✔️ Questions evaluation Flashcards
It’s cloudy right now, but the weather forecast says it’ll clear ______ by noon.
when the clouds go away
It’s cloudy right now, but the weather forecast says it’ll clear up by noon.
The negotiations took a long time and there were a few miscommunications during the process, but everything eventually <span><strong>resolve a problem</strong></span> and we all agreed to the partnership.
The negotiations took a long time and there were a few miscommunications during the process, but everything eventually worked out and we all agreed to the partnership.
I think I’m ____________ my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?
fall in love with the person
I think I’m falling for my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?
We’re going to drop by the hospital to see how Sheila’s doing after her surgery. Would you like to ___________?
tag along
accompany a person when they go somewhere
We’re going to drop by the hospital to see how Sheila’s doing after her surgery. Would you like to come along?
tag along
accompany a person when they go somewhere
I was thinking of getting a tattoo on my arm, but my friend … …. … … <span>dissuader quelqu”un</span> it by telling me it could hurt my chances in job interviews.
I was thinking of getting a tattoo on my arm, but my friend talked me out of it by telling me it could hurt my chances in job interviews.
Joanna was upset that she didn’t get into the university she wanted, but she __________ when she received a full scholarship to another excellent school
Make a sad person happier
Joanna was upset that she didn’t get into the university she wanted, but she cheered up when she received a full scholarship to another excellent school
to cheer up
Make a sad person happier
After our family dog died, it took my kids a long time to __________ it.
Recover from it
After our family dog died, it took my kids a long time to get over it.
to get over
Recover from it
I couldn’t ____________ the difference between the present perfect and the past perfect, so I had to ask my teacher.
solve a problem or discover information by thinking and using logic
I couldn’t figure out the difference between the present perfect and the past perfect, so I had to ask my teacher.
solve a problem or discover information by thinking and using logic
I was very uncomfortable when my friend’s father started _________________. He’s 30 years older than me - and married.
demonstrate romantic / sexual interest
I was very uncomfortable when my friend’s father started hitting on me. He’s 30 years older than me - and married.
The last day of the music festival was rained ________.
be cancelled because of rain /(be) rained out
The last day of the music festival was rained out.
I drank a cup of coffee after dinner, and then I couldn’t get to sleep until the caffeine high __________.
effects have diminished and disappeared over time
I drank a cup of coffee after dinner, and then I couldn’t get to sleep until the caffeine high wore off.
To wear- wore- worn
effects have diminished and disappeared over time
A drunk driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree right in front of our house. Luckily no one was hurt, but we were all pretty ____________.
Upset, agitated, emotionally unstable
A drunk driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree right in front of our house. Luckily no one was hurt, but we were all pretty shaken up.
to shake up
Upset, agitated, emotionally unstable
You should always set a time limit for meetings, otherwise they tend to __________.
continue for a long time (and is boring or unpleasant)
You should always set a time limit for meetings, otherwise they tend to drag on.
continue for a long time (and is boring or unpleasant)
The high season for tourism in Brazil starts to ___________ after Carnival.
when an activity or event slows down and becomes less busy, especially as it is coming to an end
The high season for tourism in Brazil starts to wind down after Carnival.
when an activity or event slows down and becomes less busy, especially as it is coming to an end
My ex-girlfriend ____________ calling me and begging for another chance, so I finally blocked her number.
continue doing that action
My ex-girlfriend kept on calling me and begging for another chance, so I finally blocked her number.
continue doing that action
If you _________ for a few minutes after class, I’ll answer your question in more detail.
stay in a place for some extra time
If you stick around for a few minutes after class, I’ll answer your question in more detail.
stay in a place for some extra time
I tried to apologize to him for losing the book he lent me, but he just ____________. I think he’s still mad about it.
rudely ignore the person
I tried to apologize to him for losing the book he lent me, but he just blew me off. I think he’s still mad about it.
rudely ignore the person
My teenage daughter always spends an hour ____________ her clothes and makeup in the morning. It’s a challenge to get her to school on time!
Worry about it
My teenage daughter always spends an hour fretting about her clothes and makeup in the morning. It’s a challenge to get her to school on time!
fret about (something)
Worry about it
I ___________ my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn’t.
separate, end the relationship
I broke up with my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn’t.
