Session 24 Flashcards
every now and then / every now and again {SW}
Ex: I used to see him every now and then.
from time to time; occasionally
hold the key to something {SW}
Ex1: Tourism holds the key to the region’s recovery.
Ex2: Fiennes, who had been looking for the secret place for twenty years, became convinced that this map held the key.
to provide the explanation or solution for something
key to {SW}
Ex1: Not giving up was key to my success.
Ex2: Diet and sport are two important keys to good health.
the main factor that contributes to an achievement
virgin birth {SW}
Ex: The truth of Mary’s perpetual virginity is, like the Virgin Birth, essential Catholic belief.
birth from a virgin
on end {SW}
Ex: Ngong’s homework would keep me occupied for hours on end.
continuing without stopping or interruption for a specified period of time
go-to (guy / place / product) {SW}
Ex1: For years, the shop has been a go-to place for students at nearby Rich Central High School.
Ex2: This lip serum is my go-to product whenever my lips are feeling dry.
relied on for expert knowledge or skill, favored for excellent service
me-time {S}
Ex: If one more person interrupts my me-time…
time spent relaxing on one’s own
know one’s way around {SW}
Ex: I know my way around a computer but I can’t get this one work.
familiar with something and capable of handling it
way [too] {S}
Ex: This episode could have been good, but instead it was just way too crazy and all over the place.
very, a lot
do someone’s impression {SW}
Ex: It was funny. The kid did a spot on Obama impression.
imitate someone’s behavior or way of talking for amusement
meh {S}
Ex1: As for Urban, I don’t even remember hearing him sing. He’s kind of “meh”.
Ex2: She’s got a pretty good voice, but I’m ‘meh’ on her right now. Like to see what she brings to her performance on Tuesday.
so so, forgettable, not impressive enough
circa {SW}
Ex: This is the opening song to the Spiderman TV series in Japan, circa 1978.
indicating an approximate date (year)
in the right direction / on the right track {SW}
Ex1: The final test scores also show that we’re heading in the right direction.
Ex2: The last victory when he captained his team to a fifth success suggests he is on the right track.
do something right, follow a correct path
billow around {SW}
Ex1: Her long elegant dress billowed out around her.
Ex2: Her massive red hair billows around her face like some kind of Arabian princess.
Ex3: Smoke was billowing from the chimney-mouth.
swell out and move around slowly
materialize
come true
