Unit 6 Part 2 Flashcards
in step with (idiom)
having ideas that are the same as other people’s
Example sentence: He always tries to be in step with the latest trends.
in the limelight (idiom)
the centre of public attention
Example sentence: The singer found herself in the limelight after her performance went viral.
in the offing (idiom)
likely to appear or happen soon
Example sentence: There are some big changes in the offing for the company.
lighting (n)
the arrangement or type of light in a place
location (n)
a place where sth happens or exists
out of character (idiom)
not typical of a person’s character
Example sentence: His aggressive behavior was out of character for him.
out of favour (idiom)
disapproval or support for sb/sth
Example sentence: The politician fell out of favor after the scandal.
out of one’s depth (idiom)
to be in a situation that you cannot control
Example sentence: She felt out of her depth in the advanced math class.
out on a limb (idiom)
not supported by other people
Example sentence: He was out on a limb with his controversial opinion.
plea (n)
an urgent emotional request
prop (n)
a small object used by actors during a performance
quit (v)
to stop doing sth or to leave your job, school, etc.
riddle (n)
a question that is difficult to understand, and that has a surprising answer, that you ask sb as a game
rig (v)
to arrange or influence sth in a dishonest way in order to get the result that you want
(spread a) rumour (n)
a piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true
