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Gold Experience B2 - Unit 3 SB p 37

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  • What does "to be on the look-out" mean?
    to be alert and to search for smth / smb
  • There was a bout of extremely bad weather. What does a "bout" mean?
    a short period of intense activity, an attack, an outbreak
  • "to be on hand for smth" means...
    to be available and ready to help, or be used, if necessary
  • A large-scale systematic plan or program of actions
    a scheme
  • a disadvantage
    a drawback
  • getting ready
    gearing up
  • What is "syllabus"?
    timetable, program, plan
  • when you work together with another person or group
    collaboration
  • What does "a hot topic" mean?
    a popular idea / topic
  • What does "to pave the way" mean?
    to make it possible or easier for smth/smb else to follow
  • What does "retreat to her room" mean?
    get back to her room
  • What does "to loom" mean?
    to come into view, to be close, to appear
  • brothers and sisters
    siblings
  • What does "slightly" mean?
    a little bit
  • What does "ultimately" mean?
    finally, in the end
  • The school will remain open. What does "remain" mean?
    stay
  • a solution that is good for everyone
    win-win situation
  • things that stop you from paying attention to what you're doing
    distractions
  • "to be sold on the idea" means...
    to believe the idea is great
  • a short test or study to see if an idea works
    trial
  • encouragement and help
    support