ESL #4 Flashcards
to move without control at a very high speed toward a specific palce, especially in a vehicle
to careen
to become good at something; to learn to do something that is difficult or tricky
to get the hang of (something)
to exaggerate; to say something that isn’t true while trying to make one appear better than one actually is
to blow smoke
to be very bold in doing something that is rude, arrogant, or inappropriate
to have the nerve
a phrase used when one is making a suggestion, especially changing what another person has just proposed
make it
a phrase used to show that one agrees to and accepts what another person has proposed, especially when it is a challenge or an opportunity to compete
you’re on
just like other people; a phrase used to emphasize that one’s preferences or behaviors are normal
as much as the next guy
to be in control of another person, especially controlling what that person does, with whom, and when, so that the other person feels the need to report to that person
to own (someone)
wanting to have something only for oneself and not being willing to share it with others
possessive
to be very assertive and strong, clearly indicating the limit of something or clearly stating that something will not be tolerated
to put (one’s) foot down
wanting to be very close to another person, even when it makes the other person annoyed or comfortable; not able to be alone and away from someone
clingy
even; in a particular way, especially when referring to a small or inconsequential amount of something
so much as
to do or say something to help another person feel more comfortable or confident
to reassure
to check in with someone periodically; to provide an update to another person so that he or she can monitor progress and be aware of what is happening
to report in
where one is; one’s location
whereabouts
kind, caring, considerate, and attractive, often used to talk about little children and women
sweet
a team at a school that allows any student who wants to play to participate and the game or sport is played for fun
intramural team
a low structure with flat sides and top that rests on the ground that makes a race more difficult because runners must jump over it while running
hurdle
happening after someone’s death
posthumously
when a member of the military leaves work or takes time off without getting permission from his or her boss
absent without leave
the crime of spying on and learning about a country’s secrets and then telling those secrets to another country
espionage
in the military, punishment for a crime that is given by someone who is not a judge and not in a court
non-judicial punishment
a legal action against someone serving in the military that requires appearing in court for a crime he or she is accused of committing
court martial
to add money or credits to a pre-paid cell phone account in order to continue using its services
to top-up
an official procedure, important task, or activity that is required for the sake of formality or is required by the rules or regulations
matter of form
something to think about
a food for thought
an unofficial barrier to advancement within an organization
a glass ceiling
regularly, smoothly
like clockwork
pay the costs associated with something
to foot the bill
to avoid coming to the important point, to speak or write in a rambling way
to beat around the bush
to walk confidently, to seem to be cheerful
with a spring in the step
