She's always very generous to the kids.
Please be generous with your time.(=willing to give freely)
Generosity (n) a generous attitude, or generous behavior: his generosity to/towards the poor
Generosity (n) a generous attitude, or generous behavior: his generosity to/towards the poor
2. Scatty (scattier, scattiest) (adj) tending to forget things and behave in a slightly silly way.
She is too scatty to even remember her name at times.(=sometimes)
3. Peevish / Crusty / Grumpy / Grouchy (adj) bad-tempered
The kids were peevish after the party.► —peevishness / grumpiness [uncountable noun]
4. Coward (n) (=spineless, wimp) a person who is not brave.
You coward! What are you afraid of?
I’m a real coward when it comes to going to the dentist.
Don't be spineless – you have to stand up to people like that.
Don't be such a wimp, Simon. Tell her you want to break up.
Don't be spineless – you have to stand up to people like that.
Don't be such a wimp, Simon. Tell her you want to break up.
5. Cowardly (adj) / timid (adj) (=shy and nervous; not brave)
A cowardly attack on an unarmed man.
6. Cunning/crafty (adj) able to get what you want in a clever way, esp by cheating or tricking.
He was as cunning as a fox.
He's a crafty old devil. ► craftily(adverb), craftiness [uncountable noun]
He's a crafty old devil. ► craftily(adverb), craftiness [uncountable noun]
7. Talkative / loquacious/chatty/chatter-box(esp for children) (adj) liking to talk a lot.
She was in a talkative mood.
The nurses at the hospital were pleasant and chatty, and they made me feel less nervous.
The nurses at the hospital were pleasant and chatty, and they made me feel less nervous.
Cathy's a real chatterbox - she's very friendly, but all that talking can wear you out.
8. Taciturn / uncommunicative (adj,fml) tending not to say very much.
The ship's captain was a taciturn man who spoke only to give orders.
9. Frugal (adj) using as much money or food as much is necessary.
He was very frugal.
A frugal breakfast. (=a small meal of plain food)
The monks lead a frugal life, allowing themselves only the bare essentials.
10. Extravagant /spend-thrift/prodigal (adj) spending a lot more money than you can afford or is necessary.
It would be too extravagant to buy both.
11. Flatter (v) / butter sb up (Phrv) to praise someone in order to please them or get something from them.
Don't try to flatter me!
12. Stingy / tight- fisted /miserly/(adj) not generous, especially with money.
She's too stingy to give money to charity.
A miserly(=much too small) offer is unlikely to be accepted.► miserliness [uncountable noun]
A miserly(=much too small) offer is unlikely to be accepted.► miserliness [uncountable noun]
13. Impulsive / hasty (adj) acting suddenly without thinking.
I was impulsive and sometimes regretted.
Let's not be hasty - sit down for a moment.
Let's not be hasty - sit down for a moment.
14. Sneeze (v,n) if you sneeze, air suddenly comes from your nose, making a noise, for example when you
have a cold.
have a cold.
She started coughing and sneezing.
There was a loud sneeze from someone in the back of the audience.
15. Get/have the hiccups (Spoken)a sudden repeated stopping of the breath, usually caused by eating or
drinking too fast.
drinking too fast.
Don't drink so fast - you'll get hiccups.
16. Snore (v) to breathe in a noisy way through your mouth and nose while you are asleep.
If you snore, it's better not to sleep on your back.
17. Shiver / shake / tremble (v)to shake slightly because you are cold or frightened.
She shivered with fear and anger.
Tremble: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are upset or frightened
His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.
His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.
18. Yawn (v,n) to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired or bored.
Alan stretched and yawned.
Kay shook her head and stifled a yawn (=tried to stop yawning).
The party was a big yawn.(=sb/sth that is boring)
19. Faint (v)/ pass out /black out (Phrv) to suddenly become unconscious for a short time
Several fans fainted in the blazing heat.
I nearly passed out when I saw all the blood.
For a few seconds, he thought he was going to black out.
I nearly passed out when I saw all the blood.
For a few seconds, he thought he was going to black out.
20. Faint (adj)
She gave a faint smile.(= difficult to see, hear, smell etc)
It’s a very faint noise.
The faint light of dawn.
Fuzzy [adjective] a photograph, television picture etc that is fuzzy is not clear, and it is difficult to see separate edges and objects, often because there is something wrong with your equipment or with the way the pictures were taken
Fuzzy [adjective] a photograph, television picture etc that is fuzzy is not clear, and it is difficult to see separate edges and objects, often because there is something wrong with your equipment or with the way the pictures were taken
Police have only a fuzzy videotape of the bank robbery; a fuzzy snapshot
Blurred [adjective] unclear so that only the general shape can be seen, and not small details
Without my glasses, anything more than a few feet away looks blurred.
21. Stubble (n) short stiff hairs that grow on a man's face if he does not shave.
Grey stubble covered his cheeks and chin.
22. Moustache (n) hair that grows on a man's upper lip.
He's shaved off his moustache.
23. Mustached (adj) having a moustache.
A young, mustached British officer
24. Beard (n) hair that grows around a man's chin and cheeks.
Some of their fathers wore beards.
25. Soot (n) black powder that is produced when something is burnt.
The bricks gave out a strong smell of soot.
26. Peep in (Phrv) to look at something quickly and secretly, especially through a hole or opening.
The door was ajar(=slightly open) and Helen peeped in.
The door was ajar(=slightly open) and Helen peeped in.
27. Peep out (Phrv)
Her toes were peeping out from under the sheet.
Her toes were peeping out from under the sheet.
28. Have an alibi (v) an excuse for sth that you have done wrong.
He had a perfect alibi and the police let him go.
29. Offer Namaz (v)
We regularly offer Namaz five times a day.
We regularly offer Namaz five times a day.
30. Do penance (v) sth that you must do to show that you are sorry for something you have done wrong, especially in some religions
We prayed and did penance together.
