quick off the mark (fast to act or react to a situation) The firefighters were quick off the mark, extinguishing the flames. You have to be quick off the mark if you want to get promoted here. envocabulary.com
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quick fix (a quick solution, especially one that is temporary) If you want to lose weight, exercise is usually the best quick fix. There is no quick fix to deal with global warming. I’m trying to figure out a quick fix so that we can deal with it when …
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vested interest (a strong personal interest in something because you will benefit from it) Mike has a vested interest in your promotion, as he hopes to get your job. Both countries have a vested interest in signing the trade agreements. envocabulary.com
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set out (to leave and start a journey) Columbus set out to find a new route to India and discovered North America. We set out for California on a two-day trip. (to start an activity or effort in order to achieve an aim) He set out with the aim of …
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set on (attack someone violently) Tim was walking through the park when three robbers set on him. (to make a person or animal attack someone) Stop harassing me or I’ll set my boyfriend on you. Get out of the house now or I’ll set the dogs on you. …
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