Lots of words Flashcards
About time
“It’s about time you arrived! We’ve been waiting for over an hour.”
Above average
“Her performance in the exam was above average.”
Absolutely necessary
“Water is absolutely necessary for survival.”
Action movie
“We watched an action movie with lots of explosions last night.”
After dark
“We went for a walk after dark.”
After hours
“The office party continued after hours at a local bar.”
After party
“We went to an after party after the wedding reception.”
Afraid of
“She is afraid of spiders.”
I’m afraid not
“Did Jim finish the project in time? I’m afraid not.”
Against the law
“It’s against the law to drink and drive.”
Alternative medicine
“Many people turn to alternative medicine for natural remedies.”
Alphabetical order
“Please arrange the files in alphabetical order.”
All in
“I’m all in on this project; let’s make it a success.”
All of the time
“She talks about her kids all of the time.”
All over
“The meeting is all over now.”
Amazed by
“I was amazed by the magician’s tricks.”
Angry about
“He’s angry about the unfair decision.”
Apply for a job
“She decided to apply for a job at the new company.”
Ask about
“He asked about the new policy during the meeting.”
Ask for directions
“We had to ask for directions to find the museum.”
Ask (for) permission
“You need to ask for permission before using the conference room.”
Associated with
“She is associated with several charitable organizations.”
Baggage claim
“Let’s go to the baggage claim to pick up our luggage.”
Back road(s)
“We took the back roads to avoid the traffic on the highway.”
Back pay
“He received back pay after the error in his paycheck was corrected.”
Bad manners
“Interrupting someone while they are speaking is considered bad manners.”
Become unhinged
“After losing his job, he became unhinged and started acting irrationally.”
Be someone/somebody
“She wants to be somebody in the world of fashion.”
Best practices
“Following industry best practices can improve productivity.”
Best wishes
“Best wishes for your future endeavors.”
Big day
“Her wedding day was the biggest day of her life.”
The big picture
“You need to look at the big picture before making a decision.”
Black coffee
“He prefers to drink black coffee in the morning.”
A black eye
“He got a black eye after falling off his bike.”
Black ice
“Be careful driving; there’s black ice on the roads today.”
Black list
“They put his name on the blacklist after he violated the terms of service.”
Black market
“They were caught selling goods on the black market.”
Black sheep
“He’s the black sheep of the family, always doing things differently.”
Black tie
“The invitation said the event was black tie, so we dressed accordingly.”
Blue sky
“We enjoyed a picnic under the blue sky.”
Bode well
“The early success of the project bodes well for the future.”
Book a hotel
“We need to book a hotel for our trip next month.”
Break a promise
“He broke his promise to help me with the project.”
Bouquet of flowers
“He surprised her with a bouquet of flowers on their anniversary.”
Bounce ideas off each other
“We spent the afternoon bouncing ideas off each other for the new campaign.”
Build a fire
“They built a fire to keep warm during their camping trip.”
Call a cab
“It’s raining, so let’s call a cab to get home.”
Call home
“I make sure to call home every Sunday to talk to my parents.”
Call in sick
“I had a fever, so I had to call in sick today.”
Can do
“If you need help with the project, I’m your can-do person.”
Can opener
“We need a can opener to open this tin of beans.”
Canned food
“During the camping trip, we brought along plenty of canned food.”
Cast a vote
“It’s important to cast a vote in every election.”
Catch a cold
“I forgot my jacket and ended up catching a cold.”
Catch the train
“We need to leave now if we want to catch the train to the city.”
Cause a scene/commotion
“Please don’t cause a scene at the restaurant, it’s embarrassing.”
Checked baggage
“Make sure your checked baggage doesn’t exceed the airline’s weight limit.”
Cocktail party
“We attended a cocktail party at the CEO’s house last night.”
Come back
“She decided to come back to the company after a year of traveling.”
Come clean
“After days of denying it, he finally came clean about breaking the vase.”
Come first
“In this company, customer satisfaction always comes first.”
Come in (color)
“This jacket comes in red, black, and blue.”
Come to mind
“When you mention Paris, the Eiffel Tower immediately comes to mind.”
Come true
“Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came true.”
Comfort food
“Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food, especially on cold days.”
(In the) coming weeks/months/years
“We’ll be launching the new product in the coming months.”
Commit a crime
“He was arrested because he committed a crime last year.”