We prayed and did penance together.
31. Sins (n) an action that is against religious rules.
To commit a sin.
Confess your sins to God and He will forgive you.
To commit a sin.
Confess your sins to God and He will forgive you.
32. Put sth off (Phrv)
We’ll put off the meeting.(=delay)
We’ll put off the meeting.(=delay)
33. Put sb off (Phrv) When he calls, put him off as long as you can. (=to make someone wait because you do not want to meet them, pay them etc until later.
34. Discourteous / rude / impolite / abrasive (adj)
It would be discourteous to ignore his request(=rude, impolite)
It would be discourteous to ignore his request(=rude, impolite)
35. Envious (adj) wanting something that someone else has.
Colleagues were envious of her success.
Colleagues were envious of her success.
36. Optimistic (adj) believing that good things will happen in the future.
She’s not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
I think you’re being a little over-optimistic.≠ Pessemistic
She’s not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
I think you’re being a little over-optimistic.≠ Pessemistic
37. Crafty (adj) (craftier, craftiest) (usually disapproving)
Good at getting what you want by clever planning and by secretly deceiving people.
He’s a crafty old devil.
38. Pessimistic (adj)expecting that bad things will happen in the future or that something will have a bad result. ► pessimistically (adverb)
Good at getting what you want by clever planning and by secretly deceiving people.
He’s a crafty old devil.
38. Pessimistic (adj)expecting that bad things will happen in the future or that something will have a bad result. ► pessimistically (adverb)
They are surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.[=expecting that bad things will happen]
It is a pessimistic view of life.
I think you’re being far too pessimistic.
≠optimistic
39. Stale/rotten (adj)no longer fresh or good to eat.
French bread goes stale (=becomes stale) very quickly.
There were some cheap oranges in the market but most of them were rotten.(= fruit, vegetables, meat etc that is rotten is very badly decayed, has gone soft, smells unpleasant, and cannot be eaten)
≠optimistic
39. Stale/rotten (adj)no longer fresh or good to eat.
French bread goes stale (=becomes stale) very quickly.
There were some cheap oranges in the market but most of them were rotten.(= fruit, vegetables, meat etc that is rotten is very badly decayed, has gone soft, smells unpleasant, and cannot be eaten)
40. Curry (n) a type of food from India, consisting of meat or vegetables in a spicy sauce
A chicken curry.
Would you like some more curry?
41. Religious (adj)believing strongly in your religion and obeying its rules carefully
She belongs to a religious family.
A chicken curry.
Would you like some more curry?
41. Religious (adj)believing strongly in your religion and obeying its rules carefully
She belongs to a religious family.
42. Abide by/comply with (Phrv) to accept and obey a decision, rule, agreement etc, even though you may not agree with it
We don’t abide by the traffic rules.
Companies must comply with employment laws.
We don’t abide by the traffic rules.
Companies must comply with employment laws.
43. Loose (adj) not firmly fastened in place
The screw has come loose (=become loose).
This tooth feels very loose.
The screw has come loose (=become loose).
This tooth feels very loose.
44. Lose (v)
I’ve lost my keys.
Try not to lose heart (=become sad and hopeless)
I’ve lost my keys.
Try not to lose heart (=become sad and hopeless)
45. Profane (adj)(=having or showing a lack of respect for God or holy things)
Don’t use profane language!
She expressed concern over profane language used in the play
Profane (v) (=to treat sth holy with a lack of respect)
The exact manner in which the body of the Saint was profaned is unknown.
Desecrate (v) to spoil or damage something holy or respected
The church had been desecrated by vandals. Three skinheads admitted desecrating over 100 graves.
Don’t use profane language!
She expressed concern over profane language used in the play
Profane (v) (=to treat sth holy with a lack of respect)
The exact manner in which the body of the Saint was profaned is unknown.
Desecrate (v) to spoil or damage something holy or respected
The church had been desecrated by vandals. Three skinheads admitted desecrating over 100 graves.
►desecration [uncountable noun]
46. Holy/sacred (adj) connected with God and religion
The Holy month of Ramadan.
The Quran is the Islamic Holy book.
The Holy month of Ramadan.
The Quran is the Islamic Holy book.
47. Take offence (v) to feel offended (=hurt) because of something someone says or does.
Don't take offence. She says things like that to everybody.
Take something amiss: to feel upset or offended about something that someone has said or done.
Don't take offence. She says things like that to everybody.
Take something amiss: to feel upset or offended about something that someone has said or done.
Don't take it amiss - I was just teasing.
Take umbrage (at something): to be offended by something that someone has done or said, often without good reason. She angrily took umbrage at my remarks.
48. Mock (v) to try to make them look stupid by copying.
It's easy for you to mock.
It's easy for you to mock.
►mocking (adjective) Her tone was mocking.
►mockingly (adverb) His lips twisted mockingly.
—mocker [countable noun]
Impersonate (v) to copy someone's voice and behaviour, especially in order to make people laugh:
Impersonate (v) to copy someone's voice and behaviour, especially in order to make people laugh:
In the film he amusingly impersonates a woman.
►impersonation [uncountable and countable noun] He's renowned for his Elvis impersonation.
Mimick (v) to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, especially in order to make people laugh [= imitate, take off]:He could mimic all the teachers' accents; 'I'm so sorry,' she mimicked.
mimicry[uncountable noun] He has a gift for mimicry.
Take sb off (Phrv) to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain people.
Mimick (v) to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, especially in order to make people laugh [= imitate, take off]:He could mimic all the teachers' accents; 'I'm so sorry,' she mimicked.
mimicry[uncountable noun] He has a gift for mimicry.
Take sb off (Phrv) to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain people.
49. Bribe (v,n) to illegally give someone in order to persuade them to do something for you
He bribed one of the guards.
A customs official pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes for permitting cocaine to pass through the port.
He bribed one of the guards.
A customs official pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes for permitting cocaine to pass through the port.
