2016-06-16 Flashcards

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That does not look appetizing. I see indigestion in your future.

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appetizing; indigestion - the second i is pronounced as in pick

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I need to gulp down something before the meeting.

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to gulp down - to eat/drink all of something, usually quickly.

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Why don’t you brown bag it? Even if it’s something premade, you won’t have to rely on instant food.

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to brown bag - prepare lunch at home and bring it. premade - made for you, eg a salad from supermarket

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I munch on candy bars and forgo lunch altogether.

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munch on sth - eat a small amount of sth which is not part of your meal; forgo - not to do sth that you normally do

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it keeps me going when I’m on the run on busy days like this. I have a stash in my desk.

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on the run; stash - sth hidden from others; usually illegally; a stash of money

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That collection makes fast food look like haute cuisine!

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haute cuisine - au as in boat, h is silent ; very standard esp French cooking

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