Leisure Pursuit Flashcards

1
Q

I’ve recently taken up swimming.

A

Take up= start

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2
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Recently I’ve been getting into fishing.

A

Get into: enjoy

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3
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I’d really like to have a go at scuba diving.

A

Have a go at : try

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4
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In my time off I often idle away the hours by playing guitar.

A

Idle away the hours: spend time.

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5
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A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.

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Unwind: wind down to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity , that has made you worried, Relax

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6
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I usually Kill time by watching televisionn

A

Kill time by 😩

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7
Q

Soothing

Pleasing

A

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8
Q

At weekends I usually let my hair down.

A

Let one’s hair down: relax

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9
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I feel like the weekend slips by too quickly

A

Slip by: time passes quickly

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10
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I usually go for a stroll at nights.

A

Go for a stroll: walk in a leisurely way

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11
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We were invigorated by our walk.

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Invigorate: to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic.

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12
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My regular late-night haunt is a trendy little cafe.

A

Regular haunt: a place one regularly goes to

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13
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I usually drop in on my neighbors.

A

Drop in on : visit

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14
Q

I usually have to get home before the wee hours.

A

The wee hours: very early in the morning - after midnight

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15
Q

Occasionally, I go for a stroll in the dead of night

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In the dead of night: very late at night.

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16
Q

It is a good idea to get away from it all at least once a month.

A

To get away from it: get away from daily work routine

17
Q

At the weekend I can forget about the daily grind.

A

The Daily grind: everyday work routine

18
Q

I find it easy to get into the swing if my study routine.

A

Get the swing of my study routine: get used to

19
Q

Leisure pursuit

Leisure interest

Leisure activity

A

Diversion, Recreation:

sth that is done for entertainment, hobby

20
Q

Indoor leisure activity

Recreational activity

A

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