Unit 10 - Summit Flashcards
fairly
adv. bastante
Sociable
likes being around other people
A loner
prefers being alone or hanging with close friends or family
Active
enjoys doing lots of activities, has lots of interests
Sedentary
somewhat inactive physically (algo inactivo físicamente)
laid back
relaxed, easygoing.
Be on call
make oneself available for someone to contact ani time. I’M NOT ALWAYS ON CALL.
Have a lot on pne’s plate
Have lots of things that need to get done. I’VE GOT A LOT ON MY PLATE AT WORK THESE DAYS.
Slack off
not work as hard as one should. I’D WORRY MY BOSS MIGHT THING I WAS SLACKING OFF
Keep up
Finish everything that needs to get done. I’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO KEEP UP
Draw the line
make it clear that something is unacceptable. YOU JUST HAVE TO DRAW THE LINE SOMEWHERE, RIGHT?
Be a nervous wreck
Be anxious or worried about something. BUT IF I DID THAT , I’D BE A NERVOUS WRECK THAT I MIGHT LOSE MY JOB
Estar ansioso o preocupado por algo. PERO SI HAGO ESO, SERA UN ERROR NERVIOSO QUE PODRÍA PERDER MI TRABAJO
Give something one’s all
do something with maximum effort.
immerse
involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.
she immersed herself in her work
take a breather
Stop what you’re doing from time to time. Take a rest (descanso) or get some exercise.