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Cradle of humanity
Did you know Africa is called the BIRTHPLACE OF CIVILIZATION?
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Did you know Africa is called the CRADLE OF HUMANITY?
Yeah! It’s where the earliest humans lived.
Got fleeced out of
Oof, you really WERE CHEATED OUT OF your money.
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I paid $200 for this bag, and it turned out to be fake!
Oof, you really GOT FLEECED OUT OF your money.
Perilous
Be careful! This path is DANGEROUS.
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Be careful! This path is PERILOUS.
I know! One wrong step, and we’re in trouble.
Put burden with
I'm sorry, but I have to LOAD YOU WITH RESPONSIBILITY.
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I'm sorry, but I have to PUT THIS BURDEN WITH YOU.
I understand, but I hope I can get some help later.
Have a common sense
Come on, BE PRACTICAL!
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Come on, HAVE A COMMON SENSE!
Relax, it’s just a hill!
Sustainable
Do you have any ECO-FRIENDLY packaging options?
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Do you have any SUSTAINABLE packaging options?
Yes! Our paper bags are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.
Available amenities
What are the PROVIDED FACILITIES in the room?
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What are the AVAILABLE AMENITIES in the room?
You have free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and access to the gym.
Trump
Lisa’s presentation really OUTSHINED mine.
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I thought my idea was great, but Lisa’s presentation really TRUMPED mine.
Yeah, she had solid data to back it up!
Akin
This new sci-fi movie is so SIMILAR to the one we watched last year!
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This new sci-fi movie is so AKIN to the one we watched last year!
Yeah, the storyline and visuals feel almost identical!
Thriving
Our bakery is FLOURISHING! We’re selling out every day.
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Our bakery is THRIVING! We’re selling out every day.
That’s amazing! Looks like all our hard work is paying off.
Put into place
We've IMPLEMENTED new security measures.
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We've PUT NEW SECURITY MEASURES INTO PLACE.
Got it! I'll review the guidelines today.
Pipping you
Haha! I’m BEATING YOU at the finish line!
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Haha! I’m PIPPING YOU at the finish line!
No way, I’m catching up!
Be short of
Hey, can you lend me $10? I LACK cash.
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Hey, can you lend me $10? I’m a bit SHORT OF cash.
Sure! Pay me back when you can.
Revoked
I'm sorry, but it was CANCELED due to multiple violations.
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I'm sorry, but it was REVOKED due to multiple violations.
I'm here to renew my license.

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