Extra vocabulary topics Jan-May Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

[pronunciation] stereotype

e.g. ‘He doesn’t conform to the usual stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit and briefcase.’

/ˈsteriətaɪp/

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You can’t go making a w_ accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming. (нелепое, дикое обвинение)

You can’t go making a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.

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Don’t _ _ notice _ him. He was just trying to pick a fight - he loves arguing.

Don’t take any notice of him. He was just trying to pick a fight - he loves arguing.

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You can’t _ m_ a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.

You can’t go making a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.

also: can’t go making promises like that, can’t go making decisions for other people, can’t go making changes without consulting your colleagues, etc

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He made some s_ _ about men and women, like ‘women are natural caregivers’ — all the usual stereotypes. [= широкое обобщение]

He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women — all the usual stereotypes.

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If I were to _ a guess, I’d say she’s about 40. (рискну предположить)

If I were to hazard a guess, I’d say she’s about 40.

/ˈhæzə(r)d/

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I’m not _ for _ (=не напрашиваюсь на комплимент) so you don’t need to contradict me - I genuinely don’t think I’m a very good manager.

I’m not fishing for compliments so you don’t need to contradict me - I genuinely don’t think I’m a very good manager.

BrE /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
AmE /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/

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I had started to regret my r_ promise to cook for everyone. (опрометчивое обещание)

I had started to regret my rash promise to cook for everyone.

/ræʃ/

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She said the dress made me look slim, which is a _ compliment when you think about it. (= сомнительный комплимент, двусмысленный комплимент

She said the dress made me look slim, which is a backhanded compliment when you think about it.

/ˈbækhændɪd/

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I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he clearly thought it was a f_ e_. (= слабое оправдание, жалкая отмазка)

I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he clearly thought it was a feeble excuse.

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I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he с_ thought it _ a feeble excuse.

I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he clearly thought it was a feeble excuse.

‘thought it was’, not ‘it is’

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I’m not trying to p_ a f_ with you, son. (= не хочу ругаться с тобой)

I’m not trying to pick a fight with you, son.

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When he realised his mistake he _ p_. (стала бурно извиняться - или без конца извинялась)

When he realised her mistake he apologised profusely.

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[pronunciation] When she realised her mistake, she apologised profusely.

STRESS!
/ˈriːəlaɪz/
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪzd/

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He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women — a_ _ u_ stereotypes.

He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women — all the usual stereotypes.

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[collocations]
He _ some sweeping generalizations _ men and women, like ‘women are natural caregivers’ — all the usual stereotypes.

[collocations]
He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women, like ‘women are natural caregivers’ — all the usual stereotypes.

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You can’t go making a wild accusation like that with no evidence _ _ (you / claim).

You can’t go making a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.

We ex_ p_ but I didn’t get to talk to him properly. (= обменялись любезностями)

We exchanged pleasantries but I didn’t get to talk to him properly.

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd ˈplezntriz/

[pronunciation] an excuse

/ɪkˈskjuːs/

NB the pronunciation of the verb is different - with a /z/

I’m not fishing for compliments so you don’t need to contradict me - I g_ don’t think I’m a very good manager.

I’m not fishing for compliments so you don’t need to contradict me - I genuinely don’t think I’m a very good manager.

/ˈdʒenjuɪnli/

She said the dress made me look slim, which is a backhanded compliment wh_ _ th_ _ it.

/ˈbækhændɪd ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

She said the dress made me look slim, which is a backhanded compliment when you think about it.

She keeps d_ h_ _ _ (want) a piece of jewellery for her birthday. (= изо всех сил намекает)

She keeps dropping hints about wanting a piece of jewellery for her birthday.

If I _ _ hazard a guess, I’_ s_ she’s about 45.

If I were to hazard a guess, I’d say she’s about 45.

[pronunciation] He apologised profusely.

/prəˈfjuːsli/

Could I just make **a t\_ suggestion that** we make these meetings a little shorter? (= предварительное предложение / я не настаиваю)

Could I just **make a tentative suggestion that** we make these meetings a little shorter?

I’m **feeling a bit e\_ about** the exam tomorrow. (= nervous, especially about what might happen)

I’m **feeling a bit edgy about** the exam tomorrow. (= nervous, especially about what might happen)

A: Could you help me with this proposal I’m writing? I think it’s OK but I just need to **s\_ \_** a few points. (= make sure there's no glaring, obvious mistakes)

A: Could you help me with this proposal I’m writing? I think it’s OK but I just need to **sanity check** a few points.

'Max, can you help me do this?' 'Sorry, I’m a bit **sn\_ \_** at the moment.' (= I have too much work already)

Sorry, I’m **a bit snowed under** at the moment. normally used with **adverbs** totally / absolutely / a bit, etc pronunciation: linking! snow-dunder

You have **no reason to be a\_ of** the future. She was **deeply a\_ that** something might go wrong. (= worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen)

You have no reason to **be apprehensive of** the future. She was **deeply apprehensive that** something might go wrong.

Before an exam, I always **feel somewhat e\_ and tense**. (= nervous, especially about what might happen)

Before an exam, I always **feel somewhat edgy and tense**.

I was **a little a\_ about** starting my new job (= worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen)

I was **a little apprehensive about** starting my new job

Max **d\_ a complete b\_** during the interview. (= he didn't know what to say and just kept silent)

Max **drew a complete blank** during the interview.

Sorry, my mind is **d\_ a b\_** here! (= I don't know the answer, I have no idea whatsoever)

Sorry, **my mind is drawing a blank here**!

Sorry, I’m a bit snowed under at the moment, and I have **b\_-\_-\_** meetings the whole morning. Can it wait till five o’clock? (= одно за другим, без перерывов)

Sorry, I’m a bit snowed under at the moment, and I have **back-to-back** meetings the whole morning. Can it wait till five o’clock? Pronunciation: depends on the position of the word: BACKtobackMEEtings I've got MEEtings backtoBACK

[Clarification] [The last sentence after you've explained something] **Does \_ \_ s\_**?

**Does that make sense**? Notice that 'does' is often reduced

[Clarification] Don't get married, **is w\_ I'm \_**. The expression you add at the end of a sentence that summarizes the point you've been making.

Don't get married, **is what I'm saying.**

[Giving examples] I mean, **t\_, for example** Maria Sanches. She's - yeah- just like you, straight As, sweet kid.

I mean, **take, for example** Maria Sanches. She's - yeah- just like you, straight As, sweet kid.

[Clarification / Explaining things in simple terms] What is this? **Oh, w\_, b\_**, it's just a portable cell phone tower that emits a false frequency..

[Clarification / Explaining things in simple terms] What is this? **Oh, well, basically**, it's just a portable cell phone tower that emits a false frequency..

[pronunciation] basically

/ˈbeɪsɪkli/ /s/ not /z/ (in contrast to Russian); 'a' isn't pronounced

[Clarification / active listening] An expression used to summarize what you understood **(So, what/ say)** all I have to do is want something bad enough and I can get it?

**So, what you're saying is** all I have to do is want something bad enough and I can get it?

[Giving examples] A bicycle? Well, a bicycle, that would take a lot of balloons... and Uncle Jeremy's a little tired right now... so why don't we do something **l\_, l\_ s\_**,a giraffe?

A bicycle? Well, a bicycle, that would take a lot of balloons... and Uncle Jeremy's a little tired right now... so why don't we do something **like, let's say**,a giraffe?

[Agreeing with a statement] Sweetheart, you all packed? **Yeah, p\_ m\_**.

Sweetheart, you all packed? **Yeah, pretty much**. /ˈprɪti/ - notice the vowel!