know
verb
to feel certain about something
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To be certain
believe in
to feel confident that a person or organization is good or reliable
know your own mind
to be certain about what you like and what you want
swear to
to be completely certain of something
depend on
if you can depend on someone to do something, you are sure that they will do it
feel/know something in your bones
to feel certain about something, although you cannot explain or prove it
bet the farm
to be certain that something will happen or bring you success, especially when this makes you spend all your money on it
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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