take to heart (pay attention to) I hope you will take to heart the warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. (take seriously) Don’t take it to heart; I was just joking about your style. envocabulary.com
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Ways to “Ask for help.” Help! Would you mind assisting me with…? Help me. I would appreciate your help with… Please help me. Any chance you could help me with…? Could you do me a favor? Do you have a moment to help me with…? Is it possible for …
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at a snail’s pace (very slowly) There was heavy traffic, and we were driving at a snail’s pace. The economy is growing, but at a snail’s pace. – English Vocabulary
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neat (carefully arranged with everything in the correct place): He always keeps his desk extremely neat. tidy (clean and with everything in order): He showed me into a tidy living room. ordered (carefully organized or arranged): He led a very ordered life. orderly (a neat and logical way): The …
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take in (understand and remember) I could hardly take in what the instructor said. (include) This price takes in the cost of all accommodation and food. (deceive, trick) The salesman finds it easy to take in old ladies. (allow somebody live or stay in your house) Some families take in …
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