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An enemy or unpleasant person who pretends to be a friend but cannot be trusted.
A person who hides hostile intentions, with a pleasant and friendly appearance.
Tears that people cry when they are not that sad or really sorry.
To assume something will be successful before it has happened.
Often used to tell someone to stop, wait and think about their actions before doing something.
When someone is displeased with you and it shows.
To reveal a secret.
Someone who is very clumsy in the way they behave often upsetting other people's plans.
Feel awkward or uncomfortable because you are in a situation which you have not experienced or you f
Make a slight problem seem like a serious crisis.
Something that is very expensive to buy or maintain but has no suitable purpose.