Fixed Phrases Flashcards

1
Q

Not be bothered +(infinitive)

A

Not fancy, not feel like.
Ej:
I can’t be bothered to do my homework this evening.

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2
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Be bound+(infinitive)

A

Be likely
Ej:
It is bound to happen again if you don’t try to change your habits.

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3
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At its height

A

in the best moment
Ej:
At its height the American economy was one of the most successful of all
time.

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4
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At that time

A

Then
Ej:
At that time, I still hadn´t found out about his mental problems

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5
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Ever since

A

from that point
Ej:
Ever since you told me the news, I can´t think about anything else.

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6
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For a long time to come

A

from now on
Ej:
I think you shall enjoy your life here for a long time to come.

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7
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On the outskirts

A

On the outskirts
Ej:
When I have kids, I´d love to live on the outskirts of the city

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8
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Be on good terms with

A

get on well with
Ej:
Although they are divorced, they are still on good terms.

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9
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Bear in mind

A

take into consideration
Ej:
We ought to bear in mind the deadline when making our plan of action

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10
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Brace yourself for

A

be prepared
Ej:
You ought to brace yourself for any issues that might come up.

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11
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For some…for others

A

not for everyone
Ej:
For some people this means the end of a relationship, for others it does
not.

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12
Q

Pull yourself together

A

focus on something, calm before angriness or sadness
Ej:
Before we begin you need to pull yourself together and be ready to start.

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13
Q

Stand the test of time

A

show its value over a long period
Ej:
I reckon the internet will stand the test of time

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14
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On average

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as a norm
Ej:
On average, people take about 4 months to prepare for the exam.

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15
Q

As a result

A

In the end.
Ej:
As a result, we were late for the show and missed the first act

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16
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All in all

A

On balance.
Ej;
All in all, the meeting went as had been planned

17
Q

Go with the flow

A

let yourself be influenced by the environment
Ej:
I prefer to just go with the flow instead of trying to control everything.

18
Q

Instead of

A

Rather than
Ej:
Instead of complaining about it, maybe you should look for a solution

19
Q

Change your mind

A

adapt your viewpoint
Ej:
I was going to go out but I have changed my mind now.

20
Q

As well as

A

In addition to
Ej:
As well as his lack of punctuality, he also reeks of alcohol