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  • An expression which means 'To speak to someone very briefly to see how they are or to catch up on something previously discussed'
    to touch base
  • A house or an apartment you rent just for a few days or weeks.
    a short-term rental
  • Put the sentence in the present perfect simple or continuous: I / eat a whole bandeja paisa. I'm so full!
    I've eaten a whole bandeja paisa. I'm so full!
  • An adjective which describes a place (often a room) with not enough space.
    cramped
  • An expression which means: 'More advanced than others. To be the first one to start using something which will later become popular.
    To be 'ahead of the curve'.
  • Put the sentence in the present perfect simple or continuous: They / love each other for many years.
    They've loved each other for many years.
  • A loan that the bank gives you to buy a house, which you usually pay back in installments each month.
    mortgage
  • An expression which means someone 'has the authority to make the decisions'.
    call the shots
  • A deposit. The first part of a payment which you have to pay upfront.
    down payment
  • the feeling of missing your home/country/neighbourhood etc.
    (to be/feel) homesick
  • An area of a city which is luxurious, where mainly wealthy people live.
    upscale neighbourhood
  • Put the sentence into the present perfect simple or continuous. This morning she / already / send five emails /and/ attend two meetings.
    This morning she's already sent five emails and attended two meetings.
  • A name for large electronic devices in your house such as the fridge and washing machine.
    appliances
  • Put the sentence into the present perfect simple or continuous: How long / you / wait for him?
    How long have you been waiting for him?
  • An expression which means 'To provide something that will be of benefit'
    bring (something) to the table.
  • Put the sentence into the present perfect simple or continuous: / he / meet / the boss / yet?
    Has he met the boss yet?
  • A house which already has all furniture in it is...
    fully-furnished
  • An expression which means 'learn how to do something'.
    learn the ropes
  • An expression which means: (a project is) in progress/planned for the future.
    in the works
  • My balcony ______ the whole city! It's a great view.
    overlooks
  • Houses which are economically accessible for the people who live in that area.
    affordable housing
  • Another name for 'a building with 8 floors'
    An 8-story building.
  • When you invite your friends over to your new apartment for the first time you are having a ...
    housewarming party