Document48.pdf Vocabulary List PDF

Bring something about- to cause something to happen Come into play- to become an important factor Default- a option that computer uses if you don’t choose a different one FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS to not be noticed or dealt with, e.g. Little details often fall through the cracks. COMMUTE to make...

Bring something about- to cause something to happen Come into play- to become an important factor Default- a option that computer uses if you don’t choose a different one FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS to not be noticed or dealt with, e.g. Little details often fall through the cracks. COMMUTE to make the same journey regularly between work and home; A PERSON who commutes is called a COMMUTER DEMOTE SB to lower someone in rank or position ENCOUNTER 1 to meet someone unexpectedly 2 to experience something, especially something unpleasant EPIPHANY a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you GRASP to understand something, especially something difficult GRATIFY to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need; NOUN: gratification HAVOC confusion and lack of order, especially causing damage or trouble; mayhem MAYHEM /'meɪ hem/ a situation in which there is little or no order or control OFFENCE upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been rude or shown no respect (has offended you); VERB: to offend sb PERPLEX to confuse and worry someone slightly by being difficult to understand or solve REMORSE /rɪ'mɔ:(r)s/ a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done 1 LIFT A [FINGER] = to help with sth (often used in the negative) 2 HAVE YOUR [HANDS] FULL = to be busy or totally occupied with sb or sth 3 BURN THE [CANDLE] AT BOTH ENDS = to overwork or exhaust yourself by doing too many things, especially both late at night and early in the morning 4 BE ON MY [FEET] = to be standing up 5 BE AT A LOOSE [END] = to have some spare time and to feel rather bored because you have nothing particular to do 6 TWIDDLE YOUR [THUMBS] = to do little or nothing, to be idle 7 BE UP TO MY [EYES / EARS] = to be deeply involved in or occupied with sth  8 HAVE ENOUGH ON MY [PLATE] = to be sufficiently busy or preoccupied with work, problems or difficulties as to be unable or unwilling to deal with anything more 9 BE ON THE [GO] = to be constantly in motion, active, working 10 IT'S BEEN ONE [THING] AFTER ANOTHER = you use that when many things (typically unfortunate or stressful) are happening in a short time 11 BE RUSHED OFF MY [FEET] = to be exceptionally busy, to be made to work very hard and very quickly 1 [MAKE] A NAME FOR YOURSELF = to achieve distinction, become prominent or well known 2 [CLIMB] THE CAREER LADDER = to advance with a job position from the lower paid to a higher paid one with more responsibility 3 [TAKE ON] STAFF = to hire, engage 4 [ROCK] THE BOAT = to cause trouble when none is welcome; to disturb a situation that is stable and satisfactory 5 [SHOW] SOMEONE THE ROPES = to explain or demonstrate to someone how to do or perform a job, task or activity 6 [HOLD] A JOB DOWN = to manage to keep a job for a period of time 7 [BREATHE] DOWN SOMEONE'S NECK = to monitor someone closely, usually in an irritating way 8 [FIND] YOUR FEET = to reach a level of comfort in a new situation 9 [GO] OVER SOMEONE'S HEAD = to communicate directly with someone in a higher position to try to get what you want 10 [LAND] A JOB = to find a job and be hired 11 [STAND IN] FOR SOMEONE = to do the job that another person was going to do or usually does, because they are ill or away CON to make someone believe something false, usually so that that person will give you their money or possessions FIBBER a polite word for someone who tells FIBS = small unimportant lies GARDEN SHED a building that is in a garden and is used to store things ON THE DOLE if you are on the dole, you claim an UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT = the money that the government gives to people who are unemployed PORKY a British word for a lie  SICKIE a day off work someone takes saying that they are ill, especially when they are not actually ill SINISTER (adj.) making you feel that something bad or evil might happen SKIVE (OFF) to avoid working, especially by staying away from the place where you should be working WELFARE BENEFIT money paid by the government to people who are ill, poor, or have no job WHITE LIE a lie that is told in order to be polite or to stop someone from being upset by the truth d. 2 To hope against [hope] - meaning: To hope very strongly when the situation is hopeless 9 Everything's coming up [roses] - meaning: Everything is really excellent. CANDID → honest, INSINCERE /ˌɪn sɪn'sɪər/ → false, POMPOUS → arrogant OBSTINATE → stubborn, TIMID → shy, FASTIDIOUS → fussy IMPETUOUS /ɪm'petʃ uəs/ → impulsive, FORGETFUL → absent-minded COURAGEOUS /kə'reɪ dʒəs/ → brave LEVEL-HEADED → balanced, PETTY → narrow-minded, STINGY /'stɪndʒi/ → mean 2 TO BE FULL OF THE JOYS OF [SPRING] - to be happy, enthusiastic and full of energy 3 TO GRIN FROM EAR TO [EAR] - to look very satisfied and happy 4 TO BE A HAPPY [CAMPER] - to be generally content or satisfied with what is happening in one’s life and have no complaints 5 TO BE HAPPY-GO-[LUCKY] – to be cheerful and carefree all the time 6 TO JUMP FOR [JOY] – to express happiness through excited movements and gestures 7 TO BE OVER THE [MOON] – to be very happy about