Performing arts
an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill
understudy
to form an opinion about something before you have all the facts
There may be a simple explanation. Let’s not....
jump to conclusions
to do everything you possibly can to make something happen and succeed
pull out all the stops
to get money or something you want by asking other people for it rather than by paying for it yourself
a group of children scrounging for food
scrounge for
without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character syn dull
a few.... comments
her performance was rather....
bland
to suddenly speak angrily to someone
jump down somebody’s throat
to start to do something with a lot of energy and determination
I can’t wait to..... the new course.
get your teeth into something
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
carve out
A very fortunate or beneficial chance, a stroke of luck
lucky break
to accept an opportunity very eagerly
I ....(V2) of studying abroad
leap at the opportinity
to learn how to do something very easily
She .... dancing like a ....
take to something like a duck to water
to remember and talk about things that happened in the past
It’s useless to continually.... to the past.
hark back
strong praise for a new play, book etc, especially in a newspaper or magazine
win/receive/earn....
The performance earned them... from critics.
rave reviews
if something increases, develops, grows etc ....., it does it very quickly
Lifeboat technology has advanced...
by/in leaps and bounds
to talk a lot about your own achievements
blow your own trumpet
to become successful or happy in a particular situation, especially one that other people would not enjoy
Some couples ______ __ conflict.
thrive on
the final practice of a play, opera etc, using all the clothes, objects etc that will be used for the actual performance
dress rehearsal
A chance that one takes despite being uncertain of the consequences or outcome.
I don't usually go on blind dates, but I ....(V2)and agreed to meet Sarah's friend for dinner.
take a leap in the dark
if someone’s words are ...., they make you very happy or pleased
be music to your ears
accompany someone, especially if they haven't specifically invited you
tag along