I had the opportunity to work in laboratories where I RUBBED SHOULDERS WITH Nobel Prize winners.
Meet and spend time with.
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... being THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END of some of the most challenging situations I have ever been in, and having to deal with patients from all areas of life continues to inspire me...
Start something new or difficult without help or preparation.
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I'd been coughing and sneezing all week and feeling very UNDER THE WEATHER.
Feel ill.
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... practising doctors are all RUSHED OFF THEIR FEET. Students can take time...
Be very busy
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I've been FEELING A BIT OFF-COLOUR for some time now and I've been to the doctor several times to try to GET TO THE BOTTOM OF IT.
Feel slightly ill; discover the truth about a situation.
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I must say she looked a bit TAKEN ABACK, but then she got up from her desk and gave me a really thorough check-up.
Surprise or shock someone so much that they do not know how to behave for some time.