vocabulary preview
- elves : the plural of the word elf, little people
- candy cane : a traditional Christmas candy which is white and red, with a shape like a "J"
language takeaway
booked : arrested
speeding : going too fast
impounded : when your things get arrested
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ruined : destroyed
example:
- It's been raining for five days. Our vacation is ruined.
- Looking at this hole. You've ruined my favorite pair of jeans.
backup : help, call for backup=call for help
back up : move back
put it together
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claim to : when you claim to be something, you are saying that you are something, but it might not be true
example:
- Daniel claimed to be the son of a Government Minister, but later we found out that he was lying.
- The criminals claimed to have a gun.
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under heavy ... : face a lot of ...
example:
- We are under heavy fire/attack/security.
