Close Up C1: Unit 4: Phrases and Idioms

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Married off (phr. v)

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To arrange a marriage for someone, often without their full consent.

Example: In some cultures, girls are married off at a young age.

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Made (sb's) way

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Travelled or progressed.
Example: She made her way through the crowded streets.

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Too-good-to-be-true (Idiom)

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So good that it is difficult to believe.
Example: The offer seemed too good to be true.

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For the faint-hearted (idiom)

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Not suitable for people who are easily frightened or upset.
Example: The horror movie is not for the faint-hearted.

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Cutting-edge

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The most modern stage of development in something. Example: This phone uses cutting-edge technology.

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Groundbreaking

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Innovative; pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods. Example: The new medical treatment is groundbreaking.

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Heart-warming (adj.)

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Causing feelings of happiness and pleasure.
Example: The story of the rescued dog was heart-warming.

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Heart-rending (adj.)

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Causing great sadness or distress.
Example: The news of the accident was heart-rending.

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State-of-the-art (adj.)

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Using the latest technology; very modern.
Example: The new hospital has state-of-the-art equipment.

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Sugary-sweet (adj.)

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Excessively sweet, often in a way that is unpleasant or artificial.
Example: The movie had a sugary-sweet ending that felt unrealistic.