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the onset of something:
the beginning of something, especially something bad
E.g.
the onset of winter.
the onset of a mental illness
be thrown in the deep end
to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them or preparing them for it.
E.g.
I had never worked in sales before, I was just thrown in the deep end!
We were thrown into the deep end the first day of class when the lecturer asked us to write a 2,000-word essay on one of Shakespeare's plays.
Those who go the furthest in life are the ones willing to be thrown in at the deep end when a great opportunity arises.
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catch somebody out to surprise somebody and put them in a difficult position
E.g.
Many investors were caught out by the fall in share prices.
account for: to give an explanation of something. Explain
E.g.
How do you account for the show's success?
He was unable to account for the error.
The increase can be fully accounted for.
disturbing: making you feel anxious and upset or shocked. Sp. inquietante, perturbador.
E.g
a disturbing piece of news
a profoundly disturbing experience
staggering
so great, shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe. Synonym: astounding. Sp. asombroso.
E.g.
They paid a staggering £5 million for the house.
liable (for something) legally responsible for paying the cost of something
E.g.
You will be liable for any damage caused.
The court ruled he could not be held personally liable for his wife's debts.
hefty: (of an amount of money) large; larger than usual or expected. Sp. cuantioso.
E.g.
They sold it easily and made a hefty profit.
Interest rates have gone up to a hefty 12%.
She will have to pay a pretty hefty fine if she is caught.
weigh to consider something carefully before making a decision.
weigh something (up)
You must weigh up the pros and cons (= consider the advantages and disadvantages of something).
weigh (up) something against something Sp. sopesar algo frente a algo
E.g.
I weighed the benefits of the plan against the risks involved.
We weighed the cost of advertising against the likely gains from increased business.
We have to weigh the benefits of the plan against the costs. Sp. Tenemos que sopesar los beneficios del plan frente a los costos.
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open up: if opportunities open up, or a new situation opens them up, they become available or possible. Sp. aparecer, abrirse.
E.g.
With a microscope, a whole new world of investigation opens up.
New opportunities are opening up all the time. Sp. Aparecen nuevas oportunidades constantemente.
open something ↔ up
The new international agreement opens up the possibility of much greater co-operation against terrorism.
credit somebody with (doing) something to believe or admit that someone has a quality, or has done something good. Sp. atribuirle a alguien (haber hecho) algo
E.g.
Do credit me with a little intelligence!
Evans is credited with inventing the system.
be widely/generally/wrongly credited with something: Fairlie is widely credited with inventing the phrase ‘the Establishment’
Surely you credit me with more sense than that!
stave something ↔ off
to keep someone or something from reaching you or affecting you for a period of time. Sp. prevenir, mantener a raya.
E.g
She brought some fruit on the journey to stave off hunger.
The company managed to stave off bankruptcy for another few months.
They say that if you take extra vitamins, you may be able to stave off the flu.
get in the way of to prevent somebody from doing something; to prevent something from happening
E.g.
He wouldn't allow emotions to get in the way of him doing his job.
Life gets in the way ( the routine of day-to-day living throws up obstacles to doing whatever it is that the speaker wants to do)
head something up to lead or be in charge of a department, part of an organization, etc. Sp. dirigir algo. E.g. Perkins left his post to head up marketing at Pizza Hut.
immersion (in something) /ɪˈmɜːʃn/ the state of being completely involved in something
E.g.
his long immersion in politics
The course offers the opportunity for total immersion in the language and culture.
a five-week French immersion program (= in which the student will hear and use only French)
daunting: frightening in a way that makes you feel less confident. Sp. abrumador.
E.g.
The trip seemed rather daunting for a young girl.
He’s got the daunting task of following in Ferguson’s footsteps.
The daunting prospect of asking for a loan
a daunting task Sp. una tarea ingente/colosal
a daunting prospect Sp. una perspectiva desalentadora/ un porvenir desalentador.
be thrown in the deep end
to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them or preparing them for it.
E.g.
I had never worked in sales before, I was just thrown in the deep end!
We were thrown into the deep end the first day of class when the lecturer asked us to write a 2,000-word essay on one of Shakespeare's plays.
Those who go the furthest in life are the ones willing to be thrown in at the deep end when a great opportunity arises.
tune into (someone or something)
1. To adjust a radio or television to listen to or watch a particular broadcast.
E.g.
Be sure to tune into us again tomorrow, when we'll have the results of the big contest!
We have over 2 million viewers tuning into our show every week.
2. To pay attention to, become aware of, or be responsive to someone or something.
E.g.
My father never tuned into us much when we were growing up—our mother essentially raised us on her own.
I haven't tuned into current events for quite a while. I just find it so depressing most of the time.
alarming: making you feel worried or frightened. SYN disturbing
E.g.
an alarming increase in violent crime
The rainforest is disappearing at an alarming rate .
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