wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
determined
to move around and talk to other people at a social event
mingle
expression said to warn someone not to be nosy and not to ask too many questions about something.
curiosity killed the cat
Step on a crack, break your mother's back.
curious and eager to know a lot about people or things
inquisitive
relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done
to make your feelings apparent, showing your emotions in an honest way
wear your heart on your sleeve
not having anything to do, and not knowing what you want to do with your free time
at a loose end
undeniably / denial
used to describe someone who always wants to do a good job, who puts a lot of effort into their work
conscientious
someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity
party pooper
barely manage to do something, narrowly succeed in doing something
by the skin of your teeth
expand or diversify your interests
broaden your horizons
What verb tenses do normally use for the following situations: 1) an offer to help someone, 2) the train schedule, and 3) your unconfirmed plans this weekend
1) will - I'll help you with your suitcase!
2) present simple - The train leaves at 5:00PM.
3) be going to - I'm going to hang out with my friends this weekend.
Achieving the opposite effect to what you had planned.
counter-productive
to increase very quickly
mushroom
Name __/6 of the idioms that use body parts (yesterday)
To think on your feet.
To play something by ear.
To get something off your chest.
To stick your neck out.
To give someone a pat on the back.
To have your head screwed on.
a range or variety of different things. "There was a _____ ______ of us." = We all had different hobbies.
a mixed bag
Rewrite this sentence using the PRESENT PARTICIPLE.
She called the police because she saw a man following her.
Seeing a man following her, she called the police.
doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it
compulsive
too interested in your own appearance or achievements
vain
to be fired or let go from a job because you are no longer necessary
to be made redundant
Rewrite this sentence using the PERFECT PARTICIPLE.
She had just returned from Mexico so she was still in vacation-mode.
Having just returned from Mexico, she was still in vacation-mode.