Expressions Flashcards
Be on the lookout for something or someone
To search for something or someone (I’m always on the lookout for interesting recipes)
Get the message across
To successfully communicate info to others
Remarks
Comments
Opposite:
Be anything but
Be nothing if not
To play catch up
Like brother and sister
Uncalled for
Inconvenient
Be feasible
Achievable
The dreaded question
Scary
To bond (or form a bond)
An interest, experience or feeling that makes pep feel connected
Between a rock and a hard place
Dilemma
To lose steam
Not to feel engaged
To tailor
To adjust
To fall prey to
To be put in such a vulnerable position as to be at risk of harm, destruction, invasion
Be on the point of doing something
To be going to do something very soon (estar prestes a fazer algo)
Think yourself lucky (you should think youself lucky you were not seriously injured)
Se considere com sorte
At your earliest convenience
As soon as possible
I wasn’t expecting
I was taken by surprise
It’s not likely to happen but…
In the unlikely event…
A world of difference
A lot different
I didn’t realise it was so late
Completely lost track of the time
To grow on you
Tomar gosto
Sheer force of will
Pure determination
Hooked on
Addicted to sth
Dish it out
Distribute critics
Be keen to do/on doing
A fim
Be on the same wavelength
Mesma linha de pensamento
Be scarred for life
Negatível effect
The same question has surfaced again
Surgiu
Goes against the grain
Contrary to what it is expected
Output
Result
Reckon
I think
A level playing field
Same opportunities
Regardless of
Ignoring
Cope with
Deal with
To put ideas forward
Expressar
Short term goals
Long term
To think on your feet
Think quickly
To nit pick
Detalhista
A fad
Modinha
To be on my bucket list
Before you die
The former
The latter
Pop down to
To stop by
