vim and vigor old-fashioned (energy and strength) She is old but still full of vim and vigor. She always does her work with vim and vigor. He returned to work full of vim and vigor after his vacation. envocabulary.com
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vicious circle (a situation in which the solution to one problem causes another problem, which then causes the first problem again) Taking so many different kinds of medicine to cure an illness will cause you to develop other illnesses, and it can create a vicious circle. Let’s try to …
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jam on (to put your foot on the break suddenly and forcefully in order to stop your car) A rabbit suddenly appeared in the middle of the road, and I had to jam on the brakes. The car skidded on the ice as the driver jammed on the brakes. …
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surprise (to give someone the feeling experienced when something unexpected or unusual happens): Her reaction surprised everyone. amaze (to surprise greatly): His skills will amaze you. astonish (to surprise greatly): The magician’s tricks astonished everyone. astound (to amaze or shock): The teacher was astounded by her quick thinking. startle (to …
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under arms (armed and prepared for battle or war) There were nearly a thousand men under arms in this area. The country has over a million soldiers under arms. envocabulary.com
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