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Idioms 5 Expression Meaning Example Based on Using something as support/foundation The report was based on recent research. Confer on To officially give something The university conferred an award on her. Depend on To need or trust something Success depends on hard work. Draw (up)on To make use of something She drew upon her experience. Dwell on To think or talk too much about He kept dwelling on his mistakes. Focus on To give attention to something Students should focus on grammar rules. Insist on To strongly require something She insisted on checking the answers. Reflect on To carefully think about something The article reflects on climate change. Rely on To need someone or something Many students rely on practice tests. Control over Ability to manage or direct The manager has control over the project. Power over The ability to influence others The ruler had power over the kingdom. Central to Very important to something Vocabulary is central to SAT success. Critical to Extremely important Time management is critical to the exam. Devoted to Giving time or effort completely She is devoted to teaching. Explain to To make something understandable The tutor explained the rule to the class. Exposed to Experiencing something Children were exposed to different cultures. In contrast to Showing difference In contrast to the old SAT, the Digital SAT is shorter. Listen to To give attention to sound/advice Students should listen to instructions carefully. Native to Naturally belonging…