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C1 2B English File Lexical Catergories

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An intuitive or instinctive sense or feeling about something, often without logical explanation.

GUT FEELING

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Working diligently and persistently; putting in a great deal of effort and hard work.

NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE

15

To understand the overall or complete situation, rather than focusing on specific details.

SEE THE BIG PICTURE

15

To adhere strictly and precisely to instructions or guidelines.

FOLLOW TO THE LETTER

15

An annoying or troublesome person or thing; a source of frustration or irritation.

PAIN IN THE NECK

15

Practical, realistic, and unpretentious; having a sensible and pragmatic attitude.

DOWN TO EARTH

15

The darkest part of the night; the middle of the night when it is quiet and still.

DEAD OF NIGHT

15

To attract someone's attention or be noticed by them.

CATCH SOMEONE'S EYE

15

A harmless or trivial lie, typically told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to maintain social harmony.

A WHITE LIE

15

To have a firm disagreement or resistance towards something.

STRONGLY OPPOSED

15

A general or approximate plan or schedule for a journey or trip, usually lacking in detail or precision.

ROUGH ITINERARY

15

An action or decision taken in one's professional life, typically aimed at advancing one's career or improving one's job prospects.

CAREER MOVE

15

Family members who are not closely related in terms of immediate family, such as cousins, second cousins, etc.

DISTANT RELATIVES

15

A tendency to become angry easily or without much provocation.

QUICK TEMPER

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