UNIT 3 Wordlist C1 Flashcards
The company was forced into b _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ y.
The company was forced into bankruptcy.
a situation in which a business or a person becomes bankrupt
He sq_ _ _ _ _ red all his money on alcohol and drugs.
He squandered all his money on alcohol and drugs.
to waste time, money, etc.
a l _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e contract/job/offer
a lucrative contract/job/offer
If smth is lucrative, it makes a lot of money.
The food there is a real r _ - _ _.
The food there is a real rip-off.
when someone is cheated by being made to pay too much for smth
The government’s annual ex_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e on arms has been reduced.
The government’s annual expenditure on arms has been reduced.
the total amount of money that a government or person spends
The company has $70 billion in a _ _ _ _ _.
The company has $70 billion in assets.
smth which a person or company owns which has a value
The company only managed to b _ _ _ _ e _ _ _ this year.
The company only managed to break even this year.
to not make money but also not lose money
Our nation’s p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ y comes from oil.
Our nation’s prosperity comes from oil.
when a person or group of people is successful, usually by earning a lot
a_ _ _ _ _ _ t families/nations/neighbourhoods
affluent families/nations/neighbourhoods
having a lot of money
a £250 o _ _ _ _ _ _ _
a £250 overdraft
If you have an overdraft, you have taken more money out of your bank acc
Helena _ _ _ _ for the meal.
Helena paid for the meal.
to give money to someone because you are buying smth from them, or becau
She _ _ _ _ _ around £50,000 a year as a doctor.
She makes around £50 000 a year as a doctor.
to earn
How much did you _ _ _ _ ?
How much did you spend?
to use money to buy or pay for smth
You w_ _ _ _ _ a lot of water by having a bath instead of a shower.
You waste a lot of water by having a bath instead of a shower.
to use too much of smth or use smth badly when there is a limited amount
He l _ _ _ a lot of money on the house sale.
He lost a lot of money on the house sale.
to make less money than you spend
a r _ _ -to - r _ _ _ story
a rags-to-riches story
used to describe what happens to a person who was poor but becomes rich
He’s w _ _ _ _ _ now but he certainly wasn’t b _ _ _ with a s _ _ _ _ in his mouth.
He’s wealthy now but he certainly wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
That their parents were very rich
Low wages mean a h _ _ d-to- m _ _ th existence for many people.
Low wages mean a hand-to-mouth existence for many people.
having only just enough money to live
I’ve taken a second job in the evenings just to m _ _ _ ends m _ _ _.
I’ve taken a second job in the evenings just to make ends meet.
to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
I felt s_ _ _ _ d u_ _ _er with the homework. I wish we had less to do.
I felt snowed under with the homework. I wish we had less to do.
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And I am snowed under by all manner of problems. You dig?
How are you? I’m snowed under,to be honest, and I’ve got a headache
I was happy to go to g_ _ to gr _ _ l_ _ _ ! Not only did I do all extra homework but I had a meeting with a study buddy!
I was happy to go to great lengths! Not only did I do all extra homework but I had a meeting with a study buddy!
I got a real b_ _ _ o_ _ of doing our homework, I particularly enjoyed writing a story!
I got a real buzz out of doing our homework, I particularly enjoyed writing a story!
I’m a person who always takes people at face value, but with social media it ____ to be a bit cautious.
it (always) pays to
it (always) pays to (do something) = it is wise, advantageous, useful.
E.g. If you want to buy some property, it always pays to get good professional advice.
It always pays to revise the words before the next lesson.
It pays to start saving early.
It pays to book tickets in advance as it’s a way cheaper
How someone appears on the s_ _ _ _ _ may not be a true picture of what they’re really like.
How someone appears on the surface may not be a true picture of what they’re really like.
A person who seems a_ _ _ _ and standoffish may just be shy and diffident.
A person who seems aloof and standoffish may just be shy and diffident.
As they say: don’t j_ _ _ _ a book by its c_ _ _ _ _. Other personality traits can be misleading
As they say: don’t judge a book by its cover. Other personality traits can be misleading
a bad quality in one context may be a v_ _ _ _ _ in another, e.g. being cunning, or impulsive, or naive/naïve.
a bad quality in one context may be a virtue in another, e.g. being cunning, or impulsive, or naive/naïve.
Then there are qualities considered to be negative, but is it always wrong to be c_ _ _ _ or c_ _ _ _ _l?
Then there are qualities considered to be negative, but is it always wrong to be cruel or cynical?
