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Vocabulary 1
Learn the following idioms.
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English
Undergraduate 3
04/03/2020

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go out (phrasal verb)
Definition
1) to leave a room or building, especially in order to do something for entertainment.
2) to go on a date with someone.
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cross the line (idiom)
Definition
to misbehave or do something unacceptable or inappropriate.
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out of order (idiom)
Definition
1) not functioning properly or at all.
2) improper or inappropriate.
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take liberties (with smb.) (idiom)
Definition
to act disrespectfully or inappropriately.
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have someone around (for something) (idiom)
Definition
to have someone come for a visit, tea, dinner, etc.
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have someone over (for something) (idiom)
Definition
to invite someone to come to one's home, for a meal, party, visit, cards, the evening, etc.
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put up with smth. (smb.) (idiom)
Definition
to abide or endure someone or something that one finds unpleasant, inconvenient, or annoying.
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no room for sth (idiom)
Definition
If you say there is no room for a feeling or type of behaviour, you mean it is not acceptable.
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can't stand the sight of smb./smth. (idiom)
Definition
to hate someone or something.
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keep (one's) distance (from smth) (idiom)
Definition
to limit engagement or association (or the appearance thereof) between oneself and someone or something.
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keep (one's) nose clean (idiom)
Definition
to behave properly; to stay out of trouble.
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keep your distance (idiom)
Definition
to avoid going near someone or something, or to avoid getting too friendly with people.
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