ESLPOD [033;034;035] Flashcards

1
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unable to make a decision

A

two minds

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2
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physical exercises that increase the body’s strength, balance, and ability to move gracefully, often using special equipment, or the competitive sport of performing such exercises

A

gymnastic routine

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3
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to overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur; to surprise or astound someone.

A

take one’s breath away

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4
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to choose one person from a group for special attention

A

single out

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5
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something that is deliberately not included

A

(at the) exclusion (of)

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6
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average or below average in quality, ability, or achievement

A

mediocre

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7
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a place where someone likes to spend time

A

hangouts

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8
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a ____ place is full of noise and activity and is usually pleasant and interesting

A

bustling

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9
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a type of very strong coffee

A

a double shot of espresso

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10
Q

dont add sth in the food

A

hold sth

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11
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food that is whipped has had air mixed into it, so that it is very light

A

whipped

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12
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not having a job, especially not being able to get work in your usual profession

A

out-of-work

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13
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someone who wants to be famous or successful

A

wannabe

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14
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Thank God it’s Friday

A

TGIF

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15
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very, very busy

A

swamped with (work)

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16
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something that continues for the whole night, especially a party; a whole night that you spend studying while you are in college. You say that you pull an all-nighter when you study all night.

A

all-nighter

17
Q

get a task against your willing

A

dumped in one’s lap

18
Q

time before and after the birth of a baby when a woman is allowed to be away from her job

A

maternity leave

19
Q

to state formally that you are leaving a job permanently

A

resign

20
Q

very early in the morning

A

first thing (Monday morning)

21
Q

tell sb some infomantion about sth

A

bring sb up to speed

22
Q

to exist in such great amounts that someone or something cannot deal with them

A

overwhelmed