8 Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
to consider a person, subject, or situation to be important or dangerous and worth your attention or respect
A
Take sth seriously
These young actors take themselves so seriously!
We have to take complaints like this very seriously.
2
Q
not exact or detailed
A
in rough
The builder did a rough sketch of how the new stairs would look.
3
Q
to draw a line through something that you have written, usually because it is wrong
A
cross sth out
4
Q
это бесполезно
A
it is no good (doing something)
it’s no use (doing something)
5
Q
to increase or develop, or to make something increase or develop
A
build sth up
This will help to build up his confidence.
Traffic usually builds up in the late afternoon.
6
Q
to be a small part of a very big problem
A
the tip of the iceberg
