Easy
- to lose control
When she saw the absolute mess that was left after the party, she completely ____ ___.
freak out
- anticipate happily
She told me she was l___ ____ __ the vacation to Dubai.
look forward to
- to discourage people or stop them liking something/ someone
Many people claim that they are p__ __ by his vile temper and constant tetchy mood.
put off
- to confront or prepare to fight X2
The thing which sparked the violent brawl was the passenger s____ __/ c____ __ the flight attendant.square off
charge at
- to cause/ to feel tension or anxiety
I would describe myself as slightly timid. Every time I give a presentation in front of the class, I s____ myself ___.
Song Lyrics
Wish we could turn back time to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep, but now we're s_____ ___.
stress out
- to tolerate
I just cant p__ __ ___ his constant tantrums over homework.
put up with
- to shock
Anna was s____ __ after the dreadful car accident.
shake up
- to keep one`s emotions inside / synonym of ~ keep a lid on
Promise me that you don't b____ __ your emotions ever again.
bottle up
- make an effort to relax/ be less excited
I know his vile temper makes your blood boil but I would recommend taking a sip of your coffee and c___ ___ a little bit before speaking to him.
calm down
-try to be happy
Her best friend brought her down, but her family was there to c____ her __.
cheer up
Challenge
- Use the words /frown on/upon, justify, vile (temper)/
Example
Her mom frowned upon her trying to justify her boyfriend`s vile temper.
- to overcome with sentiment of crying
What makes every golden-ager c____ __ is going through their photo albums.
choke up
- to recover /from a period of emotional distress/
It has been one year and he still can't g__ ___ the fact that he didn't win a gold medal at the competition.
get over
- become depressed
Rainy days always g__ me ____.
get yourself down
- to succeed in upsetting someone
What always g___ to me is people commenting on my appearance.get to someone
- to disapprove of
Fortune smiles upon the brave and f____ ____ the coward.
frown upon
- to disappoint
Lyrics of a song
Could you find a way to l__ me ____ slowly?
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, l__ me ___ slowly
let down
- make an effort to recover emotional control
She was extremely nervous but she p___ herself ______ and stood up in front of the whole class to state her opinion.
pull oneself together
- start being less negative
After the protest meeting, the suffragettes were slowly starting to l_____ __ as they finally started seeing light in the tunnel.
lighten up
Challenge
Use these words in one sentence~ altercation, pull (oneself) together, channel
After the severe altercation between her and her partner, she decided to pull herself together and channel her energy into something positive.