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- Physically fit; healthy.
Example: Despite his old age, Mr. Roberts remains hale and hearty.

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- Refers to an action that wasn't planned carefully; a decision done in a rush.
Example: The decision to abort the exporting scheme for Taiwan was half baked. As a result, the company lost a significant amount of revenue.

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- Having a good relationship with another person.
Example: My parents have their hands in glove. I never see them argue.

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- Refers to bad penmanship, unintelligible hand- writing.
Example: Chona has handwriting like chicken scratch. I barely understood the letter that she sent me.

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- Slight possibility of being successful.
Example: Most cancer victims hang by a thread to survive.

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- A tough person; can also refer to mean people.
Example: Rita is as hard as nails to her servants. I think her husband should talk to her about it.

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- Acting on desperation to sell something.
Example: Many salesclerks in that furniture shop are hard selling to customers. I am not going there again.

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- To be in a completely silent place.
Example: The monastery in Rome was so silent I could hear a pin drop.

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- When you are not interested in something but are forced to do it.
Example: My heart isn't into Business Management but I have to pursue the degree because it's what my father wants.

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