Backhander (n) money that you pay illegally and secretly to get something done.
Perhaps the landlord's getting a backhander from the estate agent.
Perhaps the landlord's getting a backhander from the estate agent.
50. Cough (v,n) to suddenly push air out of your throat with a short sound, often repeatedly.
She coughed and cleared his throat.
She gave an embarrassed cough.
She coughed and cleared his throat.
She gave an embarrassed cough.
51. Courage (n) the quality of being brave when you are in danger, in pain, in a difficult situation etc
She showed great courage throughout her illness.
He did not have the courage to tell the truth.
He did not have the courage to tell the truth.
52. Bare foot /footed (adj) without shoes on your feet
He walked barefoot on the grass.
He walked barefoot on the grass.
53. Get on (Phrv)
She got on the bus and got off after ten minutes.
She got on the bus and got off after ten minutes.
54. After a short/little while (Idm) after a period of time, especially a short one.
Everyone went away after a short while.
55. Feel Sleepy (v)ready to sleep.
Are you feeling sleepy?
I don’t feel sleepy till 12:00am.
Everyone went away after a short while.
55. Feel Sleepy (v)ready to sleep.
Are you feeling sleepy?
I don’t feel sleepy till 12:00am.
56. Get up / wake up (Phrv)
We get up very early in the morning.
Please wake me up at 6am sharp.
We get up very early in the morning.
Please wake me up at 6am sharp.
57. In time / on time (IDM) before the time by which it is necessary for something to be done; at the correct time or the time that was arranged
I always try to come in time.
She came on time and attended the class.
I always try to come in time.
She came on time and attended the class.
58. Stubborn / Tenacious / Obstinate / Obdurate (adj) determined (=having a strong desire to do something) not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable
Why are you so stubborn?
He was the most obstinate man I've ever met.
Why are you so stubborn?
He was the most obstinate man I've ever met.
59. Blink (v) if lights blink, they shine unsteadily or go on and off quickly
I blinked as I came out into the sunlight.(=to shut and open your eyes quickly)
The light on your answering machine is blinking.
I blinked as I came out into the sunlight.(=to shut and open your eyes quickly)
The light on your answering machine is blinking.
60. Untidy (adj) not neat [= messy]
Her clothes were untidy.
I don’t like your untidy room.
Her clothes were untidy.
I don’t like your untidy room.
61. Tidy (adj) neat
A tidy desk
I try to keep the garden tidy.
A tidy desk
I try to keep the garden tidy.
62. Inside out (IDM) with the usual outside parts on the inside
You've got that jumper inside out.
Her umbrella blew inside out.
I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.
You've got that jumper inside out.
Her umbrella blew inside out.
I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.
63. Back to front (IDM) in an incorrect position so that what should be at the back is at the front
You've got your sweater on back to front.
You've got your sweater on back to front.
64. Masticate (v,fml) to chew food
I took a piece of bread in my mouth and tried to masticate slowly.
I took a piece of bread in my mouth and tried to masticate slowly.
65. Play hooky / truant (Idm) to stay away from school without permission
We all played hooky/truant yesterday.
We all played hooky/truant yesterday.
66. Bunk off / Skive off (Phrv) to stay away from somewhere such as school or to leave somewhere early without permission
John and I used to bunk off school.
John and I used to bunk off school.
67. Take/have a day off (Phrv)
I'm taking a few days off before the wedding.
I'm taking a few days off before the wedding.
68. Sweat (v,n) to have drops of salty liquid coming out through your skin because you are hot, ill, frightened, or doing exercise [= perspire]
I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning.
Sweat appeared on his forehead.
I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning.
Sweat appeared on his forehead.
69. Steal (v) to take something that belongs to someone else
Boys broke into a shop and stole £45 in cash.
Boys broke into a shop and stole £45 in cash.
70. Grope (v) to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands
She groped for her glasses on the bedside table[=to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands]
She groped for her glasses on the bedside table[=to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands]
71. Gargle (v) to clean the inside of your mouth and throat by blowing air through water or medicine in the back of your throat
After gargling she felt better.
After gargling she felt better.
72. Stroll (v) to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.[= to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way]
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.[= to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way]
73. Alms (n) money, food etc given to poor people
I gave alms to all the blind beggars.[= money, food etc given to poor people in the past]
I gave alms to all the blind beggars.[= money, food etc given to poor people in the past]
74. Bail sb out (Phrv) to do something to help someone out of trouble, especially financial problems
His family paid £500 to bail him out.
His family paid £500 to bail him out.
75. Shape up (Phrv) to improve your behaviour or work;to make progress in a particular way
You better shape up and stop fooling around.[= to improve your behaviour or work]
His business is shaping up nicely.
You better shape up and stop fooling around.[= to improve your behaviour or work]
His business is shaping up nicely.
76. Argue with sb (v)She argues with me for no good reason.[= to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way]
77. Complain about sb (v) to say that you are annoyed, not satisfied, or unhappy about sth or sb
She often complains about not feeling appreciated at work.
She often complains about not feeling appreciated at work.
78. Complain to sb (v)
Why are you complaining to me about your manager.
Why are you complaining to me about your manager.
79. Feel giddy / dizzy (v) feeling unable to stand steadily, for example because you are looking down from a high place or because you are ill
The old man felt giddy and fell down.
The old man felt giddy and fell down.
80. Stare at sb (v) to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes, for example because you are surprised, angry, or bored
What are you staring at?[= to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes]
What are you staring at?[= to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes]
81. Abstain from sth (v) to not do or have something you enjoy usually for reasons of religion or health
I abstain from spicy food.
I abstain from spicy food.
82. Fool around (Phrv) to waste time behaving in a silly way or doing things that are not important.
These kids always fool around.
These kids always fool around.
83. Boast (v) to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions
'I wouldn't be afraid,' she boasted.
'I wouldn't be afraid,' she boasted.
