8A Flashcards
something that has been done badly
mess-up
to give someone the money that you owe them, especially when you do not want to
pay up
the part of something such as a tree, tooth, arm, or leg that is left after most of it has been removed
stump
in a similar way
similarly
to decide not to take risks
play (it) safe
neat and with everything in its correct place
ship-shape
PPE -> what is it
Personal Protective Equipment
look for a safe place
seek sanctuary
tidy, with everything in its place
neat
to have no clue
to be/ got me stumped
sit on the top surface of sb’s upper part of the legs
sit on sb’s lap
to look as old as you really are
show your age
to stop keeping a record of something, or stop being certain that you know or remember what has happened
loose tract of sth
to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy
let off steam
(about situation) it cannot be controlled any longer
get out of hand
a group helping and supporting each other = close relation
close knit (community or family)
sb is not as unpleasant or frightening as he/she seems
sb’s bark is worse than his/her bite
to let someone or something fall or proceed out of something (usually by his/her choice)
drop out of