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verb phrase [C1 ] • synonyms: corner someone, put someone on the spot, trap someone • put someone in a bind/problem/predicament; be in a bind; get out of a bind *• freq in AmE: 6/10
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to place someone in a difficult or problematic situation, often involving conflicting choices, pressure, or lack of good options
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verb phrase [C1 ] • synonyms: be independent, stand alone, be self-reliant • stand on your own feet; learn to stand on your own; finally/fully stand on your own *• freq in AmE: 6/10
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to be independent and self-reliant, especially after a period of support or dependence; often used figuratively to describe personal growth, autonomy, or resilience
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idiom C1 informal • synonyms: depend financially, sponge off, be supported by parents • live off mom and dad’s dollar/income/support; still/live/continue to live off mom and dad *• freq in AmE: 5/10
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to rely financially on one’s parents for living expenses, often implying prolonged dependence, lack of autonomy, or avoidance of adult responsibilities
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