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THEORIES (AND ARGUMENTS) ARE BUILDINGS
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Is that the foundation for your theory? ?
The theory needs more support.
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The argument is shaky. .
We need some more facts or the argument will fall apart. , .
We need to construct a strong argument for that.
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I haven't figured out yet what the form of the argument will be. .
Here are some more facts to shore up the theory. .
We need to buttress the theory with solid arguments.
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The theory will stand or fall on the strength of that argument. , .
The argument collapsed. .
They exploded his latest theory.
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We will show that theory to be without foundation. , .
So far we have put together only the framework of the theory. .
IDEAS ARE FOOD -
What he said left a bad taste in my mouth.
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All this paper has in it are raw facts, half-baked ideas, and warmed-over theories. , (. ) .
There are too many facts here for me to digest them all.
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I just can't swallow that claim.
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That argument smells fishy.
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Let me stew over that for a while.
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Now there's a theory you can really sink your teeth into. , .
We need to let that idea percolate for a while.
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That's food for thought.
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He's a voracious reader. .
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We don't need to spoon-feed our students.
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devoured the book. .
Let's let that idea simmer on the back burner for a while.
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This is the meaty part of the paper.
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Let that idea jell for a while.
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That idea has been fermenting for years.
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IDEAS ARE PEOPLE
The theory of relativity gave birth to an enormous number of ideas in physics. .
is the farther of modern biology. .
Whose brainchild was that?
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Look at what his ideas have spawned. , .
Those ideas died off in the Middle Ages. .
His ideas will live on forever. .
Cognitive psychology is still in its infancy. .
That's an idea that ought to be resurrected. .
breathed new life into that idea. .
IDEAS ARE PLANTS
His ideas have finally come to fruition.
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That idea died on the vine.
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That's a budding theory.
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It will take years for that idea to come to full flower.
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views chemistry as a mere offshoot of physics. .
Mathematics has many branches.
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The seeds of his great ideas were planted in his youth. .
She has a fertile imagination.
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Here's an idea that I'd like to plant in your mind.
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has a barren mind.
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IDEAS ARE PRODUCTS -
We're really turning (churning, cranking, grinding) out new ideas. (, ) (, , ) (, , , ).
We've generated a lot of ideas this week.
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produces new ideas at an astounding rate.
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His intellectual productivity has decreased in recent years.
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We need to take the rough edges off that idea, hone it down, smooth it out.
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It's rough idea; it needs to be refined.
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IDEAS ARE COMMODITIES -
It's important how you package your ideas.
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won't buy that. .
That idea just won't sell. .
There is always a market for good ideas. .
That's a worthless idea.
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He's been a source of valuable ideas. .
I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for that idea. .
Your ideas don't have a chance in the intellectual marketplace.
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IDEAS ARE RESOURSES
ran out of ideas. .
Don't waste yours thoughts on small projects.
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Let's pool our ideas.
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He's a resourceful man.
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We've used up all our ideas.
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That's a useless idea. .
That idea will go a long way. .
IDEAS ARE MONEY
Let me put in my two cents' worth.
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He's rich in ideas. .
That book is a tresure trove of ideas. .
has a wealth of ideas.
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IDEAS ARE CUTTING INSTRUMENTS
That's an incisive idea.
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That cuts right to the heart of the matter.
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That was a cutting remark.
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He's sharp.
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has a razor wit. ..
has a keen mind.
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She cut his argument to ribbons.
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IDEAS ARE FASHIONS
That idea went out of style years ago.
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I hear sociobiology is in these days.
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Marxism is currently fashionable in western Europe. .
That idea is old hat\ ).
That's an outdated idea. .
What are the new trends in English criticism? ?
Old-fashioned notion have no place in today's society. .
keeps up-to-date by reading the New York Review of Books. , - .
Berkley is a center of avant-garde thought. .
Semiotcs has become quite chic. .
The idea of revolution is now longer in vogue in the United States. .
The transformational grammar craze hit the United States in the mid-sixties and has just made it to Europe.
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UNDERSTANDNG IS SEEING; IDEAS ARE LIGHT-SOURCES; DISCOURSE IS A LIGHT-MEDIUM
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I see what you're saying.
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It looks different from my point of view. , .
What is your outlook on that?
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I view it differently.
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Now I've got the whole picture. .
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That's an insightful idea.
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That was a brilliant remark. .
The argument is clear. (. ).
It was a murky discussion.
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Could you elucidate you remarks?
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It's a transparent argument.
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The discussion was opaque.
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LOVE IS A PHYSICAL FORCE (ELECTROMAGNETIC, GRAVITATIONAL, ETC.) (, . .)
I could feel the electricity between us.
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There were sparks.
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I was magnetically drawn to her. .
They are uncotrollably attracted to each other. .
They gravitated to each other immediately. .
His whole life revolves around her. .
The atmosphere around them is always charged. .
There is incredible energy in their relationship. .
They lost their momentum.
