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Eavesdrop
means to secretly listen to someone else’s conversation without them knowing. It’s not polite, and it’s usually done in a sneaky way.
Examples:
1- The children tried to eavesdrop on their parents’ conversation about Christmas gifts by hiding behind the living room door.
2- At the café, I noticed a man eavesdropping on the couple sitting at the next table.

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Splash out
means to spend a lot of money on something, often as a treat or for something luxurious. It’s about indulging yourself with a big purchase or experience.

Examples:
1- For their anniversary, the couple splashed out on an expensive meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
2- After her promotion, Emma decided to splash out on a weekend spa retreat.

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Go bananas
means to become very excited, crazy, or out of control. It’s often used when someone is overwhelmed with strong emotions, like joy or even frustration.

Examples:
1- When the pop star walked on stage, the crowd went bananas, screaming and cheering loudly.
2- My dog goes bananas whenever I grab his leash—he knows it’s time for a walk!

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Backfire:
When something goes wrong and has the opposite effect of what you intended.

Examples:
1- Thomas Austin thought bringing rabbits to Australia would be fun, but it backfired and caused an environmental disaster.
2- He didn’t think his joke would backfire, but it upset everyone in the room. What he thought was funny ended up making people feel uncomfortable.

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Last-ditch effort
A final, desperate attempt to achieve something before giving up.

Examples:
1- Frederick Smith’s gamble in Las Vegas was a last-ditch effort to save FedEx from going bankrupt
2- When the team was losing by 10 points, they made a last-ditch effort to win by trying risky plays in the final minutes.

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Keep sb in the dark
means to deliberately not tell someone about something or to keep them uninformed, especially about important or relevant information.
Examples:
1- She felt hurt when her friends kept her in the dark about their weekend plans.
2- The government was accused of keeping the public in the dark about changes to the law.

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Frugal
means spending money carefully and not wasting it. It’s not about being cheap—it’s about being smart with your resources.
Examples:
1- Sarah is so frugal that she always checks for coupons before she shops online.
2- After losing his job, Tom started living a frugal lifestyle—he sold his car and began using public transportation.

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In the driver's sit
means being in control of a situation or having authority. It’s like being the driver of a car, where you decide where to go and how to get there.

Examples:
1- After months of hard work, John finally got his startup off the ground and was now in the driver's seat, calling the shots.
2- Ever since I bought a new gaming console, my younger brother has been in the driver's seat of our living room, controlling the TV remote and the game time!

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Act up
means to behave badly or cause problems. It can refer to both people (especially when they misbehave) and things like machines or devices that stop working properly.
Examples:
1- At the party, Sarah’s dog started acting up, running around and knocking over the drinks!
2- During a concert, Adele’s microphone started acting up, causing some audio issues, and she had to pause for a couple of minutes to fix it.

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Bummer
is a situation or event that is disappointing, frustrating, or unpleasant. It's an informal word, often used in casual conversations to express sympathy or shared frustration.

Examples:
1- Sarah found out the concert was canceled just as she arrived at the venue. Total bummer!
2- Imagine getting to a party and realizing you forgot your gift at home. That would be a bummer, wouldn’t it?