8 // Everyday Life Flashcards
begin ringing (about an alarm clock)
GO OFF
My alarm goes off at 7am every morning during the week.
make yourself look clean and tidy
FRESHEN UP
Orla went to the bathroom to freshen up before going out.
leave, begin a journey
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HEAD OFF TO
I usually head off to work at 8 in the morning.
stop sleeping, become alert
WAKE UP
Kieran woke up in the middle of the night when he heard a noise outside.
arrive somewhere
GET IN
In the evening, I often don’t get in until 7pm.
get out of bed
GET UP
Nico usually gets up at about 10am on Saturdays.
fall asleep, often during the day
DOZE OFF
I tried to wake Mia when I saw she had dozed off at her desk.
sleep for a longer time than usual
SLEEP IN
On Sunday mornings, I sometimes sleep in as late as 11am.
fall asleep (without meaning to)
NOD OFF
Quite a few people nodded off during the speech.
not wake up when your alarm rings
SLEEP THROUGH
Hanif slept through his alarm again. He’s going to be late for work.
take a lying position
LIE DOWN
Sara was feeling tired, so she lay down on the couch and tried to get some rest.
concentrate on doing something (usually after a break)
GET ON WITH
After a short break, Ramone got on with cleaning the bathroom.
go to bed later than usual
STAY UP
Martina stayed up late revising for her exam the following morning.
sleep to allow you to recover from the effects of a drug
SLEEP OFF
Uma is still sleeping off the effects of the anesthetic. She’ll be able to see you soon.
sleep at someone else’s house (usually about children)
SLEEP OVER
Bradley is sleeping over at his cousin’s house tonight. He’s so excited about it.
