a person who loves reading
a book worm
Fine tune something
to make something more precise or perfect by making repeated small adjustments.
The music was ... and perfect for a party
upbeat
I proposed _ my wife on the beach
to (ask someone to marry you)
aggression
aggressive
Repaired because it is old and in bad condition
renovated
Something that is done to improve a situation
an initiative
idiom to mean very tired
I'm (as) dead as a doornail
Take up
start doing a new activity or subject.
a person who loves films (n)
a film buff
an engaging book
a page turner
I eat like a horse
eat a lot
I should really cut _ _ fast food as I'm putting on weight
down on
I'm under the weather
sick or ill
Hand in
to give a piece of work to a teacher or person in authority.
I only go to the cinema _
once in a blue moon
Different musical notes sung or played together to make a pleasant sound
harmony
I pig out on crisps _ in a while (+ what frequency is this?)
once (+ what frequency is this?)
That song is so ... — I can’t stop singing it!
catchy
Play it by ear
to do something without planning, preparation, or practice.
Real (not imagined)
tangible
My dog often _ me company when I'm at home
keeps (stops me feeling alone)
Have a frog in one’s throat
hoarseness or difficulty speaking
Catch up (on/with)
to reach the same level as others after falling behind.
Someone or something that helps you succeed
asset
I ___ out on chocolate cake at the party and now I feel sick
pigged
popular
unpopular
Make a song and dance about something
to make a fuss or exaggerate and complain about something that isn’t really important.
I took _ my new job really well
to
Brush up on
to improve your knowledge or skill in something you studied before.
Toot your horn
to boast or brag about your talents, successes or accomplishments.
When I was a student I practically _ on microwave meals
lived
It was love _ first sight
at (immediately)
Like a broken record
to say something (annoyingly) again and again.
polite
impolite
read without paying much attention
to leaf through a book
The band played an ... set that got the crowd dancing
energetic
follow the rules exactly
do something by the book
something people have done many times
the oldest trick in the book
generosity
generous
The company took _ new staff
on
If you are and early bird you enjoy...
waking up early
Her voice is so ... that it gives me goosebumps
soulful
idiom to mean something is easy to do
it's a piece of cake
when you can't stop reading
I couldn't put it down
I sometimes feel my boss takes me _ granted as he doesn't appreciate my skills
for (doesn't appreciate)
Go over
to review or check something carefully.
enthusiasm
unenthusiastic
Fit as a fiddle
to be in great shape or health.
I'm finally making _ with this project. We've got the first few pages done
headway (start to develop and get success)
We _ together the party at the last minute
threw
She was really sick but now she's on the mend
getting better
Working together (with)
in collaboration
_ and large, I don't play much sport (+ what frequency is this?)
By (usually)
idiom to say someone is lazy and sits around all day
a couch potato
I passed the test with _ colours
flying
running
soaring
dashing
help
unhelpful
Her career really took _ after she stared in that film
off
It'll break _ heart if you don't come to the party
my (upset me a lot)
March to the beat of your own drum
to do things in your own unique way.
idiom to say you are day dreaming
you've got your head in the clouds
My dog popped his clogs
die (informal)
I was a nervous wreck after the accident
very anxious
a book that makes you cry
a tearjerker
caution
cautious
Drop out (of)
to leave a course or school before finishing it.
Knowing I'll have to stop spending so much money is a bitter pill to swallow
a difficult fact or situation to accept.
read the whole book, usually in one sitting
read it from cover to cover
If a person is a bookworm they...
love reading
I'm really attracted _ that actress
to (find appealing)
I felt completely _ ease when the exam was over
at (relaxed)
artist
artistic
idiom to say someone isn't very intelligent
he's not the brightest bulb in the box/sharpest tool in the shed
That loud music is really starting to get _ my nerves
get (annoy me)
pessimist
pessimistic
_ the most part, I watch fantasy films (+ what frequency is this?)
For (usually)
I took _ a loan
out
when you are so excited about a film and can't wait to see what happens next (phrase)
on the edge of your seat
Absolutely sure
adamant
I used to drink too much coffee but thankfully I _ the habit
kicked (quit / give up)
The early bird catches the worm
be lucky when doing it quickly or early
After months of practice, I'm getting the _ of playing the guitar
display
hang
hold
catch
Forget about something important
lose sight of
I wasn't a big fan of the salad and ended up just ____ at it
picking
fool
foolish
adventure
unadventurous
I think I'm ready for tomorrow's exam. Well the proof is in the pudding
results show the truth
_ a rule, I clean my house once a week on Saturdays (+ what frequency is this?)
As (usually)
My favourite music ... is indie rock because it’s creative and different
genre
I go out for a walk _ so often (+ what frequency is this?)
every (sometimes)
a film with lots of famous actors (adj)
star-studded
The ... tell a really emotional story about love and loss
lyrics
I've just started a job as a bell ringer, but I'm still _
learning the strings
learning the threads
learning the chords
learning the ropes
emotion
unemotional
Causing little damage to the environment
sustainable
If a person is a tough cookie they are...
determined and don't give up easily
Pleased by what someone said about them
flattered
I wish you would just leave _ alone
me (don't bother me)
The middle part of a song that gets repeated
chorus
She'd made a mistake but I knew she was a good employee so I give her a clean _
slate (forget about wrong things you did in the past)
I realised I was answering the wrong question and had to start again from __
scratch (repeat again from the beginning)
a popular film, usually expensive to make (n)
a blockbuster
Swan song
the last or final work, effort, or performance.
I've got an exam tomorrow so I'd better __
hit the books
break the books
thump the books
smash the books
energy
energetic
Her face _ up when she opened the present
lit
He said he was going to turn over a new _ and quit smoking
leaf (start a new habit or way of thinking)
If you have a _ on your shoulder you are angry with someone or resent them in someway
chip
compete
competitive
be/get interested in the book
be/get hooked
Sadly, I've _ touch with my old university friends
lost (no longer have contact)
cheek
cheeky
She was making a _ in a teacup about the meeting even though she had nothing to worry about
storm
Sing from the same songsheet
to say the same thing or follow the same plan.
If you are a relaxed person you are as cool as a...
cucumber
The ... of the drums gives the song great energy
rhythm
anxiety
anxious
greed
greedy
a film without much substance or story, usually lots of action (n)
a popcorn movie
the role that makes an actor famous (adj / n)
a breakout role
rely
unreliable
I took _ a new hobby
up
I had to take _ more work when my colleague was off sick
on
a difficult, tedious, turgid book
a heavy read