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The story
A White House economic advisor has said the Trump administration is monitoring the financial situation in Turkey very closely following the dramatic falls in its currency.
Kevin Hassett said the sell-off could not have been prompted by additional US tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminium exports as the sector made up only a tiny part of Turkey's economy.
President Erdogan has accused the United States of "stabbing his country in the back".
Key words and phrases
textbook
perfect example of something
• After a textbook pass from Rob, Dan scored a textbook goal!
• The suspect was set free after a textbook legal defence made by her lawyer.
jitters
feelings of nervousness or anxiety
• Everyone gets jitters before an exam. Don't worry. You'll do well.
• He's nervous. Speaking in public gives him the jitters. I'll make him a cup of tea.
overblown
made more important than it should be
• Reports are talking about large numbers of people, but I think they are overblown.
• She's got such an overblown ego! She thinks she's the best at everything!
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