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What does it mean to be hooked on the idea?
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?
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?
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?
What does the term 'counter-productive' refer to?
Which of the following best describes being self-conscious?
Which of the following best describes being self-conscious?
What does it mean to 'bottle up emotions'?
What does it mean to 'bottle up emotions'?
What is the primary action of the phrasal verb 'turn up'?
What is the primary action of the phrasal verb 'turn up'?
Which term best describes the act of 'fending off'?
Which term best describes the act of 'fending off'?
Which phrase indicates the manner in which something happens?
Which phrase indicates the manner in which something happens?
What does the phrase 'keep up appearances' imply?
What does the phrase 'keep up appearances' imply?
Which phrase reflects an idea that something is widely recognized?
Which phrase reflects an idea that something is widely recognized?
What does it mean to 'cut back' on something?
What does it mean to 'cut back' on something?
What does it mean to 'shoulder the burden'?
What does it mean to 'shoulder the burden'?
Which phrase is most closely associated with a risky or uncertain situation?
Which phrase is most closely associated with a risky or uncertain situation?
What does 'spill the beans' mean?
What does 'spill the beans' mean?
What is the implication of the phrase 'put all your eggs in one basket'?
What is the implication of the phrase 'put all your eggs in one basket'?
What is meant by 'take something with a pinch of salt'?
What is meant by 'take something with a pinch of salt'?
Which option best describes the meaning of 'eat humble pie'?
Which option best describes the meaning of 'eat humble pie'?
What does 'face the music' entail?
What does 'face the music' entail?
What does 'time and again' signify?
What does 'time and again' signify?
What does 'have bigger fish to fry' imply?
What does 'have bigger fish to fry' imply?
What does it mean to 'serve someone right'?
What does it mean to 'serve someone right'?
Which term describes the necessity of having a moral or legal right to perform an action?
Which term describes the necessity of having a moral or legal right to perform an action?
Which word refers to an illness in one context and a state of disorder in another?
Which word refers to an illness in one context and a state of disorder in another?
What does the phrase 'a ray of sunshine' typically signify?
What does the phrase 'a ray of sunshine' typically signify?
What would 'to take great relish in something' signify?
What would 'to take great relish in something' signify?
Which of the following represents a contrasting use of the word 'room'?
Which of the following represents a contrasting use of the word 'room'?
In which context would 'to swallow news' be most appropriately applied?
In which context would 'to swallow news' be most appropriately applied?
What is an example of a 'burst of applause' indicative of?
What is an example of a 'burst of applause' indicative of?
What would an 'item of clothing' be best described as?
What would an 'item of clothing' be best described as?
Which phrase refers to considering the pros and cons of a situation?
Which phrase refers to considering the pros and cons of a situation?
What does it mean to 'take notice of sth'?
What does it mean to 'take notice of sth'?
Which phrase signifies expressing a strong disagreement?
Which phrase signifies expressing a strong disagreement?
What does 'be taken for granted' imply?
What does 'be taken for granted' imply?
What does it mean to 'take advantage of sth'?
What does it mean to 'take advantage of sth'?
Which phrase describes finishing in a non-first position in a competition?
Which phrase describes finishing in a non-first position in a competition?
What does 'stroke a chord' mean?
What does 'stroke a chord' mean?
In what context would someone be 'calling the tune'?
In what context would someone be 'calling the tune'?
Which phrase indicates a lack of harmony?
Which phrase indicates a lack of harmony?
What does 'take the view that' imply?
What does 'take the view that' imply?
What does it mean when someone 'settles the score'?
What does it mean when someone 'settles the score'?
Flashcards
Blurt out a problem/secret
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
Bottle up emotions/problem
To keep one’s feelings or problems hidden, often resulting in frustration or stress.
Fend off criticism/blows/accusations
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
Keep up appearances
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Shoot down an argument/accusations
Shoot down an argument/accusations
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Sweep aside an argument/accusations/criticism
Sweep aside an argument/accusations/criticism
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Tease out a problem/secret
Tease out a problem/secret
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Be dead set (on sth)
Be dead set (on sth)
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Stomach/face the idea
Stomach/face the idea
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On a knife-edge
On a knife-edge
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Spill the beans
Spill the beans
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Eat humble pie
Eat humble pie
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Look into
Look into
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Point out
Point out
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Take sth on
Take sth on
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Put up with sth
Put up with sth
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Consume
Consume
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Relish
Relish
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Swallow
Swallow
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Blurt out a secret
Blurt out a secret
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Bottle up emotions
Bottle up emotions
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Fend off criticism
Fend off criticism
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Shoot down an argument
Shoot down an argument
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Sweep aside criticism
Sweep aside criticism
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Tease out a secret
Tease out a secret
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to dress-down
to dress-down
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steer clear of sth
steer clear of sth
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be hooked on the idea
be hooked on the idea
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sth raised some eyebrows
sth raised some eyebrows
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to opt for sth
to opt for sth
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Take exception to the fact that
Take exception to the fact that
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Take notice of sth
Take notice of sth
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Take place in
Take place in
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Take part in
Take part in
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Take the view that
Take the view that
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Take account of sth
Take account of sth
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Take issue with sm
Take issue with sm
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Take advantage of sth
Take advantage of sth
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Sth took sb by a surprise
Sth took sb by a surprise
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Take the second place
Take the second place
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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.Â
- 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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