Emotions
Work
Time & money
Money idioms
Character
100

Worried, nervous, or afraid about something that might happen.

anxious

100

To leave your job officially, usually by choice.

to resign / hand in notice

100

Free time when you are not working or busy.

spare time

100

To keep money for future problems or emergencies.

to save for a rainy day

100

having a strong decision to do something and not giving up easily, even when it is difficult.

determined

200

Feeling uncomfortable or ashamed because of a mistake or an awkward situation.

embarrassed

200

A job that gives satisfaction, purpose, or a sense of achievement.

rewarding job

200

To plan and reserve time for a particular activity or purpose.

set aside time for smth

200

To have just enough money to live on and pay basic expenses.

make ends meet

200

not showing feelings or thoughts easily, especially with people you don’t know well

reserved

300

Very unhappy or uncomfortable, often for a long time.

miserable

300

To lose your job because the company no longer needs your position.

to be made redundant

300

Do not have enough money to pay for something.

can't afford
300

To be extremely expensive.

cost an arm and a leg

300

used to getting everything you want, often because people give you too much and say “yes” too often.

spoilt

400

Feeling happy and relaxed because something bad did not happen or a problem is over.

relieved

400

A job that involves simple, repetitive tasks and requires little skill.

menial job

400

Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.

wealthy

400

Going from being very poor to very rich.

from rats to riches

400

used to getting everything you want, often because people give you too much and say “yes” too often.

affectionate

500

Feeling unable to cope because there is too much to deal with at once.

overwhelmed

500

To have difficulty doing something or dealing with a problem.

to struggle

500

To receive money or property from someone after they die.

to inherit

500

To cheat someone by charging too much or selling something unfairly.

to rip off

500

often refusing to follow rules or do what authority figures say

rebellious

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