something 8 TO BE THRILLED TO [BITS] - to be extremely pleased about something 11 TO HAVE A [WHALE] OF A TIME - to have a very good time, have an exciting or fun time 13 TO BE WALKING ON [AIR] – to be extremely happy and full of joy, so happy that you feel like you are floating on air 1 TO LOOK DOWN IN THE [MOUTH] - to look depressed and unhappy 2 TO HAVE A FACE LIKE A WET [WEEKEND] - to look very unhappy 3 TO FEEL / LOOK [BLUE] - to feel / look depressed or unhappy 4 TO REDUCE SOMEONE TO [TEARS] - to make someone feel so unhappy that they cry 5 TO BE AS SICK AS A [PARROT] - to be annoyed because you have missed an opportunity, to be very disappointed 7 YOUR [HEART] SINKS - you feel disappointed and discouraged 8 TO HAVE A LUMP IN YOUR [THROAT] - to have a tight feeling in your throat because of a strong emotion such as sadness or gratitude 10 TO BE OUT OF [SORTS] - to be in an unhappy mood, edgy, in low spirits PURSUE /pə'sju:/ to try to do or achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time BE IN DEEP WATER to be in trouble, in a serious situation BE ON THE BALL to be aware of things, to be competent; to be knowledgeable BE ON THE CREST OF A WAVE to be very successful so that good things happen to you very quickly BE THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END to make someone do something difficult, especially a job, without preparing them for it or giving them any help DROP THE BALL to make a mistake, especially by doing something in a stupid or careless way HORSES FOR COURSES it is important to choose a suitable person for a particular activity, because everyone has different skills JITTERY nervous and anxious; extremely tense KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER to manage to survive, especially financially  LEVEL PLAYING FIELD a situation that is fair for everyone; everyone has the same chance MAKE A SPLASH to get a lot of public attention MOVE THE GOALPOSTS to change the rules in a way that it's not fair NECK AND NECK exactly even OPPONENT a person who someone is competing against in a sports event OUTLET a way / an activity in which emotion or energy can be expressed or made use of PAR FOR THE COURSE (behavior, event, situation) typical, the one you could expect PLAY BALL to agree to work with or help someone; to cooperate SINK OR SWIM a situation in which you either succeed or fail SPECTATOR a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part STAUNCH always loyal in supporting a team SWIM AGAINST THE TIDE to do something that is in opposition to the general movement of things TALKING-TO a severe talk with someone who has done something wrong TEST THE WATER to try to find out what people think about an idea before you do anything about it; to try to discover what the situation is like before you become involved in it TOUCH BASE to talk to someone for a short time to find out how they are or what they think about something 1 to risk or bet (money) on the outcome of an event, sport, etc - [gamble] 2 a sports match or sporting event / social occasion - [fixture] 3 to undergo or face courageously; to challenge, dare - [brave] 4 to completely beat sb in a game, competition, etc. - [crush] 5 to play much better than an opponent or team in a game and beat them easily - [outplay] 6 to compete with sb in a fight or competition, esp. with sb stronger than you - [pit yourself against sb] 7 to do gentle physical exercises just before playing a sport so that you do not injure your muscles – [warm up] 8 to make your body or part of your body firmer - [firm up] 9 very hard exercise - [strenuous exercise] 11 to put sb/sth into danger; risk a failure / damage - [put in jeopardy] 12 to win a race / competition in which more than two people or teams are competing - [finish first] 13 to be winning a game, race, etc. - [be in the lead] 14 to win very easily, in a way that impresses people; used esp. in news reports - [sweep to victory] 15 to win by getting only a few more points the opponent - [win by a narrow margin] 6 a very easy / unopposed victory - [walkover] 18 a competitor that takes second place, as in a game, sport, or other competition - [runner‑up] DIRT CHEAP - very cheap EMBROIDERY - patterns that consist of stitches sewn directly onto cloth (pl. haft) FOOT THE BILL - to pay for something GO FOR A SONG - to be sold very cheaply HIRE PURCHASE - a method of paying for sth in regular instalments until the debt /det/is completely paid I NSTALMENT - a sum of money due as one of several equal payments for something, spread over an agreed period of time LOOSE CHANGE - the coins that you have in your pocket or purse PAY THROUGH THE NOSE - to pay too much money for something PLASTIC MONEY - credit cards and debit cards, used instead of cash QUERY - a question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information SKINT - having no money; broke SPLASH OUT ON STH - to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but you don't need TAKE YOUR PICK - to choose the one(s) you want from the different types available VALUE FOR MONEY - something is worth the money spent on it 1 give me a bell [call me] 2 gutted [devastated] 3 chuffed [proud] 4 fancy [like] 5 bee’s knees [awesome / cool] 6 dodgy [suspicious] 7 wicked [awesome / cool] 8 nutter [crazy person} 12 banger [sausage] 13 a do [party] 15 bits ‘n bobs [various things] 16 plastered [drunk] 17 it`s monkeys outside [it's very cold] 18 ace [awesome / cool] 20 chillax [calm down / relax]