give a definition
let it slide
to not do anything about something or someone when you should try to change or correct that thing
name 3 things you can dump on someone
emotional baggage, problems, feelings, complaints
I tried to tell him about the issue, but he just brushed it like it was nothing.
brushed it OFF
The group chat is __ me __ messages about the party. I can’t keep up!
bombarding with
(что-то) не кажется мне правильным
(smth) soesn't sit right with me
a deal breaker
something that is important enough to you to prevent you from agreeing to something, buying something etc.
name 3 things one can dish out
advice, criticism, insults // compliments, praise, money
I’m not going to tolerate with his excuses anymore. He needs to take responsibility.
tolerate with -> tolerate
My mom’s panic about my messy room was __ I was about to clean it!
unwarranted
преподать урок
teach someone a lesson
assert yourself
to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions
name 2 synonyms to "jump in with" (advice)
weigh in with ..
put your 2 cents in
The government seems to turn a deaf ear on the complaints of ordinary people. It’s so frustrating!
on -> to
I __ your tips on __ and finally fixed my sleep schedule - thanks!
took on board
проявить твёрдость
put your foot down
grin and bear it
to accept something bad without complaining
name 3 verbs that we can use instead of "get rid of" (negative thoughts)
banish / ditch / dump
I know she still holds a grudge for me for forgetting her birthday last year.
for -> against
His joke __ __ as rude, even though he didn’t mean it that way.
came off / came across
(что-то) задело за живое
(smth) hit close to home
question
to have or express doubts about something
give 6 other ways to say "it irritates me"
rub someone the wrong way
bug someone
get under someone’s skin
push someone’s buttons
drive someone up the wall
exasperate
He got silent treatment from his friends after bailing on plans last-minute.
the silent treatment
That movie __ me __ so emotional. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
left feeling
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have your best interest at heart