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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The personal of the company. | The personnel / staff. |
| I need to make an exam. | I need to take / sit an exam. |
| The crime rate is a big problem. | The crime rate is a pressing issue. |
| A confortable salary. | A competitive / substantial salary. |
| He is very educated (meaning polite). | He is very polite / well-mannered. |
| Can you lend me your car? | Can you borrow me... (Incorrect!) -> Lend is give, Borrow is take. |
| The journey to the moon was long. | The voyage / mission (Journey is usually land-based). |
| I win 2.000 euros a month. | I earn 2.000 euros a month. |
| A brave decision (meaning wise). | A bold / prudent decision. |
| The advertising on TV is annoying. | The advertisements / commercials (Advertising is the industry). |
| I lost the bus. | I missed the bus. |
| It was a stunning failure. | It was a dismal / abject failure. |
| We need to actualize the software. | We need to update the software. |
| The argument of the movie. | The plot of the movie. |
| An unuseful tool. | A useless tool. |