Holiday Myths
This small dish is usually eaten before the main course of a meal
appetiser
When someone watches several episodes of a TV series in a single sitting, they are doing this
binge-watching
This type of job is the opposite of full-time, often with fewer hours per week
part-time
Too much time in the sun without protection can cause this illness, with headache, nausea, and even fainting
sunstroke
This chemical in the brain, often linked with pleasure and reward, is released when people binge-watch shows.
dopamine
Instead of being hired by one company, this type of worker is self-employed and takes on projects for different clients
freelance
Some travellers save money by standing at the side of the road with their thumb out, hoping for a ride
hitchhike
A general rule, custom, or something that most people accept as “normal” is called this.
a norm
If you directly tell someone what to do in their work, you don’t just “manage” them—you do this
supervise
If you walk a long way in tight shoes, you might get this painful bubble on your skin
blister
If a new trend is becoming more common and popular, we say it is doing this
on the rise
In a company hierarchy, employees often “______ to” their direct boss
report to
Travelling can put this on your time, money, or relationships — a kind of pressure or demand.
a strain
At the end of an episode, when the story suddenly stops at a very tense or surprising moment, it’s called this
cliff hanger
This adjective describes responsibilities connected with running or directing a business, often distinguished from routine administrative tasks
managerial