Sentence: Maria decided to run for office next year. What does "run for office" mean?, exercise outside, leave work, open a shop, seek election, Sentence: For one thing, the plan is too expensive. What does "for one thing" mean?, at one time, as one reason, all together, for one item, Sentence: He stayed silent for the sake of peace. What does "for the sake of" mean?, for benefit of, in front of, instead of, because of loss, Sentence: That old bicycle is for sale. What does "for sale" mean?, ready to fix, hidden from view, available to buy, free to use, Sentence: She will for sure arrive early. What does "for sure" mean?, very slowly, by chance, certainly, for now, Sentence: His comment gave us food for thought. What does "food for thought" mean?, something to consider, a funny joke, quick advice, a meal idea, Sentence: The lawyer tried to play for time during the meeting. What does "play for time" mean?, work faster, waste money, start a game, delay things, Sentence: For the time being, we will stay here. What does "for the time being" mean?, in the past, for now, forever, right away, Sentence: Driving so fast in the rain is asking for trouble. What does "ask for trouble" mean?, request help, solve an issue, invite problems, avoid danger, Sentence: We sat under the tree for a while. What does "for a while" mean?, for some time, right now, forever, every day, Sentence: Please copy the note word for word. What does "word for word" mean?, very quickly, from memory, in summary, exactly, Sentence: She explained the process in detail. What does "in detail" mean?, secretly, thoroughly, briefly, angrily, Sentence: After the scandal, the official left in disgrace. What does "in disgrace" mean?, with pride, with permission, with shame, with joy, Sentence: We saw the mountains in the distance. What does "in the distance" mean?, inside the house, very nearby, under the ground, far away, Sentence: His future is still in doubt. What does "in doubt" mean?, very clear, uncertain, fully accepted, already finished, Sentence: Please send the form in duplicate. What does "in duplicate" mean?, in two copies, with errors, one time only, in secret, Sentence: She began studying in earnest before the exam. What does "in earnest" mean?, very late, without effort, as a joke, seriously, Sentence: The new rule is in effect today. What does "in effect" mean?, operating now, under discussion, out of date, hard to notice, Sentence: In the end, they chose the simpler plan. What does "in the end" mean?, by mistake, finally, every time, at first, Sentence: In fact, she had already finished the work. What does "in fact" mean?, rarely, suddenly, actually, possibly, Sentence: Those shoes are no longer in fashion. What does "in fashion" mean?, poorly made, too expensive, hard to wear, stylish now, Sentence: Most students were in favor of the new library. What does "in favor of" mean?, confused by, supporting, against, afraid of, Sentence: The old warehouse was in flames after the fire started. What does "in flames" mean?, burning, brightly lit, painted red, full of smoke, Sentence: She answered the question in a flash. What does "in a flash" mean?, after dinner, in bright light, very quickly, with difficulty

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