Good News
As the old saying goes, "No news is ______ news."
good
bizarre
strange or unusual
I don't mean to insult you, doc. But there's no way I got the big C.
cancer
Did you get an explanation for her behavior? IT really upset the kids.
(what is IT referring to?)
her behavior
improve your mood and become more cheerful
perk up (or brighten up)
Feeling sad
(the) blues
"John and I are tying the knot."
(what is the good news)
They're getting married
blue
feeling unhappy
I got canned at work.
(what's the bad news)
My teacher recommended that we participate in her tutoring sessions on the weekend. The next day, I told HER that my friends and I were interested in going to THEM.
(what is HER and THEM referring to?)
HER: my teacher
THEM: the tutoring sessions
fill with happiness (of a face)
light up
loose
"I'm excited to tell you about our new bundle of joy."
(what is the good news)
Just had a baby
(NOT pregnant)
heartwarming
causing tender feelings
The cashier ripped me off.
(what is the bad news)
The cashier cheated me out of some money.
I was outside without an umbrella when the storm hit. They hadn't been forecast, and all I could do was find shelter and wait.
(find and correct the incorrect word)
They ---> should be it
move slowly and carefully into something
ease into
A detective looks for these
clues
"I have a bun in the oven."
(what is the good news)
They are pregnant.
dazzle
amaze or impress someone
I got mugged.
(what is the bad news)
They were attacked and robbed
I don't want anything to do with _________. Kevin is the worst person I've ever met.
him (or them)
take pleasure or delight in something
revel in
Ball game you play on the table
foos (ball)
I hit the jackpot!
(what is the good news)
They won the lottery / I won the big prize
over the moon
extremely happy
She dumped me.
(what is the bad news)
Their girlfriend broke up with them/terminated their relationship
You won't believe __________. I'm moving to New York!
1. fill in the blank
2. What is the word in the blank referring to?
1. This (or It)
2. Moving to New York
accept something reluctantly
reconcile oneself to (sth)
Alcohol
booze