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flair

1 [singular] a natural ability to do something very well [= talent]:

Jo has a flair for languages.

2 [uncountable] a way of doing things that is interesting and shows imagination

artistic/creative flair

a job for which artistic flair is essential

Irwin has real entrepreneurial flair.

altogether

1 used to emphasize that something has been done completely or has finished completely:

an old custom that has vanished altogether

Congress could ban the procession altogether.

2 [+adjective/adverb] used to emphasize that the way you describe something is completely true:

In Canada, the situation is altogether different.

This latest problem is altogether more serious.

not altogether (=not completely)

I wasn't altogether happy about Mike staying over.

The results were not altogether surprising.

3 used to show that you are referring to the total amount:

There were five people altogether.

How much do I owe you altogether?

4 used to make a final statement about several things you have just mentioned [= all in all]:

Lots of sunshine, wonderful food, and amazing nightlife - altogether a great vacation!

happy chappy

"Chap" is an informal antiquated way for "fellow", "dude", "guy". It becomes "chappy" for making it rhymes with "happy".

If you're happy chappy, you're pleased, happy.

Often used in a sarcastic way and with a negative.

- "Omg, how do you even like this song, it really sucks!"

- "Sounds like you're not a happy chappy...go listening to your stuff then"

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both‧er

1

make an effort

[intransitive,transitive usually in questions and negatives] to make the effort to do something

(not) bother to do something

He didn't bother to answer the question.

not bother about/with

He didn't bother with a reply.

(not) bother doing something

Many young people didn't bother voting.

don't/didn't/won't etc bother

'Do you want me to wait for you?' 'No, don't bother.'

Why bother to go abroad, when there are so many nice places here?

floss [uncountable]

1 a type of thin thread that you use for cleaning between your teeth [= dental floss]

2 a type of thin thread that you use for sewing

patisserie /pə’tiːsərɪ/ n

1.   a shop where fancy pastries are sold

2.   such pastries

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of•fi•cious /əfɪʃəs/   adj. 

1.   too willing to offer help or advice that is not asked for and not wanted;
interfering in the affairs of others;
meddlesome.

cu•ra•tor /kyʊˈreɪtɚ, ˈkyʊreɪ-/   n. [countable]

1.   the person in charge of a museum, zoo, etc.:the curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

shape [transitive]

1 to influence something such as a belief, opinion etc and make it develop in a particular way:

People's political beliefs are shaped by what they see in the papers.

2 to make something have a particular shape, especially by pressing it

shape something into something

Shape the dough into small balls.

egg-shaped/V-shaped etc

an L-shaped living room

af•fa•ble /æfəbəl/   adj.

    easy to approach and to talk to; friendly: courteous and affable neighbors.

    showing warmth and friendliness;

    pleasant: an affable smile.

Accomplish     /əkʌmplɪʃ/   verb   [ T ]

To succeed in doing something good

I feel as if I've accomplished nothing all day.

Shortbread: polvorón

dental floss /ˈdent ə lˌflɒs/ noun [ U ]

[ HEALTH ] a thin thread which is used for cleaning between the teeth

Brace 2 /breɪs/ noun [ C ]

1 SUPPORT something that supports or holds something in the correct position

He wore a neck brace for months after the accident.

2 TEETH [HEALTH] a wire object that some children wear to make their teeth straight

  rage 1     /reɪdʒ/   noun

1   [ C ,  U ]  strong anger that you cannot control

a jealous rage

He  flew into a rage   (= suddenly became angry)  over the smallest mistake.

2 be all the rage     informal        old-fashioned   

 to be very popular

procrastinate /prəʊˈkræstɪneɪt/ verb [ I ] formal

to wait a long time before doing something that you must do

I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point - I'm just procrastinating.

  schedule     /ʃedjul/     /skedʒul/   noun

spreadsheet /ˈspredʃiːt/ noun [ C ]

[ COMPUTING ] a computer program which helps you to do business calculations and planning

"Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some
Until I first met you, I was lonesome
And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light
And this old world seemed new to me

You're really swell, I have to admit,
You deserve expressions that really fit you
And so I've cracked my brain, hoping to explain
All the things that you do to me

Bei mir bist du schoen, please let me explain
Bei mir bist du schoen means you're grand
Bei mir bist du schoen, again I'll explain
It means you're the fairest in the land