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Phrases and Idioms
1 . in common: owned or shared by all the members of a group
1) English has some features in common with many languages.
2) The two games, tennis and table tennis have not much in common.
3) The swimming pool is used in common by all the children in the neighborh
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2. go by: (time) pass, to move pass
1) When you are happy, you feel the days go by really quickly.
2) I'm sure things will get easier as time goes by.
3) Did you notice a green sports car go by just now?
3. deal With: to take action in order to achieve something or to solve a
3、problem
1) I'm a little nervous because I have never had to deal with problems like that.
2) We should learn to deal with complaints properly and fairly.
3) It is really difficult for the government to deal with unemployment.
4. Share. . . with: to have or use something with other peo
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1) I shared a pizza and a bottle of water with Mary in the picnic.
2) We don't have enough books so you'll have to share .
3) Bety shared a very touching story with the group.
5. part of: some but not all of a thing; something less than the whole
1) Caring the young and respect
5、ing the old is part of our tradition.
2) As it was late, he walked part of the way home with me.
3) It is common sense to us all that Taiwan is part of China.
6. in a way: to some / a certain degree
1) The work is well done in a way .
2) In a way, I agree with what you said.
3) In a way, you're right, I suppose.
7. With the help of: having the assistance of
1) With the help of our teachers, we have made great progress.
2) Now, some self education can go on with the help of computers.
3) She talked to us with the help of an interpreter.
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