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What kind of animal videos or pictures do you end up watching online?

B1Pets & animalsHabits

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I tend to watch clips of dogs being reunited with their owners. They're a bit sentimental, but they always cheer me up after a long day.

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  • have a quick look — look at something briefly“Let me have a quick look at the photos.”
  • lose track of time — be so absorbed that you don't notice how much time has passed“I lose track of time when I'm reading.”
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  • nothing to show for it — no useful result, despite the time or effort spent“I worked all weekend and have nothing to show for it.”

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