I don’t need a lot of money to be happy, but constantly wondering if we’re going to have enough to pay the bills is starting to __________.
Disturb the person, affect them emotionally in a negative way
I don’t need a lot of money to be happy, but constantly wondering if we’re going to have enough to pay the bills is starting to get to me.
get to (someone)
Disturb the person, affect them emotionally in a negative way
Someone __________ the media that a well-known celebrity was committing tax fraud.
give inside information
(often when reporting crimes to authorities)
Someone tipped off the media that a well-known celebrity was committing tax fraud.
tip off
give inside information
(often when reporting crimes to authorities)
I think he’s lying to me. What he says just doesn’t __________ the evidence.
be the same
I think he’s lying to me. What he says just doesn’t match up with the evidence.
be the same
Few people signed up for the workshop, so they ____________.
cancel it
Few people signed up for the workshop, so they called it off.
cancel it
I need to get rid _______ all the junk in my garage.
eliminate it or throw it away
I need to get rid of all the junk in my garage.
The next conference session starts in just a few minutes, so we need to _________ this workshop.
… (an event / project) …
complete it or finish it
The next conference session starts in just a few minutes, so we need to wrap up this workshop.
… (an event / project) …
complete it or finish it
You say things are going well in this country, but how do you ____________ the 20% unemployment rate?
account for
provide an explanation or justification
You say things are going well in this country, but how do you account for the 20% unemployment rate?
account for
provide an explanation or justification
Let’s ….. ….<strong><span>attendre</span></strong> on making this decision until we get more data.
Let’s hold off on making this decision until we get more data.
I’m not sure who I’m going to vote for. I don’t like any of the candidates __________ president this year.
be a candidate for election to that position
I’m not sure who I’m going to vote for. I don’t like any of the candidates running for president this year.
run for (a political position)
be a candidate for election to that position
I know this brochure isn’t very well-designed; it’s just something I ____________ because we needed it urgently.
to organize it or create it quickly, without much previous planning
I know this brochure isn’t very well-designed; it’s just something I threw together because we needed it urgently.
to organize it or create it quickly, without much previous planning
Mike and I agreed to meet at the cafe at 7 o’clock, but he never ____________. I waited for an hour and then went home.
appear or arrive
Mike and I agreed to meet at the cafe at 7 o’clock, but he never showed up. I waited for an hour and then went home.
appear or arrive
My husband and I always __________ pretty fast after an argument - we don’t stay angry at each other for very long.
reconcile after a fight
My husband and I always make up pretty fast after an argument - we don’t stay angry at each other for very long.
DNA testing and other modern technologies make it more difficult to ___________ a crime.
get away with (something)
escape the consequences of what you did
DNA testing and other modern technologies make it more difficult to ___________ a crime.
get away with (something)
escape the consequences of what you did
I asked my boss if I could work from home, and he said yes! I can’t believe he <strong><span>être d’accord</span></strong> it.
I asked my boss if I could work from home, and he said yes! I can’t believe he went along with it.
I ____________ really well with my dad. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.
have a good relationship with the person
I get along really well with my dad. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.
have a good relationship with the person
I started learning martial arts as a kid, to defend myself from the bullies voyous who always _________ after school.
physically attack the person with punches and kicks
I started learning martial arts as a kid, to defend myself from the bullies voyous who always beat me up after school.
beat (someone) up
physically attack the person with punches and kicks
Playing classical music helps my baby __________ when he’s crying.
Become calm / relaxed again after being very angry or upset
Playing classical music helps my baby calm down when he’s crying.
to calm down
Become calm / relaxed again after being very angry or upset
Samuel likes to brag about how many women he’s _____________.
(slang) have sex with
Samuel likes to brag about how many women he’s hooked up with.
Henry told the kids to ___________ while he lit allumer the campfire.
take a few steps away from something that could possibly be dangerous; maintain a big distance
Henry told the kids to stand back while he lit the campfire.
He joined a support group to help him _________ his cancer diagnosis.
Endure or tolerate an annoying, difficult, or tragic person or situation
He joined a support group to help him cope with his cancer diagnosis.
to cope with
Endure or tolerate an annoying, difficult, or tragic person or situation
My parents expected me to be a doctor or lawyer. When I chose a career in writing, I felt like I had ____________.
