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at an advantage
at a disadvantage

- in a better position to succeed 

The union should be at an advantage in the negotiations.

注意不要写成 in an advantage or in a disadvantage.

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avert

- prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).

Talks failed to avert a rail strike.

Portugal's Civil Protection Agency has been sending mobile text alerts warning of extreme fire risk in some areas, as they seek to avert casualties. 

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by the skin of one's teeth

- just barely 差一点点（就没），很勉强

I got through calculus class by the skin of my teeth.

I got to the airport a few minutes late and missed the plane by the skin of my teeth.

Lloyd escaped from the burning building by the skin of his teeth.

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pick on

- repeatedly single (someone) out for criticism or unkind treatment in a way perceived to be unfair
接近 bully

No one is picking on you—we're trying to help.

Ernest gets picked up by the other boys in his class because he is so small.

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delve into food （某人）专注吃东西

He made a face and then delvedinto his food.

A few have already settled in for lunch, sipping beer and delving into their sandwiches and salads in the sunshine.

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hefty

- (of a number or amount) impressively large

a hefty £10 million.

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pull off 克服困难后完成/实现

- to be able to perform or complete something, especially in the face of hardships, difficulties, or setbacks. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "off." 

Congratulations on winning the case! I wasn't sure you'd pull it off. 

If they're able to pull off the merger, they would form the largest single corporation in the world.

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see off

1. When you see someone off, you go with them to the station, airport, or port that they are leaving from, and say goodbye to them there. 送行

Dad had planned a steak dinner for himself after seeing Mum off on her plane.

2. If you see off an opponent, you defeat them.

There is no reason why they cannot see off the Republican challenge.

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bury the hatchet

摒弃前嫌，重归于好

- end a quarrel or conflict and become friendly.

Can't you two just bury the hatchet?

Can you please bury the hatchet and make up with your sister already? I can't take the constant fighting.

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round up

- to find and arrest people

Dozens of political activists have been rounded up for questioning.

All of the asylum seekers from a Vietnamese boat that ran aground in crocodile-infested waters off Australia have been rounded up without incident, media reports said on Tuesday.