ESLPOD [108;109;110] Flashcards
to slide something into a place or position; to put something somewhere, or to give something to someone quickly and quietly, so that other people do not see what you are doing
slip
to find someone and interrupt them when they are doing something wrong
catch someone in the act
to gain the courage to do something. Usually something that’s a little risky.
work up the nerve
sb. who is not brave enough to do sth.
chicken
a person who is not strong or brave
wuss
personally, rather than being represented by somebody or something else
in person
the mood that someone is in, which influences their attitudes or feelings
frame of mind
unable to speak because of awe, shyness, or embarrassment
tongue-tied
face becomes red
turn beet red
happy and positive because you are confident that you will get what you want
upbeat
the emotional relationship between people, especially when they are strongly attracted to each other
chemistry
polite behavior that shows respect for people in social situations; something that you say or do to be polite
courtesy
to start out to live, work, or travel by oneself.
strike out on one’s own
someone who uses money to start businesses and make business deals
entrepreneur
money that is used for starting a business or project
seed money
a partner in a business who has no control over how the business is managed
silent-partner
a short performance in which you sing, dance, or act so that someone can decide if you are good enough to perform in a particular play, concert, etc.
audition
time when you can relax and not work
down time
an area that is next to a river, lake, or ocean
waterfront
a square area that is surrounded by buildings or walls
courtyard
