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Be in a pickle

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to be in a difficult situation

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Contagious Whimsy

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unusual, funny, and pleasant ideas or qualities:
Add a touch of whimsy to your room with these cat sculptures.

“Contagious whimsy” describes a charming and playful quality that is easily spread from one person to another, much like a joyful laugh or a cheerful disposition.

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Bible thumping

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trying in a forceful or enthusiastic way to persuade people to believe in the Christian religion and the Bible, or used to describe a place where people do this:
“He grew up in the South in a Bible-thumping Pentecostal family.”
“She was born in the Bible-thumping Arkansas town of Lonoke.”

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Thumping

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very big or important:
a thumping defeat/victory
They won by a thumping majority.

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Measure up

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to be good enough, or as good as someone or something else:
measure up to She could never measure up to her mother’s expectations.

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Patted and comfortable

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“Padded and comfortable” describes something that has soft material added to it for the purpose of providing cushioning and making it more comfortable or protected

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Contagion

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the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something:
The doctor says there’s no chance/danger of contagion.

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THIS IS THE TIME YOU SHOULD LEAVE THE NEST. SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY.

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The phrase “This is the time you should leave the nest. Spread your wings and fly” is an idiom that means it’s time to become more independent and confident, to explore new opportunities, and to pursue your own path in life.

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Calm and composed

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calm and composed means exhibiting a peaceful and self-assured state of mind, free from agitation or nervousness. It signifies the ability to control one’s emotions and reactions, especially in challenging or stressful situations. A composed person appears relaxed and in control, even when facing adversity.

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Thumping

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very big or important:
a thumping defeat/victory
They won by a thumping majority.

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Inquisitive

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curious or inquiring.
“he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything”

Nosy

curious and prying

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Have the upper hand

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have the advantage over someone or something.
“he usually has the upper hand because he’s older”

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Shore up

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“Shore up” means to strengthen or support something, often something that is weak, unstable, or in danger of failing. It can refer to physically supporting a structure like a wall or building with timbers or other materials, or metaphorically supporting an organization, agreement, or system that is struggling

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Pass out

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I’m passing out = I’ll sleep

become unconscious.
“he consumed enough alcohol to make him pass out”

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Hater

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a person who strongly dislikes something or someone:
He was a hater of pretence and snobbery.

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melancholy

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Sad

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no matter what

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used to emphasize that something is always true, or that someone must do something:
I never seem to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.

とりあえずは 必ず やるじゃん!

“You wash your hands when you back home no matter what”

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Down (strip) to sth

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to remove everything except for a particular piece of clothing or above a particular part of the body:
I had to strip down to my underwear for my medical examination.
He was stripped to the waist.

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True to tradition

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“True to tradition” means adhering closely to established customs, beliefs, or practices that have been passed down through generations

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Self proclaimed

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said or announced about yourself:
He’s a self-proclaimed expert on national defence.
自称

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Subsistence

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the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
“the minimum income needed for subsistence”

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Beer and barf

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Neerand vomit

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Slitting nose

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Slitting a nose as a form of punishment, known as rhinotomy or nose-cutting, has been historically used in various cultures, particularly for crimes like adultery or treachery. It served as a disfiguring punishment intended to shame the individual and signify their lack of honor. This practice has been documented in ancient Egypt, the Byzantine Empire, and medieval Europe, as well as in other parts of the world

Nose をスリット状に縦に切り裂く罰

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Cog

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one of the tooth-like parts around the edge of a wheel in a machine that fits between those of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to move

