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- feel the age = be physically aware of your real age

-old enough to know better = be mature enough to act in a more sensible way

- remain young at heart =  still feeling and behaving as you did when your were younger

-the youth of today = young people

-doens´t look her age = look as old as you really are

- as old as the hills = extremely old

- old head on young shoulders = be more mature than is expected for someone so young

-not getting any younger = growing older

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work somebody/yourself up (into something)

to make somebody/yourself reach a state of great excitement, anger, etc

Don't work yourself up into a state about it. It isn't worth it.

What are you so worked up about?

work something off

1 to get rid of something, especially a strong feeling, by using physical effort

She worked off her anger by going for a walk.

2 to earn money in order to be able to pay a debtThey had a large bank loan to work off.

work something up

to develop or improve something with some effortI can't work up any enthusiasm for his idea.

She went for a long walk to work up an appetite.

take away

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carry something through

Bring a project to completion: policy blueprints are rarely carried through perfectly

• Since this is a once-off project, it is vital that it is carried through as completely as possible with the full co-operation of all.
• Although several individuals had been keen to buy the house, their plans always foundered when he questioned whether they had the financial resources to carry the project through.
• So coming from a man who's made good ideas into good business, what does it take to carry a bright idea through to completion

Bring something safely out of difficulties: he was the only person who could carry the country through

prospect (for something)a person who is likely to be successful in a competitionShe is one of Canada's best prospects for a gold medal.

attitude (to/towards somebody/something)the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feelchanges in public attitudes to marriagethe government's attitude towards single parentsto have a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards somebody/somethingYouth is simply an attitude of mind.If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude!You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you?A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem(= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people).

1 [countable] a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc; a way in which it may be considered

The book aims to cover all aspects of city life.

the most important aspect of the debate

She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before.The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products.

1 [countable] an amount of something that is provided or available to be usedThe water supply is unsafe.Supplies of food are almost exhausted.We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials.Books were in short supply(= there were not enough of them).

2 supplies [plural] the things such as food, medicines, fuel, etc. that are needed by a group of people, for example an army or expeditionOur supplies were running out.

feed into something

to have an influence on the development of somethingThe report's findings will feed into company policy.

to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use

Phrasal verbs

provide against something

(formal) to make preparations to deal with something bad or unpleasant that might happen in the future

provide for somebody

to give somebody the things that they need to live, such as food, money and clothingShe has three children to provide for.He didn't provide for them in his will (= did not leave them any money).

provide for something

(formal)1 to make preparations to deal with something that might happen in the futureThe original system did not provide for this sudden increase in demand.2 (of a law, rule, etc.) to make it possible for something to be doneThe legislation provides for the detention of suspected terrorists for up to seven days.

prodding, prodded1 [transitive, intransitive] to push somebody/something with your finger or with a pointed object

Synonym

pokeprod somebody/something (+ adverb/preposition)She prodded him in the ribs to wake him up.

1 provoke somethingto cause a particular reaction or have a particular effectThe announcement provoked a storm of protest.The article was intended to provoke discussion.Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people.2 provoke somebody (into something/into doing something)| provoke somebody to do somethingto say or do something that you know will annoy somebody so that they react in an angry way

Synonym

goadThe lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant.Be careful what you say—he's easily provoked.

1 done without delay

Synonym

immediatePrompt action was required as the fire spread.Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.2 [not before noun] (of a person) acting without delay; arriving at the right time

Synonym

punctualPlease be prompt when attending these meetings.

promptness

to ask somebody for some informationenquire (about somebody/something)I called the station to enquire about train times.enquire (as to somebody/something)She enquired as to your whereabouts.

to encourage somebody to do something violent, illegal or unpleasant, especially by making them angry or excited

incite somethingto incite crime/racial hatred/violenceincite somebody (to something)They were accused of inciting the crowd to violence.incite somebody to do somethingHe incited the workforce to come out on strike.

take account of something

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take something into account

to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. when making a decision about something

The company takes account of environmental issues wherever possible.Coursework is taken into account as well as exam results.The defendant asked for a number of other offences to be taken into account.

good reason

8 [countable, usually plural] ground for something/for doing somethinga good or true reason for saying, doing or believing somethingYou have no grounds for complaint.What were his grounds for wanting a divorce?The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence.He retired from the job on health grounds.Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age.

1 a round piece of metal or plastic used instead of money to operate some machines or as a form of paymenta parking token

2 (British English) a piece of paper that you pay for and that somebody can exchange for something in a shop/storea £20 book/record/gift token

3 a piece of paper that you can collect when you buy a particular product and then exchange for somethingCollect six tokens for a free T-shirt.

4 something that is a symbol of a feeling, a fact, an event, etc.

prone to somethingprone to injuryWorking without a break makes you more prone to error.prone to do somethingTired drivers were found to be particularly prone to ignore warning signs.

2 -prone (in adjectives) likely to suffer or do the thing mentioned

protect and keep whole/ in its original state

- to conserve

- conservatory

- conservative

keep from destruction and decay

- to preserve

- preservable

- preservative

much too high

(exceeds the limit)

exorbitant costs/fares/fees/prices/rentsIt's a good hotel but the prices are exorbitant.

overpriced

doing things not at the place you should

smo who has no specific knowledge

greatest

sth bad/ problem

very important

a picture that is printed from an etched piece of metal; the art of making these pictures

The exhibition features a selection of his early etchings and drawings.the delicate work of engraving and etching

although

(wihtout noticing), contrast, however)

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly, to help us.

speculation

strict, doesn´t chance