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Read the summary and the most important questions on English vocabulary in use : advanced ; [100 units of vocabulary reference and practice self-study and classroom use] | 9780521653978 | Michael McCarthy; Felicity O'Dell.
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5 Global contact and language enrichment
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loan words/ borrowings
when one language takes words from another -
8 At work: career and promotion
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reach/ hit a glass ceiling
reach a level where you cannot get further promotion, even if you deserve it -
9 Business 1
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hammer out a deal
talk seriously and in detail until a business agreement is made -
10 Business 2
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to put in/ submit a tender
to supply a written offer to do a job for an agreed price -
to win a tender
to be given a job, after submitting a tender -
to meet/ miss a deadline
to supply/ fail to supply something by the agreed time -
a penalty clause
part of a contract specifying what will happen if an agreement is broken -
11 relationships: friends forever
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Love at first sight
Love began the first time they saw each other -
Fell head over heels in love
Fell deeply and madly in love -
Get on like a house on fire
Have a very good, enjoyable relationship
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