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A Ballpark figure : An acceptable, roughly accurate approximation,
Can you give me an estimate ? : Can you give me a ball park figure
You can use the phone anytime you want : you welcomed to use the phone whenever you like
That sounds good : that sounds great
What do you want to make happen ? : what do you hope to accomplish here ?
Okay : that sounds good
What do you want to make happen ? : what do you hope to accomplish here ?
Sweet : when they walk in into a deal you like
There you go ! : When someone didn’t want to do something and decide to do it , “ hey let me have a drink” – there you go ! .
I’ve been thinking : say it before you give a statement About something you wanted to finally say “ I’ve been thinking, we should go to the park tomorrow since it’s sunny all day” .
It’s the end, we are f***d : it’s the end , we are doomed
Everyone think they are : it is believed that
When you are being nice: I’m going to the kitchen, Can I get you anything ?
Thanks for being nice but I need some space : I know you mean well, but I need some Space
Everything is ok, don’t worry : Everything is under control
They canceled the festival because of the wind : Strong winds have forced the closure of the music festival
You didn’t answer my question / you didn’t give a good answer to my question : you have failed to answer my question
It’s a boring and dead place : It’s a God Foresaken place
When something that is about to happen is going to be a disaster like a drunk guy asking to drive: Oh well, What could go wrong?!
The weather of today us different from yesterday’s :Today’s weather is quite a contrast to yesterday’
They have very different styles : they have very contrasting styles
What they did is different from what they said they were going doing : their promises contrasted their actions
They called her to court for : She was cited for
The article said a lot of things that these people said about this thing : The article cited several people on the subject
People be thinking this place sells food but they sell clothes too: People associate this company with food but they sell clothes as well
When I think of pepperoni, I automatically think of pizza : I associate pepperoni with pizza
They said they don’t chill with these people : they deny associating with these people
The only thing that is different between them is : the only that differentiate them is
It’s hard to tell the difference from the good and the bad things : it’s hard to differentiate the good from the bad things
He asked me what I think about his drawings : he asked me to criticize his drawings
His boss told him that he doesn’t work enough : his boss criticize his work habits
Everyone was talking ish about his decision : he was widely criticized for his decision
The blogs said his song was bad : the blogs criticized his song as trash
He always acts like he’s a victim : He often victimized himself
We need to create a good plan : we need to formulate a good plan
He gave a good answer : he gave a well formulate response
These accidents show how bad we need to be more careful : these accident underline our need for better safety procedures.
They arrested someone for the attack : A suspect is in custody for the attack
They called him crazy a lot :
So is he the owner ? : I am assuming he’s the owner .
: It provides a service
I am seating on the other side of the table : I am seating across the table from you
A president is the leader of a country: technically, a president is the leader of a country
Emphasize : accentuate, underscore, stress, spotlight, underline, highlight, put emphasis on,
Allude : to refer casually or indirectly; suggest or call attention to indirectly
He kind of talked about it but didn’t say much : He has often alluded to it but not told the full story.
When he talked about it more: when he elaborated on it
Most of them : A staggering majority
He has a bigger reach : he has a bigger market pool
Come full circle : things are now the same as they were in before .return to a past position or situation
The novelist’s vision of human life has come full circle — from optimism to pessimism and back to optimism again. We’ve come full circle and dark-blue jeans are once again the height of style.
It’s crazy how Big Shirts are the new thing to wear like it’s back in the day : Things have come full circle now that XL shirts are back in fashion.
You gonna have to give some money to : you gonna have to provide financial assistance to , financial security to
Think about it for a while : mule, consider, reflect on , give thought to, give some thought to
I am start thinking about my options : I will start mulling over the different possibilities
proclivity : A proclivity is a natural tendency to like something, such as your sister’s proclivity for restaurants that serve hot, spicy food. When you have a proclivity, it feels automatic — you like what you like; you don’t even have to think about it. The origin of the word proclivity supports this feeling.He soon demonstrated his proclivity for criminal action when he was caught stealing money from his employer.
Natural, : Innate
This year and more : this year and beyond
He is not trying to get better: he is not working towards being a better version of himself
We barely do this : we rarely every do this
Really different : vastly different
Say things nicely : dress things up in a certain way
Something happened and made them leave the city fast: something happened prompting a fast evacuation of the city.
The article talks about the genocide in another way than other articles: The article paints a distinctly different picture of the genocide
He’s saying the same thing : he’s making the same argument
In part : To show only part of a problem , “In part, because there is not enough aid to fight the war “
Did you start with a bike : Did you set out with a bike
try very hard and perhaps do extreme things in order to achieve it.: He had to go to great lengths to
We went to great lengths to make sure the votes were counted correctly.
Started Showing in ads on the news : Manifested itself in ads on the news
The author just talks about how bad thing was during the pandemic: The author paints a vivid, horrifying picture of how devastating the pandemic was
He tends to be a little violent :He has a proclivity towards violence.
He often exaggerate things : he has a proclivity for exaggeration
He is being studied and observed very carefully : he faced scrutiny
The media is watching everything he does and even checking his entire past : His private life came under media scrutiny.
