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Catch up
has a few meanings, but they all involve getting closer to something or someone: like To reach someone or something that’s ahead. To get back on track after falling behind in tasks or activities.

Examples:
1- Serena Williams took a break from tennis, but she worked hard to catch up with the competition before returning to the court.
2- Scientists are racing to catch up with the rapid development of AI technology to address its challenges and risks.

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Snowed under
means to be extremely busy or overwhelmed with work, tasks, or responsibilities. Just like being buried in snow, it feels like you’re stuck under a heavy load!

Examples:
1- During the filming of The Lord of the Rings, director Peter Jackson was snowed under with editing, directing, and planning three movies at once.
2- My cousin is an event planner. She’s been snowed under with organizing three weddings and a music festival all in the same month.

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Take matters in your hands
To solve a problem yourself when others won’t help.

Examples:
1- When United refused to help, Dave took matters into his own hands by writing a song.
2- The neighbors fixed the streetlights themselves after waiting too long for the city to act.

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Eerie
means something strange and unsettling, often in a way that feels supernatural or gives you chills.

Examples:
1- Sugar Ray Robinson’s dream about Jimmy Doyle was so eerie that he almost refused to step into the ring.
2- Walking through the abandoned house at night gave her an eerie feeling, as if someone was watching her.

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Eccentric
means to be a little unusual or different from what’s considered normal. An eccentric person has unique habits, ideas, or behaviors that might seem strange or quirky to others—but they’re often interesting or even inspiring!

Examples:
1- Salvador Dalí, the famous artist, was incredibly eccentric. He once walked around with a pet anteater on a leash!
2- The professor at our university was known for being eccentric—he’d start every lecture by playing the violin and telling a joke.

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Give or Take
is used to mean "approximately" or "more or less." It’s a way to show that the number or amount you’re talking about is not exact, but it’s close enough.

Examples:
1- Tom Cruise has been acting for 40 years, give or take a year or two—he’s been in the spotlight for decades!
2- Cristiano Ronaldo runs about 10 kilometers per match, give or take depending on how intense the game is.

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Eavesdrop
means to secretly listen to someone else’s conversation without them knowing. It’s not polite, and it’s usually done in a sneaky way.
Examples:
1- The children tried to eavesdrop on their parents’ conversation about Christmas gifts by hiding behind the living room door.
2- At the café, I noticed a man eavesdropping on the couple sitting at the next table.

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Splash out
means to spend a lot of money on something, often as a treat or for something luxurious. It’s about indulging yourself with a big purchase or experience.

Examples:
1- For their anniversary, the couple splashed out on an expensive meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
2- After her promotion, Emma decided to splash out on a weekend spa retreat.