brunt

/br?nt/

noun

the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing.

"education will bear the brunt of the cuts"

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A storm surge, storm flood, tidal surge, or storm tide is a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water commonly associated with low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones. It is measured as the rise in water level above the normal tidal level, and does not include waves.

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all hands on deck

: of, relating to, or being a situation in which every available person is needed or called to assist

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back is to/against the wall

: in a bad position in which one is forced to do something in order to avoid failure

We knew that with so little time and money left to finish the project we had our backs to the wall.

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throt·tle

/?THr?dl/

verb

attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them.

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in short order

phrase of short

North American

immediately; rapidly.

"after the killing the camp had been shut down in short order"

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ghost

end a personal relationship with (someone) by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication.

"I didn't want to ghost her, so we ended up having ‘the talk’ and it was horrible"

Phrases

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red flag

/??red ?flaɡ/

noun

a red flag used as a warning of danger.

"beachgoers should remember to remain alert when red flags are flying"

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The secret ballot, also known as the Australian ballot, is a voting method in which a voter's identity in an election or a referendum is anonymous. This forestalls attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying.

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The Security Apparatus indicator considers the security threats to a state, such as bombings, attacks and battle-related deaths, rebel movements, mutinies, coups, or terrorism.

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storm clouds

used in reference to a threatening or ominous state of affairs.

"the beginning of the decade saw storm clouds gathering over Europe"

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