Chapter 11 Flashcards

1
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Dream of ( doing) something

A

Think about something that you wish for the future

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2
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Out of the ordinary

A

Unusual ; different

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3
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A pipe dream

A

An unrealistic plan

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4
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Keep up ( with someone or something )

A

Maintain the pace ( of someone or something)

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5
Q

Hit the road

A

Leave, start a trip ( usually in a car )

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6
Q

Get off to a good start

A

Have a successful beginning

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7
Q

Run into someone or something

A

Meet someone or something unexpectedly

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8
Q

Red tape

A

Unnecessary bureaucratic routines

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9
Q

Out of one’s way

A

Not in the direction one is going

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10
Q

Drive someone away

A

Force someone to leave

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11
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The last leg

A

The final stage of a trip

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12
Q

On the road

A

Traveling ; moving from one place to another

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13
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Settle down

A

Begin to live a stable life in one place

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