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  • a very good chance that is unlikely to happen again.
    a golden opportunity
  • a very loyal and committed person who strongly defends someone or something.
    a staunch supporter
  • a large sum of money given when someone leaves a job, often as a reward or compensation.
    A golden handshake
  • a reply that avoids giving a clear or direct response.
    an evasive answer
  • a situation in which one problem causes another that makes the first problem worse.
    a vicious circle
  • the legal practice of executing someone as punishment for a serious crime.
    capital punishment
  • a complete and impressive success.
    a resounding success
  • someone who is very enthusiastic about reading and does it frequently.
    an avid reader
  • an outcome that is certain to happen and therefore predictable.
    a foregone conclusion
  • believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is likely or realistic.
    wishful thinking
  • a lie that is very obvious and shameless.
    a blatant lie
  • someone who lies frequently and often without clear reason or control.
    a compulsive liar
  • a dream that happens repeatedly over a period of time.
    a recurrent dream
  • a view that is so beautiful or impressive that it takes your breath away.
    a breathtaking view
  • a practical understanding of something sufficient to use it effectively.
    a working knowledge
  • a society that allows a lot of freedom, especially in moral or sexual behavior.
    a permissive society
  • something very hard to resist even when you know you shouldn’t give in.
    an irresistible temptation
  • a disease that cannot be cured and will eventually cause death.
    a terminal illness
  • helpful feedback intended to improve performance or outcomes.
    constructive criticism
  • a devastating disappointment or defeat.
    a crushing blow
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