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What does the phrase 'get away' mean?
What does the phrase 'get away' mean?
What does 'up to my ears' signify?
What does 'up to my ears' signify?
Which expression means to finish or complete something?
Which expression means to finish or complete something?
What does 'recharge your batteries' imply?
What does 'recharge your batteries' imply?
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What does it mean when someone says 'fingers crossed'?
What does it mean when someone says 'fingers crossed'?
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What does it mean to be 'snowed under'?
What does it mean to be 'snowed under'?
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Which phrase describes the action of relaxing and releasing stress?
Which phrase describes the action of relaxing and releasing stress?
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What does it mean to 'switch off'?
What does it mean to 'switch off'?
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What is meant by the phrase 'hold up'?
What is meant by the phrase 'hold up'?
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What does it mean to 'catch up' with someone?
What does it mean to 'catch up' with someone?
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Study Notes
Phrases for Free Time
- Catch up on: Complete tasks or work that has been missed.
- Get away: Take a break or vacation to relax and escape daily routine.
- Unwind: Relax and release stress to improve mental well-being.
- Recharge your batteries: Take time to rest and regain energy to be more productive.
- Switch off: Disconnect from work or stress to fully relax and de-stress.
- Hold up: Continue to be successful, stable, or pleasant, typically referring to weather conditions.
- Fingers crossed: Expressing hope for a positive outcome or good luck for someone.
Phrases for Busy Times
- Up to my ears: Feeling overwhelmed with work or too busy to handle everything.
- Snowed under: Having an excessive amount of work or tasks to complete.
- Wrap up: Successfully finish or complete a task or project.
- Get through: Successfully finish a task or period of work despite challenges.
- Catch up: Meet with someone after a period of time to share news and updates.
- Calm down: Reduce the workload or stress level to create a less hectic environment.
Catch Up
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently, such as work or tasks you've missed.
- Can also mean to meet and spend time with someone you haven’t seen in a while to exchange news.
Snowed Under
- To have too much work or to be overwhelmed with tasks.
Unwind
- To relax and release stress.
Get Through
- To successfully complete a task or period of work.
Switch Off
- To disconnect from work or stress; to relax completely.
Hold Up
- To remain good, strong, or stable (e.g., weather that stays nice).
Calm Down
- To become less busy or less stressful.
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Description
This quiz explores various phrases used to describe free time and busy periods. You'll learn expressions that can help articulate how we relax or cope with being overwhelmed. Test your knowledge and see how well you understand these idiomatic phrases.
