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Lesson 6
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Language - English
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01/23/2012

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out of the blue
Definition
suddenly, from nowhere, without warning
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the last straw
Definition
the last of a series of frustrating things that have happened
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be better of
Definition
be in a better state or condition;
[opposite is 'be worse off' ]
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be cooped up (in)
Definition
being inside a place feeling like you have little freedom
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be at the end of one's rope
Definition
be under a lot of stress, at the breaking point
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for crying out loud
Definition
an exclamation of anger
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lose one's head
Definition
go cazy; panic [sometimes]
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knock oneself out
Definition
try very hard, making oneself very tired
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make do
Definition
manage with what one has
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climb the walls
Definition
go crazy, especially in an enclosed space or in a situation that is very boring
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keep a level head
Definition
keep calm
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sit tight
Definition
stay in one place calmly and wait for something or someone
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dwell on
Definition
think too much about something
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come through
Definition
survive a difficult situation
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