Travel Vocabulary and Phrases

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What does it mean to be hooked on the idea?

  • To be dangerously obsessed with something
  • To be very interested or obsessed with a particular idea (correct)
  • To be highly disinterested or indifferent
  • To be uninterested in the notion

Which phrase indicates a situation where someone is avoiding a topic intentionally?

  • come to terms with
  • steer clear of (correct)
  • come between
  • come round

What is implied when something has raised some eyebrows?

  • It has led to confusion or misunderstanding
  • It has caused surprise, shock, or disapproval (correct)
  • It has been accepted without question
  • It has caused excitement or joy

What does the term 'counter-productive' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes being self-conscious?

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What does it mean to 'bottle up emotions'?

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What is the primary action of the phrasal verb 'turn up'?

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Which term best describes the act of 'fending off'?

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Which phrase indicates the manner in which something happens?

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What does the phrase 'keep up appearances' imply?

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Which phrase reflects an idea that something is widely recognized?

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What does it mean to 'cut back' on something?

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What does it mean to 'shoulder the burden'?

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Which phrase is most closely associated with a risky or uncertain situation?

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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What is the implication of the phrase 'put all your eggs in one basket'?

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What is meant by 'take something with a pinch of salt'?

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Which option best describes the meaning of 'eat humble pie'?

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What does 'face the music' entail?

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What does 'time and again' signify?

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What does 'have bigger fish to fry' imply?

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What does it mean to 'serve someone right'?

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Which term describes the necessity of having a moral or legal right to perform an action?

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Which word refers to an illness in one context and a state of disorder in another?

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What does the phrase 'a ray of sunshine' typically signify?

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What would 'to take great relish in something' signify?

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Which of the following represents a contrasting use of the word 'room'?

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In which context would 'to swallow news' be most appropriately applied?

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What is an example of a 'burst of applause' indicative of?

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What would an 'item of clothing' be best described as?

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Which phrase refers to considering the pros and cons of a situation?

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What does it mean to 'take notice of sth'?

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Which phrase signifies expressing a strong disagreement?

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What does 'be taken for granted' imply?

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What does it mean to 'take advantage of sth'?

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Which phrase describes finishing in a non-first position in a competition?

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What does 'stroke a chord' mean?

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In what context would someone be 'calling the tune'?

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Which phrase indicates a lack of harmony?

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What does 'take the view that' imply?

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What does it mean when someone 'settles the score'?

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Blurt out a problem/secret

To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that was meant to be kept hidden.

Bottle up emotions/problem

To keep one’s feelings or problems hidden, often resulting in frustration or stress.

Fend off criticism/blows/accusations

To defend oneself or resist something, such as criticism or attacks, often in a combative or protective manner.

Keep up appearances

To maintain a facade of happiness, success, or normalcy, even if things are difficult or untrue.

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Shoot down an argument/accusations

To immediately reject or refute an argument or accusations.

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Sweep aside an argument/accusations/criticism

To dismiss or ignore an argument or criticism without giving it proper consideration.

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Tease out a problem/secret

To gradually extract or reveal something, often with careful questioning or effort.

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Be dead set (on sth)

To become completely determined or committed to something.

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Stomach/face the idea

Accepting an unpleasant idea or possibility.

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On a knife-edge

A situation that is very delicate or dangerous and could go either way.

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Spill the beans

To reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept quiet.

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Eat humble pie

To admit you were wrong and apologize, often in a humbling way.

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Look into

To investigate or examine something carefully.

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Point out

To mention or highlight something.

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Take sth on

To agree to take on a task or responsibility.

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Put up with sth

To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

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Consume

To use up or devote a large amount of something, especially time or energy.

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Relish

To take great pleasure or delight in something.

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Swallow

To accept something unpleasant or difficult without complaining.

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Blurt out a secret

To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that was meant to be kept hidden.

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Bottle up emotions

To keep one’s feelings or problems hidden, often resulting in frustration or stress.

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Fend off criticism

To defend oneself or resist something, such as criticism or attacks, often in a combative or protective manner.

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Shoot down an argument

To immediately reject or refute an argument or accusations.

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Sweep aside criticism

To dismiss or ignore an argument or criticism without giving it proper consideration.

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Tease out a secret

To gradually extract or reveal something, often with careful questioning or effort.

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to dress-down

To wear casual or less formal clothing.

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steer clear of sth

To avoid something or someone intentionally.

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be hooked on the idea

To be very interested or obsessed with an idea.

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sth raised some eyebrows

To cause surprise, shock, or disapproval.

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to opt for sth

To choose or decide on something.

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Take exception to the fact that

To strongly disagree with or be offended by something.

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Take notice of sth

To pay attention to something.

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Take place in

To occur or happen in a specific location or event.

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Take part in

To participate or get involved in something.

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Take the view that

To hold or express a particular opinion or belief.

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Take account of sth

To consider or factor in something when making a decision.

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Take issue with sm

To disagree with or challenge someone.

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Take advantage of sth

To use something for your benefit, often in a favorable way.

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Sth took sb by a surprise

Something happened unexpectedly or caught someone off guard.

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Take the second place

To finish in second position in a competition or ranking.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary and Collocations

  • Get off the beaten track: To go to a less-traveled place.
  • End up spending a fortune: To spend a lot of money.
  • Get by on a shoestring budget: To live on a very small budget.
  • Get back to nature: To spend time outdoors.
  • Be in the lap of luxury: To live in a lavish manner.
  • To chill out: To relax.
  • To rough it: To live in a harsh or uncomfortable way.

Frequent Traveler Types

  • Independent traveler: A person who travels alone.
  • Seasoned traveler: An experienced traveler.
  • Intrepid traveler: A fearless traveler.
  • Weary traveler: A tired traveler.
  • Discerning traveler: A traveler with high standards.
  • Armchair traveler: A traveler who does not physically travel.
  • Inveterate traveler: A habitual traveler.
  • Unwary traveler: A careless traveler.

Phrases and Actions

  • In the region of: Approximately.
  • On behalf of: Representing someone.
  • On the brink of: Close to a significant event.
  • To some extent: To a certain degree.
  • In conjunction with: Together with.
  • In vain: Without success.
  • On the verge of: Close to, near.
  • On the grounds of: Based on, because of.
  • With the exception of: Except for.
  • Get somebody's goat: Annoy someone.
  • Get carried away: To lose control.
  • To fork out: To spend money (reluctantly).
  • Hefty: Large.
  • A tight budget: A limited budget
  • Let your imagination run wild: To imagine freely or extensively.
  • Be dead set (on sth): To be firmly decided about something
  • In line with sb: To be in agreement with someone
  • Shoulder the burden: To take responsibility for something heavy

Additional Vocabulary and Concepts

  • Whipping up rage/emotions: Causing intense anger or excitement.
  • Prior to: Before.
  • Dating as far back as: Starting from a specific point in time
  • To date up until now or so far: Until a particular point in time
  • Given that: Considering, because.
  • Turn out to be: To prove to be.
  • Make use of: To utilize in a way that brings benefit.
  • To put sth into good use: To utilize something productively.
  • Or whatever is: Or anything of that sort
  • Come as no surprise: To be expected. 
  • As an art form: Representing a specific type of expression.
  • Capture: To record, maintain a moment or emotion.
  • Wherever he went: In all the locations that he visited

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