Cambridge 10 Listening Test 4

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teething problems

Meaning: Initial difficulties or issues encountered when starting something new.

Example: The new software had some teething problems, but updates quickly fixed them.

get the wrong idea

Meaning: To misunderstand or misinterpret something.

Example: Don’t get the wrong idea — I was joking when I said that.

take over

Meaning: To gain control of something, often forcefully or unexpectedly.

Example: The new manager quickly took over the project after the previous leader resigned.

plough ahead

Meaning: To continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition.

Example: Despite criticism, the team ploughed ahead with their ambitious plan.

go around thinking

Meaning: To repeatedly assume or believe something, often incorrectly.

Example: You can’t go around thinking everyone dislikes you — it’s not true.

major breakthrough

Meaning: A significant and important discovery or development.

Example: The vaccine was a major breakthrough in the fight against the disease.

open up

Meaning: To make something accessible or available.

Example: The new highway opened up the remote village to tourism.

building block

Meaning: A basic component that forms the foundation of something larger.

Example: Trust is the building block of any strong relationship.

bottom up

Meaning: Starting from the most basic level and working upwards.

Example: The company rebuilt its strategy from the bottom up after the crisis.

phenomenal effect

Meaning: An extraordinary or impressive impact.

Example: The new policy had a phenomenal effect on reducing pollution in the city.

in time

Meaning: Eventually; after a period of time has passed.

Example: In time, you’ll see that the decision was the right one.

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