Victory is my destiny
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flight of steps
Be careful when you go down the flight of steps; they can be slippery.
initial outlay
The initial outlay for starting a bakery includes buying equipment and ingredients.
long waits
Long waits for the bus can be frustrating, especially in bad weather.
artisanal
The bakery specializes in artisanal bread made from organic ingredients.
make economies
The company decided to make economies by reducing unnecessary expenses.
incommunicado
The journalist was held incommunicado for several days, with no contact with the outside world.
utmost care
When packing fragile items, you should use utmost care to avoid breaking them.
unwholesome
She decided to stop watching unwholesome shows that made her feel bad.
grand total
Please check the grand total before making the payment.
without fail
I water the plants every morning, without fail.
in other ways
We can travel by car, or in other ways, we could take a train or a bus.
import duties
Due to new regulations, the import duties on certain goods have increased significantly.
surcharge
The utility company announced a surcharge for high usage during the summer months.
smell the roses
Sometimes, we get so busy that we forget to smell the roses and enjoy our time with family.
sink
The boat began to sink after hitting the rock.
come unglued
He was so stressed about the project that he finally came unglued during the meeting.
draw a reaction
His speech was designed to draw a reaction from the crowd, and it worked perfectly.
cushion the blow
The teacher gave a gentle warning to cushion the blow of the upcoming test results.
eke out a living
She works two part-time jobs to eke out a living and support her family.
undersigned
We, the undersigned, request a meeting to discuss the project.
give an account
The witness was called to give an account of what she saw during the accident.
make a pig of yourself
During the party, she made a pig of herself with all the desserts on the table.
in a flash
The lights went out, but they came back on in a flash.
gift of the gab
Even though he was nervous, his gift of the gab helped him win the debate.
fire the opening salvo
In the meeting, she fired the opening salvo by suggesting a new project idea.
pack it in
When the game got too difficult, the kids decided to pack it in and play something else.
talk the hind legs off a donkey
At the party, John was talking the hind legs off a donkey about his new job.
put your head down
When the teacher asked for silence, the students put their heads down to focus on their work.
rich seam
The author tapped into a rich seam of inspiration for her new novel.
mine of information
The internet is a mine of information for students doing research.
dead hand
Many believe that the dead hand of tradition is holding back modern art from evolving.
caught between two stools
He was caught between two stools, trying to please both his parents and his friends.
see which way the cat jumps
Before we decide on the vacation, let's see which way the cat jumps with the weather forecast.
good looks
People often admire her good looks and stylish outfits.
in contention for
She is in contention for the best actress award at the film festival.
living in clover
After winning the lottery, she is now living in clover.
greater depths
Her poetry reveals greater depths of emotion than I expected.
take to heart
When he received the feedback, he took it to heart and worked on improving his skills.
tire of
I tire of watching the same movie over and over again.
on production of
Access to the event is granted on production of your invitation.
take up residence
The family took up residence in the new apartment last month.
slip my mind
She was supposed to meet us at the park, but it must have slipped her mind.
keep out of it
She said to keep out of it because it was a family matter.
go begging
His talent for painting went begging as he never showed it to anyone.
reservations
She has reservations about going on the trip because of the weather.
reformed character
Her journey from a troubled youth to a reformed character is truly inspiring.
brought to your senses
The teacher's explanation brought the students to their senses about the importance of studying.
brought down to earth with a bang
After winning the lottery, he thought he could buy anything, but his bills quickly brought him down to earth with a bang.
lose the knack for
She used to be great at drawing, but now she has lost the knack for it.
heavily favoured
In the election, the candidate was heavily favoured by the voters.
on a flying visit
During her flying visit, she managed to meet a few old friends.
down payment
The car dealership required a down payment of 20% before I could drive the car home.
open secret
It's an open secret that they are dating, even though they haven't announced it publicly.
vested interest
It's important to recognize when someone has a vested interest in a debate, as it may affect their opinions.
perfervid
The perfervid fans cheered loudly for their team during the championship game.
impecunious
The impecunious artist struggled to pay for his supplies.
sagacity
The sagacity of the old man was evident in the way he solved problems that others found difficult.
ensconce
After a long day, she decided to ensconce herself in her favorite chair with a good book.
click with
I really click with my new classmates; we have so much in common.
allocution
The judge listened carefully to the allocution before making a decision.
cess
Residents were unhappy about the additional cess added to their property taxes.
on fleek
Her makeup is on fleek today!
constrict
When the temperature drops, the blood vessels in your body may constrict to keep you warm.
install
"he was installed as music director at the Cathedral of St. Barbara"
count yourself lucky
When Tom found a job quickly, he thought, "I really count myself lucky compared to others still searching.
with respect to
With respect to your question, I will provide an answer soon.
for better or worse
They decided to move to a new city for better or worse, knowing it would change their lives.
conniption
He threw a conniption when he realized he forgot his homework at home.
lifelihood
Many farmers depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
rock to its foundations
The news of the scandal rocked the company to its foundations.
indisposed
The teacher was indisposed, so the class was canceled for the day.
show the ropes
Can you show me the ropes of this game? I’ve never played it before.
initiate into
He was initiated into the club after completing a series of challenges.
well-to-do
Many well-to-do individuals contribute to local charities to help those in need.
media-savvy
In today's world, being media-savvy is essential for students to succeed in their studies.
reenactment
During the festival, there was a reenactment of traditional dances.
fumigation
After the inspection, the building required fumigation to remove any pests.
edutainment
Many children's television shows focus on edutainment to make learning enjoyable.
attitudinal
Her attitudinal change towards teamwork improved the group's performance.
freighter
Many companies rely on freighters to transport their products across the ocean.
go in for
I really go in for painting during my free time.
immediate vicinity
We found a grocery store in the immediate vicinity of our new apartment.
make short work
The chef made short work of preparing the meal for the guests.
man and wife
The ceremony celebrated the union of man and wife.
put my finger on
After thinking for a while, he finally put his finger on the issue in the project.
in toto
The committee reviewed the report in toto before making their final decision.
corpulence
In the study, researchers found a link between corpulence and certain health issues.
leach out
When you soak the beans, some of the nutrients will leach out into the water.
intense pressure
The athlete performed well under intense pressure during the championship game.
percolate
The coffee will percolate through the filter, creating a rich flavor.
technical expertise
His technical expertise helped the company improve its production process.
inherited disease
Cystic fibrosis is an example of an inherited disease that affects the lungs.
the bulk
The bulk of the students passed the exam with flying colors.
on the order of
The project will cost on the order of $10,000.
quite apart from
Quite apart from his talent, he is also a very hard worker.
follow directions
It is important to follow directions on the test to get the right answers.
near extinction
Many species of frogs are near extinction due to habitat loss and pollution.
get through with
I just want to get through with my homework so I can play outside.
respond the needs
Our team worked hard to respond to the needs of the community after the storm.
little else
After the storm, there was little else to do but wait for help.
fill the silence
He played music to fill the silence in the empty room.
submarine cable
Engineers worked hard to repair the damaged submarine cable after the storm.
magnanimous
The magnanimous gesture of donating to charity inspired others to do the same.
elope
She always dreamed of eloping in a small chapel in the mountains.
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