We Are the Champions
time after time
if something happens time after time, it happens in a similar way on many occasions
Ex: Why do you trust him if he lies to you time after time?
a punk
a young delinquent or minor criminal. Typically refers to a male.
Ex: Some young punks came in and stole beer from the store last night.
uptight
tense, nervous, or uneasy
Ex: You need to learn to relax! You’re so uptight!
to feel like home
to feel as if one belongs; to feel as if one were in one's home; to feel accepted
Ex: Although Toronto is not my home city, it feels like home.
to change (one's) mind
to change one's original opinion, choice, or plan
Ex: I changed my mind. I don’t want to go to the party this weekend.
to keep on fighting
said as a way to give encouragement when someone fails a task, is in a tough spot, sporting events, etc.
Ex: Don’t give up! Just keep on fighting and one day your dreams will come true!
to cross someone
to oppose someone
Ex: You best not cross Jim. He has a very bad temper.
a follower
one that imitates another
Ex: She has never been able to think for herself. She has always been a follower.
in case
in the event that (something does or does not happen)
Ex: You should take an umbrella with you in case it rains.
to live without
to survive or get by without something that you’re used to
Ex: Most of my friends can't live without their phones, but I can go for days at a time without looking at mine.
to be no bed of roses
if a situation is not a bed of roses, it is not always pleasant and there are difficult things to deal with
Ex: This job is no bed of roses. Sometimes I feel very stressed.
what's going on
to say what is happening
Ex: Jim heard his daughters fighting, so he went to their room and asked “what’s going on?”
to never give up (opposite is to give up)
to never quit; to never quit trying
Ex: I know that learning English is hard, but I will never give up!
to face one’s fears
recognize that you are afraid of something and try to work through it and overcome the fear
Ex: I need to face my fear of water and learn to swim.
to fall apart
to become very emotional, especially with sadness or grief
Ex: She fell apart at the funeral after she said a speech dedicated to her father.
to pay (one's) dues
to earn a given right or position through hard work, long-term experience, or suffering
Ex: She paid her dues in small theatres before getting a role in a Broadway play.
to take a look (at someone or something)
to glance or look at someone or something, especially in a quick, informal, or nonchalant manner
Ex: Could you take a look at my work? I’m not sure I am doing it right.
to let loose
to do something or happen in a way that is not controlled
Ex: The students at the university decided to have a party and let loose because they were done exams.
(something) is like a dream come true
when something happens that you hoped and wished for for a long time.
Ex: This vacation is perfect! It’s like a dream come true!
to take your eyes off sb/sth
to stop looking at someone or something
Ex: Take your eyes off of my test! You’re not allowed to cheat!
to go with
to accompany something agreeably; to associate with
Ex: Peanut butter goes well with jelly on a sandwich.
to be down
you have knowledge of something or are in agreement with it
Ex: “Want to go to a party this weekend?” “Yeah, I’m down.”
to leave behind (something/someone)
to go away or move forward and not take something or someone with you
Ex: I want to move to another country to start a new life and leave me old life behind.
to keep holding on
to keep or maintain something
Ex: I keep holding on to the idea that my ex-girlfriend will love me again.
to carry on
to continue or proceed
Ex: After you fail, it is important to carry on and try again.