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case closed
Meaning: Used to indicate that a matter is settled and requires no further discussion.
Example: He explained the rules clearly — case closed.
a bunch of hooey
Meaning: Informal phrase meaning nonsense or something unbelievable.
Example: His excuse for being late was just a bunch of hooey.
long and arduous
Meaning: Very difficult and tiring, often requiring great effort.
Example: The climb up the mountain was long and arduous.
seek first to understand
Meaning: A principle of listening carefully before trying to be understood.
Example: In conflict resolution, it’s best to seek first to understand.
on the roll
Meaning: Making progress or achieving success consistently.
Example: After winning three matches, the team was on the roll.
sucks all the life out of you
Meaning: To drain energy, motivation, or enthusiasm.
Example: Endless paperwork sucks all the life out of creativity.
strut
Meaning: To walk confidently, often to show off.
Example: He strutted into the room after winning the award.
I am somebody
Meaning: An affirmation of self-worth and identity.
Example: She repeated “I am somebody” to build her confidence before the interview.
make a difference
Meaning: To have a positive impact or effect.
Example: Volunteering can make a difference in your community.
born to make a difference
Meaning: Destined or naturally inclined to create positive change.
Example: She felt she was born to make a difference in education.
you betcha
Meaning: Informal way of saying “absolutely” or “definitely.”
Example: “Are you excited for the trip?” — “You betcha!”
teach anyway
Meaning: To continue teaching despite challenges or obstacles.
Example: Even when resources were scarce, she chose to teach anyway.
every child deserves a champion
Meaning: Every student needs an adult who believes in them and supports them.
Example: Teachers remind themselves that every child deserves a champion in their corner.
arduous
IPA: /ˈɑː.dju.əs/ (UK), /ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs/ (US)
Meaning: Extremely difficult and requiring a lot of effort.
Meaning: Extremely difficult and requiring a lot of effort.
Example: The teacher warned her colleague that the school year would be long and arduous without building relationships.
self-esteem
IPA: /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
Meaning: Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
Example: The teacher worked to raise both the self-esteem and academic achievement of her students.
legacy
IPA: /ˈleɡ.ə.si/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Something handed down or left behind that continues to influence future generations.
Meaning: Something handed down or left behind that continues to influence future generations.
Example: The speaker’s mother left a legacy of relationships that impacted students long after she retired.
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