Definitions
How do we call it when you do something that upsets others?
to rock the boat
astounding
something that is breath-taking/ impressive/ amazing
I took a day off....... I could move to my new flat.
so that
What is your favourite dish?
Can you tell me what your favourite dish is?
If I .............. her address, I will send her an invitation.
If I find her address, I will send her an invitation
How do we call it when someone follows the rules?
to play by the rules
to pick a fight
to intentionally provoke a conflict/ fight
My best friend could not help me fix my computer..... she was ill.
as/ because/ due to the fact that
What time does the show start?
Could you tell me what time the show starts?
She would hurt herself if she ................... down.
She would hurt herself if she fell down
How do we call it when you change the structure of a system in order to improve it?
to shake things up
binge-watch
to watch several episodes (= separate parts) of a television series or programme, one after another
I will lend you my car... you promise to drive carefully
as long as/ if and only if
Have you seen my glasses anywhere?
I wanted to know if you had seen her glasses anywhere./ She was wondering if I had seen her glasses anywhere.
If I were 20, I ................ around the world.
If I were 20, I would travel around the world.
How do we call it when someone has an advantage over the rest of the people due to their experience?
to have a bit of an edge
to have a chip on one’s shoulder
to be combative
My mom did not sleep well last night ....., she looked as fresh as a daisy.
nevertheless
What does "ambivalent" mean?
Do you know what "ambivalent" means?
If he called you, you .................... and help her.
If he called you, you could go and help her.
How do we call it when we adapt something to suit a requirement?
to tailor something towards a need
to be a blessing in disguise
to talk about something that seemed to be bad, but ended up being good
Most people do not stop eating fast food ...... the bad impact on their health.
despite
What should people do to reduce their anxiety levels?
Would you mind telling me what people should do to reduce their anxiety levels?
If I ................ the USA, I............ to New York.
If I had visited the USA, I would have been to New York.