Speaking Marathon Flashcards
Learning vocab
As it currently stands
As it is right now — As it currently stands, the project is behind schedule.
As unfortunate as it is
Even though it’s bad — As unfortunate as it is, we have to cancel the trip.
Put in jeopardy
Put at risk or danger — His reckless actions put his career in jeopardy.
Wrapped up in
Deeply involved in something — He was so wrapped up in his book that he didn’t hear me.
Gaming consoles
Devices for playing video games — Many kids spend hours on their gaming consoles every day.
Binge-watching TV shows
Watching multiple episodes in a row — We ended up binge-watching TV shows all weekend.
Browsing the internet
Looking through websites casually — She spent hours browsing the internet without any purpose.
Exchanging text messages
Sending and receiving messages — We kept exchanging text messages throughout the day.
Posting stuff (online)
Sharing content on the internet — He enjoys posting stuff online about his daily life.
Excessive screen time
Spending too much time on screens — Excessive screen time can lead to eye strain.
Eye strain
Discomfort from looking at screens too long — Staring at a screen for too long causes eye strain.
Hearing impairment
Partial or complete hearing loss — Loud music can lead to hearing impairment over time.
Sleep disturbance
Problems with sleeping well — Stress can cause sleep disturbances.
On a family level
Related to family matters — These decisions should be discussed on a family level.
Family-bonding activities
Activities that strengthen family ties — Playing board games is a great family-bonding activity.
Hold meaningful conversations
Have deep and valuable discussions — It’s important to hold meaningful conversations with loved ones.
Dysfunctional family dynamics
Unhealthy family relationships — Many movies depict dysfunctional family dynamics.
Word/Phrase
Meaning & Example
Cut classes
Skip school without permission — He was caught cutting classes and got into trouble.
Get poor grades
Receive low academic marks — Students who don’t study often get poor grades.
Fall behind academically
Struggle to keep up in studies — If you skip too many classes, you will fall behind academically.
Neglecting assignments
Not completing schoolwork — His habit of neglecting assignments hurt his grades.
Extracurricular activities
Non-academic school activities — She participates in many extracurricular activities like debate and chess.
Manage time properly
Use time effectively — Students must learn to manage time properly during exams.
Word/Phrase
Meaning & Example
Spend money impulsively
Buy things without thinking — She always spends money impulsively on clothes.
Live beyond their means
Spend more than they can afford — Many people live beyond their means by using credit cards.
Splurge on
Spend a lot of money on something — He splurged on a new phone despite his tight budget.
Impulse buying
Buying without thinking ahead — Supermarkets encourage impulse buying with sales.
Take a heavy toll on
Cause great harm or damage — Stress takes a heavy toll on mental health.
Scrape by
Survive with very little money — They barely scrape by on their small salary.
Cut back on expenses
Reduce spending — We need to cut back on expenses to save money.
To make ends meet
Earn just enough to survive — Many families struggle to make ends meet.
Throw a wedding
Organize and pay for a wedding — They are planning to throw a wedding next summer.
Word/Phrase
Meaning & Translation
Lack self-discipline
Not having control over oneself – O‘z-o‘zini boshqara olmaslik
Emotional regulation
Managing one’s emotions effectively – Hissiyotlarni boshqarish
Give in to one’s impulses
Act on sudden desires without control – Impulsiv qarorlarga bo‘ysunish
Indulge one’s whims
Satisfy sudden wishes without restraint – Istaklarni bemalol bajarish
Grapple with feelings
Struggle to deal with emotions – Hissiyotlar bilan kurashish
Self-hatred
Strong dislike for oneself – O‘zidan nafratlanish
Mood swings
Sudden emotional changes – Keskin kayfiyat o‘zgarishlari
