For IELTS

a rather short amount of time.

most important number or information.

before long - I will be gone before long, but I hope you learn a lot

(the) bottom line -

Don’t give me the details of what the client said about the bid, just tell me his bottom line.

to do his/her best to achieve or succeed at something. .

At all costs –

My ultimate dream is to be a doctor. I know it is not easy, so I will strive hard for it at all costs.

Explore all avenues – giving a recommendation or possible solution to a problem

I believe every human activity like mining has also its drawbacks. That is why we need to explore all avenues before doing something that is not very safe to a great number of people in order to minimize unfavorable consequences.

Nothing you have told me motivates me to change my mind.

change your/my/his mind – to change a decision or opinion.

usually refers to an idea, choice, decision, plan that may be unusual, probably not a good choice.

catch your/my/his eye – something or someone that has a visual attraction for you, can be a written description as well. Really is often used to introduce this idiom.

That pretty girl really caught my eye. Do any of these watches catch your eye? The price on that advertised special really caught my eye

the most modern, up to date process or product or equipment.

(on the) cutting edge –

His teaching process is on the cutting edge. This new computer is cutting edge technology.

far-fetched -

The government’s choice for the new Defense Secretary seemed pretty far fetched to the opposition party.

What made you …

change your mind?

But don't be surprised to see Pullman raking in the millions...

before long

He appears to have decided that he must stay in power …

at all costs

We can't say it's impossible until we've…

explored all avenues

…..folks, this stuff works, and you will be benefitting within a couple of years. Bottom line

There were lots of dresses to choose from, but none of them really ….

caught my eye

Fred's invention put him …. of the computer chip business.

on the cutting edge

He brought in a …. example in an effort to prove his point.

 far-fetched

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