Disappoint someone
My parents expected me to be a doctor or lawyer. When I chose a career in writing, I felt like I had let them down.
Disappoint someone
My proposal <span><strong>be accepted or approved</strong></span> really well at the meeting - everyone said it was a brilliant idea.
My proposal went over really well at the meeting - everyone said it was a brilliant idea.
__________ and finish packing - we need to leave for the airport in ten minutes!
go faster
Hurry up and finish packing - we need to leave for the airport in ten minutes!
go faster
Barbara and I __________ a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we’re just not very compatible.
1) go on a date with the person once
2) be in a relationship with the person
Barbara and I went out a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we’re just not very compatible.
My son said it wasn’t his idea to put the frog in the teacher’s desk; he claims his friend ___________ it.
convince the person to do something malicious or mischievous
My son said it wasn’t his idea to put the frog in the teacher’s desk; he claims his friend put him up to it.
put (someone) up to (something)
convince the person to do something malicious or mischievous
I don’t like conflict. I usually __________ rather than arguing.
finally submit to what someone else wants, after they have been asking or pressuring for a long time
I don’t like conflict. I usually give in rather than arguing.
finally submit to what someone else wants, after they have been asking or pressuring for a long time
My daughter is very tall for her age. She’s 8, but she could ___________ 12.
look like, so that other people could believe it
My daughter is very tall for her age. She’s 8, but she could pass for 12.
look like, so that other people could believe it
After I thought about it for a while, it finally ___________ that taking this job wouldn’t really be the best move for my career.
the person suddenly understood a fact, often after not recognizing this fact for some time
After I thought about it for a while, it finally dawned on me that taking this job wouldn’t really be the best move for my career.
the person suddenly understood a fact, often after not recognizing this fact for some time
I went to the beach, but it clouded ________, so I didn’t get a tan.
when the sky becomes covered in clouds
I went to the beach, but it clouded over, so I didn’t get a tan.
I’d like to take my family to live in another country for a year, but first I need to __________ my kids to see if they’d be interested in the possibility.
carefully discover what someone thinks about an idea, usually through a more indirect conversation and not asking them directly
I’d like to take my family to live in another country for a year, but first I need to feel out my kids to see if they’d be interested in the possibility.
carefully discover what someone thinks about an idea, usually through a more indirect conversation and not asking them directly
I don’t know if I’ve been accepted into the program yet - I should _________ in the next few days.
discover information by checking another source, or someone else telling you the information
I don’t know if I’ve been accepted into the program yet - I should find out in the next few days.
discover information by checking another source, or someone else telling you the information
I’ve been working 12 hours a day - my job is <strong><span>take control or responsibility</span></strong> my life!
I’ve been working 12 hours a day - my job is taking over my life!
At first my mother hated the idea of having a cell phone, but after she started using one, she eventually <strong><span>changer d’avis</span></strong>.
At first my mother hated the idea of having a cell phone, but after she started using one, she eventually came around.
The gift I bought for my mother cost less than I expected, so I bought something for my sister with the money that was ___________.
remain from an earlier time, when it wasn’t used
The gift I bought for my mother cost less than I expected, so I bought something for my sister with the money that was left over.
(be) left over
remain from an earlier time, when it wasn’t used
Rob and Janet had promised to help me paint the house, but then they <span><strong>say you will do sth, but then decide to not do it</strong></span> so I ended up doing it all myself.
Rob and Janet had promised to help me paint the house, but then they backed out so I ended up doing it all myself.
I hope this rain lets ( … ) before the weekend - I’m planning a camping trip. diminish and stop
I hope this rain lets up before the weekend - I’m planning a camping trip.
The whole class __________ when the teacher spilled coffee all over her desk.
Start laughing
The whole class cracked up when the teacher spilled coffee all over her desk.
Start laughing
I hate it when people ___________ my office without knocking.
enter suddenly and a little bit rudely
I hate it when people barge into my office without knocking.
enter suddenly and a little bit rudely
The teacher asked the students to __________ because the class was about to start.
go from standing to sitting
The teacher asked the students to sit down because the class was about to start.
go from standing to sitting
I don’t like to multitask - I prefer to take a single project and <span><strong>do a series of difficult or work inte,sive tasks in a steady and focused manner</strong></span> it until it’s done.
