Family and childhood Flashcards
bring up
To be raised by your parents or guardians
Sentences:
- Clara is too young to bring up a child.
- Families must clearly consider the many struggles of bringing up children before they have a family. (IELTS Writing)
CARE FOR
Looking after a person, often younger than you,
Sentences:
- To care for their children, lots of parents turn to very expensive childcare services to help support them. (IELTS Writing)
- I think people will begin to care for their parents more in the future.
GROW UP
The act of getting older and more mature
Sentences:
- Parents want their kids to grow up like they did.
- Taking responsibility for yourself is part of the process of growing up.
GROW OUT OF
To no longer enjoy something as you are more mature
Sentences:
- Lucas says he wants to join the army when he turns 18, but I hope he’ll grow out of the idea.
- They thought I would grow out of my fear of spiders.
LOOK UP TO
Used to discuss someone you admire (role model)
Sentences:
- He’d always looked up to his uncle and admired him very much.
- He’s a role model for other players to look up to.
TELL OFF
To shout or scold someone
Sentences:
- The teacher told me off for talking again today.
- I’m going to get told off for being late.
FALL OUT
To have an argument with a person
Sentences:
- Have you two fallen out.
- I’d fallen out with my parents
after a huge fight.
TAKE AFTER
To have similar qualities - often to family members
Sentences:
- Most children take after their parents in different ways. (IELTS Writing)
- Who do you take after - your father or your mother?
GET ALONG WITH
Having an enjoyable relationship with a person
Sentences:
- Do you get along with your colleagues?
- I get along with my siblings more now that we are older.
THINK BACK
To reflect on past experiences or events
Sentences:
- They both sat quietly for a moment, thinking back again.
- It might help you to understand Julia if you think back to when you were her age.
