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Take sb/sth with you to another place, sb else’s home Example: 1. I’m taking the photos straight to Phil’s to show him 2. Joe took us round to see his mother. Grammar: V + n/Pron. + Adv / V + n/pron + prep..

Do something wrong without being punished, criticized, etc Example: I have to do half Darren’s work ? Steve lets him get away with murder.

Life is like playing a violin in public and learning an instrument as one goes on. (Copied from the Toastmaster’s Treasure Chest )

To separate a machine, a piece of equipment, etc. into its parts Example: She took the clock apart and couldn’t put it back together. Grammar: V + V/Pron. + Adv.

To eagerly accept an opportunity to do something. Example: When my boss said he had one project assignment, Alan jumped at the chance.

Be successful in sth.; be the person who earns money for a family or organization, etc. Example: The firm wants very much to get this contract, and we’re expecting you to bring home the bacon.

( in sport ) to defeat sb easily: Example: He took the American apart in the third set ( = in a game of tennis. )

Don’t believe the world owes you a living; the world owes you nothing ? it was here first. (Copied from the Toastmaster’s Treasure Chest )

Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you do hold well. (Copied from Josh Billings in the Toastmaster’s Treasure Chest )

(Of plans, etc.) Uncertain; not yet decided: Example: I’m hoping to take a holiday this month but my plans are still very much up in the air. Comment: Compare with “be in the air”

To take sb. or sth. with you when you go somewhere: Example: Melody took Rabbit along to the dumpling party last Friday.

Pythagoras said that the whole world was a comedy, of which the philosophers were the spectators. (Copied from "the Toastmaster's Treasure Chest")

Use your influence in order to get an advantage for sb. Example: Although my uncle is the owner of the factory (I work for the factory), I don’t want him to pull some strings for me. I prefer to be offered a place on my own merit.

to look like or behave ( appearance or personality ) like an older member of your family. Grammar: V. + Prep. ( Not used in the progressive tenses ) Example: Linda takes after her mother. They are both tall and thin.

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to shock or surprise sb, it is usually used in the passive. V. + n./pron. + adv. Example: I was taken aback by his rudeness.

to be extremely busy both at work and in your social life, often with the result that you are very tired or sick Example: Carrie, you don't look very well. You've got to stop burning the candle at both ends like this.

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