NA2 9/11/17

we've chosen a representative

re‧fund² /rɪˈfʌnd/ ●○○ verb [transitive]  to give someone their money back, especially because they are not satisfied with the goods or services they have paid for→ reimburse /ˌriːəmˈbɜːs /

I took the radio back, and they refunded my money.

take something ↔ back to take something you have bought back to a shop because it is not suitable

If the shirt doesn’t fit, take it back.

Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.

get/receive a boost The community will get a boost from a new library and recreation center.

make a/the difference

to have an important effect or influence on something or someone 

Whatever she did, it made no difference.

make a/the difference to 

One more person wouldn’t make any difference to the arrangements.

make a/the difference between 

It could make the difference between missing your train and getting to work on time. 

Having a good teacher has made all the difference for Alex (=had an important influence).

Make ends meet-> stretch your salary till the following month