I don’t like to multitask - I prefer to take a single project and plow throught it until it’s done.
She’s so confident that she sometimes ____________ a little arrogant.
give an impression
She’s so confident that she sometimes comes across as a little arrogant.
give an impression
I don’t know how I <span><strong>succeed in doing it despite difficulties and obstacles</strong></span> such a good grade on that test - I didn’t have time to study for it at all!
I don’t know how I pulled off such a good grade on that test - I didn’t have time to study for it at all!
I’ve been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I’m starting to think about ____________ in one place.
be in a long-term stable relationship
I’ve been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I’m starting to think about settling down in one place.
He doesn’t handle criticism very well. All I did was make one small suggestion about how his work could be improved, and he _________ me.
Give a sudden, angry, verbal attack
He doesn’t handle criticism very well. All I did was make one small suggestion about how his work could be improved, and he lashed out at me.
to lash out at
Give a sudden, angry, verbal attack
After visiting a dozen colleges, Linda …. …..<strong><span>choisir</span></strong> attending the state university.
After visiting a dozen colleges, Linda settled on attending the state university.
I’m __________ cooking tonight. I’d rather just order a pizza.
not want to do it / not have the energy to do it
I’m not up for cooking tonight. I’d rather just order a pizza.
not want to do it / not have the energy to do it
On Saturday I _____________ friends for a barbecue at the beach.
encounter a person at a particular time or place
On Saturday I met up with friends for a barbecue at the beach.
encounter a person at a particular time or place
Everyone in the audience ___________ and cheered at the end of the performance.
go from sitting to standing
Everyone in the audience stood up and cheered at the end of the performance.
go from sitting to standing
I need the phone number for the restaurant. Could you ___________ online?
search or check a book, a list, a database, etc. to get the information
I need the phone number for the restaurant. Could you look it up online?
search or check a book, a list, a database, etc. to get the information
He ____________ the meeting to take a phone call.
leave quietly, without attracting attention
He slipped out of the meeting to take a phone call.
leave quietly, without attracting attention
The environmental groups are ….. …..<strong><span>insister pour</span></strong> stricter anti-pollution laws.
The environmental groups are pressing for stricter anti-pollution laws.
Two children were ____________ during a shoot-out between gangs last night.
be shot with a gun
Two children were gunned down during a shoot-out between gangs last night.
be gunned down
be shot with a gun
I’m not feeling very well. I’m going to go __________.
have your body in a horizontal position
I’m not feeling very well. I’m going to go lie down.
Brenda won’t be at work today - her father ___________ just last night and she’s taking care of the funeral arrangements.
the person died
Brenda won’t be at work today - her father passed away just last night and she’s taking care of the funeral arrangements.
the person died
All the kids ___________ to wait for their turn to see Santa Claus.
….. (something) …
make something more exciting or interesting, especially when it was rather boring before
All the kids lined up to wait for their turn to see Santa Claus.
….. (something) …
make something more exciting or interesting, especially when it was rather boring before
I’d thought my grandfather would have a hard time learning how to use a computer, but he actually <span><strong>finally start to understand or perceive sth</strong></span> very quickly.
I’d thought my grandfather would have a hard time learning how to use a computer, but he actually caught on very quickly.
We need some information from the December 2009 issue of the newsletter - I’ll ___________ a copy in the archives.
find the person or thing after searching for him/her/it
We need some information from the December 2009 issue of the newsletter - I’ll track down a copy in the archives.
find the person or thing after searching for him/her/it
I tried using a Samsung Galaxy phone for a few months, but I didn’t like it so I <span><strong>make a change that returns to an earlier status</strong></span> to the iPhone.
I tried using a Samsung Galaxy phone for a few months, but I didn’t like it so I switched back to the iPhone.
He __________ to inspect the car’s tires.
lower your body by bending your knees
He crouched down to inspect the car’s tires.
lower your body by bending your knees
My son wants to be a fireman when he __________.
get older, a child eventually becoming an adult
My son wants to be a fireman when he grows up.
get older, a child eventually becoming an adult
In September, the weather starts to cool ________.
get colder, decrease in temperature.
