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ascent: /əˈsent/ the act of climbing or moving up; a journey that goes up something.
E.g.
the first ascent of Mount Everest
The cart began its gradual ascent up the hill.
their ascent to the summit
up to speed (on something)
1. (of a person, company, etc.) performing at an expected rate or level
E.g. the cost of bringing the chosen schools up to speed
2. (of a person) having the most recent and accurate information or knowledge
E.g.
Are you up to speed yet on the latest developments?
Some school officials are only now getting up to speed regarding computers.
John will bring you up to speed (=tell you the latest information).
in turn: as a result of something in a series of events.
E.g.
Increased production will, in turn, lead to increased profits.
be in two minds about something/about doing something:
to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something, or whether to do something or not
E.g.
I was in two minds about the book (= I didn't know if I liked it or not). She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.
in accordance with something (formal) according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be done.
E.g.
in accordance with legal requirements
We acted in accordance with my parents’ wishes
in reverse: in the opposite order or way. Synonym: backwards
E.g. The secret number is my phone number in reverse.
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse.
US video recorders cannot play European tapes, and the same applies in reverse.
Do Ex 4
on account of somebody/something
because of somebody/something.
E.g.
She retired early on account of ill health.
She was told to wear flat shoes, on account of her back problem.
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