Think 5 - Welcome Unit Flashcards
to have a shoulder to cry on
I was lucky to have a shoulder to cry on
ter alguém para desabafar / ter um ombro amigo
To be joined at the hip
Sarah and Emma are joined at the hip; they do everything together!”
ser inseparável / estar sempre junto, como se fosse uma coisa só
To fall out
They had a big fall out over the weekend and haven’t spoken since
Brigar/desentender-se
bury the hatchet
Yes, it’s a relief that they have finally decided to
bury the hatchet
and cooperate at work.
fazer as pazes, deixar de lado as diferenças
Get ot like a house on fire
“When Jane and Emily first met, they got on like a house on fire and became best friends immediately.”
Se dar muito bem/ conexão instantânea
Clear the air
After the argument, they had a long talk to clear the air and fix their friendship.
Esclarecer as coisas/ resolver mal entendido
To look like two peas in a pod
Muito parecidos
To reckon
Do you reckon I could do that?
achar/considerar
Are about to
The two teams are about to spend money on a big-name player
will happen very soon
Is off to
The President is off to Turkey for trade talks
is starting a journey/trip
Are on the point of
The ice caps are on the point of dissappearing forever
will happen very soon
University fees are likely to increase by 25 percent next year
will probably
This summer is certain to be the hottest ever recorded
will definitely
Cheer up
Don’t be sad, cheer up! Things will get better soon.
animar-se, ficar mais feliz, melhorar o humor
Look on the bright side
Veja o lado positivo
Awkward
It was quite an embarrassing situation and I felt a bit awkward .
constrangedor/ desconfortável
Succeeded
in finding ( in + gerund)
Managed
to find ( to + infinitive)
To complain
She always complains about the weather, no matter if it’s sunny or rainy
Reclamar
To announce
The company will announce the new product launch next week
Anunciar/ divulgar
To confess
Student confesses to breaking classroom window
Confessar
Take revenge
He decided to take revenge on his rival
Vingar-se
