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To be resentful and easily offended because you feel unfairly treated.
To be contrary to someone’s usual beliefs, preferences, or habits.
To be free from the main danger or difficulty, especially after a crisis.
To be at a disadvantage and forced to react rather than take the initiative.
To appear cheerful or confident despite feeling upset or afraid.
There are clear signs that something bad is going to happen.
To watch or hear a situation without being noticed.
To understand someone’s thoughts or feelings very easily.
To misunderstand what someone means.
To deal calmly with a difficulty without letting it upset you.
To face a task that will require a lot of effort.
To act wisely and use your opportunities well to succeed.
To feel particular affection for someone or something.
To wait until confusion or strong feelings have calmed before acting.
To manage to survive or cope, especially with financial or work difficulties.
To make someone answer a difficult question or decide before they are ready.
To say something embarrassing or tactless by accident.
To hide or ignore a problem instead of dealing with it.
To take attention or praise away from someone by acting before them.
To have a secret advantage or plan that you can use when needed.
To make someone feel less confident or enthusiastic.
To start talking or thinking about a subject unrelated to the main topic.
To misunderstand each other or confuse information.
To have more work than you can easily manage.
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“Easy does it”
Go slowly and carefully.
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