They worked hard, but tended to stay a_ _ _f from the local inhabitants.
They worked hard, but tended to stay aloof from the local inhabitants.
Shaun became noticeably diff_ _ _ _t when the conversation turned to the subject of his promotion.
Shaun became noticeably diffident when the conversation turned to the subject of his promotion.
He tackled the job with a great deal of imagination, skill and c_ _ _ _ _g.
He tackled the job with a great deal of imagination, skill and cunning.
I’m a spo_ _ _ _ _ _ , happy- - l _ _y sort of person, but I’m pretty down-to-earth too.
I’m a spontaneous, happy-go-lucky sort of person, but I’m pretty down-to-earth too.
My friends say I’m a real chatter_ _ _ but maybe that’s because I’m truly passionate about people, ideas, life, etc.
My friends say I’m a real chatterbox but maybe that’s because I’m truly passionate about people, ideas, life, etc.
I’ll g_ _ _ a_ _ _ _ g a go, within reason!
I’ll give anything a go, within reason!
More often th_ _ n_ _ I am a down-to-earth person. I always try to think about the consequences (calculate the risks)
More often than not I am a down-to-earth person. I always try to think about the consequences (calculate the risks)
I always weight all pros and cons before ta_ _ _ t_ _ p_ _ _ _e.
I always weight all pros and cons before taking the plunge.
The idea of b_ _ _ _ in the p_ _ _ _ _ e_ ** (in the limelight) doesn’t appeal to me, that’s why I prefer not to **b _ _ _ about my success.
The idea of being in the public eye (in the limelight) doesn’t appeal to me, that’s why I prefer not to brag about my success.
I might come across as a diffident person, but once you know me better, you’ll realize I’m a h_ _ _ _ -g_-l_ _ _ _ person.
I might come across as a diffident person, but once you know me better, you’ll realize I’m a happy-go-lucky person.
Some people might be aloof because they are t_ _ _ g the w _ _ _s.
Some people might be aloof because they are testing the waters.
I’d give anything a go. The only thing I need is a p_ _ _ _ _ in c_ _ _ e!
I’d give anything a go. The only thing I need is a partner in crime!
I’m an adventurous person but only when it comes to my free time. At work I prefer **to e_ _ o_ t_ _ s_ _ _ of c_ _ _ _ _ ** and calculate the risks before making a decision.
I’m an adventurous person but only when it comes to my free time. At work I prefer to err on the side of caution and calculate the risks before making a decision.
It’s a m_ _ _ _ bl_ _ _ _ _g /double-edged sword
It’s a mixed blessing /double-edged sword
_ _ _ can be harmful, can have a negative impact on ….
Spontaneity can be harmful, can have a negative impact on ….
I don’t like spontaneous people, it’s like being on e_ _ _, you never know what to expect.
I don’t like spontaneous people, it’s like being on eggshells, you never know what to expect.
I’m a _ _ _ f_ _ _, I like planning everything in advance and keeping things under control
I’m a control freak, I like planning everything in advance and keeping things under control.
Loracatron is a very _ _ _, very consumeroriented.
Loracatron is a very conscientious company, very consumeroriented.
He is e_ _ _ _ _ _c, but he gets results.
He is eccentric, but he gets results.
And in my h_ _ _ _ _ opinion, the world doesn’t change very much.
And in my humble opinion, the world doesn’t change very much.
She was truly a sweet and a humble soul.
I mean, one moment you’re a s_ _ _ _ _ calculator, the next you’re a fucking wimp.
I mean, one moment you’re a shrewd calculator, the next you’re a fucking wimp.
You say “pushy,” and I hear, um… “ass_ _ _ _ _ _,” “bold,” “inspiring.”
You say “pushy,” and I hear, um… “assertive,” “bold,” “inspiring.”
You conceded or you’re conc_ _ _ _d?
You conceded or you’re conceited?
Okay, he’s way more downtoearth than I thought.
Okay, he’s way more down-to-earth than I thought.
Witty, adventurous,passionate, loving, loyal. Taxi!
Witty, adventurous,passionate, loving, loyal. Taxi!
Остроумный, предприимчивый, страстный, любящий, верный. Такси!
And for myself My virtue or my plague, be it either which.
And for myself My virtue or my plague, be it either which.
А для себя - моя добродетель или моя беда, будь что будет.
He wasn’t the c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _x that you remember from your youth.
He wasn’t the chatterboxthat you remember from your youth.
My friends (colleagues, partner, son, etc.) say I’m …
I’m sure you’re not that bad.
I can come across as …. but in fact, ….
I don’t believe that for a second.
I’m not the kind of person who …
How come?
I consider myself…
I would never have guessed!
On the surface I may appear
You don’t come across that way at all.
You’re having me on!
I am a _ _ _ mother
I am a helicopter mother
I’m a very _ _ _ teacher. At university I come across as very _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _, and show little affection to my students.
I’m a very demanding teacher. At university I come across as very strict and aloof, and show little affection to my students.
I’m very i_ _ _ and tend to do things on a w_ _ _. For example, once, in a fit of spontaneity
I’m very impulsive and tend to do things on a whim. For example, once, in a** fit of spontaneity**
Always walking on egg s_ _ _ _ _, trying to guess your mood, to know which of your commands are a whim and which are in earnest.
Always walking on egg shells, trying to guess your mood, to know which of your commands are a whim and which are in earnest.
Всегда ходите по яичной скорлупе, пытаясь угадать ваше настроение, понять, какие из ваших команд - каприз, а какие - всерьез.
Remember, unfaltering commitment is a d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ eds_ _ _
Remember, unfaltering commitment is a doubleedged sword
непоколебимая приверженность
after-a-couple-more-dates-i-actuaiiy-started-to-enjoy-his-e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- personaiity
after-a-couple-more-dates-i-actuaiiy-started-to-enjoy-his-eccentric-personaiity
how-are-you-i_m-sn_ _ _ -u _ _r-to-be-honest-and-i_ve-got-a-headache
how-are-you-i_m-snowed-under-to-be-honest-and-i_ve-got-a-headache
very-m_ _ _ d-bl_ _ _ _ _ng
very-mixed-blessing
well-im-an-o_ -h _ _d-at-it
well-im-an-old-hand-at-it
we-named-him-after-your-e_ _ _ _ _ _ _c-uncle-what-was-his-name
we-named-him-after-your-eccentric-uncle-what-was-his-name
youve-had-years-to-practise-be-a_ _ _ _ _ _ _e-man
youve-had-years-to-practise-be-assertive-man
you-see-im-more-a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ s -than-you-imagined-me
you-see-im-more-adventurous-than-you-imagined-me
you-say-p_ _ _y-and-i-hear-I am-assertive-bold-inspiring
you-say-pushy-and-i-hear-um-assertive-bold-inspiring
you-know-what-she is-adventurous
you-know-what-shes-adventurous
you-americans-you-think-you-k_ _ _-it-all
you-americans-you-think-you-know-it-all
besides-i-think-families-are-a-mixed-blessing-dont-you
besides-i-think-families-are-a-mixed-blessing-dont-you
buck-i-know-ive-been-aloof-towards-you-cold
buck-i-know-ive-been-aloof-towards-you-cold
but-for-all-their-cunning-we-have-one-advantage
but-for-all-their-cunning-we-have-one-advantage
but-im-sure-youre-an-old-hand-at-this-sort-of-thing
but-im-sure-youre-an-old-hand-at-this-sort-of-thing
but-i-think-that-we-should-err-on-the-side-of-caution
but-i-think-that-we-should-err-on-the-side-of-caution
but-the-competitor-hes-shrewd
but-the-competitor-hes-shrewd
by-then-youll-be-an-old-hand-at-this
by-then-youll-be-an-old-hand-at-this
by-the-time-you-get-round-to-doing-it-it-wont-be-fresh-anymore
by-the-time-you-get-round-to-doing-it-it-wont-be-fresh-anymore
cunning-creatures
cunning-creatures
diffident-in-the-most-seductive-way-and-yet
diffident-in-the-most-seductive-way-and-yet
err-on-the-side-of-caution-yes
err-on-the-side-of-caution-yes
great-listen-i-know-you-play-mysterious-and-aloof-just-to-avoid-getting-hurt
great-listen-i-know-you-play-mysterious-and-aloof-just-to-avoid-getting-hurt
hes-focused-conscientious-he-participates-actively-in-classroom-discussions-hes-a-good-boy
hes-focused-conscientious-he-participates-actively-in-classroom-discussions-hes-a-good-boy
i-cant-afford-to-be-aloof
i-cant-afford-to-be-aloof
yeah-he_s-a-real-chatterbox
yeah-he_s-a-real-chatterbox
why-go-to-great-lengths-to-create-an-elaborate-fiction
why-go-to-great-lengths-to-create-an-elaborate-fiction
Зачем уделять столько усилий на создание сложной выдумки
why-cunning-laura
why-cunning-laura
yes-robert-the-delivery-men-are-coming-at-three-o_clock-and-i_m-snowed-under-here-at-work
yes-robert-the-delivery-men-are-coming-at-three-o_clock-and-i_m-snowed-under-here-at-work
until-she-got-a-job-delivering-pizzas-pays-to-have-skills
until-she-got-a-job-delivering-pizzas-pays-to-have-skills
where_s-the-spontaneity
where_s-the-spontaneity
i’m-sure-you-could-come-up-with-some-cunning-lies-to-cover-your-tracks
i’m-sure-you-could-come-up-with-some-cunning-lies-to-cover-your-tracks
in-my-humble-opinion-in-the-nuclear-world-the-true-enemy-is-war-itself
in-my-humble-opinion-in-the-nuclear-world-the-true-enemy-is-war-itself
i-think-we-err-on-the-side-of-caution-this-time-captain-doyle
i-think-we-err-on-the-side-of-caution-this-time-captain-doyle
i-think-you-once-said-there-wasn’t-enough-spontaneity-in-our-marriage-or-words-to-that-effect
i-think-you-once-said-there-wasn’t-enough-spontaneity-in-our-marriage-or-words-to-that-effect
it-never-pays-to-provoke-the-competition
it-never-pays-to-provoke-the-competition
it-pays-to-be-on-the-safe-side-sir
it-pays-to-be-on-the-safe-side-sir
it’s-also-really-nice-to-come-over-here-and-not-feel-like-i’m-walking-on-eggshells
it’s-also-really-nice-to-come-over-here-and-not-feel-like-i’m-walking-on-eggshells
it’s-kind-of-a-doubleedged-sword-isn’t-it
it’s-kind-of-a-doubleedged-sword-isn’t-it
l’m-just-kidding-you-welcome-to-our-hum_ _ _ -home-buddy
l’m-just-kidding-you-welcome-to-our-humble-home-buddy
look-i-feel-like-i-walk-on-eggshells-around-you
look-i-feel-like-i-walk-on-eggshells-around-you
look-my-life-hasn’t-been-all-happygo_ _ _ _ _-either-since-since-we-were
look-my-life-hasn’t-been-all-happygolucky-either-since-since-we-were
loracatron-is-a-very-conscient_ _ _ _ -company-very-consumeroriented
loracatron-is-a-very-conscientious-company-very-consumeroriented
nature-has-cunn_ _ _ways-of-finding-our-weakest-spot
nature-has-cunning-ways-of-finding-our-weakest-spot
not-really-but-given-your-history-i’d-err-_ _ _ _
not-really-but-given-your-history-i’d-err-on-the-side-of-caution
Склоняться к осторожности
oh-and-you’re-an-old-h_ _ _ -at-this-no-no-i-should-apologize
oh-and-you’re-an-old-hand-at-this-no-no-i-should-apologize
oh-i-get-it-you’re-being-al_ _ _
oh-i-get-it-you’re-being-aloof
okay-all-right-t_ _ _ _ _-the-waters
okay-all-right-testing-the-waters
okay-he’s-way-more-downtoearth-than-i-thought
okay-he’s-way-more-downtoearth-than-i-thought
p_ _ _ _ to-be-a-winner
pays-to-be-a-winner
p_ _ _ _-to-have-friends-man
pays-to-have-friends-man
people-will-go-to-great-lengths-to-defraud-an-insurance-carrier
people-will-go-to-great-lengths-to-defraud-an-insurance-carrier
Люди идут на большие ухищрения, чтобы мошенничать страховщика.
remember-unfaltering-commitment-is-a-d_ _ _
remember-unfaltering-commitment-is-a-doubleedged-sword
say-who-was-that-rather-d_ _ _ __t-chap-i-saw-you-talking-to-round-the-back
say-who-was-that-rather-diffident-chap-i-saw-you-talking-to-round-the-back
she’s-a-pain-in-the-ass-she’s-conc_ _ _ _ _d-and-keep-people-off-her-keep-her-safe
she’s-a-pain-in-the-ass-she’s-conceited-and-keep-people-off-her-keep-her-safe
she’s-ec_ _ _ _ _c-you-never-know
she’s-eccentric-you-never-know
so-he’s-s_ _ _ _ -and-ecc _ _ _ -that’s
so-he’s-selfish-and-eccentric-that’s