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LOVE IS A PATIENT
This is a sick relationship. .
They have a strong, healthy marriage. .
The marrige is dead it can' be revived. .
Their marriage is on the mend.
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We're getting back on our feet. .
Their relationship is in really good shape. .
They've got a listless marriage. .
Their marriage is on its last legs. .
It's a tired affair.
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LOVE IS MADNESS
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I'm crazy about her. .
She drives me out of my mind. .
constantly raves about her. .
He's gone mad over her. .
I'm just wild about Harry. .
I'm insane about her. .
LOVE IS MAGIC
She cast her spell over me. .
The magic is gone. .
I was spellbound. .
She had me hypnotized.
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He has me a trance.
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I was entranced by him.
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I'm charmed by her. .
She is bewitching. .
LOVE IS WAR
is known for his many rapid conquests.
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She fought for him, but his mistress won out.
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fled from her advances.
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She pursued him relentlessly.
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is slowly gaining ground with her.
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her hand in marriage.
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overpowered her. .
She is besieged by suitors. .
has to them. .
enlisted the aid of her friends.
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made an ally of her mother. .
Theirs is a misalliance if I've ever seen one.
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WEALTH IS A HIDDEN OBJECT
He's seeking his fortune. .
He's flaunting his new-found wealth.
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He's fortune-hunter.
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She's a gold-digger.
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lost his fortune.
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He's searching for wealth. .
SIGNIFICANT IS BIG -
He's a big man in the garment industry.
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He's a giant among writers. .
That's the biggest idea to hit advertising in years.
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His eyes displayed his compassion. .
She couldn't get the fear out of her eyes.
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Love showed in his eyes. .
Her eyes welled with emotion.
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EMOTIONAL EFFECT IS PHYSICAL CONTACT
His mother's death hit him hard. .
That idea bowled me over.
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She's a knockout.
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I was struck by his sincerity.
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That really made an impression on me.
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made his mark on the world. .
I was touched by his remark. .
That blew me away.
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PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL STATES ARE ENTITIES WITHIN A PERSON
has a pain in his shoulder. .
Don't give me the flu.
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My cold has gone from my head to my chest. .
His pains went away.
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His depression returned.
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He's head and shoulders above everyone in the industry. .
It was only a small crime.
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That was only a little white lie.
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I was astounded at the enormity of the crime.
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That was one of the greatest moments in World Series history.
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His accomplishments tower over those of lesser men.
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SEEING IS TOUCHING; EYES ARE LIMBS
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I can't take my eyes off her. .
sits with his eyes glued to the TV.
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Her eyes picked out every detail of the pattern. .
Their eyes met.
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She never moves her eyes from his face.
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She ran her eyes over everything in the room.
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wants everything within reach of her eyes.
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THE EYES ARE CONTAINERS FOR THE EMOTIONS -
I could see the fear in his eyes. .
His eyes were filled with anger. .
There was passion in her eyes. .
His eyes displayed his compassion. .
She couldn't get the fear out of her eyes.
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Love showed in his eyes. .
Her eyes welled with emotion.
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EMOTIONAL EFFECT IS PHYSICAL CONTACT
His mother's death hit him hard. .
That idea bowled me over.
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She's a knockout.
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I was struck by his sincerity.
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That really made an impression on me.
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made his mark on the world. .
I was touched by his remark. .
That blew me away.
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PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL STATES ARE ENTITIES WITHIN A PERSON -
has a pain in his shoulder. .
Don't give me the flu.
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My cold has gone from my head to my chest. .
His pains went away.
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His depression returned.
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Hot tea and honey will get rid of your cough.
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could barely contain his joy.
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The smile left his face. .
Wipe that sneer off your face, private!
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His fears keep coming back.
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I've got to shake off this depression it keeps hanging on.
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If you've got a cold, drinking lots of tea will flush it out of your system. , .
There isn't a trace of cow-ardice in him.
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hasn't got an honest bone in his body.
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VITALITY IS A SUBSTANCE
She's brimming with vim and vigor. .
She's overflowing with vitality.
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He's devoid of energy. .
I don't have any energy left at the end of the day. .
I'm drained.
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That took a lot of me.
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LIFE IS A CONTAINER
I've had a full life.
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Life is empty for him. .
There's not much left for him in life. .
Her life is crammed with activities. .
Get the most out of life. .
His life contained a great deal of sorrow. .
Live your life to the fullest. .
LIFE IS A GAMBLING GAME -
I'll take my chances. .
The odds are against me.
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I've got an up my sleeve.
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He's holding all the aces.
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It's a toss-up.
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If you play your cards right, you can do it.
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won big. .
He's a real loser.
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Where is he when the chips are down} , !
That's my ace in the hole.
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He's bluffing. .
The president is playing it close to his vest.
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Let's up the ante.
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Maybe we need to sweeten the pot.
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I think we should stand pat.
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That's the luck of the draw.
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Those are high stakes. .
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The odds are against me.
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We'll have to take our chances.
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