Lesson 14 - Mark And Sara Visit the Great Wall Flashcards
going to
leaving for (a place)
OFF TO
We’re off to the movies. See you later.
to start thinking differently about something
to change one’s opinion
CHANGE ONE’S TUNE
The president of our company says he doesn’t want to manufacture in China. But when he realizes how much money we can save, he’ll change his tune!
very tired
exhausted
READY TO DROP
After a full day of sightseeing in Moscow, Grace was ready to drop.
tiredness caused by the time difference when traveling
JETLAG
I just returned from four days in India. I’ve got jetlag.
to stay somewhere
STICK AROUND
”I’d better be going home now.” — ”Why don’t you stick around and have dinner and watch a movie with us?”
to help
to be effective at making something better
perform miracles
WORK WONDERS
Wendy puts lemon peels on her forehead whenever she has a headache. She says it works wonders.
to get new energy after feeling tired
to suddenly feel energized
GET A SECOND WIND
Tim thought his two−year−old daughter was going to fall asleep, but then she got a second wind
and started singing and dancing.
a lazy person
someone who just wants to stay at home and watch television or videos
COUCH POTATO
”Every weekend, I sit around the house and watch videos.” — ”You’re such a couch potato!”
rare
unlikely to occur again (most often said of an opportunity or offer)
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME
Ed’s boss offered him a six−month assignment in Beijing, telling him it was a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity.
to get something quick to eat
GRAB A BITE
Do you want to grab a bite before the movie starts?