Common interest
“They became friends because they shared a common interest in hiking.”
Conduct research
“Scientists are conducting research to find a cure for the disease.”
Convenience store (corner shop)
“I stopped by the convenience store to grab a snack and some milk.”
Copy and paste
“You can copy and paste the text from the document into the email.”
Cookie jar
“I always keep the cookie jar full of homemade treats.”
Creative license
“The film took some creative license with the true story to make it more exciting.”
Current events/affairs
“He likes to stay informed about current events by reading the news every morning.”
Cutting edge
“The company is known for its cutting-edge technology in the field of artificial intelligence.”
A day off
“I’m taking a day off next Friday to relax and recharge.”
Deal with someone/something
“I had to deal with a difficult customer today at work.”
Dead battery
“My phone has a dead battery, so I need to charge it before I can call you.”
Deck of cards
“We played poker with a new deck of cards last night.”
In the deep end
“She was thrown in at the deep end on her first day at work, handling a big project alone.”
Deep sleep
“After a long day, I fell into a deep sleep as soon as I hit the bed.”
Deep thought
“He was deep in thought, staring out the window, when I walked into the room.”
Dining room
“We had a family dinner in the dining room last night.”
Draw heavily from
“The author draws heavily from historical events in her latest novel.”
Draw pictures
“The children love to draw pictures of their favorite animals.”
Draw someone’s attention to something
“I’d like to draw your attention to the changes in the schedule.”
Do chores/housework
“I spent the afternoon doing chores around the house.”
Do someone a favor
“Could you do me a favor and pick up some groceries on your way home?”
Do better/worse
“She did much better on her second attempt at the test.”
Do homework
“After school, he sat down to do his homework.”
Do laundry
“I need to do laundry this weekend before I run out of clean clothes.”
Do someone’s hair/makeup/nails
“She asked her friend to do her hair for the party.”
Do someone’s best
“I know the exam is tough, but just do your best.”
Do someone’s part
“Everyone needs to do their part to make the project successful.”
Do the math
“If you do the math, you’ll see that investing now could double your savings in ten years.”
Do the right thing
“He struggled with the decision but ultimately decided to do the right thing.”
Do time
“He did time for a crime he committed in his youth.”
Domestic dispute
“The police were called to the house because of a domestic dispute.”
Due date
“The project’s due date is next Monday, so make sure you finish it by then.”
Dye someone’s hair/clothes
“She decided to dye her hair pink for a fresh new look.”
Early adopter/adoptee
“As an early adopter of new technology, she always has the latest gadgets.”
Early bird
“He’s an early bird who likes to arrive at work before anyone else.”
Early days
“It’s still early days, but the project seems to be going well.”
(To have an) early night
“I had an early night last night because I was so tired.”
Earn a living/salary
“He earns a living by working as a freelance writer.”
Easy access
“The building is designed for easy access for people with disabilities.”
Easy money
“He thought he could make easy money by investing in that scheme.”
Eat in/out
“We decided to eat out at a new restaurant downtown tonight.”
Eat well
“She always makes sure to eat well by including lots of vegetables in her diet.”
Eating habits
“His eating habits have improved since he started focusing on nutrition.”
Electric car
“They bought an electric car to reduce their carbon footprint.”
Elevator pitch
“She delivered a perfect elevator pitch that impressed the investors.”
Empty promise
“The politician made empty promises that were never fulfilled.”
Entry-level job (position)
“He got an entry-level job as a marketing assistant right after graduation.”
Ethnic group
“The city is home to people from many different ethnic groups.”
Even number
“Six is an even number because it can be divided by two.”
Evening gown
“She wore a stunning evening gown to the charity gala.”
Evenly distribute
“The teacher evenly distributed the materials among all the students.”
Evenly matched
“The teams were evenly matched, making for an exciting game.”
Exact likeness
“The portrait was an exact likeness of the famous actor.”
Exceed expectations
“The new product exceeded expectations in terms of sales.”
Existential crisis
“After losing his job, he went through an existential crisis, questioning his purpose in life.”
Face a fear
“He decided to face his fear of heights by going skydiving.”
Face the facts
“You need to face the facts: we’re not going to finish the project on time.”
Face wash
“I use a gentle face wash every morning to keep my skin clear.”
Fair trade
“This coffee is certified fair trade, meaning the farmers are paid fairly.”
