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⭐️ abuse of power
#noun_noun
⭐️ abuse of power
#noun_noun
⭐️ abuse of power
collocation pattern: noun + noun
Meaning
the harmful or unethical use of power
For example
• The president was charged with abuse of power after ordering soldiers to shoot at protesters.
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• Starting a war for no good reason is probably the worst abuse of power there is.
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Note:
A similar collocation is "abuse of privilege"
collocation pattern: noun + noun
Meaning
the harmful or unethical use of power
For example
• The president was charged with abuse of power after ordering soldiers to shoot at protesters.
•
• Starting a war for no good reason is probably the worst abuse of power there is.
•
Note:
A similar collocation is "abuse of privilege"
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The police were investigated for abuse of power after they
——— .
——— .
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61%
killed a criminal suspect
24%
charged a criminal suspect
16%
released an innocent suspect
If you're of above average height, you could be
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85%
a basketball player
7%
a chess player
7%
a jockey
The tests are absolutely necessary in this case, so
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83%
they have to be done
17%
they might be useful
0%
they're not really needed
You're abusing drugs if ____ .
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33%
you're selling them to other people
4%
you're telling people not to take them
63%
you're being harmed by taking them
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Blend Words in English Language - School Lead
Blend Words in the English Language brunch = breakfast + lunch foodoholic = food + alcoholic guesstimate = guess + estimate Spanglish = Spanish + English Hinglish = Hindi + English pomato = potato + tomato Since the English language is one that is dynamic…
Choose the word often used with all of these.
cover a ______
do a ______ leak a ______ a ______ breaks
cover a ______
do a ______ leak a ______ a ______ breaks
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35%
structure
59%
story
6%
stomach
Choose the word often used with all of these.
a package ______
a skiing/camping/walking etc ______ your dream ______ a family ______
a package ______
a skiing/camping/walking etc ______ your dream ______ a family ______
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95%
holiday
5%
halloween
0%
hospital
⭐️ English idioms about friendship
to make friends easily
When someone has a pleasant personality and is quite easy going and everyone wants to be his/her friend. They are said to make friends easily.
Example:
Declan was looking forward to going to University. He did not mind leaving home. In a few weeks, he would be having a good time. He found it easy to make friends wherever he went.
to hit it off
When two people really like each other from almost the first minute they meet we can say they hit it off immediately or they really hit it off.
Example:
John was introduced to Kevin at the party. They had a lot in common and agreed to meet for a beer the next week. Within a short period of time, they were very good friends. They hit it off from the first time they met.
two peas in a pod
Have you ever taken peas out of their pods when they are growing in your garden?
The peas are identical. It is very difficult to see any difference.
When two friends are very close, like the same things, do the same things people will say:
Example:
Oh, look at those two. Always together always doing the same thing they are like two peas in a pod.
through thick and thin
When a friend has shared all our ups and downs (positives and negatives) with us and we have shared all of his/hers we can genuinely say we have been through everything together. We have been through thick and thin. We have seen the positives and the negatives. True friendship.
Example:
Antonio and Jaime had been friends since they were children. They went to the same school, studied at the same university and shared many other life experiences. They had been through thick and thin together.
A friend in need is a friend indeed!
to make friends easily
When someone has a pleasant personality and is quite easy going and everyone wants to be his/her friend. They are said to make friends easily.
Example:
Declan was looking forward to going to University. He did not mind leaving home. In a few weeks, he would be having a good time. He found it easy to make friends wherever he went.
to hit it off
When two people really like each other from almost the first minute they meet we can say they hit it off immediately or they really hit it off.
Example:
John was introduced to Kevin at the party. They had a lot in common and agreed to meet for a beer the next week. Within a short period of time, they were very good friends. They hit it off from the first time they met.
two peas in a pod
Have you ever taken peas out of their pods when they are growing in your garden?
The peas are identical. It is very difficult to see any difference.
When two friends are very close, like the same things, do the same things people will say:
Example:
Oh, look at those two. Always together always doing the same thing they are like two peas in a pod.
through thick and thin
When a friend has shared all our ups and downs (positives and negatives) with us and we have shared all of his/hers we can genuinely say we have been through everything together. We have been through thick and thin. We have seen the positives and the negatives. True friendship.
Example:
Antonio and Jaime had been friends since they were children. They went to the same school, studied at the same university and shared many other life experiences. They had been through thick and thin together.
A friend in need is a friend indeed!
English Idioms about Relationships
1️⃣ Like cat and dog ➖
Meaning: this refers to people who don't really get on, they're always fighting like cat and dog
Examples: I don't know what is going on there; they're fighting like cat and dog. Hopefully, it doesn't last too long.
2️⃣ LIke a house on fire ➕
Meaning: to enjoy each other's company from the start; to get on really well
Example: Those two, they get on like a house on fire. You can see instantly that they like each other.
3️⃣ To rub someone up the wrong way ➖
Meaning: to cause (someone) to be angry or annoyed, often without intending to do so
Examples: Don't rub him up the wrong way, otherwise, you'll see that he is not such a nice person.
4️⃣ On the rocks ➖
Meaning: when something is not going well
Example: John’s marriage was not going well. He constantly argued with his wife. He told his friend he thought their marriage was really on the rocks.
5️⃣ To hit it off ➕
Meaning: to get on well with someone you meet
Example: Anthony met Miriam at the party and they talked all night. They really hit it off the first time.
6️⃣ To meet someone halfway ➕
Meaning: to reach an agreement with somebody by compromise
Example: We agreed to meet halfway on the price.
1️⃣ Like cat and dog ➖
Meaning: this refers to people who don't really get on, they're always fighting like cat and dog
Examples: I don't know what is going on there; they're fighting like cat and dog. Hopefully, it doesn't last too long.
2️⃣ LIke a house on fire ➕
Meaning: to enjoy each other's company from the start; to get on really well
Example: Those two, they get on like a house on fire. You can see instantly that they like each other.
3️⃣ To rub someone up the wrong way ➖
Meaning: to cause (someone) to be angry or annoyed, often without intending to do so
Examples: Don't rub him up the wrong way, otherwise, you'll see that he is not such a nice person.
4️⃣ On the rocks ➖
Meaning: when something is not going well
Example: John’s marriage was not going well. He constantly argued with his wife. He told his friend he thought their marriage was really on the rocks.
5️⃣ To hit it off ➕
Meaning: to get on well with someone you meet
Example: Anthony met Miriam at the party and they talked all night. They really hit it off the first time.
6️⃣ To meet someone halfway ➕
Meaning: to reach an agreement with somebody by compromise
Example: We agreed to meet halfway on the price.
How to ask someone to wait in English
Let's take the first two together
1️⃣ Hang on
2️⃣ Hold on
because often they are used synonymously.
Meaning: to wait for a short time
Example:
Just hang on for a few seconds and I'll be with you.
Just hold on until I finish this.
We often use them when we're talking about telephone calls. For example, if your new washing broke down and you're ringing a customer service line.
Hold on, I'll put you through to someone who can help you.
Unfortunately, these days many companies have an automated voice recognition system, and it's hard to get a real person on the other end of the line.
Let's take the first two together
1️⃣ Hang on
2️⃣ Hold on
because often they are used synonymously.
Meaning: to wait for a short time
Example:
Just hang on for a few seconds and I'll be with you.
Just hold on until I finish this.
We often use them when we're talking about telephone calls. For example, if your new washing broke down and you're ringing a customer service line.
Hold on, I'll put you through to someone who can help you.
Unfortunately, these days many companies have an automated voice recognition system, and it's hard to get a real person on the other end of the line.