Phrasal verbs
Imagine a student who's trying to juggle multiple assignments, a part-time job, and their social life. They have a busy day ahead, switching between working on an essay, attending a work shift, and meeting up with friends. What do they do in this situation?
They flick between the tasks.
If your job brings you satisfaction, you can call this job _______.
fulfilling
Picture two people who have different opinion on some issue. If they don't see eye to eye with each other, you can also say they are _____.
far apart
Something that can be causing fear
Dreaded
Think about a new fitness trend that has gained popularity. Some people enthusiastically embrace it, believing it will completely transform their health, while others are skeptical and choose not to get involved. Those who embrace are __________ the fitness trend.
buying into
Paraphrase the following sentence: Martin Scorsese is a well-known director.
Martin Scorsese is a renowned director.
Think about standing at the top of a steep, icy hill. If you take one wrong step, you might slide down uncontrollably. This idiom describes a situation where a small action or decision could lead to a series of increasingly bad consequences.
Slippery slope
To obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards
To comply with
A famous author who has just come up with a brilliant idea for a new book. The publisher is excited about the concept and wants to release as many copies as possible fast. What does he want to do?
He wants to rush out the new book.
Continue the following sentence: We haven't reached any agreement and for now the negotiations are ______.
deadlocked
Imagine a dancer performing a routine without any enthusiasm, simply moving their body as if following a set pattern. This idiom is used when someone is doing something without real interest or genuine involvement, just completing the necessary actions without any passion or commitment.
Go through the motions
Something that exists separately from other things and has its own identity
Entity
Envision a group of coworkers who decide to participate in a team-building retreat. However, one person prefers to spend the weekend with their family instead, so they choose not to join the retreat. They _________ the team-building event.
opt out of
Imagine a person who has recently been diagnosed with a mental health condition. They notice that some of their friends start treating them differently, avoiding conversations about their condition. This person experiences the _________ associated with mental health issues.
stigma
Envision a big decision-making table where important discussions are taking place. If someone is sitting at the corner of the table and their voice isn't heard as much as others, they are ________.
On the margins
Taking care to do things carefully and correctly
Conscientious
A school where there's been a sudden increase in misbehavior among the students. The school administration decides to implement strict rules and punishments to control the situation. They are ________ unruly behavior.
clamping down on
If one can suffer a lot of pain, they have a high pain _______.
Imagine a busy factory where all the machines suddenly stop working. This idiom is used when something that was once moving smoothly and quickly comes to a complete stop due to various reasons.
Grind to a halt
To find as much support, courage, etc. as you can
To muster (support, courage, etc.)