Advanced English words that start with "G"

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to get nowhere
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to not bring any advantages or help
Arguing about this will get us nowhere.
groan
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a long sound that expresses pain
He hit his thumb with the hammer and groaned with pain.
to go with the flow
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to follow the common direction and do what others are doing
I don't really stress about anything, I just go with the flow.
to get the hang of something
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to learn how to do something correctly
This is my first day on the job. I'm trying to get the hang of it.
nothing ventured, nothing gained
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used to tell that the person should try to do something, even if it won't result in success
Try out for the football team! Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
to be green with envy
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to strongly wish something that another person has
I am green with envy over my neighbour's new boat.
to break new ground
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to do something new that has never been done before
His revolutionary performance has broken new ground in the music industry.
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