84. Spread rumour / hearsay (v)spread information or a story that is passed from one person to another and which may or may not be true
I've heard all sorts of rumours about him.
85. Glare at sb/sth (v)to look angrily at someone for a long time
He glared round the room.[= to look angrily at someone for a long time]
I've heard all sorts of rumours about him.
85. Glare at sb/sth (v)to look angrily at someone for a long time
He glared round the room.[= to look angrily at someone for a long time]
86. Threaten (v) to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want
Workers are threatening a strike if they don't receive a pay increase.
Workers are threatening a strike if they don't receive a pay increase.
87. Put sth on / have sth on (Phrv) to put a piece of clothing on your body
He is putting/having on a sweater.
He is putting/having on a sweater.
88. Curse (v,n) to swear(=to use rude and offensive language)
Why are you cursing your fate?
He muttered a curse under his breath.(= a swear word or words that you say because you are very angry)
He believed that someone had put a curse on the house.(= a word or sentence used to ask God or a magical power to do something bad to someone or something)
Why are you cursing your fate?
He muttered a curse under his breath.(= a swear word or words that you say because you are very angry)
He believed that someone had put a curse on the house.(= a word or sentence used to ask God or a magical power to do something bad to someone or something)
89. Wipe (v) to rub a surface with something in order to remove dirt, liquid etc
Bill wiped his eyes (=wiped the tears from his face) and apologized.
Bill wiped his eyes (=wiped the tears from his face) and apologized.
90. Glutton (n) someone who eats too much
He was a glutton who ate everything in sight.
He was a glutton who ate everything in sight.
91. Leisure time / spare time (n) time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy
I enjoy my leisure time.
I enjoy my leisure time.
92. Console (v) tomake someone feel better when they are feeling sad or disappointed
No one could console her when Peter died.
No one could console her when Peter died.
consolation for/to (n) something that makes you feel better when you are sad or disappointed.
The only consolation for the team is that they get a chance to play the game again.
The fact that there has been a reduction in crime is little consolation to victims of crime.
It was difficult to say goodbye, but I took some consolation from the fact that I would see her again at the end of the year.
The only consolation for the team is that they get a chance to play the game again.
The fact that there has been a reduction in crime is little consolation to victims of crime.
It was difficult to say goodbye, but I took some consolation from the fact that I would see her again at the end of the year.
93. Embarrass (v) to make someone feel ashamed, nervous, or uncomfortable, especially in front of other people:
He didn't want to embarrass her by asking questions.
He didn't want to embarrass her by asking questions.
94. Brighten (v) to make something lighter or brighter
The morning sunshine brightened up the room.
She bought some flowers to brighten the room.(= to make something more colourful or attractive)
The morning sunshine brightened up the room.
She bought some flowers to brighten the room.(= to make something more colourful or attractive)
95. Wash up (Phrv) to wash your hands;to wash plates, dishes, knives etc (also do the dishes)
I washed up and got ready for my office.
I washed up and got ready for my office.
96. Or so (idm) / around / about:used when you cannot be exact about a number, amount, or period of time
We are leaving in five minutes or so.
We are leaving in around/about five minutes.
97. At 9.00 sharp / on the dot (idm)
We're meeting at one-thirty sharp.
We're meeting at one-thirty sharp.
98. Chore (n) a small job that you have to do regularly, especially work that you do to keep a house clean
We share the domestic chores.
Everyday chores like shopping and housework.
99. Converse (v) to have a conversation with someone
People began to converse loudly with one another.
We share the domestic chores.
Everyday chores like shopping and housework.
99. Converse (v) to have a conversation with someone
People began to converse loudly with one another.
They had a short conversation.
'Did you have a good journey?' he said, trying to make conversation
'Did you have a good journey?' he said, trying to make conversation
100. Go bananas/ lose your temper/go crazy or mad/go ballisticor berserk/ blow your top/ hit the roof (Idm)to become very angry
Mum went bananas when I said I was going to leave nursing.[= to become very angry or excited]
101. Zonked out (adj)very tired or suffering from the effects of drugs, so that you do not want to do anything
I'm really zonked[=very tired or suffering from the effects of drugs]
102. Blurt out (v)
Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him.[= to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are nervous or excited]
I'm really zonked[=very tired or suffering from the effects of drugs]
102. Blurt out (v)
Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him.[= to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are nervous or excited]
103. Restless / uneasy (adj)
I had a restless night due to headache.
I had a restless night due to headache.
104. Make a noise (Idm)
Try not to make a noise when you go upstairs.
Try not to make a noise when you go upstairs.
105. Express sorrow (v) express a feeling of great sadness, usually because someone has died or because something terrible has happened to you
He expressed his sorrow at my father's death.
He expressed his sorrow at my father's death.
106. Back out of sth (Phrv) to decide not to do something that you had promised todo
you are backing out of your words now.
107. Deny (v)to say that something is not true
I've never denied that there is a housing problem.
Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
you are backing out of your words now.
107. Deny (v)to say that something is not true
I've never denied that there is a housing problem.
Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
108. Do hair (v)
I was doing my hair when I heard a scream.
I was doing my hair when I heard a scream.
109. Peel (v) to remove the skin from fruit or vegetables
I was Peeling the potatoes.
I was Peeling the potatoes.
110. Scare (v) to make someone feel frightened
Why did you scare the child?
Why did you scare the child?
111. Scared (adj) frightened of something, or nervous about something
At first, he was really scared.
At first, he was really scared.
112. Frisk (v) to search someone for hidden weapons, drugs etc by feeling their body with your hands
Policeman frisked me for weapons.
Policeman frisked me for weapons.
113. Ill bred (adj) ill-mannered
This child is ill bred.
This child is ill bred.
114. frivolous (adj) not serious or sensible, especially in a way that is not suitable for a particular occasion
I couldn’t bear that frivolous comment.
I couldn’t bear that frivolous comment.