Right After the news started talking about him : following recent reports about him
They are seeing if this could be a medicine for : increasingly being explored as a treatment for
He uses too much : he overuses
A long period of time : an extended period of time
Is going up fast : is rising rapidly
He doesn’t want to : he’s uninterested in
To tell someone to start something : lets get started
Th first seller : the original seller
I will show you soon : I will show you in a minute, in a second
It’s a no no ! : not happening!
This situation shows you how bad the year is gonna be : the situation is an indication of how bad the year gonna be
The table is destroyed : the table is ruined
Ewww : yuck
When someone shows you something exiting , like a nice designer Shirt: Would you look it that !!
Show me the whole thing : give me a full walk through
It’s in a good neighborhood: it’s in a good part of town
They gave toy a bad deal : you got screwed
In the beginning! : Originally!
The car / the place looks ok : the car looks descent
Look at this : check this out !
They built it The way I want it : they built it to my taste
Destroy the wall : knock down the wall
The place we visited last week: the place we recently just toured
Chill ! : give me a break
How much does it cost to fix? : what are the repair fees?
We the one who did it: we did it ourselves
The more we went inside : As w went inside
The house is kind of broken : they are some structural damages
The car is kind of old : the car is outdated
It’s a market that is mostly built from canadian : it’s a canadian derived market
Longstanding, long-lasting, Long Lived, eternal, everlasting, lasting,short Lived, brief, temporary, fleeting, transitory,
Big, vast, astronomical, humongous, huge, incalculable, tremendous, unlimited, boundless, extensive, immeasurable, super, astronomic, widespread, sizeable, gigantesque, expanded, colossal, immense, massive, monumental, substantial, considerable, giant, infinite, limitless, grandiose, whopping, abundant, plentiful,
Notoriously,
Substantial amount, Extensive, overwhelmingly
In part, partially, to some degree, to a limited degree, to a limited extent, slightly, to a certain degree, to some extent, for the most part, mostly, largely, principally, mainly, predominantly, primarily, chiefly, for the most part, above all, in general, overall, to a large extent, to a great decree, greatly, widely, considerably, massively, abundantly, highly, hugely
Very good, quite remarkable, extraordinary, wonderful, amazing, exceptional, incredible, outstanding, astonishing, sensational, unbelievable, memorable, unforgettable, fantastic, awesome, world class, impressive, miraculous, notable, stunning, terrific, stunning, never to be forgotten, out of this world, unreal
Normal, Ordinary, usual, routine, accustomed, regular, familiar, average, day to day, conventional, frequent, common, standard, typical, customary, habitual, daily, traditional, mediocre, descent, passable, inferior, lousy, second-rate, uninteresting, uninspiring, unexciting
Unskilled positions, white-collar jobs, business owners
Higher paying, low paying
Ambitious, driven , committed, keen, avid, fierce, energetic, eager, determined, motivated, adventurous, go getter, active, forceful, self-driven, militant, focused, fierce, highly motivated,lazy, incompetent
Horrifying, devastating
It’s crazy to me , mind blowing, insane,
Bad, destructive, detrimental, terrible, dreadful, appalling, unacceptable, disgraceful, unsatisfactory, awful, atrocious, horrible, abominable, catastrophic, detrimental, hurtful, sinister, undesirable, undermining, disastrous, harmful, unfortunate, unfavorable, crippling, damaging, disastrous, deplorable, mediocre, substandard,poor quality, rubbish, low-grade, not up to scratch, second rate, pathetic,
Good news, better news, encouraging news, positive news, wonderful news, terrific need, bright side, sad news, troubling news, unsettling news, unpleasant news,
Advantage, pros, benefit, asset, upside, gain, plus, good point, plus point, positive effect, silver lining, flip side, value, merit, attractive, advantageous, lead, trump card, upper hand, superiority, bright side,utility, substance, relevance, strong point, power, long suit, selling points, positive side, plus side, positive aspect, good side, break in the clouds
Cons, disadvantage, downside, drawback, flaw, weakness, disbenefit,negative,pitfall, demerit, deficiency, harm, complications, hitch, stumbling block, weak spots, minus, handicap, fault, defaults, limitations, problems, short comings, imperfections, weak points, difficulty, liability, negative aspect, other side of the coin, flip side, hiccup, incovenience
Tendency, Proclivity, affinity, affection, liking, taste , appetite, inclination, weakness, preference, penchant, propensity, second nature, habitual manner,
Trouble maker, menace, instigator, bad apple , loose canon, nuisance, agitator, rotten apple, black sheep, no good, good-for-nothing
Terrible thing, Disaster, catastrophe, misfortune, tribulation, adversity, debacle, blow, meltdown, tragedy,
Tall, towering, elevated, massive, grand, sky-high, high rise, giant, multistorey, sky scraping, giant-size, full size, short, miniscule, diminutive, petite, tiny, miniature, pocket size, mini, portable, insignificant,
Short, Brief, consise
