water under the bridge (a past event that is over and is no longer important) We’ve had a few disagreements, but that’s water under the bridge now. Don’t worry about that; it’s all water under the bridge. envocabulary.com
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last vs. take last (to continue to exist) The show lasted for two hours. The battery will last for six hours. This amount of money will last me for a month. [more meanings] take (the time required to complete tasks) It will take me about six days to finish the …
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lessen vs. lesson lessen (make or become less strong, reduce, diminish) Regular exercise lessens the risk of heart disease. They are trying to find ways to lessen the financial burden. lesson (something you learn by study or experience) Our first lesson on Mondays is English. I’m taking driving lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. One …
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knack vs. neck knack (a skill or ability to do something well) Mike has a knack for making people laugh. With more practice, you’ll get the knack. neck (part of a body between the head and the shoulders) The giraffe has a very long neck. Jane was wearing a …
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full adjective (filled to capacity; having no empty space): The glass is full. (crowded with people; containing many items): The hall was full to the door. The subway is full of people. The bedroom is full of pictures. (having eaten so much that you cannot eat more): No more food, …
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