115. Frivolity (n) behaviour or activities that are not serious or sensible, especially when you should be serious or sensible
I can’t waste my time on such frivolities.
I can’t waste my time on such frivolities.
116. Conspire against sb (v) to secretly plan with someone else to do something illegal
All six men admitted conspiring to steal cars.
All six men admitted conspiring to steal cars.
117. Protest against sb/sth (v) something that you do to show publicly that you think that something is wrong and unfair, for example taking part in big public meetings, refusing to work, or refusing to buy a company's products
Everybody is protesting against the government.
Everybody is protesting against the government.
118. Accomplished (adj) an accomplished writer, painter, singer etc is very skilful
He is an accomplished designer
He is an accomplished designer
119. Spy on sb (v) to watch someone secretly in order to find out what they are doing
Somebody is spying on you.
Somebody is spying on you.
120. Grass on sb (v) to tell the police about a criminal's activities
He grassed on other prisoners.
He grassed on other prisoners.
121. Miffed /peeved (adj) slightly annoyed or upset
She is miffed that we aren’t taking her with us.
She is miffed that we aren’t taking her with us.
122. Fidgety (adj) unable to stay still, especially because of being bored or nervous
The boys get fidgety if they can't play outside.
The boys get fidgety if they can't play outside.
123. Be out of order (Idm) if a machine or piece of equipment is out of order, it is not working
Telephone is still out of order.
Telephone is still out of order.
124. Crowded / packed (out)/ (adj)
All the buses were crowded.
jam-packed (=completely full)
The football ground was absolutely jam-packed.
All the buses were crowded.
jam-packed (=completely full)
The football ground was absolutely jam-packed.
125. Confused (adj) unable to understand or think clearly what someone is saying or what is happening.
I was confused in the beginning.
Be in a muddle (IDM) confused, especially because you are trying to do something complicated or because you have a lot of things to do
Bewildered (adj) very confused and surprised when something unusual and unexpected happens to you.
He was bewildered to find three policemen at the front door.
I was confused in the beginning.
Be in a muddle (IDM) confused, especially because you are trying to do something complicated or because you have a lot of things to do
Bewildered (adj) very confused and surprised when something unusual and unexpected happens to you.
He was bewildered to find three policemen at the front door.
Bemused (adj) confused, surprised, and slightly annoyed by what has happened, or by what someone has said
She told him to leave, but he just sat there with a bemused expression on his face.
Mixed up (adj) confused, especially over a long period of time, and unable to decide what to do, especially because of personal or emotional problems.
With parents like that, it's no wonder he's a mixed-up kid.
She told him to leave, but he just sat there with a bemused expression on his face.
Mixed up (adj) confused, especially over a long period of time, and unable to decide what to do, especially because of personal or emotional problems.
With parents like that, it's no wonder he's a mixed-up kid.
126. Satisfied (adj) pleased because something has happened in the way that you want, or because you have got what you want.
How do you get satisfied?
Content [adjective not before noun] satisfied with everything in a situation, so that you do not want to change anything or ask for anything more. The baby sat on its mother's lap, perfectly content.
How do you get satisfied?
Content [adjective not before noun] satisfied with everything in a situation, so that you do not want to change anything or ask for anything more. The baby sat on its mother's lap, perfectly content.
127. Tease (v) to laugh at someone and make jokes in order to have fun by embarrassing them, either in a friendly way or in an unkind way
Stop teasing the child!
Stop teasing the child!
128. Seem (v) (not used in the progressive tenses) to appear to exist or be true
It seems that she is worried.
It seems that she is worried.
129. Intend (v) Sto have something in your mind as a plan or purpose
I intend to meet him again.
Intention (n) a plan or desire to do something
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.
I intend to meet him again.
Intention (n) a plan or desire to do something
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.
It is our intention to be the number one distributor of health products.
130. Ask for (Phrv) to make a request for help, advice, information etc
Children are asking for more money.
130. Ask for (Phrv) to make a request for help, advice, information etc
Children are asking for more money.
131. Blame (v)
You can’t blame me for Patrick's death.
Don't blame me - it's not my fault.
You can’t blame me for Patrick's death.
Don't blame me - it's not my fault.
132. Accuse sb of sth / doing sth (v) to say that you believe someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something bad
He was accused of murder.
Smith accused her of lying.
make an accusation (against somebody) You made serious accusations against me.
He was accused of murder.
Smith accused her of lying.
make an accusation (against somebody) You made serious accusations against me.
133. Intention (n) a plan or desire to do something
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.
I have no intention of retiring.
It is our intention to be the number one distributor of health products.
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.
I have no intention of retiring.
It is our intention to be the number one distributor of health products.
134. Make fun of sb/sth (Idm)
I'm not making fun of you.
I'm not making fun of you.
135. Sympathetic/ compassionate to/towards (adj) caring and feeling sorry about someone's problems
I like your sympathetic attitude.
Our city has earned a reputation as a place where government is compassionate toward the poor.
I like your sympathetic attitude.
Our city has earned a reputation as a place where government is compassionate toward the poor.
136. Impassive (adj) not showing any emotion
She was impassive during the trial.
She was impassive during the trial.
137. Helpless (adj) unable to look after yourself or to do anything to help yourself
He was near to death, and I was helpless with fear.
He began to feel depressed and helpless.
He was near to death, and I was helpless with fear.
He began to feel depressed and helpless.
138. Reclusive (adj) someone who chooses to live alone, and does not like seeing or talking to other people
She became reclusive after the sudden death of her husband.
She became reclusive after the sudden death of her husband.
139. Extrovert (adj) someone who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people ≠introvert
He was an extrovert young doctor.
He was an extrovert young doctor.
140. Stumbling block (n) a problem or difficulty that stops you from achieving something
It is still a stumbling block.
It is still a stumbling block.
141. Adamant (adj) determined not to change your opinion or a decision that you have made
She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.
She is adamantly opposed to the new directive.
