Unit 19 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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crowd

his group of friends/ the people he socialises with; informal

wedding party

the main group of close family and friends at a wedding, rather than to the reception after the wedding

launch party

a party to celebrate the publication of a new book or product

to hobnob with

be friendly with someone who is important or famous, sometimes with negative associations

fancy dress

everyone dresses up in costume

leaving do

a party to celebrate somebody leaving a job or institution

housewarming

a party to celebrate moving to a new house or flat

to be an item

having a romantic relationship; informal

party animal

someone who loves going to parties

outstaying my welcome

staying too long

to do lunch

have lunch (informal)

stag party

a party before a wedding for the future husband and his male friends

to stand someone up

deliberately not meeting somebody you have arranged to meet

reception

a formal party, e.g. after a wedding or to meet an important visitor

black tie affair

a formal event at which men have to wear dinner jackets and black bow ties

to be proactive

taking action yourself rather than waiting for something to happen

cliquey (clique)

a disapproving word for a small group of people who spent time together and do not allow others to join them

to exchange

give to, and receive from, one another

networking

a way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice

to rub shoulders with

mix socially with people; informal

hen night, bachelorette party

a party night out before a wedding for the future wife and her female friends

hang out with/knock around with (informal)

spend social time with

girls' night out

an evening out just for female friends

socialising

meeting people purely for pleasure