Phrasal verbs
to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by that group
fit in
It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in.
treat someone in an unfriendly way (body idioms)
give someone the cold shoulder
I thought she really liked me, but the next day she gave me the cold shoulder.
What future forms do we use to talk about future plans?
1) be going to
2) the present continuous
Name synonyms for 'impulsive'
impulsive - showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have
rash and impetuous
rash - careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result
impetuous - likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions
My clothes are similar ______ my sister's - we both love black.
to
to try to understand something or discover the truth about something by collecting different pieces of information
piece together
Police are trying to piece together a profile of the murderer.
be comfortable and relaxed with (home idioms)
be at home with
There was an adjustment period, but I'm at home with my new job now.
What other words can we use in conditional sentences?
unless, as long as, supposing/suppose, provided/providing the, in case
Name 7 words that can mean MONEY in different situations
banknotes, cash, coins, currency, change, loan, debt, bribe, tax, fare, fee...
I enrolled _____ the modern art course.
on
to think of an idea when you didn't expect or intend to, especially one that solves a problem
hit on/upon something
I hit on a brilliant idea as I fell asleep last night.
When we first hit on the idea, everyone told us it would never work.
very difficult to understand (as...as simile)
His instructions were as clear as mud.
Correct the mistake:
I suggested to put the matter to the committee.
I recommend to write your feelings down on paper.
I suggested putting the matter to the committee.
I recommend writing your feelings down on paper.
Name compound adjectives (parts of the body)
breakneck, ear-splitting, eye-catching, eye-opening, hair-raising, heart-stopping, heartwarming, nail-biting, soul-destroying
She was banned _____ driving for two years.
from
to understand, especially after a long time
catch on
He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on (to what you're saying) eventually.
to be very unhappy and sad (sadness metaphor)
be in low spirits
Everyone was in low spirits because of the rainy weather.
How do we express present habits?
1) The present simple with or without an adverb of frequency.
2) The present continuous with always, constantly, etc. to talk about sth annoying.
3) will
My dog will always bark at strangers.
Name 7 synonyms to the verb SAY
tell, admit, utter, mutter, mumble, claim, announce, shout, whisper...
Following the investigation, the suspect was charged _____________ theft.
with
to become familiar with somewhere new, such as a new house, job, or school, and to feel comfortable and happy there
settle in
Once we've settled in, we'll have you over for dinner.
to be very pleased, extremely happy or delighted (happiness metaphor)
be over the moon
She was over the moon about/with her new bike.
What's the difference between these sentences:
1) Oh! You needn't have bought anything! Thank you!
2) I didn't need to get on with him since we didn't intend to work together.
1) needn't have+past participle
something wasn't obligatory/necessary, but we did it anyway
2) didn't need to
something wasn't obligatory/necessary, so we didn't do it
Name 7 words that can be formed from "view"
review, interview, preview, viewer, viewpoint, reviewer, interviewer, interviewee, overview
The joke didn't go _____ very well.
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