By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

To act one’s age [Expression] (to behave in a mature manner).
He doesn't look or act his age, she has no gray hairs, not even crows feet.
She looks and acts her age which is ten.
Attainment [Noun] (the act of achieving or getting something).
She was offered the job because his educational attainments were very impressive.
His first full-time job is dependent upon his educational attainment and his father.
To allow = permit = let
They don't allow people to smoke in the hotel. You can't enter the building without a permit. She didn't intend to let him kiss her.
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Be on one’s way [Expression] (be going, moving, travelling).
When I met him in the street, I was on my way to my sister’s house. He is on her way to work/school.
Body language [Noun] (the way that someone communicates nonverbally by moving his/her body).
I could tell from her body language that she was very embarrassed. He conveys information through his tone and body language.
Be there for [Expression] (to be available to provide support for someone or to make him/her feel better).
They haven't always been close, but he was there for her when she needed him.
Nobody was there for her when her boyfriend made her cry.
Bear in mind [Expression] (remember/ keep in mind).
Bear in mind that many poor people will need help. Bear in mind what he said.
Be linked to [Expression] (has a connection with).
Agriculture is linked to economics and biology.
Blend into [Expression] (to look very similar to the surrounding people or things, so that it is not easily noticeable).
His black coat blended into the darkness.
The turtle's shell blended into the mud, making it almost invisible.
Barrier [Noun] (a circumstance, problem or obstacle that prevents someone from doing something).
Not having transportation was a barrier to the girl enrolling in college courses.
Age should not be a barrier to gaining access to university.
Based on [Expression] (according to; to be the reason for something).
We shouldn't judge people based on their appearance. This story is based on a true story.
Her salary is based on commissions.