Lesson 17 - Carol Tells Bob the Good News Flashcards
to fail
to spoil an opportunity
TO BLOW STH
The actress got nervous and forgot all of her lines. She really blew it.
to stay up late studying or working
TO BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL
Michael burned the midnight oil studying for his Algebra test.
casual conversation
CHITCHAT
Peter told Heather to stop the chitchat and get back to work.
to meet expectations
to do what’s required
TO DELIVER
This new company we are working with have certainly made a lot of promises. I hope they can deliver.
try as hard as possible
to give something all your efforts
TO DO ONE’S BEST
Although Ted did his best, he still failed his Chemistry test.
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REST ASSURED THAT
Rest assured that the police will find the thieves.
immediately
RIGHT AWAY
When Meg realized her house was on fire, she called the fire department right away.
in a good position (often financially)
SITTING PRETTY
After Chad won the lottery, he was really sitting pretty. He quit his job and bought a mansion in Malibu, California.
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SOLD OUT
Becky was really disappointed when she found out that the Britney Spears concert was sold out.
to become popular/successful
to grow suddenly
TO TAKE OFF
Julia Roberts’ career took off with the film “Pretty Woman”.
a task or goal that is difficult to achieve
TALL ORDER
It’ll be a tall order to find a new governor as popular as the current one.