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Plagiarism Source: BBC Learning English

[dailyvocab]

PRESUMPTION - (pri-zuhmp-shuhn) - noun

Definition:

an assumption of something as true

belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence

an assumption that may take some reasoning for granted

Stovenly thinks:

life has some sick calves

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ASSEMBLAGE - (uh-sem-blij, ah-sahn-blazh) - noun

Definition:

a group of persons or things gathered or collected; an assembly or collection

the act of assembling; the state of being assembled

Stovenly thinks:

now that’s a sticky situation

bark

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RISIBLE - (riz-uh-buhl) - adjective

Definition:

causing or capable of causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous

pertaining to or connected with laughing

having the ability, disposition, or readiness to laugh

Related forms:

adverb - risibly

Stovenly thinks:

have you ever seen a black pb&j?

thought so

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ACQUIESCE - (ak-wee-es) - verb

Definition:

to submit or comply without protest; to assist tacitly

to agree or consent reluctantly

Related forms:

noun - acquiescence

adverb - acquiescently

Stovenly thinks:

what a sucker

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“Don’t count your chickens (before they hatch)” means “don’t make future plans based on something that has not happened yet”.

Example: You might be able to get a loan from the bank, but don’t count your chickens…

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Mr Robot

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Orlando Shootings Source: BBC Learning English

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Subliminal

Faint humming might make you irritated. Red lights can raise your blood temperature. Usually, subliminal methods are used to control people, like flashing words quickly during a television program. If you’re worried, there’s not much you can do, because subliminal literally means “below the threshold” or surface of your conscious mind, and you probably will never even notice that you’re being controlled.

Subliminal message is not recognized or understood by the conscious mind, but still have an influence on it. Subliminal advertising tries to influence people without them being aware of it, for example by showing messages for such a short time that people read them without realizing that they have done so.

Can subliminal messages influence your thoughts and behaviour? Yes, they can. However, subliminal messages can’t make you do something you wouldn’t want to do. Subliminal messages can’t control your behaviour. They can only guide your decision (e.g., choosing Lipton Ice versus some other beverage). It’s just like the phrase “Share Now” in the picture, it guides you to share but it doesn’t force you to take the action :)

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Brexit Source: BBC Learning English

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Do you support Brexit? 🏼No, I’m against Brexit. 🏻I agree. We’re better in Europe.

What is ‘Brexit’

Brexit is an abbreviation of “British exit”, which refers to the June 23, 2016 referendum by British voters to exit the European Union. The referendum roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades. Prime Minister David Cameron, who supported the UK remaining in the EU announced he would step down in October.

Q: How to abbreviate “British exit”? A: “British exit” can be abbreviated as Brexit or Brixit.

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You know in supermarkets or department stores the shop assistants always ask “can I help you?” when they see you’re interested in something. It’s quite a typical american way if you answer “I’m just browsing,” meaning “I’m just looking around” or “I’m just having a look”.

The phrase “I’m just browsing” would not be considered rude, and so as to not be rude you have to add a “Thank you” at the end, and I think it’s a rather common way of saying it in shopping malls and department stores.

There’s also the term window shopping, which means “looking at shop windows without intending to purchase anything.” So “Window shopping” has the connotation that the person does not intend to actually buy something, whereas “Just looking” suggests that a purchase might be made.

Consequently “Just looking” is a preferable phrase to say to a shopkeeper. If you say “I’m window shopping” they may ask you to leave. :)

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Q: Will we get the contract? A: I’d say there’s a slim chance - it’s not impossible, but it’s unlikely.

Q: Will we get the contract? A: Fat chance! [We will not get the contract, and I’m annoyed about it and perhaps annoyed at you for asking.]

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A fat cat: a rich and privileged person (noun, idiom).

The expression fat cat is derogatory and is often used to refer to politicians or businessmen. This term comes from the 1920s, when it was used to describe wealthy contributors to American political parties.

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“Love me, love my dog” proverb. This is an interesting phrase. What does it mean?

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Shambles: noun (used with a singular or plural verb) a place or state in which there is great confusion, disorder, or destruction. A: a place of mass slaughter or bloodshed: the battlefield became a shambles. B: a scene or a state of great destruction : the city was a shambles after the bombing.