His loss of hearing was a severe HANDICAP(OLD-FASHIONED, OFFENSIVE)/I found that not having a car was quite a HANDICAP while on holiday=> Rescue efforts have been HANDICAPPED by rough seas and hurricane-force winds. (MAKE ST MORE DIFFICULT)
A physical o mental condition that makes ordinary activities more difficult than they r fo other ppl/ ST that makes it difficult fo u t do ST=> make ST more dif
HANDICAPS give people with different abilities an equal chance of winning. My current golf HANDICAP is nine.
a disadvantage given t a person taking part in a game o competition so as t reduce their chances f winning, o a sports event in which such disadvantages r given
I think Mick HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of confidence.
describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Make a PIT STOP/ We made a quick PIT STOP in Denver before continuing our journey.
An occasion when a driver in a motor race stops in the pits (area where cars r repaired)/ A short stop that u make during a long car journey so as t rest & eat
Our coach has worked hard to INCULCATE a team spirit IN/INTO the players (FML)=> The law exempts nonprofit religious groups whose purpose is the INCULCATION of religious values
Fix beliefs o ideas in SB's mind, esp by repeating em often
It's best to use a coat of PRIMER before the top coat/ I think I should give you a quick PRIMER on the basic setup and cast of characters.
A type of paint that u put on a surface before the main paint is put on/ A talk, exp, etc that provides info frm which u can learn
PRIMERS are used under foundation to keep your make-up in place for hours.
a type of make-up that you put on your face under other make-up to make it go on more smoothly and last longer
STRAP
a strong strip of material hanging from the roof of a bus, train, or other public vehicle for passengers to hold onto if they are standing
Are the kids STRAPPED INTO their car seats? We STRAPPED the surfboard TO the car roof.
fasten something in position by fastening a narrow piece of leather or other strong material around it
Are you kids STRAPPED IN back there?
fasten a seat belt around someone in a car, aircraft, or other vehicle, for safety purposes
An ABSTRUSE philosophical essay (FML)
not known or understood by many people
We went to a LECTURE ON Italian art. Who's giving the LECTURE this afternoon?/ My dad gave me a LECTURE ON the evils of alcohol last night.
A FML talk on a serious subject given t a group f ppl, esp students/ An angry or serious talk given to SB in order to criticize their behaviour
For ten years she LECTURED IN law. She travelled widely in North America, LECTURING ON women's rights/ His parents used to LECTURE him ON his table manners.
Give a formal talk to a group f ppl, often at a college o university/ Talk angrily or seriously to someone in order to criticize their behaviour
FLABBY arms/thighs I was starting to get a bit FLABBY around my waist/ A FLABBY argument
soft and fat/ Weak and without force
Try not to WORK YOURSELF UP about the exams. Nationalist speeches WORKED the crowd UP into a frenzy.
make yourself or another person feel upset or feel strong emotions
