Objects and actions
A phrase we use to say that sth will last a very long time (typically an item or a memory):
to listen __ sth
TO (please remember, for the love of gods)
jewellery
joo-l-ree
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 get __/__ a plane (2 options)
ON/OFF
diabetes
da-ya-bee-tees
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
variety
v-ra-yeti
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
digitisation
dee-gee-tay-zey-sh'n
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)
unique