Lesson 75 Flashcards
Anticipate
To imagine or expect that something will happen, sometimes taking action in preparation for it happening
Promise someone the earth/moon
To say that you will do much greater things than you will ever be able to achieve
An oath / to swear
A formal promise
Be on/under oath
To have formally promised to tell the truth
I could have sworn
Was absolutely certain
I couldn’t swear to
Am not totally sure
Swear by
Use them and think they are wonderful
Swear words/ bad language
Taboo expressions
Pledge
To promise something, often friendship or money
Vow
To make a determined decision or promise to do something
To turn over a new leaf
To change one’s behavior for the better
Bet
To risk something, usually money, on the unknown result of something in the hope of winning more money
Gamble
To do something risky that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success
Stake
The amount of money which you risk on on the result of something such as a game or competition
Wager
A more formal word for bet
Your best bet
The best decision or choice
Don’t bet on it
I think what you’ve just said is unlikely to happen
Having a flutter
Having a small bet
Put (good) money / bet my life on
I’m sure that he will get the job
You bet!
I certainly do!
Hedge your bets
Protect yourself from the results of making a single wrong choice
Odds
The statistical or betting chances of something happening
