30. Politics

be criticized severely for sg you have done

fast/slow in reacting to a situation

seem reasonable or logical (used mainly a negative sense)

say a name, number, etc. without giving it any thought

gain a further advantage for yourself from a situation

stop a bad situation from getting worse

describe or discuss sg in a way that makes it sound better than it is

(of two people or groups) level with each other in a race or competition

used to a state a basic truth after everything has been discussed and considered

a situation or problem simplify one thing, thet thing is the main point in the situation, or the main cause of the problem

a bitter argument between groups over a period of time

make necessary changes or improvements in your business, way of life etc.

refuse to change on opinion, decision, etc.

join others in doing or saying sg that is popular and fashionable in order to make yourself popular

treat sb as if their behaviour is honest or correct, even thorught you are not certain that it is

(often used the media) be given the opportunity to do sg to enjoy, especially when it causes trouble for sb else

sg is likely to continue for a long time

be a good/bad  sign for sb/sg

literally is an arranged telephone call to wake you up at a particular time
Metaphorically, it is an event that makes you realize there is a problem that must be tackled