She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.
She is adamantly opposed to the new directive.
142. Have your ears/nose, etc. pierced (= to have a small hole made in your ears/nose, etc. so that you can wear jewellery there) She had her nose pierced.
143. Self- respecting (adj)having respect for yourself and your abilities and beliefs
No self-respecting actor would appear in such a movie.
No self-respecting actor would appear in such a movie.
144. Pity (v) to feel sorry for someone because they are in a very bad situation
I don't want you to pity me - I just want you to help me.
I don't want you to pity me - I just want you to help me.
145. Tranquility/serenity (n) pleasantly calm, quiet, and peaceful
It was an atmosphere of tranquility.
It was an atmosphere of tranquility.
146. Stand by sb (Phrv) to stay loyal to someone and support them, especially in a difficult situation
His wife stood by him during his years in prison.
His wife stood by him during his years in prison.
147. Fluke (n) something good that happens because of luck
He agreed that the second goal was a fluke.
He agreed that the second goal was a fluke.
148. Eagerness (n) People were pushing each other out of the way in their eagerness to get to the front.
149. Drag (v) to pull something along the ground, often because it is too heavy to carry
she dragged the table into the kitchen.
He grabbed her arm and dragged her into the room.
I dragged myself out of bed and into the bathroom.(=to move with difficulty because of being ill, tired or unhappy)
Friday afternoons always drag.(= go very slowly because nothing interesting is happening)
she dragged the table into the kitchen.
He grabbed her arm and dragged her into the room.
I dragged myself out of bed and into the bathroom.(=to move with difficulty because of being ill, tired or unhappy)
Friday afternoons always drag.(= go very slowly because nothing interesting is happening)
150. Quarrel (v,n) an angry argument or disagreement; to have an argument
We're not going to quarrel about a few dollars.
I think they've had a quarrel.
We're not going to quarrel about a few dollars.
I think they've had a quarrel.
151. Gamble (v) to bet
Their religion forbids them to drink or gamble.
Jack loves gambling on the horses.
Their religion forbids them to drink or gamble.
Jack loves gambling on the horses.
152. Nearly / narrowly (adv)
It took nearly two hours to get here.(=almost)
He's not nearly as good-looking as his brother.(=not at all)
We've saved some money, but it's not nearly enough. (=not at all)
It took nearly two hours to get here.(=almost)
He's not nearly as good-looking as his brother.(=not at all)
We've saved some money, but it's not nearly enough. (=not at all)
153. It goes without saying.
The Internet, too, it goes without saying, is a good source of information.
154. Pretend (v)to behave as if something is true when in fact you know it is not, in order to deceive people or for fun
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
He's not asleep - he's just pretending.
The Internet, too, it goes without saying, is a good source of information.
154. Pretend (v)to behave as if something is true when in fact you know it is not, in order to deceive people or for fun
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
He's not asleep - he's just pretending.
155. Innocent (adj) not guilty of a crime
The court found him innocent and he was released.
Nobody believed that I was innocent.
He's so innocent that anyone can take advantage of him.
156. Keep / fulfill promise (v)
I can’t break my promise.
She made a promise to visit them once a month but didn’t fulfill it.
157. Enthusiastically / with gusto (adv, Phrv) if you do something with gusto, you do it with a lot of eagerness and energy
The supporters shouted enthusiastically.
They were chanting slogans enthusiastically.
They sang songs with great gusto.
The court found him innocent and he was released.
Nobody believed that I was innocent.
He's so innocent that anyone can take advantage of him.
156. Keep / fulfill promise (v)
I can’t break my promise.
She made a promise to visit them once a month but didn’t fulfill it.
157. Enthusiastically / with gusto (adv, Phrv) if you do something with gusto, you do it with a lot of eagerness and energy
The supporters shouted enthusiastically.
They were chanting slogans enthusiastically.
They sang songs with great gusto.
158. Bloom (v) if a plant or a flower blooms, its flowers appear or open
She was blooming the last time I saw her.
She was blooming the last time I saw her.
159. Rain heavily / pour down / bucket down (Phrv)to rain heavily
It’s raining heavily.
It’s pouring down/bucketing down.
It’s raining heavily.
It’s pouring down/bucketing down.
160. Drizzle (v) if it is drizzling, light rain and mist come out of the sky
When I woke up, it was drizzling.
161. Blow sb off (Phrv)to treat someone as unimportant, for example by not meeting someone or not going to an event:
Bud got into trouble for blowing off the meeting.
When I woke up, it was drizzling.
161. Blow sb off (Phrv)to treat someone as unimportant, for example by not meeting someone or not going to an event:
Bud got into trouble for blowing off the meeting.
162. Leave sb in the lurch (Idm) to leave someone at a time when you should stay and help them
My own friends left me in the lurch.
My own friends left me in the lurch.
163. Side with/against sb (Phrv) to support or argue against a person or group in a quarrel, fight etc
Frank sided with David against their mother.
Frank sided with David against their mother.
164. Catch fire (v) if something catches fire, it starts to burn accidentally
The curtains caught fire.
One of the plane's engines had caught fire.
165. Set fire (v)make something start burning
Rioters set fire to a whole row of stores
166. Phone (v)
Why didn't they phone the police?
167. Go numb (v)a part of your body that is numb is unable to feel anything, for example because you are very cold
When the teacher called me, my legs went numb.
The curtains caught fire.
One of the plane's engines had caught fire.
165. Set fire (v)make something start burning
Rioters set fire to a whole row of stores
166. Phone (v)
Why didn't they phone the police?
167. Go numb (v)a part of your body that is numb is unable to feel anything, for example because you are very cold
When the teacher called me, my legs went numb.
168. Chicken hearted (adj) not brave
Dave's too chicken hearted to ask questions.
Dave's too chicken hearted to ask questions.
169. Prodigal (adj) spending money, wasting time etc in a careless way
She has a prodigal lifestyle.
