Chapter 16 Flashcards
Take an instant dislike to sb
Dislike sb as soon as you meet them
Have you ever taken an instant dislike to someone?
Resent
Feel anger about sth. Often when it seems unfair. Resentment.
They resented me being in their home, and either ignored me or were openly hostile.
Hostile
Unfriendly and aggressive. Hostility.
They resented me being in their home, either ignored me or were openly hostile.
To sb’s face
If you say sth to sb’s face, you say it to them directly
The neighbors didn’t help either - nice enough to my face but not so complimentary behind my back.
Complimentary about sb
Saying nice things about sb
(Compliment sb on sth or pay sb a compliment)
They neighbors were nice enough to my face but not so complimentary behind my back.
Behind sb’s back
If you say or do sth behind sb’s back, you say or do it without their knowledge, and usually it is bad or unkind.
The neighbors were nice enough to my face but not so complimentary behind my back.
Put a strain on sb/sth
Create pressure and anxiety for sb; create tension in a relationship
It was a tough time and inevitably it put a strain on my relationship with him.
Stick up for sb
Support and defend sb if they are criticized
Fortunately, he stuck up for me when the kids were difficult.
As time went by
Goes by
Over a period of time
As time went by, things settled down a bit.
Look up
INF
Start to become better (about sb’s situation or business)
I had a tough time last year but things are looking up.
Gain / earn / win sb’s respect
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Confide in sb
Tell sb personal information because you trust them
I’ve gained their respect and they’re prepared to confide in me.
Ups and downs
A mixture of good and bad things in life or a relationship
Vince and I have out ups and downs - who doesn’t?
Make a sacrifice
I know he appreciates the sacrifices I’ve made and the way things are now.
