LEP Flashcards
to be annoying (…and cholera)
to pester sb.
to get sth.
to fancy
Does anyone fancy a pint?
need no assistance
self-sufficient
to get very angry and frustrated
to have a tantrum
put yourself in a flat, usually horizontal position
to lie down
continue to stay awake longer than you would usually
stay up
go to sleep slowly and gradually, often without intending to and often during the day
doze/nod off
fall asleep rapidly because you’re very tired
crash out
sleep and not be woken up by a loud noise or some kind of disturbance
sleep through (something)
think about something while sleeping before making a decision
sleep on (something)
A light,irritating sensation, often in the throat, that may prompt coughing or the need to clear one’s throat.
A tickle in your throat
a slight indication or trace of a feeling or condition
a hint of something
A treatment or medicine used to cure a disease or relieve symptoms.
a remedy for a cold
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
apprehension
to move in a quick, irregular, or light manner; to flap or wave rapidly
to flutter
To make small movements,especially of the hands and feet, due to nervousness or impatience.
fidget
A short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes.
blurb
Unwilling or hesitant to do something
to be reluctant to do something
To write something quickly and carelessly.
to scribble something down
To experience a sudden emotional outburst
to have a meltdown,to have a tantrum
To annoy or bother someone persistently.
to pester someone
Able to look after yourself without assistance.
self-sufficient
A voice that has a rough or raspy quality.
gravelly (voice)
without intention; accidentally
inadvertently
to make something less severe,serious, or painful
to mitigate something
A gap or ambiguity in the law that allows for exceptions or avoidance of legal obligations.
a legal loophole
angry or irritated
annoyed
Elegant or stylish; often associated with wealth or high social status.
posh
To make a sudden small involuntary movement, often due to nerves or discomfort.
twitch
To close and open one eye quickly,typically as a signal of affection or complicity
wink
typical example
case in point
as the proverb says
as the saying goes
kind of view, point of view
perception
respective to citizen
civic
optimize sth. (top to the peak)
tweak
Feeling or
appearing troubled or
nervous.
Agitated (erregt, aufgewühlt)
Overwhelmed by
pressure or anxiety.
Stressed out
To make
small movements,
especially of the hands
and feet, due to
nervousness or
impatience.
to fidget
To work
persistently, especially at
something difficult or
tedious.
plug away
To increase the disparity between the rich and the poor.
widen the wealth gap
To go far beyond what is normal or expected.
massively exceed
Uncertain or unsure about something.
be in doubt
Submissive or inferior in status or role to someoneor something else.
subservient to
Taking something into account or considering a particular factor.
given
Prepared to do something if necessary.
willing to
A minor change that could lead to signicant andundesirable consequences in the future.
the thin end of a wedge
Similar things or people; other examples of the same kind.
the like [He enjoys classical music, jazz, and the like.]
Signicantly in front of or more advanced than something or someone else.
well ahead of
Signicantly in front of or more advanced than something or someone else.
well ahead of
To behave unpredictably or in a way that is not approved by others.
go rogue [rogh]
To lack power or effectiveness.
have no teeth
to control or limit something that is growing or developing too quickly or becoming too powerful.
to reign something in [Zügel]
to control or limit something that is growing or developing too quickly or becoming too powerful.
to reign something in [Zügel]
to become less vigilant or careful,often leading to vulnerability or exposure to risk.
to let your guard down
To prefer solitude and avoid interacting much with others.
to keep yourself to yourself
To be honest and clear in communication or action.
to be straightforward
To be in a prominent or noticeable position.
to be front and centre
To be in a prominent or noticeable position.
to be front and centre
To be curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
to be inquisitive
