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struggles
She struggles to understand the difficult math problem.
I'd much rather (do smth)
by far
This is by far the most interesting book I've read all year.
First up
Next up
Next up on my to-do list is to finish writing this report.
bravery
He showed great bravery in rescuing the child from the burning building.
Up next
most of time
to consider
She considers herself to be a good singer.
before long
I'm sure we'll be finished with this project before long.
be daydreaming
in the long run
I know it's tempting to take the easy way out, but in the long run, it's better to do the right thing.
for days on end
I was so sick that I stayed in bed for days on end.
determination
He showed great determination in achieving his goals.
ultimate goal
Her ultimate goal is to become a successful entrepreneur.
life worth living
to badly want
How badly he wanted things to go well.
be bound to
I am bound to pass the exam.
If you keep lying, you're bound to find out the truth eventually.
to intend
She intends to study abroad next year.
for nothing
I waited for two hours for the bus, but it never came. I wasted my time for nothing.
to lounge
I like to lounge on the beach and read a book.
gradually
She gradually became more confident in her English speaking abilities.
to distract
The noise outside is distracting me from my work.
at a time
I cannot focus on several things at a time.
every once in a while
Every once in a while, I like to go for a long walk in the park.
all of a sudden
I was walking down the street, and all of a sudden it started raining.
a bold plan
Even the local government seems to support this idea and has come up with a bold plan in this regard.
obnoxious waste of time
I think watching that reality show is an obnoxious waste of time.
afterwards
I went to the store, and afterwards I went to the park.
to date
To date, there have been no reported cases of the virus in this area.
new year's resolutions
unexpectedly
The movie unexpectedly ended with a cliffhanger.
to grasp the meaning of life
After years of searching, she finally felt she could grasp the meaning of life.
to play it by ear
I'm not sure what time the meeting will end, so let's just play it by ear and decide on dinner plans later.
to be up to something
What are you up to this weekend?
to end up
I went to the store for milk, but I ended up buying a lot of other things too.
fulfilling feeling
She found her job as a teacher to be very fulfilling.
in no time
I finished my homework in no time.
The pizza will be ready in no time.
be a better version of yourself
to rush over
security guards rushed over
there isn't a single reason
There isn't a single reason you can't start your new life today
think it through
It's my fault. I didn't think it through.
unwonted
The team's unwonted success this season surprised everyone.
think through everything
And this is just a glance of the method, each of these elements can think through out and extended to infinity.
her planning paid off
our initiative paid off.
be intrigued
The more Nathan heard about Pablo, the more he was intrigued by him.
be capable of anything
She believes that everyone is capable of anything if they put their mind to it.
hook on
My sister hooked me on this new TV show and now I can't stop watching it.
to reflect on
After the meeting, I took some time to reflect on what was said. The whole affair does not reflect well on the government.
to back out (of smth)
I'm sorry, but I have to back out of our plans for tonight. I'm not feeling well.
it takes some time.
Obviously, this is going to take some time.
every so often
Every so often, I like to take a break from work and go for a walk.
Every so often, my grandmother sends me a care package with homemade cookies.
end up with
We planned to go to the beach, but we ended up with a picnic in the park instead.
be under the impression
I was under the impression that the meeting was at 3 PM, not 2 PM.
be likely to
Children are likely to enjoy the movie.
be expected to
Students are expected to participate in class discussions.
learn my lesson
But I did learn my lesson and this time I was smarter.
really badly
He needs the money really badly.
doubtful
He gave a doubtful look when he told her the story.
move forward
She learned from her mistakes and is ready to move forward.
to make for
We decided to make for the nearest restaurant after the movie.
I should have known better!
After losing my wallet, I should have known better than to keep it in my back pocket.
at this point
At this point, we need to decide whether to continue or stop the project.
be in control
Even when things get tough, she always tries to be in control of her feelings.
make your way
She decided to make her way through the crowded streets to reach the concert.
might as well
We are stuck here so we might as well make the best of it.
concern
Her health is a major concern for her family.
pretty much
I'm pretty much done with my homework.
to milk up
The company tried to milk up their profits by launching a new marketing campaign.
a good call
Choosing to study for the exam instead of going out was a good call.
over time
Her skills improved over time as she practiced regularly.
lifetime
She had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel around the world.
once in your lifetime
Winning the championship was a once in your lifetime achievement for the team.
approximately
The journey takes approximately two hours.
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