English Flashcards
be an item
Two people who have become a couple.
I saw Jane and Jack there, are they an item?
gelid
If descriptors such as chilly and brisk don’t quite capture the degree of frigidity frosting your bones this season, gelid might be just the word you’re looking for. This adjective with Latin roots means “very cold, icy, or frosty.”
flaky
Eccentric or noncommittal
in a rut
To have a monotonous way of life
At 30 my life was in a rut, so I gave up work and travelled to India.
in the doghouse
When someone is angry with you over some wrongdoing.
I am really in the doghouse with my boss. I was late for an appointment.
it takes two to tango
When a difficult situation cannot be the fault of just one person.
kick someone to the curb
To emotionally and physically detach somebody from one’s life.
move in the same circle
To socialize with people who have a similar background, interest or lifestyle.
rub shoulders/elbows
Opportunity to meet and talk with the wealthy, famous or distinguished.
Diplomats rubbing shoulders with heads of state.
starter marriage
A short first marriage which ends in divorce, usually with no children or property.
take a fancy
To become attracted or start to like someone.
John began to take a fancy to Sally late last August at the picnic.
two-time
To be unfaithful to a lover or spouse.
Jack was two timing her.
inconspicuous
Not clearly visible or attracting attention.
resorb
Absorb something again.
umami
鮮味
