Idioms
This idiom refers to something we don't like much at first, but grow to like over time.
An acquired taste
This collocation refers to what we should all strive to eat this. A variety of healthy foods in the right proportion.
Nutritious, well-balanced diet
The process by which gases from factories, transportation and livestock act as a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat and contributing to global warming.
Greenhouse effect
This often mispronounced word means co-workers.
Colleagues
Useful in many ways (like smart phones or computers e.g.)
Versatile
This idiom refers to something we say or do to try to avoid bad luck, especially after making an overly bold statement.
Knock on wood
These 2 collocations are used to refer to something brand new (like technology).
State of the art
Cutting-edge
Both these terms refer to the kinds of gases from vehicles and factories that cause smog and contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Exhaust fumes
Emissions
1) To let someone temporarily have something that belongs to us (like money or objects).
2) To temporarily receive something from someone else with an intention to return it in the future
1) Lend
2) Borrow
Each of these words means extremely important.
(4 possible answers)
Crucial.
Essential.
Critical.
Vital.
This idiom means we should do everything in reasonable amounts.
All things in moderation
This collocation refers to a situation when we have two or more events taking place at the same time which forces us to choose between events.
Schedule conflict
The trend towards international cooperation in areas like business, education, travel, culture, etc.
Globalization
This difficult to pronounce word refers to a mental health professional.
Psychologist
Enough. Good enough.
Sufficient
This idiom means not feeling well.
Under the weather
This collocation refers to the connection required between our vision and our body required to be successful when playing sports or video games.
Hand-eye coordination
An event designed to familiarize new students or workers with their new situation.
This word means to guess or believe something is true without confirming or verifying the information.
Assume
Real. Authentic. Not fake or counterfeit.
Genuine
1) This idiom means we should be patient and not expect something to happen right away.
2) This idiom means we should be careful not to end up in a position where we cannot go back to where we were before.
(Hint: Both idioms start with 'Don't')
1) Don't hold your breath
2) Don't burn your bridges
A career that offers little or no hope for advancement.
Dead-end job
This slightly difficult to pronounce word means: Passion. Eagerness. Excitement
Enthusiasm
What is paraphrase and what are some phrases we can use to signal that we are about to paraphrase>
Paraphrase is using other words to express or clarify our ideas or other peoples ideas when we are not quite sure of the word or words we need to use in English.
To signal intent to paraphrase, we can say:
In other words...
What I mean is...
What I'm trying to say is...
Do you mean...?
When you say..., Do you mean...?
Hard to notice. Hard to detect.
Subtle