Lesson 14 - Mark And Sara Visit the Great Wall Flashcards

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going to
leaving for (a place)

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OFF TO

We’re off to the movies. See you later.

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to start thinking differently about something

to change one’s opinion

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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!

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very tired

exhausted

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READY TO DROP

After a full day of sightseeing in Moscow, Grace was ready to drop.

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tiredness caused by the time difference when traveling

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JETLAG

I just returned from four days in India. I’ve got jetlag.

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to stay somewhere

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STICK AROUND

”I’d better be going home now.” — ”Why don’t you stick around and have dinner and watch a movie with us?”

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to help
to be effective at making something better
perform miracles

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WORK WONDERS

Wendy puts lemon peels on her forehead whenever she has a headache. She says it works wonders.

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to get new energy after feeling tired

to suddenly feel energized

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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.

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a lazy person

someone who just wants to stay at home and watch television or videos

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COUCH POTATO

”Every weekend, I sit around the house and watch videos.” — ”You’re such a couch potato!”

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rare

unlikely to occur again (most often said of an opportunity or offer)

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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.

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to get something quick to eat

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GRAB A BITE

Do you want to grab a bite before the movie starts?

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