In September, the weather starts to cool down.
My girlfriend is constantly late - it’s annoying, but I love her so I _______________ it.
tolerate a difficult, annoying, or unpleasant person
My girlfriend is constantly late - it’s annoying, but I love her so I put ut with it.
She ___________ the charges because there wasn’t enough evidence to convict her.
the legal system officially declared the person to be innocent of the accusations
She was cleared of the charges because there wasn’t enough evidence to convict her.
be cleared of (charges)
<span> the legal system officially declared the person to be innocent of the accusations</span>
Jim’s life started to <span><strong>a bad situation starts to improve</strong></span> after he stopped drinking so much and got a decent job.
Jim’s life started to turn around after he stopped drinking so much and got a decent job.
The flood wiped _______ all the houses near the river.
destroy it completely
The flood wiped out all the houses near the river
I’ve been ___________ this message my friend sent me - from what she wrote, I don’t understand if she’s still angry at me or not.
give a lot of thought or consideration to something you don’t understand
I’ve been puzzling over this message my friend sent me - from what she wrote, I don’t understand if she’s still angry at me or not.
give a lot of thought or consideration to something you don’t understand
In his speech, the president spoke with an optimistic tone, ___________ the fact that the economy hasn’t improved.
(something bad)
try to minimize, hide, or ignore an unpleasant fact when reporting on the situation
In his speech, the president spoke with an optimistic tone, glossing over the fact that the economy hasn’t improved.
(something bad)
try to minimize, hide, or ignore an unpleasant fact when reporting on the situation
He had a great idea for a new business, but he didn’t really put in much work and it ___________.
lose strength or excitement and end in a disappointing way
He had a great idea for a new business, but he didn’t really put in much work and it fizzled out.
lose strength or excitement and end in a disappointing way
After I _________, I realized I’d forgotten to ask the travel agent an important question, so I called him back.
- pick up : answer the telephone
- hang up end the connection after finishing a phone call
After I hung up, I realized I’d forgotten to ask the travel agent an important question, so I called him back.
- pick up : answer the telephone
- hang up end the connection after finishing a phone call
Tom ___________ his towel and left the beach.
lift it up from the ground (or another surface) using your hand
Tom picked up his towel and left the beach.
lift it up from the ground (or another surface) using your hand
We got the last four tickets to the show before it sold out - we really __________!
be lucky or fortunate in a specific situation
We got the last four tickets to the show before it sold out - we really lucked out!
be lucky or fortunate in a specific situation
The CEO tried to _________ the fact that the company was failing so that the employees wouldn’t panic.
hide the facts so that people won’t know
The CEO tried to cover up the fact that the company was failing so that the employees wouldn’t panic.
cover up (information)
hide the facts so that people won’t know
My best friend really ____________ my cousin - after I introduced them, they spent hours and hours talking.
have a great connection from the first moment you meet the person
My best friend really hit it off my cousin - after I introduced them, they spent hours and hours talking.
The singer __________ her 2013 tour with a performance in New York City.
begin or be the first activity in a process, campaign, event, or series of activities
The singer kicked off her 2013 tour with a performance in New York City.
begin or be the first activity in a process, campaign, event, or series of activities
Rebecca went through a painful divorce, and it took her several years to <span><strong>recover after an injury, disaster, or problem</strong></span>.
Rebecca went through a painful divorce, and it took her several years to bounce back.
The product launch sortie/lancement didn’t go as planned. We had to __________ three months because of last-minute problems in the manufacturing.
move (an event) up
change it to an earlier date/time
move (an event) back
change it to a later date/time
The product launch didn’t go as planned. We had to move it back three months because of last-minute problems in the manufacturing.
move (an event) up
change it to an earlier date/time
move (an event) back
change it to a later date/time
Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been ______________ her with her sister.
kiss or have sex with another person
Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been cheating on her with her sister.
We’re going to adopt a dog - we’ll ….. one …..<strong><span>selectionner</span></strong> from the animal shelter next week.
We’re going to adopt a dog - we’ll pick one out from the animal shelter next week.
We can … …. <strong><span>exclure</span></strong> these three consultants - they’re far too expensive for us to work with.
