2016-03-10 Flashcards
It’s time for our comeback. It will be the stuff of legends!
THE stuff of legends - so amazing that it could appear only in movies/novels.
There is a groundswell of support for this reunion.
groundswell - sudden increase in sth esp. in public opinion.
a groundswell of support for the prime minister
one-hit wonders
one-hit wonder: Term for a band/group that has one breakthrough hit that people remember but after that there is no more hit music.
There was a lot of good response to my quote about our possible reunion. After a 20-year hiatus, I think fans are ready for more music from us. It should lead to a tour.
good response to my quote; hiatus - haiEItis; a long pause in an activity; lead to a tour.
Resurrecting your music career might be harder than you guys think.
resurrect - bring sth back to life
Stop being such a killjoy. This reunion could lead to an entire new generation of fans.
killjoy - noun. a wet blanket.
You could become the laughingstock of the music world.
laughingstock
I had considered making you a backup singer, but I can’t deal with your negativity.
backup singer - help lead singer in a band; negativity
I’ll never find stardom. - be famous
You’ve had your chance! - lost a good chance by taking advantage of it at a certain time.