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C1 - Conversation Class Vocabulary

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  • The journalist was unfairly s_ _ _led ou_ for expressing a different opinion.
    singled out
  • Learning to s_ _ bo _ _ _ _ _ es is important in unhealthy relationships.
    set boundaries
  • Some people use humour as a co _ _ _ g me _ _ _ _ sm when they feel stressed or anxious.
    coping mechanism
  • Office workers usually clo _ _ i _ at 9 a.m. and clo _ _ ou_ at 5 p.m.
    clock in / clock out
  • The constant pressure to support others emotionally can be emotionally t _ _ _ _ ng.
    taxing
  • Social media has helped no _ _ _ _ ze discussions about mental health among younger generations.
    normalise
  • Many viral clips are t_ _en ou_ of c_n t_xt, which completely changes their meaning.
    taken out of context
  • After the company introduced the new policy, there was immediate b_ _ l _sh from employees.
    backlash
  • The manager praised her for always going a_ _ve and b _ y _ _ d.
    above and beyond
  • In the past, people were often expected to bot _ _ _ e thi _ _ _ up instead of talking about their emotions.
    bottle things up
  • After receiving heavy criticism, the company eventually b_ _ked d_ _n and apologised.
    backed down
  • Employees often lose motivation when they f_ _l und_ _v_ _ _ ed by their company.
    feel undervalued
  • Good communication can help prevent people from b _ _ _ ing the l _ _ e between honesty and cruelty.
    blurring the line
  • Many people today tend to s _ _ _ - d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ mental health conditions after watching short videos online.
    self-diagnose
  • A lot of users j_ _p on the b_ndw_ g _n without checking the facts first.
    jump on the bandwagon
  • Some employees are happy to t_k_ o_ additional responsibilities if they see opportunities for promotion.
    take on
  • Instead of thinking critically, many users simply p_ _ e o _ and repeat the same accusations.
    pile on
  • At some point, you have to d _ _w the l_ _e and refuse unreasonable demands from your employer.
    draw the line
  • The interview clip quickly w_ _t v_r_l and was viewed millions of times in one day.
    went viral
  • Politicians sometimes use controversial comments to st _r u_ con_r_v_r_y before elections.
    stir up controversy
  • After years of stress and overtime, she eventually b _ _ nt ou_ and took a long break from work.
    burnt out
  • Many companies expect employees to g _ the ex _ _ _ m _ l _ even when they are not paid extra.
    go the extra mile
  • Some comments only a_d f_ _l to the f_r_ and make the argument even worse.
    add fuel to the fire
  • The video suddenly b_ _ w u_ online after a celebrity shared it on social media.
    blew up
  • When people feel attacked online, they often l_ _h ou_ instead of responding calmly.
    lash out
  • Over time, workers may begin to dis _ _ g _ g _ fr_ _ work if they feel ignored or unsupported.
    disengage from
  • Some influencers enjoy c _ _ _ ing som_ _ n_ ou_ publicly to gain attention online.
    calling someone out
  • After the company reduced salaries, many workers decided to sc_ _e ba_ _ their efforts.
    scale back
  • Some parents believe children today should t _ _gh_ _ u _ and become more independent.
    toughen up
  • Critics argue that therapy culture sometimes pat_ _ _ _ _ _ze normal human experiences.
    pathologize
  • A good employee should always try to m_ _t ex _ _ _ ta _ _ _ _ _.
    meet expectations
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