2016-03-10 Flashcards

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It’s time for our comeback. It will be the stuff of legends!

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THE stuff of legends - so amazing that it could appear only in movies/novels.

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There is a groundswell of support for this reunion.

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groundswell - sudden increase in sth esp. in public opinion.

a groundswell of support for the prime minister

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one-hit wonders

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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.

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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.

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good response to my quote; hiatus - haiEItis; a long pause in an activity; lead to a tour.

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Resurrecting your music career might be harder than you guys think.

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resurrect - bring sth back to life

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Stop being such a killjoy. This reunion could lead to an entire new generation of fans.

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killjoy - noun. a wet blanket.

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You could become the laughingstock of the music world.

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laughingstock

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I had considered making you a backup singer, but I can’t deal with your negativity.

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backup singer - help lead singer in a band; negativity

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I’ll never find stardom. - be famous

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You’ve had your chance! - lost a good chance by taking advantage of it at a certain time.

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