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| advance notice | With only two days' notice, Chef Gros prepared a feast for 200 people. |
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| brief overview | He submitted an overview, hoping that no one would ask for details. |
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| close proximity | Does living in proximity to the rich and famous rub off? |
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| cooperate together | If all nations cooperated, we could lick this economic crisis. |
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| end result | The result was that, without exercise, few people lost weight. |
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| exactly the same | What were the chances they would select the same theme song? |
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| final destination | Swarms of flies, thick humidity, early darkness—was this truly the intended destination? |
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| free gift | If I have to buy $50 worth of cosmetics to receive a "gift," then it isn't really a gift. |
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| past experience | We're stubborn: we usually don't learn from others' experience. |
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| past history | Ignoring their personal history, they continued the discussion on a professional level. |
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| plan ahead | Plan so that we avoid rush hour. |