ingenious (clever, original, and resourceful) He is ingenious enough to handle that sort of machinery. She thought of an ingenious solution to the problem. ingenuous (naive, honest and trusting) It was ingenuous of you to ask a stranger to look after your luggage. Don’t be too ingenuous in believing what people say. …
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work towards (to do things to achieve a goal) We should work towards a resolution to this problem. The United Nations is working towards a ceasefire agreement. envocabulary.com
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work up (to develop something by physical or mental effort) I always go for a long walk before breakfast to work up an appetite. I just can’t work up the courage to go to the dentist. (to become angry or upset) Don’t work yourself up about this. It isn’t worth it. envocabulary.com
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high gear informal (a state of maximum or efficient activity) I studied hard before the examination, and my mind is in high gear. The project is starting to move into high gear. envocabulary.com
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under lock and key (securely locked up; well protected) She keeps all her valuables under lock and key. I have three kids. That’s why I keep medicines under lock and key. (in prison; in a place with no chance of escape) All the criminals are now securely under lock …
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