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lay claim to (something)
- to assert that one has the legal or proper right to own or possess something.

If no one lays claim to the wallet within 48 hours, you'll be able to keep it for yourself.

The youngest son is laying claim to the business now that their father has passed away.

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贵得要命 cost a fortune/the earth/a bomb

- to cost a lot of money

It cost a fortune to get the car fixed.

I wanted the musical so badly,  but it cost a bomb.

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eventuality - a possible event or outcome.

We should be prepared for all eventualities.

But they were trained for such eventualities. There was no need to panic.

But they were trained for such eventualities. There was no need to panic.

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splash out - spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need:

They splashed out £8,000 on a holiday. 

She splashed out on a Mercedes.

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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.