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When it comes to having children, when it's done it can't be _______________!
When it comes to having children, when it's done it can't be _______________!
undone
His apology took the _______________ off her anger.
His apology took the _______________ off her anger.
edge
Parents are expected to provide _______________ service.
Parents are expected to provide _______________ service.
lifelong
You need to _______________ work and family life.
You need to _______________ work and family life.
I can't hold a _______________ to my mom.
I can't hold a _______________ to my mom.
Some people experience the joy of parenting _______________ through others.
Some people experience the joy of parenting _______________ through others.
They use a _______________ to spread false information.
They use a _______________ to spread false information.
The study of _______________ law deals with the interpretation of a country's constitution.
The study of _______________ law deals with the interpretation of a country's constitution.
The politician was _______________ of their power after being found guilty of electoral rigging.
The politician was _______________ of their power after being found guilty of electoral rigging.
The government's attempts to manipulate public opinion were seen as a threat to _______________ law.
The government's attempts to manipulate public opinion were seen as a threat to _______________ law.
The election was marred by allegations of _______________ and voter fraud.
The election was marred by allegations of _______________ and voter fraud.
A _______ is a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck or represent an organization.
A _______ is a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck or represent an organization.
In politics, a _______ is a state that can change the outcome of an election.
In politics, a _______ is a state that can change the outcome of an election.
A large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest is called a _______.
A large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest is called a _______.
Discussing an election can be like _______ through a minefield, requiring careful navigation.
Discussing an election can be like _______ through a minefield, requiring careful navigation.
When politicians avoid dealing with a difficult subject, they are _______ around it.
When politicians avoid dealing with a difficult subject, they are _______ around it.
Having a seat at the table means getting the same opportunities as everyone else to listen, share, define and influence without _________
Having a seat at the table means getting the same opportunities as everyone else to listen, share, define and influence without _________
The politician was stripped _________ of their power after being found guilty of electoral rigging.
The politician was stripped _________ of their power after being found guilty of electoral rigging.
The study of _________ law deals with the interpretation of a country's constitution.
The study of _________ law deals with the interpretation of a country's constitution.
The government's attempts to manipulate public opinion were seen as a threat to _________ law.
The government's attempts to manipulate public opinion were seen as a threat to _________ law.
The election was marred by allegations of electoral rigging and _________ fraud.
The election was marred by allegations of electoral rigging and _________ fraud.
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Study Notes
Idioms and Phrases
- See past something: to ignore or overlook something, often to avoid being influenced by it
- Take the edge off something: to make an unpleasant situation or feeling less intense
- Juggle something: to manage multiple tasks or responsibilities at the same time, often with limited time
- Loom large: to become a major concern or priority
- The bottom line: the most important or essential point of something
- Don't let perfect be the enemy of good: don't let the pursuit of perfection prevent you from achieving something good
- Evolve: to develop or change gradually over time
Parenting
- Parenting is a lifelong commitment
- Being a parent can be a bittersweet experience, containing both happiness and sadness
- Parenting requires sacrifices, putting the needs of others before one's own
- Some people are naturally more skilled at parenting, leaving others in their dust
Comparisons
- Run rings around someone: to be significantly better or more skilled at something than someone else
- Leave someone/something in the dust: to easily surpass or outdo someone or something
- Can't hold a candle to someone: to be unable to compare to someone's abilities or achievements
Other
- Barren: unable to have children
- Vicariously: experiencing things through the actions or experiences of others, rather than directly oneself
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