Third Session Flashcards
Mend
recover,repair
Ex:Could you mend this hole in my shirt?
Upon
On, Atop, On top of, In contact with, Against, Up against, Onto
Ex: I disagree upon this fact.
Rather Than
Instead Of
Ex:Rather than continue the argument, he walked away
Hectic (adj)
full of activity, or very busy and fast
The Hectic Pace of City Life = Very Fast Life
full of incessant or frantic activity.
Antonym:Leisurely
Bustle (Verb)
to do things in a hurried and busy way
Ex:Thora bustled around the house, getting everything ready.
Chillax (Verb) informal
to become calm and relax, chill+relax
Ex:Men don’t chillax the whole time, most work hard to support their families.
Laze (Verb)
to relax and enjoy yourself, doing very little
Ex:These people are simply lazing around.
Bugs and the dog have made peace, and are lazing by the fire.
Off the Beaten Track (idiom)
Off the Beaten Path (us)
in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns
Ex:The farmhouse we stayed in was completely off the beaten track.
Hustle and Bustle
Noise and Activity
Ex:We all need a break from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.
The park offers an escape from the hustle and bustle.
Unwind (Verb) also Wind Down
to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried, chill out, relax
Ex:A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.
Hazardous (adj)
Dangerous
Ex:Heavy snow fell overnight, making road conditions hazardous.
Face the Music (idiom)
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done, be confronted with the unpleasant
Ex:If she lied to me, then she’ll just have to face the music.
