12.03 Get, Dramatic licence Flashcards
Phrasal verb: means to do something wrong or dishonest without being caught or punished.
get away with smth
*Robbers got away with 250 000 euro from bank. They remain at large. (not caught by authorities)
- I got away with doing nothing for most of my previous job.
The usage of get and “used to”
get used to + ing
get used to driving
get smb to (inf)
phrasal verb: It generally means to avoid something, escape from a situation, or receive a benefit from something
get out of
- He always tries to get out of doing the dishes. (He avoids washing the dishes.)
- We need to get out of the building before the storm hits. (We need to leave the building.)
- I didn’t get much out of that lecture—it was too confusing. (I didn’t learn or benefit from it.)
verb for being overprotective
to mollycoddle /ˈmɒl.iˌkɒd.əl/
- You’re not helping the children by mollycoddling them - they have to grow up sometime.
do 2 things with 1 action
means to accomplish two tasks at the same time with a single effort.
kill 2 birds with 1 stone
- By cycling to work, he kills two birds with one stone—he saves money on transport and gets his daily exercise. (He achieves both saving money and staying fit with one action.)
The phrase means to try something out or explore a situation before making a final decision.
test the water
- Before starting a full-time business, she tested the water by selling her products online. (She tried it out first to see if it would be successful.)
The phrase means to be determined to achieve or obtain something. It implies strong focus, dedication, and persistence toward a goal.
set your mind ON smth
- She set her mind on becoming a doctor and worked hard to achieve it. (She was determined to become a doctor and put in the effort.)
a crime in which valuable things are taken illegally and often violently from a place or person
heist /haɪst/
- The heist was too hasty and the hoodlums left hastily.
- a $2 million jewellery heist
said or done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or thought
hastily /ˈheɪ.stəl.i/
- Some thought the government acted too hastily.
means doing something quickly, often without careful thought or attention to detail.
in haste
- She left the house in haste and forgot her phone. (She was in a rush and didn’t take her phone.)
a violent person, especially one who is member of a group of criminals
hoodlum /ˈhuːd.ləm/
- Hoodlums robbed two people in a convenience store, police said.
The phrase refers to a film that feels realistic, believable, and emotionally authentic, often avoiding exaggerated or fantastical elements.
A grounded movie
- Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” is often praised as a grounded superhero movie because it feels more like a crime thriller than a fantasy film.
The phrase refers to the freedom that writers, filmmakers, and other artists take to change facts or exaggerate details to make a story more engaging, emotional, or entertaining.
dramatic licence
- The movie claimed the battle lasted for days, but in reality, it was over in a few hours—just an example of dramatic licence to make it more intense.
The phrase refers to someone or something that exaggerates emotions, actions, or reactions to an extreme level, often in a way that seems unnecessary or unrealistic.
overly dramatic
- Her reaction to the minor mistake was overly dramatic—she started crying and saying her life was ruined.
- be sentenced to death as a punishment for a crime
- means to carry out or perform a plan, task, or order. In
be executed /ˈek.sɪ.kjuːt/
- The prisoner was executed for his crimes after being sentenced to death.
- The project was well planned and executed, and the team received praise for their hard work.
explode
blow up
- He drove over a landmine and his Jeep blew up.
- His career is beginning to blow up
a war fought by different groups of people living in the same country:
civil war
- The Spanish Civil War lasted from 1936 to 1939.
soldiers on duty in a large group
troops
- troops are deployed:
- Traditionally, United Nations troops have been deployed only in a peacekeeping role.
taking people or land without permition
to capture
- Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured.
(n) captive
* When the town was recaptured, we found soldiers who had been captives for several years.
to steal from shops and houses
to loot
- During the riot shops were looted and cars damaged or set on fire
a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders
treaty
- a peace treaty
- the treaty ON European union
- [ + to infinitive ] We’ve signed/concluded a treaty WITH neighbouring states to limit emissions of harmful gases.
a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war
casualty
- suffer casualties The rebels suffered heavy casualties.
The train was derailed but there were no casualties, police said.
to defeat or remove someone from power, using force
overthrow /ˌəʊ.vəˈθrəʊ/ (overthrew | overthrown)
- He said that Allende’s government in Chile was overthrown by the army and the CIA in 1973.
an unexpectedly successful achievement
coup /kuː/
- It was a tremendous coup for the local paper to get an exclusive interview with Prince Charles.
to tilt or bend your body or an object toward the left side.
Figuratively, it can refer to having political views that are more liberal or left-wing.
-lean to the left
✅ When riding a bicycle, you need to lean to the left to turn left.
✅ Politically, she leans to the left and supports progressive policies.
-left-wing government
✅ The new left-wing government introduced free healthcare for all citizens.
a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war
ally /ˈæl.aɪ/
- ally of sb: During the First World War, Turkewas an ally of Germany.
- X be allied with Y
the surrounding of a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it
siege /siːdʒ/
- The siege of Mafeking lasted for eight months.
an agreement, usually between two armies, to stop fighting in order to allow discussions about peace
ceasefire /ˈsiːs.faɪər/
- declare a ceasefire
- n: the basic outer structure of a building or vehicle, especially when the parts inside have been destroyed or taken or have not yet been made
- n: a container, usually with a pointed end, that is filled with explosives and shot from a large gun
- v: to fire shells at something
shell
- -bomb shell/ bullet shell
-shell of: * the shell of a burned-out farmhouse - artillery/mortar shell: * Artillery and mortar shells were landing in the outskirts of the city.
- The enemy shelled (bombing) the position.
to successfully deal with or solve problems and challenges
overcome dificulties
- She overcame many difficulties to become a doctor, including financial struggles and long hours of study.
The ability to speak easily, confidently, and persuasively.
gift of a gap
✅ He convinced the manager to give him a raise—he really has the gift of the gab!
people who are forced to leave their country or home because there is a war, or for political or religious reasons
refugee
- Thousands of refugees fled across the border.
a group of people who have been trained to protect others, usually with weapons, e.g. armed~, security~, peace-keeping~
forces
- the security forces
- the work force
- police force: * He joined the police force right after graduating.
A name of a decorated platform, usually mounted on a vehicle or trailer, that is used in parades.
parade float
- During the Mardi Gras parade, each float had dancers and musicians entertaining the crowd.
- The Rose Parade is famous for its floats covered entirely in flowers.
to spread across an area or place untidily
litter
- The park was littered WITH bottles and cans after the concert.
an officer who is in charge of a military operation, or an officer of a particular rank in many countries’ naval forces
commander
- Commander Phillips/James Phillips
- [ as form of address ] Yes, Commander.
to show admiration, honor, or recognition. This can be done through words, actions, or gestures
pay respect TO
- Many people gathered at the memorial to pay respect to the fallen soldiers.
- offended or upset by what someone has said or done:
- injured, especially with a cut or hole in the skin
wounded
- a wounded expression
wounded pride - a wounded soldier
a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces:
civilians
- The bomb killed four soldiers and three civilians.
someone who shoots at people from a place where they cannot be seen
snipers /ˈsnaɪ.pər/
- He was shot and fatally injured by a sniper.
a person who continues to live, despite nearly dying
survivors
- sole survivor: * of He was the sole (= only) survivor of the plane crash.
extremely
immensely /ɪˈmens.li/
- He was immensely popular in his day.
to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition
defeat /dɪˈfiːt/
- apoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo.
to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger
retreat /rɪˈtriːt/
- Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city).
to stop fighting and admit defeat
surrender /sərˈen.dər/
- They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders).
