
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ahead of the curve
idiom
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to be more advanced or innovative than others
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Their company is ahead of the curve in AI development.

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#3330
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blue-sky thinking
idiom
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creative ideas that are not limited by current thinking
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The workshop encouraged blue-sky thinking.

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