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the whole deal
(expression)
- everything
Example: I liked dinner, dessert, drinks; the whole deal!
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upstarts
(n.)
- beginners; novices
Example: It's nice to see young upstarts in the acting business doing well.
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Friends
(pron.)
- a popular American TV show
Example: I'd like to watch Friends tonight, but I have to work.
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been around
(expression)
- experienced; not new
Example: I've been around for a while so I feel like I know this company very well.
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in full effect
(expression)
- extreme; intense
Example: My mother's anger was in full effect when she learned that I had crashed the car.
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count on
(expression)
- rely on; trust
Example: You can count on me to do a good job at work this week.
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made a big splash
(expression)
- were very successful; did very well
Example: My cousin made a big splash in the music industry with his latest album.
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dressed to the nines
(expression)
- dressed up very nicely; dressed very formally
Example: My date and I were dressed to the nines when we went out dancing last night.
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