IELTS Writing Friends and Family Vocabulary Flashcards
have a lot (of things) in common.
share the same interests
tell (you) straight to (your) face
: express feelings and opinions directly to someone
few and far between
Less and less frequent / not happening or existing very often
- Apartments that are both comfortable and reasonably priced are few and far between.
-In this area, good jobs are few and far between.
-There are some other mental health services, but they are few and far between.
-Be careful if you take the car because refuelling points along that route are few and far between.
come across
(come across someone/something) to meet someone, or to find something by chance
-I came across a word I’d never seen before.
-Have you ever come across such a horrible person in all your life?
catch up and fill in the gaps
share details about what’s been happening in your life
A shoulder to cry on
– Someone to sympathize with you
Dear to my heart
Someone or something that I care about and used to describe things that are emotionally significant or meaningful to someone.
- this book is dear to my heart because it was a gift from my grandmother
Extended family Vs Immediate family
Extended family – Uncles, aunts and cousins form part of the extended family
Immediate family – Spouse, parents, children, grandparents
Share the same ideas
– To have similar opinions and views
To enjoy someone’s company
– To enjoy spending time with someone
