Lesson 18

Question 1

Stag party

Answer 1

A party before a wedding for the future husband and his male friends

Question 2

Hen night

Answer 2

A party out before a wedding for the future wife and her female friends

Question 3

Fancy dress

Answer 3

Everyone dresses up in costume

Question 4

Wedding party

Answer 4

Usually refers to the main group of close family and friends at a wedding, rather than to the reception after the weding

Question 5

Reception

Answer 5

A formal party, e.g. After a wedding or to meet an important visitor

Question 6

Black tie

Answer 6

A formal event at which men have to wear dinner jackets and black bow ties

Question 7

Launch party

Answer 7

A party to celebrate the publication of a new book or product

Question 8

Girls night out

Answer 8

An evening out just for female friends

Question 9

Leaving do

Answer 9

A party to celebrate somebody leaving a job or institution

Question 10

Exchange

Answer 10

Give each other

Question 11

Do lunch

Answer 11

Have lunch

Question 12

Hobnob with

Answer 12

Be friendly with someone who is important or famous, sometimes with negative associations

Question 13

Rub shoulders with

Answer 13

Mix socially with people

Question 14

Be proactive

Answer 14

Taking action yourself rather than waiting for something to happen

Question 15

Hangs out with / knocks around with

Answer 15

Spends social time with

Question 16

Outstaying my welcome

Answer 16

Staying too long

Question 17

Party animal

Answer 17

Someone who loves going to parties

Question 18

Cliquey

Answer 18

Disapproving word for a small group of people who spend time together and do not allow others to join them

Question 19

Crowd

Answer 19

Hit group of friends/the people he socializes with

Question 20

An item

Answer 20

Having a romantic relationship

Question 21

Stand him up

Answer 21

Doesn’t arrive for a date they had made

Question 22

Housewarming

Answer 22

A party to celebrate moving to a new house or flat