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This set of flashcards helps university-level learners expand their English vocabulary with a focus on advanced expressions and idioms. It covers a wide range of terms like "foot the bill," "broaden your horizons," and "don't rest on your laurels," which are essential for fluent communication. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from the target language to the source language. Ideal for advanced learners and exam takers, these vocabulary flashcards enhance language proficiency and prepare users for complex conversations and academic challenges.
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English
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English
Level
University
Created / Updated
02.04.2016 / 27.02.2019
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rip-off

to expensive

funds

enough money

cover

insurance will cover it

onlookers

watchers

itinerary

Reiseroute

keep his word

do what you said

keep her cool

stay calm

keep an eye out for...

watch for someone to appear

keep a low profile

try not to be noticed

I can't keep track of the time

don't realise how fast time runs

While I am away you can keep me posted on events by email.

let someone know whats happening

couldn't keep a straight face

stop yourself smyling or laughing

keep my fingers crossed

hope things will turn right

inclined

tendieren

to sued

to take to court

bloke

a man

lodge

einreichen

to refer

zu beziehen

to despair

verzweifeln

to postpone

verschieben

take a dim view

own opinion about something

hone your skills

to sharpen

eavesdropping

you want to hear something / belauschen

muzzle

mask over the dogs mouth-can't bite / Maulkorb

origin

start

outset

start

embryonic stages

erste Schritte = Firma

infancy, the research is still in it's infancy

Anfang

initial stages = early stages

frühe Schritte

distinguished

bedeuten, hervorragend, ausgezeichnet

instances

umstände

occurrences

Vorfälle, Ereignisse

aloof

abgehoben

chap

Kerl, bursche

intrusion

eindringen

controversy

Auseinandersetzung

dislocate

dislocate your shoulder

fracture

 

fracture your leg, not broken

sprain

verstauchen, sprain your ankle

tear

zerreissen

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