Lesson 12 - Ron And Mark Discuss Plan B

Question 1

to make progress

Answer 1

TO MAKE HEADWAY

Firefighters in California are making headway putting out the wildfires.

Question 2

when no more progress can be made

impasse

Answer 2

DEAD END

Unfortunately, we’re at a dead end in our negotiations to buy the Indian software company.

Question 3

when someone is angry at you

Answer 3

IN THE DOGHOUSE WITH

Sonia is in the doghouse with her boss after forgetting to attend an important meeting this morning.

Question 4

to change one’s behavior based on experience

Answer 4

TO LEARN ONE’S LESSON

My grandmother got lost last night while driving. Now she says she’s learned her lesson. She won’t be driving at night anymore.

Question 5

to start behaving better

to break a bad habit

Answer 5

TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF

In the past, I’ve been known to gossip. However, I’m turning over a new leaf and won’t be talking about people anymore.

Question 6

to be angry at someone for something specific

Answer 6

TO HOLD SOMETHING AGAINST SOMEONE

I’m sorry I got the promotion you were hoping for. I hope you won’t hold it against me.

Question 7

a person who interferes with the business of others

a nosy person who gets into other people’s business

Answer 7

BUSYBODY

Wanda is such a busybody. Whenever anybody makes a phone call, she tries to overhear.

Question 8

to repair a relationship

Answer 8

TO PATCH THINGS UP

Shawn and Monica had a big fight on Saturday night, but by Sunday afternoon they had patched things up.

Question 9

to stop talking to someone out of anger (usually for a short period of time)

Answer 9

TO GIVE SOMEONE THE SILENT TREATMENT

”Why are you giving me the silent treatment?” — ”I’m mad at you for not inviting me on your ski trip.”

Question 10

to calm down again

Answer 10

TO BLOW OVER

”Jim is so angry that we’re not releasing the product on time that he’s running around screaming.” — ”Don’t worry. It’ll blow over.”