ESLPOD [078;079;080] Flashcards
to meet someone when you did not expect to
run into
the first night that a play or other entertainment is performed or shown
opening night
to take an opportunity that is offered to you in a very enthusiastic way
jump at (one’s offer)
refers to a method of delivery for (purchased) goods where the customer picks up the goods at the seller’s place of business, primarily in North American commerce. It may also refer to the department within a business where goods are staged for customer pick up.
will call
seats in the theater near the stage
orchestra section
to make something less bright, clear, or keen, or become less bright, clear, or keen
dim
a short break in the middle of a play, movie, concert, etc.
intermission
if a flame or light ____, it does not burn evenly, or it goes on and off
flicker
an enthusiastic reaction to a performance or speech in which people stand and clap to show how much they enjoyed or approved of it
standing ovation
of the highest quality
superb
a lot
big time
work that you do in order to prepare for something
groundwork
a calculation of the way that something will change and develop in the future, especially of how fast it will grow or become smaller
(cost) projection
to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event; to get rid of something
scrap
start from the very beginning
go back to the drawing board
