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The phrase 'with all sincerity' modifies the verb 'worked', describing the manner in which the action was performed. While the provided answer says 'A serious idea', it is linguistically an adverbial phrase.
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The phrasal verb 'come by' means to acquire, obtain, or find something. In this sentence, it asks how the person retrieved or got back their lost watch.
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The proverb is 'A stitch in time saves nine'. It means that fixing a small problem immediately can prevent it from becoming a larger problem that requires more work later.
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The proverb is 'A man is known by the company he keeps'. It implies that a person's character is judged by the people they associate with.
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A 'maiden speech' refers to the first speech delivered by a newly elected member of a legislature or a person in a new role. It signifies their debut.
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'Blue blood' refers to someone of aristocratic, noble, or royal birth. The term originates from the Spanish 'sangre azul', referring to the visible veins of fair-skinned aristocrats.
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'Tall talk' usually means boasting or exaggeration. However, the provided options are strange. Based on the answer key 'to frown', the source may be incorrect, but 'to frown' is the key provided.
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To 'put up with' is a standard phrasal verb meaning to tolerate or endure someone or something that is unpleasant or annoying.
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The idiom 'in the long run' means over a long period of time or eventually. It implies that consequences will be felt at a later time.
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A 'lingua franca' is a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different. It serves as a bridge language.