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He was in a quandary as to whether to accept the new job, even though it was better-paid, as it would involve moving to a new area öğrenmeye başla
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not to be able to decide what to do because you find yourself in a difficult situation
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to be In two minds about someting I'm in two minds about going to Jennifer's party, as I have to get up very early for work tomorrow. öğrenmeye başla
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can't decide whether or not to do sth
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Three hundred people applied for the job, but only six were shortlisted for interview. öğrenmeye başla
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to be chosen from a large number of applicants for a job to join a much smaller group, all of whom will be interviewed and one of whom will be given the job
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As for somewhere to stay, you will be spoilt for choice. This stretch of the Black Sea boasts over fifty top-class hotels. öğrenmeye başla
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to have a lot of (similar) things to choose from
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to be tom between sth and sth eIse: I'm torn between a degree course in pure maths and one in computer engineerin öğrenmeye başla
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to find two things attractive and as a result not to be able to decide between them
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Most of the people on the advisory body had been handpicked by the Chancellor himself öğrenmeye başla
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especially chosen to do a particular job
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to have a change of heart: I wasn't going to take the children to the theatre but I had a change of heart and took them after all. öğrenmeye başla
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to change the way you feel about sth/sb
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to have no alternative but to...: If you do not pay this bill within 14 days, we will have no alternative but to take legal action against you öğrenmeye başla
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the only choice sb has is to; often used in formal threats
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My choice was between a company car or a 5% increase in my salary. After much deliberation, I opted for the car. öğrenmeye başla
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The jury were unable to reach a decision. öğrenmeye başla
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to decide after careful consideration (generally used for juries, committees, boards of directors, governments, etc)
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He said that all the paintings were excellent, but he singled mine out for special praise öğrenmeye başla
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to choose and pay special attention to sth/sb from a group of similar things/people, usually in order to praise or criticise them
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Gary refuses to become involved in other people's arguments. He just sits on the fence. öğrenmeye başla
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not to commit oneself in an argument; to neither agree nor disagree
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a baggy jumper/pair of jeans
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creased/crumpled: unironed, full of lines and wrinkles öğrenmeye başla
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a creased/crumpled jacket/shirt
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a faded pair of jeans/sweatshirt öğrenmeye başla
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faded having lost its original colour or brightness
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The pretty lace blouse had a fancy embroidered trimming. öğrenmeye başla
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fancy: special and unusual, with a lot of decoration
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She was wearing a particularly fetching dress. öğrenmeye başla
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fetching: attractive; can be used to describe a person (generally a woman) or an article of clothing
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flared: wide at the bottom
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I'd wear flat shoes for your walking holiday if I were you öğrenmeye başla
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flat: with very low or no heels
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He was a paragon of bad taste in his checked trousers and garish pink shirt öğrenmeye başla
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very colourful, in a way that is not in good taste
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That tie is far too loud, especially with that brightly coloured shirt öğrenmeye başla
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loud: very colourful, in a way that some might find unpleasant
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moth-eaten: full of holes Does he have to dress so scruffily? Look at that moth-eaten jumper he is wearing öğrenmeye başla
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moth-eaten: full of holes
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The tramp looked a sad sight in his ragged jacket and patched trousers. öğrenmeye başla
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patched: with pieces of material sewn on to cover holes
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Flared trousers, wide lapels and platform shoes -de rigueur for the fashion-conscious in the 1970's. öğrenmeye başla
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platform shoes have thick high heels and an elevated sole
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This costume is so shabby that 1'1/ have to throw it out. öğrenmeye başla
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shabby: looking old and in bad condition
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Cordelia was wearing sturdy riding gear.
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Clothes that are part natural fabric and part synthetic are easy to wash and care for öğrenmeye başla
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synthetic: made from artificial substances/materia
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A tailored suit is the best thing to wear for formal occasions. öğrenmeye başla
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designed to fit close to the body
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Those worn-out gardening trousers are only fit to be torn up and used as dusters. öğrenmeye başla
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worn-out: old and ready to be thrown away
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