Employability
take advantage of something when it happens
Grasp an opportunity
worn out or shabby, especially due to overuse or lack of resources
threadbare (adj.)
to drastically improve one’s character or behavior
turn oneself around
exciting or full of new ideas
stimulating
Sally looks worried . She MUST HAVE / MUST HAVE HAD a problem with something
must have
things that you do at school or college that are not part of your course
extracurricular activities
a person who is famous or influential in a particular field, such as science, literature, or entertainment
luminary
an important or busy time before a deadline or test
crunch time
Something successful or impressive that is achieved after a lot of effort and hard work
accomplishment
She knew everything about our plans. She ________________________ to our conversation (LISTEN)
must have listened
decide what to believe about something after you have considered the facts
draw conclusions
psychological factors significantly affect physical health.
Psychosomatic diseases
engaging in bad or mischievous behavior that one has been caught doing in the past
up to old tricks
a good idea about what you should do, write, say, etc, especially one you get suddenly
inspiration
. Tom ________________________ this because it is in French and Tom doesn’t know French. (WRITE)
can't have written
acting in a way that is morally right
ethical behavior
very fashionable and expensive
swanky
something that is damaged beyond repair
write off
feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement
enthusiastic
You were stupid to go skiing here. You ________________________ a leg
could have broken
determination to keep trying to achieve something in spite of difficulties
perseverance
a stain or disgrace on one’s reputation or family name
blot on the escutcheon(idiom)
an idea or suspicion
inkling
someone who starts a new business to make money often in a way that involves financial risks
entrepreneur
Mrs White bought a new fur coat ! - She ________________________ the lottery (
must have won