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Burlington Skills Chapter 4

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  • I am __ ___ _______ for Chinese food tonight. I've been thinking about eating it all day.
    In the mood
  • Something that is very unpleasant but must be accepted:
    a bitter pill to swallow
  • In the USA, ________ _______ is very expensive because there is no public health system.
  • An unhealthy diet may raise your _________ _______ and cause hypertension.
    blood pressure
  • A very bad dream or a very bad situation in general
    nightmare
  • It takes about a week to ______ ____ the flu.
    get over
  • I don't want to ________ _____ _____ a cold so I wash my hands frequently.
    come down with
  • You should maintain a _______ _______ with fruits, vegetables, and protein.
    balanced diet
  • Another way to say that 'someone is about to die'
    at death's door
  • A way to say that 'you look unhealthy or tired because your skin is very white'
    as pale as a ghost
  • Improving in health or condition; recovering.
    On the mend
  • Another way to say that 'someone has fully recovered from an illness'
    back on one's feet
  • Something that is very uncommon.
    out of the ordinary
  • If you eat too much McDonald's, you might ______ ________.
    gain weight
  • A doctor may give you a ___________ if you are sick. You must go to the pharmacy to get it.
    Prescription
  • Another way to say that 'someone is very sick'
    as sick as a dog
  • To consider something along with other factors before reaching a decision.
    take (something) into account
  • Something that is wanted by many people.
    In high demand
  • When something happens intentionally.
    On purpose
  • A strong belief(s) that something will happen
    expectations
  • A daily routine is sometimes called a ....
    schedule
  • Most people go to the doctor once per year for a _______ ____ to make sure they are healthy.
    check up
  • If something is impossible or unlikely to happen, we say it's _____ ___ ___ ______.
    Out of the question
  • To be able to deal with something successfully.
    under control
  • A way to say that 'you are very healthy'.
    Fit as a fiddle
  • A way to say that 'someone is not feeling well'.
    under the weather
  • To make someone feel sick
    turn one's stomach
  • Another way to say extremely tired.
    exhausted
  • A way to say that someone is not physically healthy
    out of shape
  • Something that benefits someone.
    To one's advantage