strong swimmer

A strong swimmer can complete a mile in 30 easily and get out of the water feeling good. A strong swimmer will not need to stop or rest and will swim the mile continuously.

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bathe

British

spend time in the ocean or a lake, river, or swimming pool for pleasure.

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What does it mean to make the case?

to argue for something, to defend an idea.

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chew on

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to think about something carefully for a long time, before making a decision about it.

The investors have several economic reports to chew on.

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Just for the record,

Let's get things straight; also, let me make myself clear.

For example, Just for the record, we never endorsed this idea,

or Just for the record, I didn't vote for him.

This usage employs record in the sense of “public knowledge.”

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make a splash

: to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way

The young director is making (quite) a splash in Hollywood.

The news of her arrest made a huge splash.

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pickup

informal and spontaneous.

"six players had started a full-court pickup basketball game"

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get the hang of

phrase of hang

informal

learn how to operate or do (something).

"it's quite simple when you get the hang of it"

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What is a good sport?

good sport (plural good sports) someone who exhibits polite behaviour even or especially when they lose. someone who can take a joke.

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