Chunks em Inglês 2

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make an effort

To try hard to do something. Neutral; widely used in both everyday speech and professional contexts.

have a word with

To speak briefly to someone, often in private or about a concern. Informal to neutral; common in daily life and workplaces.

come to an end

To finish or stop happening. Neutral to slightly formal; used for events, periods of time, or processes.

take into account

To consider a specific factor when making a decision or judgment. Neutral to formal; common in work, school, and debate.

in the long run

Over a long period of time in the future. Neutral; commonly used in conversations, financial planning, and advising.

bear in mind

To remember or keep something in consideration. Neutral; frequently used in spoken advice and written instructions.

catch someone's eye

To attract someone's visual attention or interest. Informal to neutral; common in everyday conversations and storytelling.

make ends meet

To earn just enough money to pay for essentials. Informal to neutral; used when talking about personal finances.

draw a conclusion

To form an opinion or judgment after considering facts. Neutral to formal; common in academic, scientific, and business reports.

pay attention to

To listen or watch carefully. Neutral; essential everyday phrase used at school, work, and in casual talk.

lose one's temper

To suddenly become very angry. Neutral; widely used in personal stories and descriptions of emotional reactions.

raise awareness

To increase people's understanding or knowledge of an issue. Neutral to formal; typical in public campaigns, media, and education.

take advantage of

To utilize an opportunity well, or to exploit a person. Neutral; meaning depends heavily on context.

make a living

To earn the money needed to support oneself. Neutral; standard in discussions about jobs and careers.

by all means

Certainly or without hesitation; used to give polite permission. Neutral to polite; common in spoken requests and hospitality.

reach a consensus

To arrive at an agreement shared by all members of a group. Formal; frequent in business, politics, and committee meetings.

keep in touch

To maintain regular communication with someone. Friendly and informal; used when parting ways or talking about friends.

play an important role

To have a major influence or effect on an outcome. Neutral to formal; standard in essays, reports, and presentations.

get rid of

To throw away, remove, or free oneself from something. Informal to neutral; very common in daily conversational English.

take for granted

To expect something as natural without appreciating it. Neutral; common in relationship advice and personal reflections.

make a point of

To intentionally do something because you believe it is important. Neutral; used when emphasizing deliberate habits.

as far as I know

Based on the information I currently possess. Informal to neutral; used to hedge statements in casual conversation.

stand a chance

To have a realistic prospect of success. Informal to neutral; common in sports, competitions, and job applications.

run out of

To have none left of a necessary resource. Informal to neutral; everyday phrase used for supplies, time, or energy.

shed light on

To reveal information that makes a situation easier to understand. Neutral to formal; frequent in news, science, and investigation.

take a break

To pause an activity for rest. Informal to neutral; essential everyday chunk used at work and study.

have doubts about

To feel uncertain about someone or something. Neutral; typical when expressing hesitations or skepticism.

meet someone's expectations

To be as good as someone anticipated. Neutral to formal; common in reviews, business evaluations, and service talk.

set a goal

To decide on an objective to achieve. Neutral; widely used in personal development, education, and sports.

pose a threat

To present a danger or risk to someone or something. Formal; common in journalism, environmental reports, and policy discussions.

keep an eye on

To watch or monitor someone or something carefully. Informal to neutral; used for babysitting, cooking, and overseeing tasks.

do more harm than good

To produce negative results instead of helpful ones. Neutral; used in medical advice, policymaking, and life guidance.

come up with

To produce or think of an idea, plan, or solution. Informal to neutral; standard in brainstorming sessions and casual talk.

reach an agreement

To come to a mutual decision after discussion or negotiation. Neutral to formal; common in legal, diplomatic, and trade contexts.

make room for

To clear space or create capacity for someone or something new. Neutral; used literally for physical space and figuratively for changes.

gain experience

To acquire practical knowledge and skill over time. Neutral to formal; widely used in resumes, interviews, and career talk.

broaden one's horizons

To expand one's knowledge, experience, or worldview. Neutral; typical in travel discussions, education, and self-help.

lead a healthy lifestyle

To maintain daily habits that promote physical wellbeing. Neutral; common in health, wellness, and fitness contexts.

under the impression

Believing something that is usually mistaken. Neutral; often used to explain misunderstandings politely.

at short notice

With very little warning or preparation time. Neutral; common in professional scheduling and travel emergencies.

take pride in

To feel satisfaction and pleasure regarding an achievement or trait. Neutral to formal; used in work bios, family talk, and craft.

voice an opinion

To express what one thinks publicly. Neutral to formal; typical in debates, civic discussions, and meetings.

have second thoughts

To reconsider a decision and begin to doubt it. Informal to neutral; common when discussing major life changes or purchases.

run the risk of

To do something that might result in something bad happening. Neutral to formal; typical in medical, financial, and strategic warnings.

reach a compromise

To settle a dispute by each side making concessions. Neutral to formal; frequent in conflict resolution, diplomacy, and teamwork.

catch someone off guard

To surprise someone at a time when they are unprepared. Neutral; common in conversations about unexpected news or events.

give someone a hand

To help someone with a physical task or favor. Informal; standard everyday conversational phrase.

see eye to eye

To agree fully with another person. Informal to neutral; used often in negative forms to describe conflict or disagreement.

change one's mind

To adopt a different opinion or plan than before. Neutral; high-frequency everyday phrase.

waste one's breath

To speak in vain because no one will listen or care. Informal; used when expressing frustration about futile advice.

fall short of

To fail to reach a particular standard, target, or expectation. Neutral to formal; common in business reviews and sports commentary.

take effect

To start to produce results or become legally active. Neutral to formal; standard for laws, policies, regulations, and medications.