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    unconventional — not ordinary or typical

    thought-provoking — making people think seriously about a particular subject or


    issue
    bleak — lacking warmth, cheer, or hope; depressing or harsh
    compelling — evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible
    way
    charming — very pleasant or attractive
    well-received — accepted with enthusiasm, e.g. by critics
    poignant — evoking a strong sense of sadness, regret, or emotional intensit
    overrated — not as good or important as some people think or say
    offbeat — out of the ordinary; different than most; strange
    stylish — fashionable and attractive
    striking — remarkable
    adj. drawing special attention to
    subtle — delicate, elusive, not obvious
    plinth — an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
    enact — act out
    get round to — find time to do sth
    go in for — to choose or take part in something, especially as a hobby or interest
    go along with — support an idea or agree with someone's opinion
    come down to — to be essentially about or dependent on a specific factor
    put up with — to tolerate or accept an unpleasant situation or person without
    complaining.
    put down to — to attribute to
    stand up to — Resist, defend oneself against sb without fear
    catch on to — to understand/learn
    come up with novel ideas — to have new and original ideas
    toy with the idea of — to consider the idea (but not always in a very serious way)
    give the idea — to provide inspiration or suggestion for a thought or plan
    the idea came to smb — refers to someone suddenly thinking of a plan, concept, or
    solution
    brainstorm ideas for — to develop new ideas through a discussion in which several
    people make lots of suggestions and the best ones are chosen
    hit on the idea of — to suddenly get an idea
    bright idea — very good idea
    come up with original ideas — to have new ideas that other people haven't thought
    of
    seemed like a good idea at the time — refers to a decision that felt logical or
    sensible when made, but later proved unwise
    a ridiculous idea — a very silly or unreasonable idea
    rave — (v.) (n.) 1. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
    2. praise enthusiastically
    rant — (v) to speak wildly and noisily; (n) a long, passionate, and often angry
    speech about something
    crave a fresh perspective — to desire a different opinion or new way of looking at
    things
    speak one's mind — to express one's thoughts, opinions, or feelings openly and
    honestly
    let your feelings fly — to freely express one's emotions, often passionately or
    without restraint
    a piece of your mind — a strongly worded opinion or criticism, usually given to
    someone who has angered or annoyed you

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