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    48 hours ——> two days
    50% off ——> discount
    a couple of times ——> twice
    a little after ten ——> just past ten o'clock
    a waste of money ——> not worth the money
    a week from today ——> next week
    a week from tomorrow ——> in eight days
    age ——> era
    agreement ——> contract
    ahead of time ——> in advance
    any day now ——> soon
    anything but poor ——> rich // has a lot of money
    apply for a loan ——> borrow money
    approach sb ——> talk to sb
    around ——> nearby
    ask for a refund ——> get money back
    astonished ——> surprised