Session 20 Flashcards
fit the picture of {SW}
Ex: Yang and his farm neighbors clearly did not fit the picture of the “average” farmer in California.
in line with, as expected
love to hate {SW}
Ex: She’s the character that viewers love to hate.
derive pleasure from hating someone or something, esp. someone or something typically disliked by the majority
isn’t for wimps / not for the faint of heart {SW}
Ex: It implies that marriage counselling is just for wimps.
something that requires a great deal of stamina, willpower, courage and determination
(know / learn / show) the ropes {SW}
Ex1: It didn’t take her new assistant long to learn the ropes.
Ex2 We have a fantastic set of regular volunteers who know the ropes really well now.
Ex3: I want you to show her the ropes.
to know, learn or teach someone how to do something, especially a job
walk the walk [and not just talk the talk] {SW}
Ex1: Too many people talk the talk, but very few actually walk the walk.
Ex2: Your walk walks and your talk talks but your walk talks louder than your talk talks
to actually do something rather than just talk about it
feed on / off something {SW}
Ex1: Wild parrots feed on / off seed as their dominant food source.
Ex2: His powerful mind fed on / off political discussion.
eat something, especially as usual food; become stronger from (figuratively)
-dweller / -dwelling {W}
Ex1: Very large river-dwelling mammals include the plant-eating manatees and dolphins.
Ex2: To be able to get some peace, most city dwellers drive as far from their homes as possible.
inhabiting a particular place
negotiate {SW}
Ex: The driver carefully negotiated the winding road.
to successfully travel through a path or an area that is difficult to travel on
don’t try this at home {S}
Ex: We know one thing for sure: don’t try this at home.
advise against imitating a dangerous activity
just about {S}
Ex: They’ll eat just about anything.
almost, virtually
(put) on hold {SW}
Ex: After the accident her career had to be put on hold.
suspend or stop doing something and leave it until later
bite off more than one can chew {SW}
Ex: Are you sure you haven’t bitten off more than you can chew with this job?
try to do too much or take on more responsibilities than one can manage
a face (that) only a mother could love / a face that could stop a clock {SW}
Ex: Look at that guy. That's a face that could stop a clock.a very ugly face
steer clear
stay away
territory
lãnh thổ
thrust
forward force
