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Expression: s.th stops being fashionable

to go out of fashion

to gradually become less strong until it stops (noise, wind, fire, excitement) (phrasal verb)

to die down

to slowly and carefully explain something (phrasal verb)

break down

Verb: to take a little look at s.th

to peek (at s.th)

Phrase that means you do one thing to achieve something else (often in reference to jobs)

to be a means to an end

o accept new ideas, beliefs, methods in an enthusiastic way.

to embrace

(adj) you are doubtful about the truth of s.th

skeptical

a person who is always on search of money for his own satisfaction.

financially-driven

expression: to go from poverty to extreme wealth

to go from rags to riches

to be savvy

smart and intelligent about a specific topic/area due to the knowledge they have. You are able to make good decisions.

Expression with phrasal verbs meaning to start again from the point you finished previously

to pick up where you left off

to find a sense of meaning and reward in the work you do

job satisfaction

Verb meaning to consume a lot (unhealthy) amount of s.th in one go / in a period of time with no break

Binge (watch/eat/drink)

to experience a reward/pleasure/get what you need without waiting or working for it

instant gratification

collocation: a belief in work as a moral good : a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard.

your work ethic

Generally, women _______ men. (have a longer life expectancy)

outlive

A verb meaning you become too big for your clothes or you become too mature for s.th

to outgrow

Make a sentence with regret to make a formal announcement (think about verb pattern!)

I regret to tell/inform you that...

Name 6 verbs which describe ways you can interact with a touch screen device

scroll, swipe, zoom, pinch, tap, double-tap, rotate, spread

Make a sentence with 'remember' to show you did do s.th (use verb pattern!)

remember + to + infinitive (ex. I remembered to bring my passport with me)

Make a sentence with 'try' to show suggesting (use verb pattern!)

try + verb-ing (try writing down the new vocabulary in a separate note book)

Make a sentence with 'sorry' to show regret (use verb pattern!)

Sorry for doing something (Ex. I'm sorry for being late)

Make a sentence with Persuade (using correct verb pattern)

Persuade + obj. + to + infinitive (I persuaded her to come with me)

Make a sentence with Succeed (using correct verb pattern)

Succeed + prep. + -ing (ex. He succeeded IN overcoming his fears)

Make a sentence with prevent + verb using the correct pattern

Prevent + obj. + prep. + -ing (ex. Sunscreen prevents you from getting burnt)

Make a sentence with 'carry on + verb' (using the correct pattern!)

to carry on + verb-ing Ex. carry on practicing the new idioms.

Idiom meaning you are shocked by a negative or scary experience

to be shaken up

Very tired, lacking in energy due to being overworked and/or tired for a long period of time, this often causes you to become ill.

to be run down

Idiom meaning you’re getting better bit by bit

to be on the mend

to ______ your toe. (to hit it very hard against something)

stub

Name four ways you can injure your ankle

sprain, break, twist, graze, bruise, bump

To play something by ______ . What does this idiom mean?

to play s.th by EAR. = to improvise, to go with the flow.

An idiom meaning you are joking with someone

to pull someone's leg

I _______ my tooth! (I hit it and a small part of it is gone)

chipped

An idiom which means s.th makes you really angry

to make your blood boil