ESLPOD [158;159;160] Flashcards

1
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to feel extremely frightened or worried about something that may happen in the future

A

dread

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2
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the bottom edge of a dress or skirt which has been turned up and sewn in place; the length of women’s skirts and dresses as this changes according to fashion

A

hemline

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3
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very tired

A

beat

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4
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someone who flirts a lot

A

flirt

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5
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affectionate but unimportant or meaningless words spoken to a loved one.

A

sweet nothing

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6
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a conversation opener with the intent of engaging an unfamiliar person for romance, or dating. Overt and sometimes humorous displays of romantic interest, pick-up lines advertise the wit of their speakers to their target listeners.

A

pickup line/line

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7
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to manipulate and control someone.

A

wrap someone around one’s little finger

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8
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别这么不相信我啊!

A

give me a little credit

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9
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cheat sb

A

snow sb/be snowed

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10
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somebody or something that creates intense unhappiness, especially somebody with whom people fall in love and by whom they are later hurt

A

heartbreaker

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11
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used for telling someone rather rudely to do whatever they want, even though it is not what you want them to do

A

suit yourself

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