Idioms Phrases Phrasal Verb (Usually For Ielts Speaking Practices) Flashcards
Recharge one’s batteries
(C2)
to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again
Speed up your metabolism
to happen or move faster, or to make something happen or move faster and in this case your metabolism
Shed some extra pound
means to lose weight, particularly excess body weight. It is often used in the context of someone trying to improve their health
To keep my body in a good shape
To be healthy and athletic.
Mental well being
(Phrase)
To mean your mental health
Physical well being
(Phrase)
To mean your physical health, how healthy are you.
Enable sb to do sth = Allow sb to do sth
To give someone the means or permission to do something.
To be detrimental to
To cause harm or damage to something.
To detrimentally affect
To negatively impact or influence something.
Increase the risk of
To raise the likelihood of something harmful or undesirable happening.
Lead to = Result in
To cause something to happen or to bring about a particular outcome.
To be prone to sth
To have a natural tendency or likelihood to experience something negative (e.g., illnesses, behaviors).
To lead a sedentary lifestyle
To live in a way that involves little to no physical activity or exercise.
I’m a big fan of, I’m really into
Used to express strong liking or enthusiasm for something.
Detest, not my cup of tea
To strongly dislike something; to indicate something is not enjoyable or preferable.
Not my thing
Used to express disinterest or lack of preference for something.
Excessive (adj)
Too much; more than is reasonable or necessary.
State-of-the-art
Refers to something that is the most advanced or modern in its field.
Dedicated (adj) to V-ing/N
To be fully committed or devoted to an activity or purpose.
Committed (adj) to V-ing/N
To be loyal or determined to a cause, activity, or purpose.
Well-structured curriculum
A carefully planned and organized course of study.
Health programs
Organized activities or initiatives aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.
Extra-curricular activity
Activities outside the regular academic curriculum, such as sports, clubs, or arts.
Advanced equipment/facilities
Modern and high-quality tools or infrastructure for specific purposes.
Safety procedure
Steps or protocols designed to reduce the risk of injury or accidents.
Partly because
Used to explain one reason among several.
Simply = Since
Used to indicate a straightforward reason or explanation.
Versatile
Capable of adapting or being used for many different purposes.
Attention-grabbing
Something that is very noticeable or captures interest easily.
Minimalism
A lifestyle or design approach that focuses on simplicity and removing excess.
To widen one’s horizons
To expand one’s knowledge, experiences, or perspectives.
To sharpen one’s mind/skills
To improve mental abilities or specific talents.
To recharge my batteries
To rest or relax to regain energy.
To stave off boredom
To prevent or delay feeling bored.
To fend off depression
To take action to avoid or reduce feelings of depression.
Respite
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
To help expand one’s social circle
To increase the number of people one interacts with socially.
Hobby = Pastime
An activity done for enjoyment during free time.
if my memory serves me right
(also if memory serves)
if I remember correctly
Down in the dump
(C2)
Unhappy
