Unit 73: Complaining and protesting Flashcards
1
Q
this is just not on!
A
not acceptable
2
Q
remonstrate with sb/about sth
They remonstrated with the official about the decision.
(n): remonstrance: a protest or complaint
A
complain to sb/about sth
3
Q
fault-finding
A
constant criticism, especially about things that are not important
4
Q
grumble (about)
(n): grumble, grumbler, grumbling(s)
A
complain in a quiet but angry way
5
Q
gripe (about)
He’s always griping about the people at work.
(n): gripe
A
complain continuously
6
Q
griping (adj)
A
a … pain is a sudden strong pain in your stomach
7
Q
gripping (adj)
A
exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention
8
Q
grippy (adj)
A
(of a wheel, shoe, etc.) able to grip a surface well
9
Q
grouse (about)
(N): grouse
A
complain, usually often
10
Q
whinge (about)
(n): whinge, whinging
A
complain persistently
