Lesson 17 - Carol Tells Bob the Good News Flashcards

1
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to fail

to spoil an opportunity

A

TO BLOW STH

The actress got nervous and forgot all of her lines. She really blew it.

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to stay up late studying or working

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TO BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL

Michael burned the midnight oil studying for his Algebra test.

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3
Q

casual conversation

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CHITCHAT

Peter told Heather to stop the chitchat and get back to work.

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4
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to meet expectations

to do what’s required

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TO DELIVER

This new company we are working with have certainly made a lot of promises. I hope they can deliver.

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5
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try as hard as possible

to give something all your efforts

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TO DO ONE’S BEST

Although Ted did his best, he still failed his Chemistry test.

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6
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վստահ եղիր, որ

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REST ASSURED THAT

Rest assured that the police will find the thieves.

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7
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immediately

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RIGHT AWAY

When Meg realized her house was on fire, she called the fire department right away.

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8
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in a good position (often financially)

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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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9
Q

ամբողջովին վաճառված

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SOLD OUT

Becky was really disappointed when she found out that the Britney Spears concert was sold out.

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10
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to become popular/successful

to grow suddenly

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TO TAKE OFF

Julia Roberts’ career took off with the film “Pretty Woman”.

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a task or goal that is difficult to achieve

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TALL ORDER

It’ll be a tall order to find a new governor as popular as the current one.

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