Objects and actions
A phrase we use to say that sth will last a very long time (typically an item or a memory):
to be ___ an exhibition
AT - an exhibition is an event, and when attending events we use "at"
comfortable
com-f-t-bl
When you consume a large amount of sth in a short time or in one sitting:
to binge sth
A way of saying that the clock is not showing the correct time: it's "behind" or "ahead" of time (2 options):
the clock is running slow/fast (also late/early)
to be __ a plane
ON - planes and other large vehicles are like ships, they have a "board", so we are ON them
meme
meem
An old way of measuring time, involving the sun and a "clock" drawn on a flat, horizontal surface + a stick:
a sun dial
A decision you make incredibly quickly, typically in an emergency situation or on an impulse:
a split-second decision
to be impressed __ sth (2 options)
BY/WITH
available
a-vey-l-bl
The feeling of absolute, terrible, painful boredom or a routine that you dislike:
tedium
"on time" = punctual
"in time" = managed to witness or participate in sth
to procrastinate __ sth
ON
mortgage
mor-g-dg
When do we use "sth has been happening FOR", and when do we use "sth has been happening SINCE"?
FOR + amount of time ("for 25 years")
SINCE + date ("since 2020", "since yesterday")
A funny phrase we say when we just had a sudden and stressful situation and we feel like we aged as a result (2 options):
"It took 10 years off my life" / "I aged 10 years because of this"
to be addicted __ sth
TO (think of it like this: you're REALLY attached to sth when you're addicted)
vulnerable
vun-r-bl