Everyday English Flashcards
to … new ground
break
to do something innovative that is regarded as an advance or of positive benefit
GOAT
Greatest Of All Time
I need to clean my apartment. There’s a … of dust on the shelves
layer
a thin piece that’s stacked on other thin pieces like a layer of noodles in a lasagna
noddles
pasta
give it a …
whirl
def: try something or give something a chance
“I have no idea how to play tennis but i will give it a whirl”
you’ve really improved your english in the past few weeks! so … it up!
keep
keep…
going
you’re on a …
roll
you’re having a successful or lucky period (which seems likely to continue)
is mum coming back from work anytime …?
soon
in the near future
I like your style big …
time
def: a lot (in a large scale)
“i like your lasagna big time”
“i’m into pilates big time”
“i haven’t seen you in so long. we have to catch up big time “
- catch up call
i’m really … pilates and strength training
into
i like someone/something
i’m interested in someone/something
it’s … me!
on
“can we get the bill please? don’t worry about it, it’s on me (or it’s my treat)”
“lunch/next round is on me today”
Doing the opposite of what the … is doing is often the smartest …
crowd
move
