phrase mix 1 Flashcards
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trendy
- fashionable or in style
2. a trendy restaurant, nightclub. website
stubble
facial hair that’s grown a little bit. When man hasn’t shaved for 2 or 3 days, he has stubble. beard, mustache, goatee
make a down payment on (something)
How many more payments do you have on your house?
I bought the car three years ago. But I’m still making payments on it.
has a reputation for (doing something)
He has a reputation for being strict.
They have a reputation for great customer service.
eccentric
An “eccentric” person acts strangely. They don’t follow the normal rules of society that other people follow. But an “eccentric” is usually intelligent and well-respected.
manage it financially
have enough money to afford something
(something) is a ripoff
charge too much money
sentiment
general sentiment: general feeling of the people who are talking
concise(ly)
short, a positive word. concisely summarizing
look up to
who has motivated you? Someone you’ve always respected and wanted like to be
role model
parents
older brothers and sisters
famous people like athletes, actors, or musicians
successful businesspeople
give out (one’s) number
They’re giving out free samples in the lobby. You should go get one!
I’ve gotten a lot of clients just by giving my business card out at parties and events.
for you, I’ll…
It’s twenty dollars, but for you, I’ll cut it down to fifteen.
make an exception
I don’t usually give my number out to people I’ve just met, but I’ll make an exception for you.
has a good work ethic
it really means that they have a good attitude or philosophy about work. They believe that it’s important to work hard.
She’s a workaholic.
the person works too much
something makes someone look adjective
Do these jeans make me look fat?
That shirt makes me look taller.
Her new haircut makes her look a lot older, if you ask me.
intellectual
An “intellectual” person loves being smart, thinking about philosophy and literature, reading long books, discussing deep topics, and so on.
asset
An asset is something useful or valuable that you have. A person can be an asset to a company, a team or a community.
tremendous
means very large.
These donation have had a tremendous impact.
This is a tremendous opportunity for me.
She’s been doing a tremendous job.
Having great, well-qualified teachers makes a tremendous difference.
turn into
means become but is more casual
I’m becoming/turning into a grumpy old man.
grumpy
“Grumpy” people complain a lot, and get annoyed or angry easily. They’re hard to please.
People especially imagine old men as being “grumpy”.
Being “grumpy” can be a permanent personality trait, or a temporary mood.
