Vocabularies Flashcards
“the chiseled features of a male model”
(of a facial feature, typically a man’s) strongly and clearly defined.
“the social problems that beset the inner city”
of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently.
“a bout of the jitters”
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“an anxious student who jittered at any provocation”
feelings of extreme nervousness.
act nervously
“an indictment for conspiracy”
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
“a haven for wildlife”
a place of safety or refuge.
“various people had been smitten with untimely summer flu”
“she was so smitten with the boy”
(especially of disease) attack or affect severely.
be strongly attracted to someone or something.
Just pull yourself together. There’s no point crying about it.
to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset:
“he spared no expense in getting the company off the ground”
pay any amount of money in order to achieve something.
Do you have anything exciting lined up for the weekend?
I’ve lined up a meeting with them for tomorrow morning.
[ + to infinitive ] Do you have anyone lined up to do the catering at the Christmas party?
to prepare, organize, or arrange something:
Is being a huge star all it is cracked up to be?
Selling washing machines was just what it was cracked up to be - a boring job.
to be said to be something, either something good or something bad:
What gave it away bro
It’s used when the person who asks the question knows what gave it (the truth) away, because it’s extremely obvious. It’s like saying “Obviously!” or “Of course!”
Our parents really gave it to us for coming home late last night.
The headmaster gave it to the students for their disruption during class.
This is the toughest opponent I’ve faced yet. He could really give it to me in the ring.
To rebuke or scold one; to verbally or physically punish one.
Thank you for taking it upon yourself to organize the meeting.
to do something that needs to be done even though no one has asked one to do it
Thank you for taking it upon yourself to organize the meeting.
to do something that needs to be done even though no one has asked one to do it
“the breweries were cashing in on the rediscovered taste for real ales”
take advantage of or exploit a situation.
“he knew that if he failed her, she would hold it against him forever”
allow past actions or circumstances to have a negative influence on one’s present attitude toward someone.
“when the chips are down they chicken out”
when a very serious and difficult situation arises.
“when the chips are down they chicken out”
when a very serious and difficult situation arises.
“Mrs. Mott went out of her way to be courteous to Sara”
make a special effort to do something.
“the fate of the power station is up in the air”
(of a plan or issue) still to be settled; unresolved.
“the fate of the power station is up in the air”
(of a plan or issue) still to be settled; unresolved.
If anyone finds out about this, we’re toast.
His career is toast.
to be in a lot of trouble : to be completely ruined, defeated, etc.
If anyone finds out about this, we’re toast.
His career is toast.
to be in a lot of trouble : to be completely ruined, defeated, etc.
After her business went bankrupt, she picked up the pieces and started again.
to try to make a situation better after something bad has happened
