ESLPOD [114;115;116] Flashcards
to be forced to stay in bed because of an illness or accident
be laid up
a serious illness affecting your lungs that makes it difficult for you to breathe
pneumonia [njuːˈməʊniə]
to surprise someone by doing something that they are not expecting or ready for
catch sb off guard
apart from something, or outside the normal range of something
go above and beyond
be eager to do what someone wants.
come running
a short trip somewhere to do something on behalf of somebody else, e.g. to buy something or deliver a message
errand
To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.
keep sb company
very special because they have such good qualities
one in a million
to think carefully about something so that you can form an opinion about it
take stock (of life)
become (or make someone) physically fitter by exercise.
get into shape
a serious promise
vow
to do physical exercise as a way of staying in shape
work out
to allow yourself to have too much of something you enjoy, especially food or drink; to allow someone to do or have whatever they want
overindulge
to reduce the amount of something, especially money that you spend
cut back
to get rid of something that is not wanted or is no longer necessary
shed (extra pounds)
