Learning Blinkist (B2-C2 level English)

The new car model has superior fuel efficiency to the older version

Elsa had superior knowledge to Mrs. Montjoy

The excessive advertising on the internet can crowd out other content

Besides, we should encourage voluntary plasma donation to gradually crowd out paid donation

He bought a new car at the expense of a month's rent

It benefited producers at the expense of consumers

You can develop more advanced skills by building upon your knowledge

You can develop further by building upon the strengths that you already have.

I've never been able to understand what makes him tick.

I've always wondered what makes people like that tick.

Visiting my old school was a real walk down memory lane
This smell sends me down memory lane to my childhood summers

The flat is tied to the job
The payment was tied to her debit card

They have done all they can to unearth the truth
If this investigation should unearth anything untoward, payments could be stopped

You're late to the meeting again - what gives?

Not even thirty minutes after leaving the shower, I start getting itches on my head. What gives?

He helps performers hone their skills as dancers and singers

His physique was honed to perfection

We can't let this situation continue for much longer - someone is going to have to make a call about what happens next

In retrospect, I made a bad call

The phone comes with 8 GB inbuilt memory

Many authors hold that there are inbuilt differences of behavior between men and women that appear in all cultures

The pandemic will eventually run its course, but it could be several more months before it ends

You really have to get to the root cause

The root cause of the crime problem is poverty

Artists see their creative output as the core of their lives

The output from the printer is almost photo quality

a grand overarching strategy

The overarching theme of the election campaign was tax cuts

I realized I'd been spreading myself too thin so I resigned as secretary of the golf club

The company has expanded into many different areas and has probably spread itself too thin

People may try to cover up weaknesses to avoid being judged or ridiculed
He tried to cover up his weakness for public speaking by memorizing his lines

Include detailed pictures and be upfront about the car's body and mechanical condition

The mayor, who is known for his occasional tardiness, has been upfront about his ideal schedule

She'll spend a hundred dollars on a dress without a second thought

Can I have a cup of coffee, please? - actually, on second thoughts, I'll have a beer

Chances are she has already heard the news

What sets him apart from his competitors is his determination to win

He broke my confidence when he revealed my secrets to everyone
The politician was accused of breaking the confidence of his constituents

I'm keeping my head down at work these days because I don't want to be among the layoffs that are sure to accompany our recent change in leadership

I thought I'd better keep my head down somewhere and ask for police protection

These are phenomenal places that offer a wide range of activities along with impressive landscapes and diverse flora and fauna

Discourse about mental and emotional health has increased dramatically over the last decade or so, and along with it, the expectation of being in therapy when breakups arise

We know we should cut down on fat but that doesn't help when it comes to eating

However, when it comes down to somebody that they know, they have a different feeling

The rain has stopped, so the game will go ahead after all

The government's campaign fell flat on its face

If it wasn't for the main actress, Ellen Barkin, the plot would have fallen flat on its face

Being a convicted criminal, I couldn't really get a job

Ever since she was a child, she has had a predilection for spicy food

Are pupils now more creative as a result of this modern predilection for 'creativity'?

Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point

There's a real lack of science teachers. My son's school provides a case in point where an English teacher is now delivering science lessons

Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith

Moreover, democracy must be rooted in the rule of law

The detective was determined to unravel the mystery

It took hours to unravel the complicated plot of the movie

Their plans unraveled when she lost her job