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a suitcase with wheels on the bottom and an expandable handle so that it can be pushed and pulled easily instead of being lifted |
wheeled suitcase ***It’s much easier to move through the airport with a wheeled suitcase than with a heavy suitcase that has to be carried |
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a large, zippered bag with an opening at the top for a hanger, so that clothes can be hung and transported in a way that prevents wrinkles
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garment bag ***If you put your dress shirts in a garment bag instead of folding them flat in your suitcase, they’ll have fewer wrinkles when you arrive at your destination |
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to put something in a vertical (up and down) condition with the top placed over a hook or rod so that it is suspended above the ground
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to hang up ***Could you help me hang up these pictures? I need someone to stand over there and tell me if they’re straight |
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with the ability to change sizes, becoming larger if needed to make room for more items
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expandable ***The backpack is expandable, so if you loosen those straps on the side you’ll have more room inside the pockets for large books and folders |
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a soft cloth bag in the shape of a round tube, with a zipper down the long end and a fabric strap placed over one’s shoulder, often used for sport clothing or equipment
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duffel bag ***Bryan often goes to the gym after work, so he keeps a duffel bag with his gym clothes and tennis shoes in the trunk of his car |
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a bag or small suitcase kept with a passenger flying on an airplane,not place with larger pieces of luggage in the bottom of the airplane
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carry-on ***Sheila always travels with medicines and an extra set of clothing in her carryon,just in case the airline loses her suitcase |
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suitcases that travel in the same plane as their owners, but in a different compartment, not with the individual
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checked baggage ***The airline has a 50-pound limit on checked baggage. If you bring a heavier suitcase, you’ll have to pay extra. |
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a large, box with hard sides used to pack clothing, books, and other items for travel, especially a long time ago when people traveled by ship |
trunk ***In the attic, they found an old trunk filled with photographs and letters |
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to not see, notice, or pay attention to something, even though one was looking in that direction
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to overlook ***Teachers have to be careful not to overlook the quietest students |
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to not take something with oneself when one takes all the other items |
to leave behind *** During a fire, employees should leave behind all personal items and exit the building as quickly as possible |
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a phrase used when one is worried about someone or something and does not know what will happen |
what will become of (someone or something) **** Who knows what will become of the children of illegal immigrants whose parents are sent back to their home country |
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a company or service that specializes in sending suitcases and other objects to one’s destination so they are already there and waiting when the person arrives |
luggage forwarding ***The company uses a luggage forwarding service to send product samples and promotional materials to trade conferences a day or two before the salesperson arrives |
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to bring very few items when traveling, ideally in only one bag or suitcase
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to travel light ***You’ll enjoy your trip a lot more if you travel light and don’t have to lug around heavy suitcases |
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to go to get something and bring it back, especially to give to another person
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to fetch ***Please run inside and fetch my purse, which I left on the kitchen table |
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right now; right away; immediately
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as we speak ***This is an emergency situation and the technical support specialist is looking for a solution as we speak |
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when one is annoyed, upset, or angry, a phrase used to emphasize that one certainly hopes and expects something will happen, especially when referring to someone else’s behavior |
I should hope so ***A: I’m so sorry for the inconvenience. We’ll do everything possible to correct the problem. B: I should hope so! |
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