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The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.
If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories.
bottoms up!- sometimes said by people in a friendly way just before drinking an alcoholic drink
together.
heir- [1] a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person,
especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies:
The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia.
Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir.
[2] someone who now has responsibility for dealing with a problem or situation that
existed or was created earlier:
The French finance minister is heir to a tradition of central control that goes back to Louis XIV.
[3] someone who continues to do the work of someone important who has died, or
someone who has the same position as the previous person who held that position
restrain-to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop
them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something:
humane-showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are
suffering:
The humane way of dealing with a suffering animal (= the way that causes the least pain) is to kill
it quickly.
Opposite
inhumane
He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore.
You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.
Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (=
do something good for you).
If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to that person free: