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Unit 4 Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
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to repair something that is broken or damaged

A

mend

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2
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to make a continuous low sound

to sing without opening your mouth

to be busy and full of activity, excitement, sounds, or voices (informal)

A

hum

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3
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a loud noise, especially caused by a lot of people all talking at the same time

A

hubbub

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4
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to tell a story or explain something such as a plan

A

unfold

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to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way

A

fold

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6
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to read or briefly examine some of the pages of (a book, magazine, etc.)

to pretend not to see or recognize (someone) in a rude or unfriendly way

A

look through something/someone

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7
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two symbols put around a word, phrase, or sentence in a piece of writing to show that what is between them should be considered as separate from the main part (nawiasy)

A

brackets

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8
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to make someone appear stupid, especially by deceiving them or treating them badly in a relationship

A

mug someone off

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9
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to attack a person in a public place and steal their money

A

mug

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10
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a person who is stupid and easily deceived

A

mug

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11
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too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities (nie: “arrogant”)

A

conceited

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12
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a few days ago

[kilka dni temu]

A

the other day

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13
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to quickly examine something

A

look over

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14
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to hope that someone will provide something for you, rely on

A

look to someone for something

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15
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to think about what will happen in the future and plan for these events

A

look ahead

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16
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improve - to look…

A

up

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17
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If you ___ a formal statement, a claim, a judge’s decision, or a legal case, you say formally that it is wrong or unfair and try to have it changed.

It also means:

to compete for something

to attempt to win an election or to get power or control

A

contest

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18
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If a quality (like confidence) ___ you, you suddenly and temporarily lose it.

A

deserts

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19
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used after a noun to mean “and nothing else” (used for emphasis)

ex. He is motivated by greed, ___.

A

pure and simple

20
Q

surprisingly short in a way that is pleasing

A

short and sweet

21
Q

to have experienced too much of someone or something with the result that you are annoyed (phrasal verb)

A

to be sick and tired of someone/something

22
Q

when everything about a situation is considered together

A

by and large

23
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from a large number of places

A

from far and wide

24
Q

happening or existing only some of the time

ex. He worked ___ as a bicycle messenger, but he never found permanent work.

A

on and off

25
Q

moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one

A

back and forth

26
Q

completely safe and without injury or damage

A

safe and sound

27
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sometimes, but not very often

A

now and then

28
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good and bad things that happen to someone or something during a period

A

ups and downs

29
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in different places

A

here and there

30
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the advantages and disadvantages of something, especially something that you are considering doing

A

pros and cons

31
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rules about actions and activities that people should or should not perform or take part in

A

dos and don’ts

32
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exact detailed information

A

facts and figures

33
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done or occurring at random, not planned or organised

If something is ___, you cannot depend on it to be of good quality, on time, accurate, etc.

A

hit and miss

34
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making mutual concessions and compromises

willingness to accept suggestions from another person and give up some of your own

an exchange of ideas or statements

A

give and take

35
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the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period

A

wear and tear

36
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having no legal force

A

null and void

37
Q

the rules, specifications, and requirements of a contract

the rules and guidelines for using a website or app

A

terms and conditions

38
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the products and services that are bought and sold in an economy

A

goods and services

39
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the ordinary workers in a company or the ordinary members of an organization, and not the leaders

soldiers who are not officers

A

rank and file

40
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take care of

A

look after

41
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make plans (look…)

A

look ahead

42
Q

think about the past

A

look back

43
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feel excited about sth coming

A

look forward to

44
Q

to quickly examine something

A

look over

45
Q

search through, not notice, ignore

A

look through sb/sth

46
Q

to become better (look…)

A

look up

47
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to hope that someone will provide something for you

A

look to someone for something

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