Vocabulary
This word describes someone who always seeks perfection.
perfectionist
What is a more complete way of answering a yes/no question?
Yes, I am./ Yes, I can./ Yes, I have., etc.
This idiom means to contribute something valuable to a place/team/situation.
to bring a lot to the table
What does it mean to "eat like a horse"?
Eat a lot.
Food that is extremely pleasant to taste.
delectable
This term refers to the overall buying, selling, and renting of residential properties.
housing market
How would you indirectly ask if someone is a perfectionist?
Would you say that you are a perfectionist?
This idiom means something so captivating it makes you pay full attention. (think movies)
(keeps me) on the edge of my seat
When do you use this phrase "I’m not quite sure I follow you"?
When you're unsure of the meaning.
"Gentrification is driving up house prices." What does "driving up mean?"
to increase the price of something
This term describes a rapid and sudden increase in prices.
skyrocketing, soaring
Costs ___ many people from saving money. What does?
keep
What does "They got the ax" mean?
They were fired.
This phrase means to exaggerate or do too much of something.
to go overboard
This term describes a movie script.
Screenplay
The illegal act of intentionally starting a fire to destroy property.
arson
What verb form goes after 'keep X from'?
gerund: keep people from saving.
This idiom means to give the maximum punishment possible.
throw the book at
What does the following phrase mean? "I get the gist of what you’re saying, but..."
When you understand the basic idea but need more details.
This crime involves killing another person without premeditation.
manslaughter
This term refers to cooking food by stirring it quickly in a hot pan.
stir-fried
Convert to passive voice: "The government imposed a fine on the company."
A fine was imposed on the company (by the government).
An idiom for a meal that is complete and satisfying.
a square meal
What is "to be made redundant"?
laid off; to lose a job due to company downsizing or restructuring.
A taste that is pleasantly sharp or sour.
tangy