U10E - FS16
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as luck would have it
by chance. - We ran out of petrol on the way home, but as luck would have it, we were very near a garage.
be passionate about
to have very strong feelings or emotions about something, especially
because you think it is important. - He is passionate
about the need to educate these children.
be torn between
If you are torn between two possibilities, you nd it very dif cult to choose
between them. - I was torn between the desire for freedom and loyalty to my family.
by contrast
used to show that there is an important difference between two things, people, or situations . -Their economy has done well. By contrast, ours has declined.
clued up
(adjective) (informal) knowledgeable about something. - Marisa will be able to tell you the problem, she’s really clued up about computers.
culture shock
(noun) the feeling of confusion someone has when they go to a new and very different
place. - Moving from a university to a multinational company was a bit of a culture shock.
fascination with
the feeling of nding something extremely interesting. - My fascination with
opera started when I lived in Italy.
from the word go
(informal) from the time when something started. - The project had problems
with funding right from the word go.
glossy brochure
an expensive-looking short magazine that gives information about a product
or a company. - We spent ages looking at the glossy brochures advertising holidays all over the world.
have a passion for
to enjoy something very much. - He has a passion for football.
have someone’s best interests at heart
to care about what is best for someone. - I don’t feel that the company has the best interests of its staff at heart.
implement
verb to make a law, system, plan, etc. start to happen or operate. - Our new computerised
system will soon be fully implemented.
in a quandary
not able to decide what to do about a situation. - I was in a quandary when they offered me the job.
in marked contrast to
used to emphasise that one thing or situation is completely different from another. - His kindness was in marked contrast to the attitude of the other doctors.
make a (real) difference
to improve a situation (a lot). - Exercise can make a real difference to your state of health.
make something available
to provide something for people to buy or use. - We had so many applicants for the course that we have decided to make another ten places available.
pass on knowledge
to inform other people about things you know. - Through these books, he passed on his knowledge to future generations.
put effort into
to work hard to achieve something. - She has clearly put a lot of effort into this work.
self-study
noun a way of learning about a subject that involves studying on your own, rather than in
a classroom with a teacher. - The diploma is awarded following a course of self-study ending in a three-hour exam.
social life
(noun) the time you spend with other people when you are not working or studying. - Lucia has lots of friends and hobbies so she has a very active social life.
work independently
to work on your own, without help from other people. - To be a successful student, you need to be able to work independently.
