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(used with comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs) by a large
by far
far and away
used for emphasizing how long sg cotinues
for hours/days/weeks on end
completely
well and truly
used to emphasize an opinion
without (a) doubt
suddenly, without warning or explanation
just like that
in addition to the things already mentioned
into the bargain
(used before adjectives/adverbs) very; really
ever such (a)
ever so
used to say that sb or sg is not ordinary, but is especially good or important
not just any
used to emphasize the fact that sg is not surprising
no wonder
already (used to express concern that an amount or number will increase further)
as it is
much better than the rest
streets ahead of
head and shoulders above sb
does no work at all
doesn't do a stroke of work
like each other very much
get on like a house on fire
was so surprised or shocked that I didn't know what to say
was lost for words
sg happened which caused people to get angry and start fighting and arguing
all hell broke loose
was determined to keep away from him completely
avoided him like the plague
was extremely surprised
couldn't believe my ears
extremely angry
up in arms about
up in arms over sg
make the greatest effort possible
pull out all the stops
would do anything
would give my right arm to
was extremely angry with me and told me off severely (it could also mean to punish sb severely)
came down on me like a ton of bricks
this is used to emphasize a statement or opinion
doesn't half
not half
Author
Bogiwombat
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250927
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39. Emphasis
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English
Updated
2013-12-20T16:28:57Z
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