02 Flashcards
- steam shower
- mogul
- toddler play class
- paisley
- (fishnet) tank top
- first impression
- future best friend
- physical labor
- a pair of khakis
- passenger seat
- hot tub
- natural gift
- calloused hand ( the calluses on his hand)
- two-seater
- eye candy
- flake
- appointment viewing
- ridicule
- loudmouth
mogul: a businessman who has great power and influence in a particular industry
paisley: a pattern consisting of curved shapes used on cloth
flake: a person you cannot trust to remember things or to do what they promise, or someone who behaves in a strange way
loudmouth: someone who talks too much and says offensive or stupid things
Not for long
Your words, not mine.
All I can hear is Claire’s voice in my head.
I was hoping you could help me.
You blew it. You make me look bad.
You’re making me look really bad here. I told mom you’re ready for this.
You have no concern for safety.
Why are you trying to sneak around and hide things from me.
I’m getting some gas.
Meryl Streep can play Batman and be the right choice. She’s perfection.
It’s a big moment for her.
It keeps them out of the moment.
I’ll make it up to you.
Sometimes things work out the way you want. Sometimes they don’t. You gotta hang in there.
- fit in
- rub somebody the wrong way
- heed
- tone down
- scoot over
- tamp down
- swipe
- throw in
- raise/ bring up a lot of questions
- boost up
- tape
- clip
- move in
- act on sth
if someone fits in, they are accepted by the other people in a group
rub somebody the wrong way: to annoy someone by the things you say or do, usually without intending to
heed: to pay attention to someone’s advice or warning
tone down: to reduce the effect of
something such as a speech or piece of writing, so that people will not be offended
scoot: to make someone or something move a short distance by pulling or pushing. I scooted my chair over to their table.
tamp down: to reduce the amount, level, size or importance of something
throw in: 1. to add something to what you are selling, without increasing the price 2. if you throw in a remark, you say it suddenly without thinking carefully
act on sth: 1. to do something because of another person’s advice or order, or because you have received information or had an idea 2. to have an effect
- grounded
- final
- tone-down
grounded: 1. reasonable and in control of your emotions, even when this is difficult 2. someone who is grounded understands their own character and knows what is really important
if a decision, offer, answer etc is final, it cannot or will not be changed
- take great pride in doing sth
- start sb off
- take out insurance on sth
start sb off:to help someone begin an activity
You worry too much.
That sounds kind of rough.
Well played!
He’s been a big help.
What happened after I took off?
Maybe you’re just using it wrong.
You don’t want me around.
He’s dying to see you.
When all is said and done
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