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attach too much significance to start learning		read too much into
a sticking point start learning		something that a group of people cannot agree on and that stops them from making progress
a twist/quirk of fate start learning		something unexpected that happens, ex: By a strange twist of fate Smith's first match is against the team that gave him the sack last season.
train of thought start learning		a related series of thoughts that are developing in your mind
pet hate/ pet peeve start learning		something that you strongly dislike because it always annoys you: TV game shows are one of my pet hates.
go to great lengths to become a partner start learning		be intent on becoming a partner (to be determined to do something or achieve something)
The only thing the general could do was berate him in front of the others. start learning		The general had no choice but to dress him down in front of the others.
dress sb down start learning		to speak angrily to someone about something they have done wrong
berate start learning		to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
be gunning for somebody start learning		to be trying to find an opportunity to criticize or harm someone
seize a chance/an opportunity/the initiative start learning		to quickly and eagerly do something when you have the chance to
seize the reigns start learning		take over control
With nothing better to do start learning		with too much time on his hands
pay heed to something/take heed of something start learning		to pay attention to something, especially something someone says, and seriously consider it
settle for sth start learning		to accept something even though it is not the best, or not what you really want
not one/an iota start learning		not even a small amount:

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