歯車⚙️

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I’ll suffer
bear, suffer, endure, abide, tolerate, stand mean to put up with something trying or painful. 私は耐えれます
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On speaking terms
friendly enough to talk: We had an argument, but we’re back on speaking terms now.
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Spite
feeling of anger towards another person that makes someone want to annoy, upset, or hurt them, especially in a small way:
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Whoop
to give a loud, excited shout, especially to show your enjoyment of or agreement with something: The audience was whooping and clapping. おーそーかい お〜
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Extend an olive branch
To extend an olive branch means to offer a gesture of peace or reconciliation, usually after a disagreement or conflict. It's a way of saying, "Let's make peace," or "I'm sorry," and indicates a desire to end a dispute. The phrase originates from the biblical story of Noah's Ark, where a dove returned with an olive branch, signifying the receding of the flood and God's reconciliation with humanity. This event established the olive branch as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and new beginnings
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Save your own skin
to try to save yourself from something dangerous or unpleasant, often without caring what happens to anyone else. The government is trying to save its own skin rather than trying to help the victims of the disaster. 守りに走る
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Heart of gold
A very kind and good nature, as in Bill is very generous; he has a heart of gold.
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exorbitant
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. "the exorbitant price of tickets"
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stutter
Stuttering is a speech condition that disrupts the normal flow of speech. Fluency means having an easy and smooth flow and rhythm when speaking. With stuttering, the interruptions in flow happen often and cause problems for the speaker. Other names for stuttering are stammering and childhood-onset fluency disorder
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Cybersecurity protocol
Cyber security protocols are the methods and techniques used to protect networks, systems and data from unauthorized access or cyber attack
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palm-greasing
bribery used to secure illicit advantages or gains in politics or business. "after considerable palm- greasing, the plan for a commercial building was approved" Origin :
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Blaaphemy
something that you say or do that shows you do not respect God or a religion: to be accused of blasphemy
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Take the high road
to behave in a moral way when other people are not behaving morally: He decided to take the high road and say he was sorry.
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Homegoing
chiefly US, especially in the culture of African Americans : a person's death understood as a return to home
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Chiffon
a light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon. "a chiffon blouse" chiffonという単語は「シフォン」という意味です。この単語は主にファッションや料理の文脈で使われます。ファッションでは、シフォンは軽やかで柔らかい
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Of its kind
within the limitations of its class. "this new building was no doubt excellent of its kind"
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Sidestep
to avoid talking about a subject, especially by starting to talk about something else: sidestep the question The speaker sidestepped the question by saying that it would take him too long to answer it.
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Spat on
Spat on" typically refers to the act of spitting on someone or something, often as a sign of extreme disgust, anger, or disrespect. It can also be used metaphorically to express strong disapproval or rejection of something, implying a sense of contempt.
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Let’s bring in
Let’s asher in 〜をお迎えしましょう!
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BBBJ
Bareback blow job Without condom
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Cum
Cum" has two main meanings. In a slang or vulgar context, it refers to semen, ejaculation, or orgasm Cum on face, cum in mouth Orgasm
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Cowgirl
騎乗位 sex
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Erectile dysfunction
which refers to the inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity
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spritz
spritz」は、英語で「(液体を)さっと吹きかける、噴霧する」という意味です。また、カクテルの一種である「スプリッツ」を指すこともあります
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Good save
good save" is a comment used after someone has said or done something to prevent an embarrassing situation ナイスフォロー 😅
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Platitude
a remark or statement that may be true but is boring and has no meaning because it has been said so many times before: 決り文句, 平凡な言葉, ありきたりの発言. 2独創性に欠けること
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Bump me up
to move a passenger on a plane or a train to a better type of seat than the one they have paid for, for example because the vehicle is very full: “If you're lucky, you might get bumped up to business class. The airline apologized profusely and bumped him up to first class.” 順番を上げる 
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Viaduct
a long, high bridge, usually held up by many arches, that carries a railway or a road over a valley: a railway viaduct ˈvaɪə.dʌkt ˈ
