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C1+ EF Unit 1

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  • I think he's a little w______ after the long journey.
    weary
  • to listen to someone's advice
    to heed someone's advice
  • stay up late working on something (oil)
    burn the midnight oil
  • make an effort to achieve something beyond expectations (go)
    go the extra mile
  • work hard and do your fair share of the task (pull)
    pull your weight
  • She was ________ by juornalists about her approach to parenting. They asked her very many questions.
    grilled
  • Her idea is taking ______ in many countries across the globe.
    root
  • If I were you I would take his advice ____ _____ . I think he really wishes you well.
    on board
  • There are people who are SCARED _______ by day to day living. (very scared)
    witless
  • to ignore someone's advice (ear)
    to turn a deaf ear to someone's advice
  • I have the feeling that my advice always ______ on deaf ears.
    falls
  • We need to teach kids how to develop good j________.
    judgement
  • Stay focusd on your goal and don't get distracted. (eyes)
    keep your eyes on the prize
  • put maximum effort into something (give)
    give it your all
  • start working faster or more efficiently (kick)
    kick into high gear
  • He tried to _________ himself with the boss by paying her compliments.
    ingratiate
  • I had to _______ my pride and accept his offer.
    swallow
  • Many people have c_____ her parenting style saying she neglects her children and puts them in danger.
    condemned
  • start something with energy and enthusiasm right away (hit)
    hit the ground running
  • He b_______ _____ my advice and regreted it later.
    brushed off
  • Her parenting styles is very ________. There are hardly and rules and no punishments.
    lenient