phrase, extremely good, enjoyable, etc.
The graphics and sound effects are out of this world.
PV - 3 part. to continue to practise a skill so that you do not lose it
To keep up with. I find it hard to keep up with my hobbies because I have so many!
PV, to be in a particular situation, state or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it
To end up. We wanted to go for a walk but we ended up sitting in the car watching the rain.
Collocation. one of the set periods of time during each day and night when a group of employees are at work before being replaced by another group of employees.
Work shifts.
PV, to meet, find or discover someone or something by chance
To come across something. I came across an old diary in her desk.
Noun. a brother or sister, or both
Siblings. How can siblings, raised in the same family, be so different?
PV - 3 part. to be excited and happy about something that is going to happen
To look forward to. I’m really looking forward to going to Japan.
verb + preposition. to succeed in dealing with pressure.
To cope with. A lot of students find it hard to cope with the stress of exams.
PV - 3 part. If people ___________ , they like each other and have a friendly relationship with each other
To get on with. Her friendly personality means that she gets on with most people.
Idiom, to feel very surprised, especially about something we like or admire
To be blown away. We were all blown away by the incredible scenery.
PV - 3 part. catch up with the material that was covered during the classes you missed.
To make up for. She’s getting some private classes to make up for the lessons she missed at school.
Idiom, to be very sad about something
Down in the dumps. Mary was really down in the dumps about cancelling the holiday.
PV - 3 part. to (get) some sleep because you have not been able to do it until that time
To catch up on. I need to catch up on some sleep.
PV, to bring a thought, picture, idea or memory to someone’s mind
To conjure up. The word ‘Bahamas’ conjured up pictures of white sand and blue sea.
Idiom, to be very happy about something
To be over the moon. Charlie was over the moon about his trip to Colorado.
Phrase, to be frightened of heights, or nervous about it
I am scared of heights. I can’t go on fairground rides because I am scared of heights.
Adj+noun. A _____ situation is one that will end well for everyone involved in it
Local businesses and residents benefit from the shops – it’s a win-win situation.
PV - 3 Part. to no longer have something e.g. ideas
To run out of. Let’s end the meeting for today, I think we’ve run out of ideas.