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establish/build up/develop (a) rapport

Unit 5: Health and lifestyle

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myopia /maɪˈəʊpiə $ -ˈoʊ-/ noun [uncountable]   

1 when someone does not think about the future, especially about the possible results of a particular action – used to show disapproval SYN short-sightedness

ˌshort-ˈsighted adjective   

1 especially British English unable to see objects clearly unless they are very close SYN nearsighted American English OPP long-sighted

2 not considering the possible effects in the future of something that seems good now – used to show disapproval OPP far-sighted

 a short-sighted policy of reducing investment in training.

toll on

Years of smoking have taken their toll on his health.

a very bad effect that something has on something or someone over a long period of time

 a heavy toll on the environment

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Health officials have tried to raise awareness (=improve people’s knowledge) about AIDS

adrenalin

• There was no essential adrenalin flowing.

• It was a deliciously decadent daydream which stirred the blood, sending adrenalin pumping through his system.

• Yet sleepless adrenalin energy, like sixteen cups of coffee, makes for certain wackiness.

• Although the adrenalin may flow, you owe it to yourself not to become carried away.

• The drinks did it, I know, and the adrenalin rush of the entire evening.