Idioms & Phrases - Read Mode
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To 'read between the lines' means to find a meaning that is implied rather than explicitly stated. It involves inferring the true intent.
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'Put up with' means to tolerate. The speaker is saying they will no longer tolerate the other person's smoking.
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To 'turn a deaf ear' means to refuse to listen to someone or to ignore what they are saying. It implies a deliberate disregard for advice.
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'Pros and cons' refers to the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of a situation or decision. It considers 'all' aspects.
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Grammatically, 'each phrase' or 'each phase' fits. The source text has 'phrase' but likely meant 'phase'. 'Each' is correct for singular countable nouns like 'phase'.
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An 'extempore' speech is one that is delivered with little or no preparation. It is also known as an impromptu speech.
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'Pass away' is a polite or euphemistic way of saying someone has died. It softens the impact of the statement.
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The correct phrase is 'in detail'. It means thoroughly or with attention to all particulars. 'In details' is generally considered incorrect usage.
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'Put up with' is a phrasal verb meaning to endure or tolerate a situation or person without complaining. It is a very common idiom.
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A 'red letter day' is a day that is pleasantly noteworthy or memorable. December 16 is Victory Day in Bangladesh, a very significant date.