Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
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Fool Around

A

To behave in a silly way

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2
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Get to me

A

Something that bothers you

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3
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Hang Back

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Stay behind because of fear

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4
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Have someone on

A

make someone believe something when it isnt true

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5
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Jump at smth

A

to accept something eagerly

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Settle for somth

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to accept something even though there is a better option

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Stand up to someone

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To defend or support a particular idea or a person who is being criticized or attacked

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8
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Wind someone up

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Mock someone

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9
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Alarm bells ring

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a sign of warning of serious problems ofdanger

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10
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Be on someone s conscience

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to make someone feel guilty

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Compose yourself (v)

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To calm down and regain self-control, especially in a stressful situation.

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Be unable to bring yourself to do smth

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to not be able to force yourself to do something that you think is unpleasant:

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13
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Come to someone s aid

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To help or assist someone in need.

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14
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Come to terms with

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to accept sth

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15
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Fight Back (phr v)

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to defend yourself against criticisms, accusations, etc.

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16
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Get out of hand

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To become uncontrollable or chaotic.

17
Q

Kick yourslef

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To feel regret for missing an opportunity

18
Q

Pin someone down

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To stop someone from escaping by surrounding and shooting at them if they try to escape:

19
Q

Shake someone s up

A

To cause someone to feel shocked or disturbed

20
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Stand by and do nothing

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To watch a situation unfold without taking any action, even when help is needed.

21
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Stick to your guns

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To remain firm and not change your position or opinion, even under pressure.

22
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Wrapped up in the moment

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To be completely absorbed or caught up in the present situation, often losing awareness of everything else.