H5 Flashcards
What does it mean if alarm bells ring?
You feel worried that something bad may be happening
What does it mean to be appalled at something?
Very shocked and upset by something very bad or unpleasant
What does it mean to be ashamed of something?
Feeling very sorry and embarrassed because of something you have done
What does it mean to have something on your conscience?
It makes you feel guilty
Fill in the blank: To feel unable to do something because it would upset you or someone else too much is to be unable to bring yourself to _______.
do sth
What does capable of mean?
Having the qualities or ability needed to do something
What does it mean to cheer someone up?
To make someone feel less sad
What does it mean to come to someone’s aid?
Help someone
What does it mean to come to terms with a situation?
To accept an unpleasant or sad situation and no longer feel upset or angry about it
What does it mean to compose yourself?
To try hard to become calm after feeling very angry, upset or excited
What does contrary to mean?
Used to say that something is true even though people believe the opposite
What does it mean to do chores?
To perform small jobs that you have to do regularly, especially work that you do to keep a house clean
What does eager to mean?
Very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do
What does it mean to fight back?
To use violence or arguments against someone who has attacked you or argued with you
What does it mean to fool around?
To waste time behaving in a silly way or doing things that are not important
What does it mean if a situation gets out of hand?
It becomes impossible to control any longer
What does it mean to get to someone?
To make someone feel annoyed or upset
What does it mean to hang back?
Not to say or do something because you are shy or afraid
What does it mean to have someone on?
To persuade somebody to believe that something is true when it is not
What does it mean to be impressed by/with something?
To make someone feel admiration and respect
What does intent on mean?
Determined to do something or achieve something
What does it mean to jump at something?
To eagerly accept the chance to do something
What does kick yourself mean?
Used to say that you are annoyed with yourself because you have done something silly, made a mistake, etc.
What does it mean to pin someone down?
If you are pinned down, you cannot move from your position
What does it mean to settle for something?
To accept something even though it is not the best, or not what you really want
What does it mean to shake someone up?
To give someone a very unpleasant shock, so that they feel very upset and frightened
What does it mean to stand by and do nothing?
To not do anything to help someone or prevent something from happening
What does it mean to stand up to someone?
To refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or organisation
What does it mean to stick to your guns?
To refuse to change your mind about something, even though other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong
What does subject to mean?
If someone or something is subject to something, especially something bad, it is possible or likely that they will be affected by it
What does volunteer mean?
To offer to do something without expecting any reward, often something that other people do not want to do
What does it mean to wind someone up?
To deliberately say or do something that will annoy or worry someone, as a joke
What does wrapped up in the moment mean?
To give so much of your attention to something now that you do not have time for anything else
What does back up mean?
To say or show that what someone is saying is true
What does bail out on mean?
To abandon something or someone, leave them behind
What does compile mean?
To make a book, list, record, etc. using different pieces of information, music, etc.
What does dodgy mean?
Seeming to be false, dishonest, or not to be trusted
What does flick through mean?
To look at a book, magazine, set of photographs, etc. quickly
What does gems of mean?
Something that is very special or beautiful
What does homespun mean?
Homespun ideas are simple and ordinary
What does impractical mean?
Not sensible or possible for practical reasons
What does tried and tested mean?
A tried and tested method has been used successfully many times
What does turn to mean?
To start to do or use something new, especially as a way of solving a problem
What does upbeat mean?
Positive and making you feel that good things will happen
What does weigh in mean?
To give your opinion on something during a discussion or an argument
