USE OF ENGLISH PHRASES CPE Flashcards
the care which was taken WITH sth
The care…..event ensured it was a memorable day for everyone
ONLY IN THE LAST RESORT will the company
sentence: The company avoids employing staff unless there is NO ALTERNATIVE.
paraphrasing: Only….employ unqualified staff.
DARKNESS FELL
= got dark
It was not until DARKNESS FELL that Paolo decided to make his way back home.
TAKE NO NOTICE OF SB
to ignore sb
e.g. The boys took no notice of me when I shouted at them to stop throwing stones.
there’s nothing I’d like more than TO do sth
There’s nothing I’d like more than to visit the art gallery again.
reveal - revelation
like - alike - likened
eyes like a hawk
excellent eyesight, notice everything
go down like a lead balloon
not liked at all
scrimp and save
you save money for things that you would normally buy or pay for
wear and tear
damage caused to an object through ordinary everyday use
every nook and cranny
every part of the place
screech to a halt
to stop very suddenly
a frugal lifestyle
very careful with food and money