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see to: To take care of; to handle; to deal with.

Ex: We still need to hire a van, but my brother will see to that.

Decal: A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface


either permanently or temporarily.
Ex: The decals are easy to use and also easy to remove.

Matter:Topic, affair, situation.


Ex: This is a serious matter which should be put on the agenda for the AGM.

Effect: Result, consequence, outcome.


Ex: The introduction of flexible working hours had a positive effect on
productivity.

as good as: Almost completely, virtually, practically.


Ex: Now the project is as good as finished, we can all relax a bit.

Arrange: To plan; to prepare in advance.


Ex: I am trying to arrange an on-site meeting to discuss the changes to the plan.

Would you mind getting me the number please?. A polite request for the information
needed to contact someone else by telephone.
Ex: I think I should give them a ring. Would you mind getting me the number
please?

hurry somebody up: To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.


Ex: I've been phoning every day to hurry Jim up.

Snowstorm: Bad weather involving strong winds and snow.


Ex. The flight was delayed because of a snowstorm in Montreal.

Can you (just) get me the number please?: Something one asks to request the
information needed to contact someone else by telephone.
Ex: I'd better ring them back. Can you just get me the number, please?

Hire: To rent; to pay for temporary possession/use of an object that will later be
returned.
ex: She has arranged the hire of agricultural machinery for them for many years.
Circumstances: Conditions of a situation.
Ex: Because of these special circumstances we are prepared to wait another week
for delivery.

Stuff: Miscellaneous items; things; personal effects; various items or belongings.


Ex: Really, Julian, I don't know how you can work with so much stuff on your
desk!

keep going: To continue.


Ex: There are still 4 more points on the agenda; we have to keep going.

Rent: To hire; to pay for temporary possession/use of an object that will later be
returned.
Ex: hey are renting all the filming equipment from a studio in Lancaster.

Check: To inspect; to examine.


Ex: Ms Meyer has spent the whole morning checking the figures.

turn up: To show up; to appear; to arrive.


Ex:I was there on time for the appointment, but the architect turned up half an
hour late.

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