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The movie caused quite a stir. start learning
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to cause a feeling of excitement (or sometimes annoyance) to cause a stir causar alvoroço
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involving the use of new discoveries, new methods, or new ideas: groundbreaking medical research start learning
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using new ideas, innovative
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to talk in an excited way about something because you think it is very good rave about Everybody raved about the movie, but I hated it. start learning
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strong praise for a new performer, music, film, play, etc. elogios, louvor; to rave about/over sth elogiar muito alguma coisa
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if a shop sells out of something, or if something sells out, the shop sells all of it and there is none left have/be sold out Tickets for the show have sold out. start learning
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a performance, sports event, etc. for which all the tickets have been sold Referente a um espetáculo The concert was a sellout. Os bilhetes do concerto esgotaram-se.
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(informal) something that is so good, exciting or interesting that you think people should see it
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There’s been a lot of media hype surrounding this movie. start learning
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(informal) publicity - when something is talked about a lot on TV, in the newspapers, online, etc. to make it seem good or important publicidade [sensacionalista]
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(informal) something that disappoints you because it is not as good as you expected (informal) deceção, desilusão
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a film, show, plan or product that is not successful
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the most usual ideas or ways of dooing something which are accepted by most people the mainstream a tendência dominante
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different from what is usual or accepted alternativo alternative medicine medicina alternativa
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There goes Jim again, saying how great he is, blowing his own trumpet. start learning
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talk positively about oneself
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Clara began fiddling with her necklace. I could see that she was worried. start learning
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touch or play with something in a restless or nervous way
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We need to drum up some new business or we'll have to close down. start learning
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get (support or attention) through making a lot of effort
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I'm tired of playing second fiddle. start learning
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take a less important role
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Interesting how Larry changed his tune after he found out it was his own assistant who stole the money. start learning
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suddenly take a different perspective
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I know, it looks like an expensive car but I got it for a song. start learning
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The boss wants to see me about mistakes on the contract. It's time for me to go in and face the music. start learning
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accept responsibility for mistakes
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Her name rings a bell -maybe I've met her before. start learning
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remind somebody of something, sound familiar
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