* token gesture: a meaningless action
that is made only for show
ex>
He donated a little bit of money as a token gesture to get his name in the
program.
Note>
A “token” is a sign, indication, or symbol so if you give your best friend a
bracelet, this would be a token of your friendship.
* false hope: something desirable that is
unlikely to happen
ex>
Please don’t tell your niece you can make it if you’re just giving her false
hopes.
* be open: to be receptive; be willing to
share information
ex>
The mayor’s office has been open about its long-term vision for the
city.
* go together: to be compatible
ex>
Not everyone thinks that peanut butter and tuna go together in a
sandwich.
* dramatically: in a very impressive way;
in a manner related to theater
ex>
Tyler’s grades improved dramatically when he started taking gymnastics
classes.
* tear down: to demolish; destroy (a
structure)
ex>
My parents have decided to tear down the old shed that’s on their
property.
ex>
The warehouse will be torn down next month to make way for a new social
housing development.
Note>
This phrase is also occasionally used figuratively. If you tear someone down,
you criticize or degrade that person.
* seek: The verb “seek” is interesting
because it doesn’t require a preposition before the object. It’s the same as “traveling
to a country” and “visiting a country.” They mean the same thing, but only the
first verb requires a preposition before the object.
ex>
I’m seeking a job that involves a lot of travel and allows me to advance
within the company.
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