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Running commentary
a continuous description of events as they are happening: He gave a hilarious running commentary of the match. His songs are political and provide a running commentary on current affairs. 実況解説
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Raging
showing violent uncontrollable anger. "a raging bull" “ a raging river flow” 激しい
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Count me in
to plan to include (someone) in an activity : to consider (someone) as one of the people who will be doing something. "Do you want to go to the beach with us?" "Yes! Count me in!" 私も参加します。
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Take the cake
to be especially annoying, surprising, etc. or to be the worst or best of its kind: And you say she's opening your letters now? Oh, that takes the cake! All of the reviews were bad, but hers took the cake. ケーキを取る、一等賞 を取る、一番になる、一番素晴 らしい、受賞する、優勝する、優等賞 ものだ、際立っている◆【語源】黒人のcakewalkコンテストの賞品としてケーキが使われたところから。
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Solid choice
Solid choice" means a decision or option is well-reasoned, dependable, and likely to produce positive results ナイスなチョイスだね
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Mad dash
: a wild and uncontrolled rush. In his mad dash to the store, he forgot his wallet
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Zip by
Definitions of zip by. verb. move by very quickly They zipped by us so quickly so we cannot order it. 素早く通り過ぎる
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LFK DFK
LIGHT FRENCH KISS
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DATY
(slang) Stands for Dining At The Y. Performing oral sex on a woman with her legs spread.
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Russian finish
When a masseuse provides a Happy Ending with a titjob, instead of the more common handjob.
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PSE
PSE (Porn Star Experience) is a term to describe a sexual encouter that is very very similar to what you would see in a pornographic film.
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Holy water
“holy water" can refer to female urine. In music, the song "Holy Water" by Madonna explores the intersection of religion and sexuality
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Oblivious
not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you: Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings. 知らんぷり Origin: The word "oblivious" originates from the Latin word oblīviōsus, meaning "forgetful" or "causing forgetfulness
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Impound
seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law or regulation. "vehicles parked where they cause an obstruction will be impounded"
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Mechanical
1.of a person or action) not having or showing thought or spontaneity; automatic. "she stopped the mechanical brushing of her hair" マニュアル的な心のこもらないサービス🈂️ 2. working or produced by machines or machinery. "a mechanical device"
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Duvet
ふとん a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets.
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MSOG
MSOG: Multiple shots on goal refers to a client orgasming multiple times within a booking. NSA: No strings attached
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Puncture
noun a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air. "she was on her way home when she had a puncture"
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wait on someone hand and foot
attend to all someone's needs or requests, especially when this is regarded as unreasonable. "I was wallowing in the luxury of the hotel, being waited on hand and foot" (人)の身の回りのお世話を何から何までして、まるで奴隷のように仕える」という意味です。つまり、非常に献身的に、あらゆる世話を焼くことを指します
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Wait on
serve food or drink to someone in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc. "she was the waitress who usually waited on him at the cafe"
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Libido
Libido, which means sex drive or the desire for sex
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Taxing
physically or mentally demanding. "they find the work too taxing"
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Free-range
adjective (of livestock, especially poultry) kept in natural conditions, with freedom of movement. "a free-range, corn-fed chicken" (of eggs) produced by birds reared under natural conditions.
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Make up ground
get closer to someone ahead in a race or competition. "he was forced to make up ground after a bad start and was never able to catch the leader" =catch up with
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Get the picture
understand a situation. "any trouble your father might have we can hide—d'you get the picture?"
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Ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. "the reform did much to ameliorate living standards
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Lag behind than peers
"Lag behind" means to move or progress at a slower pace than others, resulting in being left behind. It implies a failure to keep up with a desired speed or standard, whether in physical movement, development, or achievement
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Lag
fall behind in movement, progress, or development; not keep pace with another or others. "they stopped to wait for one of the children who was lagging behind"
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Fade into nothing
Fade into nothing" means to gradually disappear or become insignificant until completely gone, ceasing to exist or be noticeable 梨の礫
