idioms
Touch wood / knock on wood
So something doesn’t happen, prevent something from happening (superstition).
What does this slang word mean: GOAT? And give a sentence.
The best, The Greatest of all Time
e.g. Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
What is this meaning of this phrasal verb: take off? And give a sentence.
To remove a piece of clothing; person leaves a place suddenly, quickly; or when an airplane ‘departs’.
e.g It's really hot today, I’m going to take off my jacket.
What conditional is this sentence?
If my flight hadn't been delayed, I would have arrived on time.
Third conditional
What is the difference between shift work and having a flexible contract?
Shift work: work in ‘shifts’, mornings, afternoons, or evenings. Customer service, hospitals, security, janitorial, logistics, hospitality industry (hotels), restaurants, supermarkets, shops.
Flexible contract: flexible schedule, chose your hours or days, work from home, or remote work/office.
Start from scratch
To start over, start from the beginning.
What does this slang word mean: Ghosting? And give a sentence.
To avoid, ignore, stop replying to someone.
e.g. He ghosted me
What is this meaning of this phrasal verb: break down? And give a sentence.
A machine stops working (car, factory equipment, electronic system) or a person has an emotional collapse.
e.g. My car broke down this morning.
Fill in the blanks.
If I ____ (play) the lottery, I ______ (have) a chance to hit the jackpot
If I played the lottery I would have a chance to hit the jackpot.
What does it mean if I describe my job as being a dead-end job?
You can go no further, no growth potential, no career development.
Catch some z's
Take a nap, go to sleep
What does this slang word mean: Stan? And give a sentence.
To obsess over a celebrity, actor, musician, athlete (crazy fan).
e.g. I am a stan of Justin Bieber.
What is this meaning of this phrasal verb: take after? And give a sentence.
Your appearance or personality is similar to a family member (parents, grandparents, great-parents).
e.g. I take after my mom, we are both very impatient people.
Transform the sentence.
My boss wants to send me to Japan. I'll try sushi.
If my boss sends me to Japan, I’ll try sushi.
What is Sparta's USP?
Up to the student.
To be a backseat driver.
Giving instructions you don’t want/need, criticizing you, giving advice you haven’t asked for.
What does this slang word mean: Ankle biter? And give a sentence.
A child (derogatory – negative).
e.g. I have 5 ankle biters at home
What is this meaning of this phrasal verb: do without? And give a sentence.
Something is not necessary to have, not needed, you want to stop or quit something (food, alcohol).
e.g. What can you do without? = I can do without pizza.
When do we use type 2 conditionals?
Imaginary or situations; hypothetical situations; our hopes, dreams, and wishes.
What is the difference between assist and attend?
Assist = to help someone
Attend = to be present/there at a meeting, event
To make a killing
To have financial success, make good money.
What does this slang word mean: Suck up? And give a sentence.
A person will do anything to be please, make someone happy (person in a position of power = boss, teacher).
e.g. He is such a suck up! He always asks the teacher for extra homework.
What is this meaning of this phrasal verb: lay off? And give a sentence.
To fire or 'let go' of an employee.
e.g. I was laid off yesterday.Make a third conditional sentence.
(I / to not eat so much / I / not felt sick)
If I hadn't eaten so much, I wouldn't have felt sick.
What does it mean if we describe a company, product, brand as an underdog?
Up to student