* predilection: a special liking for
something; a preference
ex>
I admire your predilection for eating the local food whenever you travel
* tough it out: to endure a difficulty
until it ends
ex>
Business is always slow for new restaurants, but many will do well if they can tough
it out.
ex>
My marriage is going through a difficult time, but I’ve decided to tough it
out.
* holy moly: an expression of surprise
ex>
Holy moly! The cat jumped right into the bathtub!
* How in the world…?: How…? (used for
emphasis to show wonder and surprise)
ex>
How in the world did those students hang that car from under the bridge?
* renowned: famous
ex>
The orchestra will be led by a renowned conductor from the Czech
Republic.
* push the envelope: to approach or
extend the limits of what is possible
ex>
Private space research organizations are pushing the envelope of
reusable spacecraft design.
* work (something) out: Like many
expressions that end with “out,” the object can be inside or after the
expression. For instance, one can say either “we worked out the communication
problem” or “we worked the communication problem out,” To “work out” has
another meaning that may be more familiar; it means “exercise,” while a “workout”
(no space) means a specific exercise session.
ex>
Have you worked out how you’re going to get from Seattle to San
Francisco?
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