* rub it in one’s face: to remind someone
of an unpleasant situation
ex>
Everyone knows you won the race, so you don’t have to rub it in their faces.
ex>
I know I was stupid; you don’t have to rub it in.
* lift one’s spirits: to make someone
happy or reduce their unhappiness
ex>
It really lifted our spirits when the sun came out just before the
wedding.
* pull strings: to make use of personal
connections to achieve a goal
ex>
My coworker pulled a few strings with her father and got us in to
meet the performers.
Note>
Just like the puppeteer pulled the strings to make things happen for the
puppet, so the person who metaphorically pulls some strings does something
similar to get something done elsewhere.
* role model: someone whose behavior is a
good example for others to follow
ex>
My high school music teacher was my role model, and I’ve tried to be
like him ever since.
* advocate: a person who speaks on behalf
of another person or a cause
ex>
My uncle is a tireless advocate for human rights throughout this region.
* disadvantaged: in an unfavorable
situation
ex>
Many disadvantaged families don’t receive the help they need because
their pride prevents them from asking for it.
Note>
This word is used especially with regard to social or financial opportunities.
* come through:
“Come through” has a range of usages, all related to the idea of something
succeeding after a wait or some uncertainty. If someone recovers from an
illness or surgery, you can say they “came through.” An email you’ve been
waiting for might eventually “come through,” and you yourself might “come
through” for a friend who was hoping for your help.
A:
Simone told me that you’ve received the approval to undertake your research
project.
B:
Yes, and I couldn’t be happier. After a six month wait, it finally came
through.
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