Lesson 81 (vague) Flashcards
1
Q
Make such a big thing of it
A
Don’t make so much fuss about it
2
Q
For one thing, …. . For another thing, …. .
A
Firstly …, secondly …
3
Q
As things are …
A
As the situation is …
4
Q
Get things sorted out
A
Organize things so that the problem is solved
5
Q
Get her to myself
A
Be alone with her
6
Q
Thingy / thingamabob/ whatchamacallit / whatnot
A
When we can’t remember a word or name, we often replace it with a vague word
7
Q
Umpteen
A
Very many; a lot of (informal)
8
Q
Not the most practical
A
Impractical
9
Q
I gather ….
A
I’ve heard it from someone
10
Q
Incidentally
A
Often used to introduce a new subject into the conversation in an indirect way
11
Q
Present company excepted
A
Not including you o me
12
Q
Has got a thing about
A
She either really likes or dislikes them
