Something that is done to improve a situation
an initiative
I was a nervous wreck after the accident
very anxious
I passed the test with _ colours
dashing
flying
running
soaring
help
unhelpful
My dog popped his clogs
die (informal)
She was really sick but now she's on the mend
getting better
Causing little damage to the environment
sustainable
Absolutely sure
adamant
I pig out on crisps _ in a while (+ what frequency is this?)
once (+ what frequency is this?)
I'm really attracted _ that actress
to (find appealing)
_ and large, I don't play much sport (+ what frequency is this?)
By (usually)
Swan song
the last or final work, effort, or performance.
Have a frog in one’s throat
hoarseness or difficulty speaking
Drop out (of)
to leave a course or school before finishing it.
Brush up on
to improve your knowledge or skill in something you studied before.
_ a rule, I clean my house once a week on Saturdays (+ what frequency is this?)
As (usually)
popular
unpopular
adventure
unadventurous
Play it by ear
to do something without planning, preparation, or practice.
I've just started a job as a bell ringer, but I'm still _
learning the threads
learning the chords
learning the strings
learning the ropes
generosity
generous
artist
artistic
Toot your horn
to boast or brag about your talents, successes or accomplishments.
The band played an ... set that got the crowd dancing
energetic
Knowing I'll have to stop spending so much money is a bitter pill to swallow
a difficult fact or situation to accept.
anxiety
anxious
idiom to say you are day dreaming
you've got your head in the clouds
Forget about something important
lose sight of
Sadly, I've _ touch with my old university friends
lost (no longer have contact)
Take up
start doing a new activity or subject.
Working together (with)
in collaboration
I'm finally making _ with this project. We've got the first few pages done
headway (start to develop and get success)
He said he was going to turn over a new _ and quit smoking
leaf (start a new habit or way of thinking)
compete
competitive
I proposed _ my wife on the beach
to (ask someone to marry you)
Repaired because it is old and in bad condition
renovated
_ the most part, I watch fantasy films (+ what frequency is this?)
For (usually)
Different musical notes sung or played together to make a pleasant sound
harmony
The middle part of a song that gets repeated
chorus
That loud music is really starting to get _ my nerves
get (annoy me)
Go over
to review or check something carefully.
I ___ out on chocolate cake at the party and now I feel sick
pigged
It was love _ first sight
at (immediately)
The music was ... and perfect for a party
upbeat
Her face _ up when she opened the present
lit
idiom to say someone isn't very intelligent
he's not the brightest bulb in the box/sharpest tool in the shed
idiom to say someone is lazy and sits around all day
a couch potato
I felt completely _ ease when the exam was over
at (relaxed)
If you are and early bird you enjoy...
waking up early
I only go to the cinema _
once in a blue moon
It'll break _ heart if you don't come to the party
my (upset me a lot)
energy
energetic
March to the beat of your own drum
to do things in your own unique way.
Pleased by what someone said about them
flattered
I'm under the weather
sick or ill
Make a song and dance about something
to make a fuss or exaggerate and complain about something that isn’t really important.
Hand in
to give a piece of work to a teacher or person in authority.
I used to drink too much coffee but thankfully I _ the habit
kicked (quit / give up)
greed
greedy
caution
cautious
My dog often _ me company when I'm at home
keeps (stops me feeling alone)
fool
foolish
I sometimes feel my boss takes me _ granted as he doesn't appreciate my skills
for (doesn't appreciate)
I wish you would just leave _ alone
me (don't bother me)
If you are a relaxed person you are as cool as a...
cucumber
Someone or something that helps you succeed
asset
She'd made a mistake but I knew she was a good employee so I give her a clean _
slate (forget about wrong things you did in the past)
cheek
cheeky
Like a broken record
to say something (annoyingly) again and again.
Real (not imagined)
tangible
aggression
aggressive
When I was a student I practically _ on microwave meals
lived
After months of practice, I'm getting the _ of playing the guitar
display
hang
catch
hold
Fit as a fiddle
to be in great shape or health.
Catch up (on/with)
to reach the same level as others after falling behind.
Her voice is so ... that it gives me goosebumps
soulful
Fine tune something
to make something more precise or perfect by making repeated small adjustments.
She was making a _ in a teacup about the meeting even though she had nothing to worry about
storm
The ... tell a really emotional story about love and loss
lyrics
emotion
unemotional
rely
unreliable
The early bird catches the worm
be lucky when doing it quickly or early
polite
impolite
If you have a _ on your shoulder you are angry with someone or resent them in someway
chip
If a person is a bookworm they...
love reading
The ... of the drums gives the song great energy
rhythm
I realised I was answering the wrong question and had to start again from __
scratch (repeat again from the beginning)
I think I'm ready for tomorrow's exam. Well the proof is in the pudding
results show the truth
idiom to mean very tired
I'm (as) dead as a doornail
If a person is a tough cookie they are...
determined and don't give up easily
enthusiasm
unenthusiastic
I've got an exam tomorrow so I'd better __
hit the books
thump the books
break the books
smash the books
We _ together the party at the last minute
threw
I should really cut _ _ fast food as I'm putting on weight
down on
That song is so ... — I can’t stop singing it!
catchy
pessimist
pessimistic
My favourite music ... is indie rock because it’s creative and different
genre
I wasn't a big fan of the salad and ended up just ____ at it
picking
I go out for a walk _ so often (+ what frequency is this?)
every (sometimes)
idiom to mean something is easy to do
it's a piece of cake
I eat like a horse
eat a lot
Sing from the same songsheet
to say the same thing or follow the same plan.