05 // Good things Flashcards
extremely good
THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD
My kids think this TV show is the best thing since sliced bread.
to be the best, or attract the most praise
TO STEAL THE SHOW
Marcelo stole the show with his amazing singing.
the very best
THE BEE’S KNEES
The ice cream at Giuseppe’s parlor really is the bee’s knees.
much better than
MILES AHEAD OF
My new TV is miles ahead of the old one.
super
FIRST-CLASS
The workmen have done a first-class job on our kitchen. It looks beautiful.
amazing
almost not real
OUT OF THIS WORLD
The view from the top of the mountain is totally out of this world. You can see for miles.
really like or admire sb
THINK THE WORLD OF SB
Francisco thinks the world of his grandson. He loves spending time with him.
among the best in the world
WORLD-CLASS
World-class athletes need to train for a few hours every day.
the best part of a good experience
THE ICING ON THE CAKE
We had a wonderful boat trip. The icing on the cake was seeing some dolphins.
that one has fantasized about having
OF ONE’S DREAMS
Elisa just moved into the house of her dreams. It’s a fabulous lakeside villa.
the benefits of two different things at the same time
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Walking to work gives me the best of both worlds. It helps me save money and get fit.
something that seems bad, but is actually good
A BLESSING IN DISGUISE
Losing my office job was a blessing in disguise. My new job is much more interesting.
the best quality
TOP OF THE LINE
Chan’s store only sells watches that are top-of-the-line.
amazing
to be strongly wished for
TO DIE FOR
The burgers in Max’s diner are to die for. And they’re huge!
amazing
shattering all your perceptions and expectations
MIND BLOWING
The gallery has a mind-blowing collection of modern art.
