to improve or make happier (for example, someone's mood or spirits)
to lift
I thought I would see you on Saturday, not today. EXPECT I _______________ until Saturday.
didn't expect to see you
to affect something badly, to make an impact
to hit
unclear, obscure (often your memory)
foggy
responsible for something bad that has happened
at fault
to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time
to grill
someone who is very good or has done something very good (often a well-behaved child or a very helpful person)
angel
Regret: Well, I got COVID. I really _________ to that seven-hour, mask-free foam party. (GO)
shouldn't have gone
including or considering all the information about something or every part of something
in detail
to consider something carefully, especially in order to make a decision or make a judgment about a person (PHRASAL VERB)
to weigh up
Regret: I really wish I had applied for that program in time. I ______________ more attention to the deadline. (PAY)
should have paid
to fill or enter a place in large numbers or amounts
to flood
very hot
boiling
if someone or something appears suddenly or unexpectedly, it appears...
out of nowhere
She had studied diligently day in and day out, so she felt very confident about the exam, which she passed with flying colors. (NEED)
She didn't need to worry.
without telling other people
in secret
She turned herself in to the police becuase she thought she had run over a person late that night. But it was only a log. (NEED)
She needn't have turned herself in to the police.
without intending to
by accident
The sky was blue and the forecast had predicted warm, sunny weather, so we didn't bring an umbrella. (NEED)
We didn't need to bring an umbrella.
He was very nervous, but everything turned out fine. (NEED)
He needn't have been so nervous.
learn so that you can remember all of something
to learn by heart
to share interests, experiences, or other characteristics with someone or something
to have something in common (with someone)
to pass or achieve easily
to sail through
He cried for days on end over the escape and certain death of his cat, but it turned out the cat was perfectly fine and had been hiding under the bed. (NEED)
He needn't have been so upset.
happy or full of hope
bright
The food was free, so we didn't pay for it. (NEED)
We didn't need to pay for it.
The surprising news about closing the hospital was completely ___________________. EXPECT
unexpected
We weren't anticipating any news from him until March, but he called _________________ last week. EXPECT
unexpectedly
Imagine if lightbulbs had been invented in the 14th century. Life back then____________ different. (BE)
would have been
The coach has made it clear that all team members should attend training twice a week. EXPECTED Everyone on the team ________________ training twice a week according to the coach.
is expected to attend
to be as active or intelligent as you can be
to be at your best
Imagine if lightbulbs had been invented in the 14th century. Life back then____________ different. (BE)
would have been
being in a situation where something bad is likely to happen
at risk
when two people argue frequently, especially when they shout at each other, they have a.... (TWO WORDS)
stormy relationship
to communicate or continue to communicate with someone, for example by email or telephone
to keep in touch
in a place where other people, especially people you do not know, can hear you and see what you are doing
in public
to suddenly stop moving, especially because you are frightened
to freeze
The product was even better than everyone anticipated. LIVED The product more than ______________________ expectations.
lived up to everyone's
before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing
in advance
Regret: When I got home, my mom really guilt tripped me. I guess I _________ her know I'd be home late. (LET)
should have let
unusual in terms of someone's personality
out of character
Regret: It's true, I was really angry, but I still __________________ my phone at the wall. (THROW)
shouldn't have thrown
when something happens because of luck, or without being planned
by chance
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