(expression) a lot and very quickly. e.g. "Her English has improved b_ l____ a___ b____. She must have worked really hard to improve so much and so quickly."
by leaps and bounds
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h_______ b______ = (v) to remember or talk about something that happened in the past. e.g. "She always h____s b____ to how things used to be."
Hark back
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(adj) That has never happened, been done or been known before e.g. "The situation is u________ in modern times."
unprecedented
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u_______ = (adj) making you feel happier or giving you more hope
uplifting
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s_______ = (adj) that makes somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer. e.g "Babies like lullabies because they are s_____."
Soothing
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eraser
Reset score!
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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g____ y____ t____ i____ something (expression - informal) = to put a lot of effort and enthusiasm into something that is difficult enough to keep you interested e.g."Choose an essay topic that you can really g___ y____ t____ i___."
get your teeth into
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s______ o______ = (n) enthusiastic clapping by an audience when they stand up
Standing ovation
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(adj) d______ sounds = ones which don't sound pleasant together. opposite = harmonious
discordant
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banana
Go to last place!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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o_ c____ = at the right time. e.g. "The singer started a few seconds early, so he didn't come in o_ c____."
On cue
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p_______ = (n) the person who writes plays
Playwright
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(expression) to get very angry. e.g. "She j___ d___ m_ t_____ when I told her that I actually thought her best friend was a bit of an idiot."
jump down my throat
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(n) What must exist or happen before something else can happen or be done. e.g."You must have this qualification if you want to be accepted onto this course. It is a p_____ for admission onto this course."
Prerequisite
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t______ = (adj) in poor condition due to age and use "Those shoes are old and t_____. You should replace them soon."