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stand out 1 project from a surface: the veins in his neck stood out. • be easily noticeable: he was one of those men who stood out in a crowd. • be clearly better or more significant than someone or something: four issues stand out as being of crucial importance.

Amanda was given the job in spite of her lack of experience

Today there is a wide range of tickets available, for young and old alike (por igual)

EXPRESSIONS WITH MAKE AND DO

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Glossary

quarter |ˈkwɔːtə|

noun

4 a part of a town or city having a particular character or use: a beautiful port city with a fascinating medieval quarter.

indeed |ɪnˈdiːd|

adverb

1 used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested: it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks | ‘She should have no trouble hearing him.’ ‘No indeed.’.

• used to emphasize a description: it was a very good buy indeed.

budget |ˈbʌdʒɪt|

noun

1 an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time: keep within the household budget.

overwhelming |əʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ|

adjective

very great in amount: his party won overwhelming support.

• (especially of an emotion) very strong: she felt an overwhelming desire to giggle.

downpour |ˈdaʊnpɔː|

noun

a heavy fall of rain: a sudden downpour had filled the gutters and drains.

blizzard |ˈblɪzəd|

noun

a severe snowstorm with high winds.

mild |mʌɪld|

adjective

1 not severe, serious, or harsh: mild criticism | mild flu-like symptoms.

• (of weather) moderately warm, especially less cold than expected: mild winters.

• (of a feeling) not intense or extreme: she looked at him in mild surprise.

• (of a medicine or cosmetic) acting gently. a mild sedative.

• (of food, drink, or tobacco) not sharp, hot, or strong in flavour: a mild Italian cheese.

2 gentle and not easily provoked: she was implacable, despite her mild exterior.

verb [ with obj. ]

1 send out (liquid) forcibly in a stream: volcanoes spouted ash and lava.

• [ no obj., with adverbial ] (of a liquid) flow out forcibly in a stream: blood was spouting from the cuts on my hand.

harness |ˈhɑːnəs|

noun

a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.
• an arrangement of straps for fastening something such as a parachute to a person's body or for restraining a young child.

verb [ with obj. ]

1 put a harness on (a horse or other draught animal): how to groom a horse and harness it | the horse was harnessed to two long shafts.

2 control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy: attempts to harness solar energy | figurative : projects that harness the creativity of those living in the ghetto.

accomplish |əˈkʌmplɪʃ, əˈkɒm-|

verb [ with obj. ]

achieve or complete successfully: the planes accomplished their mission.

complaint |kəmˈpleɪnt|

noun

1 a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable:

compliment

noun |ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt|

a polite expression of praise or admiration: she paid me an enormous compliment.

• an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect: it's a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day.

waxwork |ˈwakswəːk|

noun

a lifelike dummy modelled in wax.