Smart, intelligent, bright, astute, clever, wise, brilliant, savvy, knowledgeable sharp, brainy, ingenious, genious, perceptive, resourceful, street wise, alert, knowledgeable, educated, well educated, alert, quick-witted, unintelligent, mindless, ignorant, foolish, dull-witted, slow, simple-minded, imbecile, naive, empty-headed, half-witted, idiot, idiotic
Academic, Intellectual, scholarly, institutional, educational, profesional, bookish, pedagogical, curricular, cultivated, lettered, cultures, knowledgeable, informative, enlightening, instructive, scholar
Theoretical, hypothetical, suppositional, philosophical, conceptual,
Vulnerable, susceptible, exposed, undefended, unarmed, unguarded, unprotected, helpless, defenseless, prone, inclined
Location, position, point, whereabout, area, setting, spot, geographical location, region, section,turf, locality, scene, site, residence
far, distant, remote, deep, far-off, far removed, out of the way, miles deep, in the middle of nowhere, isolated,
Pharmaceutical
Unfortunately
Better, superior, preferred, more suitable, a lot better, nicer, higher quality, more educated, higher-quality, improved, recommended, improved, more advanced, more remarkable, more special, finer, preferable, more acceptable, more appropriate, more useful, more valuable, more constructive, more successful, more fruitful, more friendly, friendlier, more agreeable, more convenient, worst, poorest, last, lower, rock bottom, most inferior, lowest, second rate, low quality, low grade,
Getting better, progressing, healthier, healed, cured, in good health, on the road of recovery, in good shape, rehabilitated, on the comeback trail, alive and kicking, fine and dandy
Before, previous, prior,earlier, formerly, preliminary, back then, in the past, beforehand, in the past, back then,in front, in advance, prior to, leading up to, in preparation for, after , aftermath, following, subsequent to, posterior to, after a period of time, succeeding, in the posterior of, in the wake of, in the aftermath of, afterward, following that, down the line, soon after, from that day forward, in due course, subsequently, from that day on, from here on in, in the aftermath, from this point forward,
Coworker, partner , associate, collaborator, fellow worker, assistant, teammate, affiliate , colleague, work fellow, team player, work mate , ally, peer, accomplice, wingman, subordinate, accomplice
Spacious, sizeable ,
Let’s get started, let’s get started, let’s get this show on the road , Alright it’s showtime,
A lot , a ton, various, numerous, a great number, a great quantity, a significant amount, an awful lot,
Extent, scope,
Structural damage, improper electrical wiring, poor overall maintenance,
Property crisis, housing crisis
Economic challenges, high rates of unemployment and poverty, geopolitical tensions, increasing inequality,
Climate crisis, cyber issues,
Political crisis, power outages, internal affairs, worsening economic crisis, restore stability, political crackdown, delivered a crushing blow to , anticorruption crackdown, bureaucracy, bribe
Even if : granted, although, allowing, despite the fact that, in spite of being, in spite of the fact, granting the fact that, even supposing, whereas, all the same, at the same time, despite being, regardless of,
Key, Basic, elemental, vital, elementary, essential, central, chief, root, core, foundational, main, innate, core, focal, primal, critical,
Out of the blue,
Traits, characteristics, components, features, attribute, property, quality, factor, element, particularity, ingredient, constituent, theme, distinction, attribution, fingerprint, specific, birthmark, characters, essential quality,
Easy, kids’ stuff, Straightforward, not rocket science, hard, complicated, complex, effortless, unchallenging, unproblematic, quick, attainable, undemanding, simple, painless, uncomplicated, smooth, easy peasy, easy as pie,a piece of cake, a breezy, easy as ABC, evident, accessible, easy breezy, user friendly, trouble free, easily done,
Difficult, Hard, complicated, complex, demanding, backbreaking, challenging, complex, puzzling, incomprehensible, confusing, tricky, mind-boggling, mind-bending, trouble, hard to solve, beyond comprehension, unsolvable, advanced, hard to please, hard to satisfy, laborious, back breaker,
Accept, greenlights, approves, oks, agree, acknowledge, thumbs up, give the nod, give the go-ahead, give a positive response, consent to, give stamp of approval, give the green light, sign off on, authorize, roll out the red carpet, welcome, receive favorably, allow, give go ahead, give permission, express approval of,
Refuse, decline, deny, disapprove, refute, turn down, reject, rebuff, negate, not grant, repel, snub dismiss, repulse, throw out, renounce,turn away, turn back on , draw the line at, protest, brush off,
Give, provide, grant, present, donate, contribute, hand over, deliver, supply, serve
Not a chance, not likely,
You do that ! Keep doing what you doing!
It seems that , seemingly,
Fairly, sort of, somewhat, more or less, to some extent, nearly, borderline, practically, virtually, roughly, honestly, fairly and squarely, without bias, understandably, in a manner of speaking, to a degree,
Fight, rivalry, confrontation, conflict, dispute, duel, feud, match, argument, conflict, disagreement, quarrel, clash, altercation
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