We can rule out<strong><span> </span></strong>these three consultants - they’re far too expensive for us to work with.
Sarah has won two Olympic silver medals; she’s <strong><span>vise</span></strong> her first gold this year.
Sarah has won two Olympic silver medals; she’s shooting for her first gold this year.
Tons of people ____________ Tom Cruise, asking for an autograph.
a large number of people gathers around a central point of interest
Tons of people crowded around Tom Cruise, asking for an autograph.
I can’t wait for the sequel to suite this movie - I hear it’s _________ next June.
a movie, CD, product, etc. becomes available to the public
I can’t wait for the sequel to suite this movie - I hear it’s _________ next June.
come out
a movie, CD, product, etc. becomes available to the public
The first time I tried ice skating, I __________ ten times in the first ten minutes!
©
The first time I tried ice skating, I fell down ten times in the first ten minutes!
To fall down
fall onto the ground or floor accidentally
She wolfed ___________ her breakfast and ran out the door.
eat very fast
She wolfed down her breakfast and ran out the door.
Gary always <strong><span>prendre parti</span></strong> the boss during discussions because he’s hoping to get promoted.
Gary always sides with the boss during discussions because he’s hoping to get promoted.
Our alarm system automatically calls the police if anyone tries to ___________ the building.
*break into
(a house / building)*
when a thief enters a house or building with force, usually aiming to steal something
Our alarm system automatically calls the police if anyone tries to break into the building.
*break into
(a house / building)*
when a thief enters a house or building with force, usually aiming to steal something
This project isn’t very high priority - just do it whenever you can _____________ it.
(doing something)
manage to find time to do it, especially when you are busy or when you have already put off (delayed) the
This project isn’t very high priority - just do it whenever you can get around to it.
can get around to (doing something)
manage to find time to do it, especially when you are busy or when you have already put off (delayed) the
Sandy’s really confident; in fact, sometimes she ____________ a bit arrogant.
someone … … as (a particular character trait)
the person gives the impression of having that character trait or quality
Sandy’s really confident; in fact, sometimes she comes off as a bit arrogant.
someone … … as (a particular character trait)
the person gives the impression of having that character trait or quality
Please ___________ after you’re finished using them.
put the thing in the correct place
Please put the scissors away after you’re finished using them.
put the thing in the correct place
No, I didn’t stay in a hotel. A friend of mine ____________ for the night.
give the person a place to stay
No, I didn’t stay in a hotel. A friend of mine put me up for the night.
give the person a place to stay
You should get some rest. We have a long trip tomorrow and you don’t want to _________ while driving.
doze off / …..
start sleeping
You should get some rest. We have a long trip tomorrow and you don’t want to nod off while driving.
doze off / …..
start sleeping
I let my kids ____________ until midnight so they could see the fireworks on New Year’s.
stay awake (not sleep)
I let my kids stay up until midnight so they could see the fireworks on New Year’s.
stay awake (not sleep)
I can’t find anyone to ___________ my dogs while I’m on vacation.
take care of and be responsible for the person or thing
I can’t find anyone to look after my dogs while I’m on vacation.
take care of and be responsible for the person or thing
I just spilled some soda on the table - can you hand me a paper towel to ____________?
`clean a mess with a sponge, cloth, napkin, or towel
I just spilled some soda on the table - can you hand me a paper towel to wipe it up?
`clean a mess with a sponge, cloth, napkin, or towel
The eggs that were in the fridge went bad, so I ____________.
throw out / throw ….
put something in the garbage
The eggs that were in the fridge went bad, so I threw them away.
throw out / throw ….
put something in the garbage
My early-morning yoga class was cancelled, so I’m planning to __________ tomorrow.
sleep longer than usual
My early-morning yoga class was cancelled, so I’m planning to sleep in tomorrow.
sleep longer than usual
_____________ and eat the last piece of pizza - I don’t want it.
you have permission
Go ahead and eat the last piece of pizza - I don’t want it.
you have permission
Last Saturday I had to finish up some work. I don’t have a key to the office, but the security guard ___________.
open the door and allow the person to enter
Last Saturday I had to finish up some work. I don’t have a key to the office, but the security guard let me in .
open the door and allow the person to enter
