+3.04 Obsessions Flashcards
The noun means an intense and often unhealthy interest or focus on something.
Obsession WITH
- She has an obsession with cleaning.
→ She cleans all the time and can’t stop thinking about it.
Strong obsession
means being physically or mentally dependent on something, or unable to stop doing it. It can be used seriously (for harmful habits) or more casually (for things we really enjoy a lot).
Addicted to
- He’s addicted to nicotine.
→ He can’t stop smoking. - I’m addicted to chocolate.
→ I love chocolate and can’t stop eating it.
It means everything around smone — the environment, people, objects, and conditions in the place where he is.
“Someone’s surroundings”
- He didn’t notice his surroundings because he was too focused on his phone.
It means not to know about something or not to have knowledge of it.
“Be not aware of”
- She wasn’t aware of the changes in the schedule until she arrived at work.
- He wasn’t aware of the danger when he went hiking in the mountains.
- I wasn’t aware of the time; I didn’t realize how late it was.
The phrase means to have a strong liking or craving for sugary foods, such as candy, chocolate, cakes, and desserts.
PS: This expression is often used in a casual or humorous way when referring to someone’s preference for sweets.
“To have a sweet tooth”
- My friend has a sweet tooth; she can never resist a piece of chocolate cake. (She loves eating sweet foods.)
a person who continuously worries about their health without having any reason to do so
hypochondriac /ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.æk/
- She’s a terrible hypochondriac - she’s always at the doctor’s.
An idiomatic expression meaning something is very annoying or frustrating.
It drives me UP the wall!
- His habit of interrupting people during conversations drives me up the wall. (It really annoys me when he interrupts.)
Phrase
To have a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.
Casual tone, commonly used in everyday conversations.
to be into
- I’m really into cooking these days.
- He’s into sports and watches games every weekend.
Phrase
Used to emphasize each individual item or person in a group.
Casual tone, common in everyday speech.
every single
- She read every single book on the shelf.
- He checked every single detail before submitting the report.
Phrase
Refers to something continuing for a long time without stopping.
Casual tone, commonly used in spoken English.
on and on
*The lecture went on and on without any breaks.
*They argued on and on about the issue, but never reached a conclusion.
Phrase
Means to have a small amount of something.
Common in everyday speech, informal tone.
have a bit of
*I’m going to have a bit of tea before bed.
*She asked if I wanted to have a bit of cake.
Phrase
Means to be strongly attracted to or addicted to something.
Informal, common in everyday language.
hooked on
*He’s really hooked on that new TV show.
*After trying the game, I was hooked on it for hours.
Phrase
Means to be very enthusiastic or fond of something or someone.
Informal, commonly used in everyday language.
mad about
*She’s absolutely mad about gardening.
*I’m mad about chocolate ice cream!
Phrase
Means to rely on someone or something for support, help, or resources.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
dependent on
*He’s dependent on his parents for financial support.
*The success of the project is dependent on teamwork.
Phrase
Means to be annoyed or frustrated with something or someone after experiencing it for a long time.
Common in everyday conversation, informal.
fed up with
*She’s fed up with the constant noise from the construction site.
*I’m really fed up with waiting for the bus every day.
Phrase
To be receptive to ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Common, informal.
open to
He’s open to trying new food and exploring different cultures.
I’m open to suggestions if you have any ideas for improvement.
Phrase
To be annoyed or tired of something due to frequent exposure or dissatisfaction.
Common, informal.
sick of
I’m sick of hearing the same complaints every day.
She’s sick of waiting for the bus in the rain.
Phrase
Having knowledge or understanding of something.
Common, neutral.
aware of
*She is aware of the changes in the schedule.
*Are you aware of the new policy at work?
Phrase
Having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.
Common, informal.
keen on
*He’s really keen on playing tennis every weekend.
*Are you keen on trying out that new restaurant?
Phrase
Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
Common, neutral.
unsuitable for
This dress is unsuitable for a formal event.
The weather is unsuitable for a picnic today.
Phrase
Having doubts or mistrust towards someone or something.
Common, neutral.
suspicious of
*She was suspicious of his sudden change in behavior.
*He was suspicious of the deal, fearing it was too good to be true.
Phrase
Not content or pleased with something; feeling displeasure.
Common, neutral.
dissatisfied with
*She was dissatisfied with the service and decided to leave a review.
*He was dissatisfied with the results of the project and requested a revision.
Phrase
Familiar with or used to something because of experience.
Common, neutral.
accustomed to
- She is accustomed to waking up early for work.
- After living in Ireland for a year, he became accustomed to the weather.
Phrase
Feeling a strong connection or affection for something or someone.
Common, neutral.
attached to
*She’s really attached to her childhood home.
*He’s very attached to his dog and takes it everywhere.
