CAE2 04 Random Phrases 9 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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a stroke of luck

when something good happens suddenly by chance

take to doing

start doing a new activity

come to realise

eventually understand something

take some getting used to

become accustomed to something over time

make a habit of

do something so often that it becomes routine

leave a lasting impression on

make an impact on, something that stays in your mind

stumble across/upon

find sth unexpectedly

get your own way

persuade other people to allow you to do what you want

let off steam

get rid of stress or anger in a way that does not harm anyone

be all for

completely in favour of

make the best of

make an unsatisfactory situation as pleasant as possible

come up short

try to achieve something but fail, not give a good enough effort

put your name down for

sign up for

get a move on

hurry up

kick out of

force someone to leave

set your heart on

be determined, decide that you want something very much

off the beaten track/path

not known or not popular with many people

hold off on

delay, postpone doing something

steer clear of

avoid

to be at a loss for words

be unable to say anything because something surprising or totally unexpected has happened