to g-- sth o--- w--- means to finish the task as soon as possible so that you have more time to do more pleasant things
e.g. The sooner we start, the sooner we'll g-- it o--- w---.
Let's g-- it o--- w--- as soon as possible.
to get it over with
when people are g------- they are easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say
e.g Telephone salespeople often take advantage of g------- people.
gullible
to become so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do g-- c------ a---
e.g. Sorry, I g-- a little c------ a---- there—I just love talking about my favorite artists!
to get carried away
another way of saying "as for something; speaking about something"/" when it is a question of something" - w---n -- c---- --
e.g There's nothing he doesn't know w--- -- ----- -- computers.
when it comes to
When you talk about something that makes a period of time more interesting by being different from what you're doing for the rest of the time, you say "b----- u-"
e.g At least it b----- things u- and makes life a bit more interesting.
to break up
to r--- o-- means to eliminate, prevent, preclude, or cancel someone or something as a possibility. e.g.It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't r--- o-- the possibility.
I guess that r---s o-- our trip to Spain this summer.
to rule out
Make a story using the following expressions: to tread carefully, reluctant, to come round to an idea, a turn-up for the books
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if sth/sb is s----- a---- they are wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare e.g. He is the most s---- a--- dress designer
sought after
Earlier the weather was unpleasant but now it has improved
H---- -- t----- o-- n---?
Hasn't it turned nice?
That's never happened before! That's a first! That's unprecedented! That's u------ o-!
e.g Travel for pleasure was almost un----- o- until the 19th century.
It's almost un----- o- in France for a top politician not to come from the
unheard of
when you show your disapproval of something, you f---- u--- it
e.g. Most parents f----- u--- their children doing part-time jobs though they may benefit from it.
to frown upon
"A page-turner full of brilliant moments of insight and an unparalleled depth of feeling, this is a gripping tale that unfolds in...." What do "insight" and "gripping" mean in this context?
a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation, or the ability to have such an understanding
If you act as though everything is normal or fine in times of trouble, what do you keep up?
e.g. We all have to keep up a------------s while we wait for the tide to turn.
to keep up appearances
Make a story using the following expressions: overrated, to get carried away, to flop into an armchair, to drop off, hassle, to rave about, to be taken in, uncalled-for, mind you
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I don't want to bias your choice by telling you mine.
What does "bias" mean in this context?
to influence
When you mean to say " It's getting late ", which preposition do you use instead of "late" - up/at/in/on/to?
It's getting on
to d---- means to avoid something unpleasant
e.g She managed to d----- all the difficult questions by changing the subjects.
I'll leave early so as to d----- the rush-hour.
to dodge
h----- is (a situation causing) difficulty or trouble
e.g. I can't face the h----- of moving house again.
e.g.I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn't think it was worth (all) the h------.
hassle
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