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Dismal
depressing; dreary. "the dismal weather made the late afternoon seem like evening"
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Wretch
INFORMAL a despicable or contemptible person. "ungrateful wretches"
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Coy
(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring. "she treated him to a coy smile of invitation" coyは「恥ずかしがりの、内気な、はにかんだ」という形容詞。特に、恋愛や秘密について、わざと隠したり、少し控えめなフリをして気を惹く「ぶりっ子」「猫をかぶる」といったニュアンスを持つ。情報を隠して「口が重い」様子にも使われる
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Power of sale
A power of sale is a clause in a mortgage agreement that allows a lender to sell a borrower's property if the borrower defaults on their loan payments. This process allows the lender to recover the outstanding debt without needing to go through a lengthy and costly court-supervised foreclosure
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Soak it in
Soak it in" means to fully experience or appreciate something, often in a slow or relaxed way 「soak it in」とは「感謝する」という意味の慣用句です。誰かに 「soak it in」と言われたら、その瞬間を吸収して感謝するように言われているということです
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Rogues’ gallery
rogues' gallery" can refer to two main things: a collection of criminals' photographs used by law enforcement for identification, or a group of undesirable or unsavory people or things. The term originated with police departments using collections.
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Devoid
to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual: Their apartment is devoid of all comforts. He seems to be devoid of compassion.
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Dependable
trustworthy and reliable. "a dependable supply of cold beer"
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Blabbermouth
a person who talks too much
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Stay grounded
"Stay grounded" means to remain stable, calm, and connected to reality, especially during stressful or uncertain times. It involves maintaining a sense of self, your values, and your perspective, rather than being swept away by external pressures or emotional fluctuations. Here's a more detailed explanation: Core Concepts: Presence and Awareness: Grounded individuals are present in the moment, aware of their surroundings and their own thoughts and feelings, rather than being overly focused on the past or future. Emotional Stability: Staying grounded often involves managing emotions effectively, avoiding extreme highs and lows, and maintaining a sense of inner peace. Self-Awareness: Being grounded includes understanding your own values, needs, and boundaries, and making choices that align with these. Realistic Perspective: Grounded individuals maintain a realistic outlook on life, avoiding both excessive optimism and pessimism. Staying Connected to Core Values: Grounding involves staying true to your core beliefs and principles, even when facing challenges or temptations. Resilience: Grounded people are better equipped to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change. Practical Applications: Managing Stress: Staying grounded can help you navigate stressful situations by allowing you to approach them with clarity and composure. Making Better Decisions: Being grounded in your values and aware of your needs can help you make decisions that are aligned with your goals and well-being. Maintaining Healthy Relationships: Grounded individuals are often better at setting boundaries and communicating their needs, which can lead to healthier relationships. Improving Mental Health: Grounding techniques like mindfulness and deep breathing can help reduce anxiety and improve overall mental well-being. Avoiding Burnout: By staying connected to what truly matters, you can avoid burnout and maintain a sense of purpose.
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Fucha
"Fucha" is an interjection in Mexican Spanish, used to express disgust or dislike, similar to "yuck," "eww," or "gross" in English
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Goof off
to avoid doing any work: The teacher told them to stop goofing off and get back to work. サボる
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pluralism
the existence of different types of people, who have different beliefs and opinions, within the same society: After years of state control, the country is now moving towards political/religious/cultural pluralism.
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Long held potion
In finance, a long held position (or simply long position) means an investor owns a security or asset with the expectation that its value will increase over time. This is a common investment strategy where the investor buys the asset and holds it, hoping to sell it later at a higher price. It's the opposite of a short position, where the investor profits from a declining asset price. Here's
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Zonk out
Zonk out" is a colloquial term meaning to fall asleep quickly, especially when one is extremely tired.
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Zonk
1. hit or strike. "Charley really zonked me" 2. fall or cause to fall suddenly and heavily asleep or lose consciousness. "I always just zonk out and sleep straight through"
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masonry
1. stonework. "cracks in the finished masonry"
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Market took their dip
Took their dip" generally means they went for a quick swim or a brief plunge into the water
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Halo effect
the positive opinion that someone has of a person, product, company, etc. as a whole, which is based on an earlier opinion of one particular quality or feature: