15 March 2000 Flashcards
1
Q
look forward to phrasal verb
A
to be thinking with pleasure about something that is going to happen (because you expect to enjoy it)
I’m looking forward to the weekend.
look forward to doing something We’re really looking forward to seeing you again.
2
Q
gob
A
British English) a rude way of referring to a person’s mouth
Shut your gob! (= a rude way of telling somebody to be quiet)
a small amount of a thick wet substance
Gobs of spittle ran down his chin.
[usually plural] (North American English) a large amount of something
great gobs of cash