* in one’s favor: to one’s advantage or
benefit
ex>
One thing our opponent has in their favor is a lot of fans to cheer them
on.
* real life: life as it is lived in the
real world, with both good and bad events
ex>
I didn’t get my first taste of real life until I graduated from college.
Note>
On the Internet, “real life” refers to life offline. Online, the acronym “IRL”
stands for “in real life,” with the meaning “not on the Internet.”
* come to one’s defense: to voluntarily
defend another person against criticism
ex>
Jack came to my defense when the manager accused me of giving away
company secrets.
* near and dear: closely and fondly
familiar
ex>
We had to reduce our wedding guest list to those who are near and dear.
* drop away: to slowly go away or become
removed
ex>
Our graduating class holds reunions every five years so friendships don’t drop
away.
ex>
Ever since the illness, I can feel my energy dropping away at about 3 o’clock
every day.
* heartfelt: sincere; strongly felt
ex>
My grandfather sent me his heartfelt wishes for a successful future.
* get/have one’s
butt kicked: There are a few variations to this casual expression. To
kick (some) butt is to compete or win in an assertive, decisive way. Butt is
considered a more acceptable noun than the more vulgar term ass, which is
sometimes substituted in these expressions.
ex>
Did you watch the Ocelots get their butts kicked in the game yesterday?
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