Comparatives and superlatives (adjectives and adverbs)
That test was _____(easy) than the last one.
easier
Break a leg
good luck.
I am afraid___spiders.
I am afraid OF spiders.
What is the British word for pants?
Trousers.
"Catch up" with someone.
To meet someone you know after not seeing them for a period of time and talk about what you have been doing.
That film was awful, it was definitely ___(bad) I've ever seen in my life.
the worst
A piece of cake
(a simple task that is easy to do)
He was happy____winning the lottery
He was happy ABOUT winning the lottery.
"hang out" with someone.
Spend time with someone.
Competition to get into the course is ____ (tough) than ever before.
tougher
A blessing in disguise.
A good thing that seemed bad at first.
Everything depends____your last decision.
Everything depends ON your last decision.
"Looking forward to".
Feel excited.
He decided to take his studies ____(serious) this semester.
more seriously
Hang in there.
Don't give up.
I’m surprised____how fast my students are learning.
I’m surprised AT how fast my students are learning.
What is the British word for potato chips?
Crisps.
"Carry on".
To continue.
He decided to stop arguing and ____(reluctant) accepted his boss's decision.
reluctantly
Feel under the weather.
To feel sick.
I am fed up____you.
with
"Pull off".
When you manage to complete a difficult task.