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C+ Fixed Expressions

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  • to take something/someone for granted
    to not appreciate the presence of something/someone
  • to have no recollection of something
    to not remember anything about something
  • pull yourself together
    calm down and focus
  • to be on the verge of doing something
    to be about to do something
  • be bound to do something
    be very likely to do something
  • brace yourself for something
    be prepared for something
  • to shed light on something
    to reveal information about something
  • to stand the test of time
    when something shows its value over a long time
  • beforehand
    in advance
  • By no means
    not at all (e.g. this is by no means the easiest exercise)
  • In this day and age
    nowadays
  • on the outskirts of
    the outer parts of a town or city
  • to make ends meet
    to have enough money to do something
  • to be in two minds about something
    to be undecided about something
  • to be safe and sound
    to be secure, safe