Module 2 Flashcards

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(phrasal verb) have a meal in a restaurant

A

eat out

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(phrasal verb) put on clothes that are more formal than the clothes you usually wear

A

dress up

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(phrasal verb) exercise

A

work out

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4
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(phrasal verb) not go to bed

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stay up

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(phrasal verb) ask someone to come to your home, usually for a drink or a meal

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invite over

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(phrasal verb) leave your home for some time, such as for a holiday

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go away

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(phrasal verb) leave your house and go somewhere, especially to do something that you like

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go out

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(phrasal verb) spend time at home rather than go somewhere

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stay in

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9
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a person who wakes up early

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early bird

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10
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a person who likes to stay up late

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night owl

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(expression) one’s everyday work routine especially when it is monotonous and tiresome.
Ex. I’m so thrilled to be off next week—I really need a break from the d____ ____.

A

daily grind

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(expression) an activity or action that seems crazy or chaotic, but in some way is actually working to their advantage or benefit.
Ex. When she’s working on her painting, it would seem that she’s out of her mind, but when she finishes, you’ll see that there’s a m____ __ her _____.

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method to the madness

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(expression) the state of continuing in the usual way

Ex. Today is a holiday in Colombia, however, for us it´s b______ __ _____.

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business as usual

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to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface
Ex. I like to g_____ my coffee.

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grind

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(expression) something that is done predictably, reliably and regularly.
Ex. There are people that go to the gym every day incredibly early l____ ______.

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like clockwork

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(expression) To overcome an addiction to something, to stop doing a bad or harmful action
Ex. He used to bite his nails but he k___ ___ ____ last year.

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kick the habit

17
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(expression) personal time

Ex. Pilar takes m___ _____ every day to exercise.

A

me time

18
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when someone takes time off after having a baby

A

maternity leave