War and Conflict
A group of armed soldiers
Troops
If someone loses their authority or power in a particular situation or setting, they...
...fall from power
(fun) going to the cinema with you last week.
It was fun
I (promise) the job yesterday.
was promised
His friends are opposed ... violence.
to
Horrible acts committed against innocent people
Atrocities
Another way to say 'deliver an ultimatum'
Issue an ultimatum
(not/easy/me) pass this test.
It wasn't easy for me to pass this test.
I dislike (photograph).
being photographed
My dad discouraged me ... drinking tea with sugar.
from
An attack by an armed force to conquer another country
Invasion
If you restore a relationship damaged by a disagreement or dispute, you ...
... patch (things) up
James didn't say sorry, which was very rude.
It was rude of James not to say sorry.
They will refuse Harry permission to miss the history lesson. (Harry)
Harry will be refused permission to miss the history lesson.
I have no sympathy ... people who take the law into their own hands.
for
Armed conflict between actors with highly unequal military capabilities, such as when rebel groups or terrorists fight strong states
Asymmetric warfare
If something disrupts, foils, or causes problems to a plan, activity, or project, it ...
... throws a spanner in(to) the works
(see/insult) that he didn't invite me.
I see it as insulting/as an insult that he didn't invite me.
The farmer was feeding the chickens with corn. (having)
The chickens are having corn fed to them.
I don't understand it when people ... to violence.
resort
Small groups of combatants using military tactics
Guerrilla raids
If someone gives up power, they ...
... relinquish/renounce power
dig/the new cucumber patch. It took us two whole days.
It was hard work digging the new cucumber patch. It took us two whole days.
After the poor performance, the crowd showed the players little respect. (had)
After the poor performance, the players had little respect shown to them.
The climbers were ... on reaching the mountain top despite the freezing temperatures.
intent