direc Flashcards
shock and awe
/ɑː/ LONGGG
synonyms
admire, respect
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: ( it can also be a verb you can owe someone or be owed)
- I’ve always held musicians in awe.
- You can’t help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.
- The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance.
for over a decade
a very tight schedule
behind schedule
late
put out a fire
to make something stop burning
- Please put that cigarette out.
- put the oven boca out
to put something in a place where someone will see it, so that they can use it or have it
- I put out food for the birds in cold weather.
- have you ever put out food for Santa Claus
to cause problems or difficulties for someone by making them do something for you
- It would be lovely to stay with you, but I don’t want to put you out.
- i wish i could stay longer but i don´t want to put you out
- We usually put the cat out at night.
- we put the trash out at 17:15, cuz the garbagge pick up is at 18:00
- my mom just washed these clothes and i´m gonna put them out now
i made a commitment that i cannot break