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Advanced Phrases in English

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Advanced Phrases in English

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10 Advanced Phrases

in English
VOCABGRAM
1. At the hands of
Done or caused by

People are suffering at the hands of injustice in


society.
2. At heart
What someone is really like

Surrounded by people 24/7, but lonely at heart.


3. Lie at the heart of
Be the most important part of something

Justice lies at the heart of society.


Education lies at the heart of progress.
4. Basket case
1. An insane person
2. To become insane due to work or stress

1. My friends think I am a basket case


2. At the end of the day I become a basket
case.
5. Bit by bit
Gradually

She told me the whole story bit by bit.


6. Before you know it
Very soon

I will be there before you know it.


7. At a first glance
When first looking

At first glance, I thought she was Sarah.


8. Grief stricken
Very sad

The old woman is grief-stricken at the death of


her son.
9. Puzzle over
Try to understand something

I am puzzled over her comment and don't know


what she meant.
I am puzzled over this riddle.
10. Grain of salt
Not sure about something accurate or not

I take his promises with a grain of salt.


Scientists take these theories with a grain of salt.
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