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Collocations, Idioms and others

Definition

dire straits

a very bad or difficult situation

slip past

To attempt to cause one to accept, overlook, or not notice something through stealth

akin to

having some similarities

pull out all the stops

make a very great effort to achieve something

keep an eye on

pay attention to something

under wraps

a secret only a few people know

up in the air

(of a plan or issue) still to be settled; unresolved

in the running

in contention for an award, victory, or a place in a team

capitalize on

to get an advantage from (something, such as an event or situation)

driven by

propelled or motivated by something

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