0082 In a Rut Flashcards
- Fred never did anything other than going to work and watching television at home, and he soon realized that he was stuck __ _ ____.
stuck; in the habit of repeating the same thing instead of trying different things, usually used in a negative way
in a rut
- Fred never did anything other than going to work and watching television at home, and he soon realized that he was stuck in a rut.
- Quiana ___ ______ ____ by all the work she needed to do for other people, and she forgot about working toward her own goals.
to get stuck; to stop changing, growing, or making progress
to get bogged down
- Quiana got bogged down by all the work she needed to do for other people, and she forgot about working toward her own goals.
- Tyrell did not mind the usual ___ __ ____, but he really enjoyed taking a break occasionally and doing something completely different with his time.
the everyday routine; the tasks and actions one must do on a daily basis
the day to day
- Tyrell did not mind the usual day to day, but he really enjoyed taking a break occasionally and doing something completely different with his time.
- Even though Lulu usually took the direct route to work, she decided to ________ ______ __ today and drive there by a different road.
to break from routine; to do something different from what one normally does
to change things up
- Even though Lulu usually took the direct route to work, she decided to change things up today and drive there by a different road.
- Pablo ______ ____ of his ordinary routine by not working and going fishing instead.
to break from the ordinary; to do something that is not part of one’s routine (the things that one usually does on a daily basis)
to break out
- Pablo broke out of his ordinary routine by not working and going fishing instead.
- The band was so popular that the concert was _____ ___, and no one else was able to buy a ticket.
when all the tickets to an event have been sold; with no tickets available to buy for an event
sold out
- The band was so popular that the concert was sold out, and no one else was able to buy a ticket.
- The ______ for the play was damaged during a storm, and the actors needed to find a new place to perform.
the place where a special event happens; the location of an event
venue
- The venue for the play was damaged during a storm, and the actors needed to find a new place to perform.
- The fight Natalie had with her friend was a real __________, making her upset for the rest of the day.
something that makes one upset; an upsetting experience or situation
bummer
- The fight Natalie had with her friend was a real bummer, making her upset for the rest of the day.
- Hans was curious about what his children were doing in the other room, so he ____ _ ____ and found them playing quietly.
to look at something quickly, without looking for many details
to take a peek
- Hans was curious about what his children were doing in the other room, so he took a peek and found them playing quietly.
- The music at the club was really good, so the club was almost always ________ and full of people dancing.
busy; exciting, usually because of a large crowd of people
hopping
- The music at the club was really good, so the club was almost always hopping and full of people dancing.
- The couple hired a __ to play music during their wedding reception.
disc jockey; someone who plays music at a dance club or special event
DJ
- The couple hired a DJ to play music during their wedding reception.
- Very few people were on the ______ _____, and Jolanda felt too shy to go there and dance alone.
a large space intended for people to dance; a large area in a room that is kept empty so that people can dance there
dance floor
- Very few people were on the dance floor, and Jolanda felt too shy to go there and dance alone.
- The club did not have a _____ ______. It made its money by selling food and drinks, making it a popular place for young people with limited money to spend.
an admission fee; money one must pay to be allowed inside a club
cover charge
- The club did not have a cover charge. It made its money by selling food and drinks, making it a popular place for young people with limited money to spend.
- Even though Graham usually enjoys playing golf, he is not __ ___ ____ for it today and decided not to go playing with his friends.
having the desire to do something; believing that an action would be enjoyable or appealing
in the mood
- Even though Graham usually enjoys playing golf, he is not in the mood for it today and decided not to go playing with his friends.
- After a hard day of work, Heather was tired and did not have the energy to do anything except sit on the couch and ___.
to vegetate; to relax without doing much or thinking about anything serious
to veg
- After a hard day of work, Heather was tired and did not have the energy to do anything except sit on the couch and veg.
