Today's Word, Phrase and Weather Idioms
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| Flashcards | 412 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Other |
| Created / Updated | 12.09.2014 / 03.11.2014 |
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Phrase:"to ___________ change"
Somebody needs to ____________ charge of the situation instead of blaming everyone else for the problems.
take
I prefer to have an early night ________ stay up late.
rather than
expect
Everyone knows that smoking reduces your life ______________
expectancy
That_________ have been Tony who called this evening. He said he was going to phone.
must
ideal
Stop being so ___________. You can't solve all the world's problems.
Stop being so idealistic. You can't solve all the world's problems.
How much have you saved ________ for your holiday?
up
democratic
_______________ means people can elect who they want in power.
Democracy means people can elect who they want in power.
look after ???
take care of
Phrase:"frame of _____"
I don't think I'm in the right frame of _____ to sit an exam. I don't seem to be able to concentrate.
mind
adj. to verb
strong
strengthen
look over???
check or revise a text
After mind ______ ???
ing form !!!!
image
Look at that house, can you _________ how much it costs?
Look at that house, can you image how much it costs?
look up to ???
respect
medicine
The properities of some plants are ____ and have been used for thousands of years to cure illnesses.
The properities of some plants are medicinal and have been used for thousands of years to cure illnesses.
believe
What an ________ goal. He's scored from 35 metres.
What an unbelievable goal. He's scored from 35 metres.
expect
I don't want to raise everyone's ____________________ but I really do think the team have a great chance of winning.
expectations
Phrase:"to pay back the money you owe"
I'm working very long hours at the moment to try and pay ________ some of my debts.
off
At the end of that period he _________ written the meanings of over....
had
Excuse me. _______ I open the window?
Can
Phrase: " to ________ time"
He's only 5, but can already _________ time.
Phrase: " to tell time" He's only 5, but can already tell time.
drama
She entered the room very ______________ and threw herself into the chair.
She entered the room very dramatically and threw herself into the chair.
The suspect ________ seen running towards the station.
was
live
She's a great teacher who is always able to create a _____________ atmosphere in class.
She's a great teacher who is always able to create a lively atmosphere in class.
Idiom:
Meaning: Put money aside for when you might need it later.
Idiom: Save up for a rainy day; Meaning: Put money aside for when you might need it later.
I ate Pizza. Make a question
Did I ate pizza?
entertain
Was there any _________ organised at the holiday village?
Was there any entertainment organised at the holiday village?
There's no need to (critic)________________ my work. I'm trying as hard as I can.
criticize
equal
Look at how you cut this, these things are ________________. They don't look the same.
Look at how you cut this, these things are unequal. They don't look the same.
Phrase: "to_______ the moment"
It was a great photo that really ___________ the moment perfectly.
Phrase: "to captures the moment" It was a great photo that really captures the moment perfectly.
They are extending this motorway by 100 kilometers.
being
This motorway _________________________100 kilometers.
This motorway is being extended by 100 kilometers.
Jeff has been charged _________ the murder of his boss.
with
However, ________ divers want to move freely...
If
Idiom:
Meaning: Something that makes you feel happy all day long.
Idiom: Brighten up the day; Meaning: Something that makes you feel happy all day long.
Similarities between 2nd and 3rd cond.?
unreal that that happens
If I had known you were in I ______ have come round.
would
__________ the rain...
Although, Despite, Nevertheless, In addition
Despite because noun after (the rain)
made up_______ a leather jacket
of
Phrase: "to_______ an offer"
I've decided I'm going to___________ an offer on that house before someone else comes along and buys it.
Phrase: "to make an offer" I've decided I'm going to make an offer on that house before someone else comes along and buys it.
Have you got any advice _______ how to go about buying a new car?
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