She has a prodigal lifestyle.
170. Habitual of sth / doing sth (adj)
He is habitual of getting up early.
She is habitual of coffee.
He is habitual of getting up early.
She is habitual of coffee.
171. Put sb/sth to the test (Idm) to force someone or something into a difficult situation in order to discover what the limits of their strength, skills etc are
Living together will soon put their relationship to the test.
172. Poke one’s nose into sth (Idm) to take an interest or get involved in someone else's private affairs, in a way that annoys them
I'm sick of your mother poking her nose into our marriage.
Living together will soon put their relationship to the test.
172. Poke one’s nose into sth (Idm) to take an interest or get involved in someone else's private affairs, in a way that annoys them
I'm sick of your mother poking her nose into our marriage.
173. Choke (v) to be unable to breathe properly because something is in your throat or there is not enough air
He choked on a piece of bread.
174. Execute / hang (v)to do something that has been carefully planned; to put something in a position so that the top part is fixed or supported, and the bottom part is free to move and does not touch the ground
We can’t execute this plan without your consent.
She hung the sheets on the washing line.
175. Be influenced by evil eyes (adj)be affected by evil eyes
The child is influenced by evil eyes.
He choked on a piece of bread.
174. Execute / hang (v)to do something that has been carefully planned; to put something in a position so that the top part is fixed or supported, and the bottom part is free to move and does not touch the ground
We can’t execute this plan without your consent.
She hung the sheets on the washing line.
175. Be influenced by evil eyes (adj)be affected by evil eyes
The child is influenced by evil eyes.
176. Aptitude for sth (n) natural ability or skill, especially in learning
He has a natural aptitude for teaching.
177. Inferiority complex (n)a continuous feeling that you are much less important, clever etc than other people
He had a deep-rooted feeling of inferiority complex.
He has a natural aptitude for teaching.
177. Inferiority complex (n)a continuous feeling that you are much less important, clever etc than other people
He had a deep-rooted feeling of inferiority complex.
178. Superiority complex (n) a continuous feeling that you are much more important, clever etc than other people
After becoming famous some people suffer from superiority complex.
After becoming famous some people suffer from superiority complex.
179. Off spring (n) someone's child or children
A young mother is trying to control her offspring
A young mother is trying to control her offspring
180. Bounce back (Phrv) / get well / pull through (v) to feel better quickly after being ill, or to become successful again after failing or having been defeated
The patient is bouncing back rapidly.
She got well within a week.
The company is bouncing back slowly.
His injuries are severe but he's expected to pull through.
The patient is bouncing back rapidly.
She got well within a week.
The company is bouncing back slowly.
His injuries are severe but he's expected to pull through.
181. Instigate (v) to persuade someone do something bad or violent
They were accused of instigating racial violence.
They were accused of instigating racial violence.
182. Provoke / (v) to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.(=to cause a particular reaction)
wind sb up (Phrv) to deliberately say or do something in order to make someone angry, especially because you enjoy making them angry. You're winding me up!
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.(=to cause a particular reaction)
wind sb up (Phrv) to deliberately say or do something in order to make someone angry, especially because you enjoy making them angry. You're winding me up!
183. Defame / Vilify / Stigmatize (v) to write or say bad or untrue things about someone or something, so that people will have a bad opinion of them
They are defaming the senator’s reputation.
Our opponents have vilified us in the press.
184. Notorious (adj)famous or well-known for something bad
He is a notorious computer hacker.
They are defaming the senator’s reputation.
Our opponents have vilified us in the press.
184. Notorious (adj)famous or well-known for something bad
He is a notorious computer hacker.
185. Soon after / just then (Collocation)
She fell down soon after feeling dizzy.
Silently she closed the door. Just then she heard a noise.
Just then (=exactly at that moment) Mrs. Jones appeared at the bedroom door.
She fell down soon after feeling dizzy.
Silently she closed the door. Just then she heard a noise.
Just then (=exactly at that moment) Mrs. Jones appeared at the bedroom door.
186. Make a cock and bull story (Idm)to make a story or excuse that is silly and unlikely but is told as if it were true
She was making a cock and bull story about the dog eating her homework.
She was making a cock and bull story about the dog eating her homework.
187. Eavesdrop on sb (v) to deliberately listen secretly to other people's conversations
She was eavesdropping outside the door.
She was eavesdropping outside the door.
188. Look for (Phrv) to try to find
I'm looking for Steve - have you seen him?
I'm looking for Steve - have you seen him?
189. Prevaricate (v) to try to hide the truth by not answering questions directly
Stop prevaricating and come to the point.
Stop prevaricating and come to the point.
190. Fudge (v) to avoid giving exact details or a clear answer about something
Politician are often very clever at fudging the issues.
Politician are often very clever at fudging the issues.
191. Fleece (v) to charge someone too much money for something
Some local shop keepers fleece the customers.
Some local shop keepers fleece the customers.
192. Raise/chant slogan / tag line (v)to repeat a word or phrase again and again
Everybody was raising slogans/taglines against the government.
Everybody was raising slogans/taglines against the government.
193. Turn (sb) against sb (Phrv)to stop liking or supporting someone or something, or to make someone do this
Why are you turning me against my own brother.
Why are you turning me against my own brother.
194. Give sb the cold shoulder (Idm) to deliberately ignore someone or be unfriendly to them, especially because they have upset or offended you
She gave us the cold shoulder without saying even a word.
She gave us the cold shoulder without saying even a word.
195. Bear/take/suffer the brunt of sth (Idm) to receive the worst part of an attack, criticism, bad situation etc
Everybody is bearing the brunt of recession.
196. Cast a slur upon sb/sth (Idm)to criticize
How dare she cast a slur on (=criticize) my character?
197. Put a damper on sth (Idm)to make something less enjoyable, active, or great than it could have been
The burglary put a damper on the family’s Christmas.
Everybody is bearing the brunt of recession.
