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- sweet Fanny Adams Idiom C1 “Sweet Fanny Adams” is a British idiom meaning nothing at all.
- symbolism Word C1 Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent deeper ideas beyond their literal meaning.
- synthesis Word C1 Synthesis is the process of combining separate parts or ideas to create a whole.
- talk a hind leg off a donkey Idiom C1 To talk a hind leg off a donkey means to talk nonstop for a long time, often in a very chatty or boring way.
- That's putting it mildly. Idiom C1 Used to state that a previous remark or description was a significant understatement.
- theism Word C1 Theism is the belief that at least one god exists and may be involved in the world.
- theocracy Word C1 A theocracy is a system of government in which religious leaders or religious law hold political power.
- thick as two short planks Idiom C1 Extremely stupid or slow to understand.
- tickety-boo Idiom C1 If something is tickety-boo, it is working well and everything is fine.
- toxicity Word C1 Toxicity is the degree to which something is harmful or damaging to living beings or to a situation.
- transphobia Word C1 Transphobia is prejudice, fear, or hostility toward transgender people.
- trauma-informed Word C1 Aware of how trauma can affect people and designed to avoid re-triggering distress while offering supportive care or se…
- turn a blind eye Idiom C1 To turn a blind eye means to deliberately ignore something wrong or obvious.
- ubiquitous Word C1 Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
- under the cosh Idiom C1 If someone is under the cosh, they are under strong pressure or being controlled harshly.
- utilitarianism Word C1 Utilitarianism is the ethical view that the best action is the one that produces the greatest overall well-being.
- vice Word C1 A vice is either an immoral habit or a tool that clamps and holds something firmly.
- vulnerability Word C1 Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to harm, criticism, or failure because you are not fully protected.
- What do you make of it? Collocation C1 What do you think about it? / What is your opinion or interpretation of it?
- What's the craic? Collocation C1 An informal Irish or Scottish greeting, meaning 'How are you?', 'What's happening?', or 'What's the news?' It's used to…