Lesson 75

Question 1

Anticipate

Answer 1

To imagine or expect that something will happen, sometimes taking action in preparation for it happening

Question 2

An oath / to swear

Answer 2

A formal promise

Question 3

Be on/under oath

Answer 3

To have formally promised to tell the truth

Question 4

I could have sworn

Answer 4

Was absolutely certain

Question 5

I couldn’t swear to

Answer 5

Am not totally sure

Question 6

Swear by

Answer 6

Use them and think they are wonderful

Question 7

Swear words/ bad language

Answer 7

Taboo expressions

Question 8

Pledge

Answer 8

To promise something, often friendship or money

Question 9

Vow

Answer 9

To make a determined decision or promise to do something

Question 10

To turn over a new leaf

Answer 10

To change one’s behavior for the better

Question 11

Bet

Answer 11

To risk something, usually money, on the unknown result of something in the hope of winning more money

Question 12

Gamble

Answer 12

To do something risky that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get money or achieve success

Question 13

Stake

Answer 13

The amount of money which you risk on on the result of something such as a game or competition

Question 14

Wager

Answer 14

A more formal word for bet

Question 15

Your best bet

Answer 15

The best decision or choice

Question 16

Don’t bet on it

Answer 16

I think what you’ve just said is unlikely to happen

Question 17

Having a flutter

Answer 17

Having a small bet

Question 18

Put (good) money / bet my life on

Answer 18

I’m sure that he will get the job

Question 19

You bet!

Answer 19

I certainly do!

Question 20

Hedge your bets

Answer 20

Protect yourself from the results of making a single wrong choice

Question 21

Odds

Answer 21

The statistical or betting chances of something happening

Question 22

Promise someone the earth/moon

Answer 22

To say that you will do much greater things than you will ever be able to achieve