Definitions
to appear the correct age
to look your age
to go too far
to behave in a way that upsets or annoys people
It's really frustrated when you miss a bus.
It's really frustrating when you miss a bus.
Many people are likely to hang up on ____ callers.
Many people are likely to hang up on cold callers.
3 expressions with "get"
get carried away, get in touch, get it, get someone's attention, get some rest, get the feeling, get to do something, get together
when your takeaway order takes longer to arrive than expected
slow delivery
to get carried away
to become so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do
We've been waiting for this opportunity since over a year.
We've been waiting for this opportunity for over a year.
It's natural for team members to ___ and go.
It's natural for team members to come and go.
3 synonyms to "important"
crucial, vital, significant, key, major
to behave badly
to misbehave
a curfew
a rule that everyone must stay at home between particular times, usually at night
Sophie has learnt Italian since last year.
Sophie has been learning Italian since last year.
I don't have much time, so please get ____ to the point of your story.
I don't have much time, so please get straight to the point of your story.
3 expressions with "go"
go to pieces, go to great lengths, go the extra mile, go without saying, it goes to show
(idiom) to annoy someone a lot
to get on someone's nerves
vital
necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important
All the staff should give an opportunity to grow in their career.
All the staff should be given an opportunity to grow in their career.
One day, out of the ____, she announced that she was leaving.
One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving.
3 examples of annoying service
faulty product, broken promises, poor customer service, lack of communication, rude staff, aggressive salespeople, false advertising
to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving
to resign
billing disputes
when you disagree with a shop about the amount you paid for some item
Someone just jumped the queue in front of me. I'm infiring!
Someone just jumped the queue in front of me. I'm infuriated!
They came ___ ____ a plan to make us more efficient.
They came up with a plan to make us more efficient.
3 examples of actions against illegal behaviour
ban the use of (..), crack down on criminals, enforce a law, offer alternatives, take action, warn about the dangers, patrol streets