Here are the words and expressions we''l study today:

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1) to handle

Definition: To deal with a situation, a person, or a problem successfully. 

Examples: Don't worry about the cooking tonight, I can handle it. 

Our manager is very calm and knows exactly how to handle angry customers.

2) sound like

Definition: To seem true or interesting after hearing or reading about it, or to make a noise similar to something else. 

Examples: Going to the beach this weekend sounds like a fantastic idea!

 I heard a strange noise outside last night that sounded like a cat. 

3) about to

Definition: Ready to do something very soon, or very close to happening. 

Examples: Hurry up and get in the car! The train is about to leave. 

I was just about to call you when your text message arrived.

4) for hours

Definition: For a very long period of time. 

Examples: We had to wait at the airport for hours because our flight was late. 

My brother can play video games for hours without taking a single break. 

5) get worse

Definition: To become more bad, difficult, or painful than before. 

Examples: If your cold gets worse tomorrow, you should definitely see a doctor.

 The traffic in the city center always gets worse around 5:00 PM. 

6) dozens of

Definition: A very large number of things or people (usually groups of twelve, but used generally to mean "a lot of"). 

Examples: There were dozens of people standing in line to buy the new phone.

 She has dozens of beautiful plants all over her apartment.

7) take a deep breath

Definition: To fill your lungs with a lot of air, usually to help yourself relax, calm down, or feel better. 

Examples: Before the important job interview started, he took a deep breath to calm his nerves. 

Just take a deep breath and explain to me what happened.

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