Unit 7
a journey from poor or humble beginnings to wealth or success
rags to riches
to give a positive expression of approval.
to praise
a period of time in a shop when there are many discounted items.
sale
to feel unwell.
under the weather
To accept a challenge or responsibility.
take on
someone who serves as a good example to others, especially for their behavior or achievements.
role model
to request money back from a company that you spent doing something for that company.
to claim expenses
to negotiate a better price (informal).
haggle
to stop doing something negative or harmful, especially to your health
to kick a habit
To overcome obstacles and achieve success.
break through
something that sparks the creativity of artists.
artistic inspiration
to distort the truth to make something appear disproportionate to reality.
to exaggerate
someone who is addicted to shopping.
shopaholic
makes a connection between the food someone eats and the state of their health.
you are what you eat
To defend a particular belief or cause with determination.
stand up for
someone who was inspirational to you when you were a child.
childhood hero
to be on time
punctual
someone who searches for a product on sale at a cheaper price than usual.
bargain hunter
to be concerned about how your diet and lifestyle are affecting your health and take an active interest in maintaining good health.
health conscious
To surpass difficulties and challenges and achieve success.
rise above
–to motivate or encourage someone and make them feel like they want to do something.
to inspire
the exercise of power in order to benefit family or friends.
nepotism
to compare the price and quality of something in various places before making the purchase.
to shop around
a state of alarm or anxiety caused by concern about the risk of developing or being diagnosed with a particular illness or condition.
health scare
To help someone in response to the help you received from others.
pay it forward