196. Cast a slur upon sb/sth (Idm)to criticize
How dare she cast a slur on (=criticize) my character?
197. Put a damper on sth (Idm)to make something less enjoyable, active, or great than it could have been
The burglary put a damper on the family’s Christmas.
198. Fix (v) to repair something that is broken or not working properly; to prepare a meal or drinks
He is fixing the brakes
I'll watch the kids and you fix dinner.
199. In a fix/jam (Idm) to have a problem that is difficult to solve [= (be) in a mess]
That's put us in a fix.
200. Push over (n) a thing that is easy to do
The game will be a push over.
=be a cinch/piece of cake/ be a snap/ be a breeze/ be child’s play/be a doddle/like taking candy from a baby.
He is fixing the brakes
I'll watch the kids and you fix dinner.
199. In a fix/jam (Idm) to have a problem that is difficult to solve [= (be) in a mess]
That's put us in a fix.
200. Push over (n) a thing that is easy to do
The game will be a push over.
=be a cinch/piece of cake/ be a snap/ be a breeze/ be child’s play/be a doddle/like taking candy from a baby.
201. Wishful thinking (n) when you believe that what you want to happen will happen, when in fact it is not possible
I’ve got a feeling that she likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.
I’ve got a feeling that she likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.
202. Stupor (n) a state in which you cannot think, speak, see, or hear clearly, usually because you have drunk too much alcohol, taken drugs or had a shock.
As soon as she heard it, she got in a state of stupor.
As soon as she heard it, she got in a state of stupor.
203. Get into stupor (v)
The shock got him into stupor.
The shock got him into stupor.
204. Scold/rebuke/chide/reprimand (v) to angrily criticize someone, especially a child, about something they have done [= tell off,give sb a talking to,pull sb up]
She scolded the child.
He scolded them for arriving late.
She rebuked herself for her stupidity.
She chided herself for being so impatient with the children.
My senior reprimanded me for my behavior.
205. Blow one’s own trumpet (Idm)to talk a lot about your own achievements - used to show disapproval
Dave spent the whole evening blowing his own trumpet.
She scolded the child.
He scolded them for arriving late.
She rebuked herself for her stupidity.
She chided herself for being so impatient with the children.
My senior reprimanded me for my behavior.
205. Blow one’s own trumpet (Idm)to talk a lot about your own achievements - used to show disapproval
Dave spent the whole evening blowing his own trumpet.
206. Pass away/demise (Phrv)to die - use this when you want to avoid saying the word 'die'
He passed away last year.
untimely demise (=when death happens sooner than is normal or expected)
207. Typical (adj)having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group.
This painting is typical of his work.
This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.
208. Complicated (adj)difficult to understand[= complex]
For young children, getting dressed is a complicated business.
Mental illness is a very complicated subject.
The human brain is an incredibly complicated organ.
209. Resemble (v) to look like or be similar to someone or something
It's amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.
210. Take after sb/ have the look of/ bear a resemblance to (Phrv) to resemble sb;look alike.
She really takes after her mother.
It's amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.
210. Take after sb/ have the look of/ bear a resemblance to (Phrv) to resemble sb;look alike.
She really takes after her mother.
211. Snap one’s fingers (Idm) to make a short, sharp noise by moving one of your fingers quickly against your thumb, for example in order to get someone's attention or to mark the beat of music
Somebody was snapping his fingers in the class.
Somebody was snapping his fingers in the class.
212. As ill luck would have it (Idm) unfortunately; unluckily
As ill luck would have it, the very next day I got an accident.
As ill luck would have it, the very next day I got an accident.
213. As good luck would have it (Idm) fortunately; luckily
As good luck would have it, police came early.
As good luck would have it, police came early.
214. Furious(at/about)/livid(at)/incensed(at)/fume at/over/about (adj) very angry
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
215. Torture (v) to deliberately hurt someone in order to force them to give you information, to punish them, or to be cruel
Policemen were torturing the protesters.
Policemen were torturing the protesters.
216. Stroke (v) to move your hand gently over something
He lifted her face and stroked her hair from her eyes.
He lifted her face and stroked her hair from her eyes.
217. Brutal (adj) very cruel and violent
Some of the prison guards were brutal and corrupt.
It was a brutal attack.
Some of the prison guards were brutal and corrupt.
It was a brutal attack.
218. Drown (v) to die from being under water for too long
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
219. Groan (v) to make a long deep sound because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed, or because something is very enjoyable
She was drowned in the river.
A train blew its whistle and drowned his voice.(= if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heard)
She was drowned in the river.
A train blew its whistle and drowned his voice.(= if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heard)
220. Compulsion (n) a strong and unreasonable desire to do something
She felt a compulsion to tell him the truth.
She felt a compulsion to tell him the truth.
221. Compelled/ pressurized (adj)
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
222. Compel / pressurize / browbeat (esp in a threatening way) (v) to force someone to do something
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
She was determined to browbeat everyone into believing her.
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
She was determined to browbeat everyone into believing her.
223. Memory like a sieve (Idm) (=to forget things easily)
You'd better remind him about the party - he's got a memory like a sieve!
You'd better remind him about the party - he's got a memory like a sieve!
224. The accused (n) the person or group of people who have been officially accused of a crime or offence in a court of law
The accused escaped from the court.
The accused escaped from the court.
225. Cut throat competition (n) a cut-throat activity or business involves people competing with each other in an unpleasant way
The cut throat competition excited everyone there.
The cut throat competition excited everyone there.
226. Give sb a curt reply (v) to give sb a rude reply
He gave me a curt reply.
He gave me a curt reply.
227. Curiosity (n) the desire to know about something
I opened the packet just to satisfy my curiosity.
The news aroused a lot of curiosity among local people.
Margaret looked at him with curiosity.
I opened the packet just to satisfy my curiosity.
The news aroused a lot of curiosity among local people.
Margaret looked at him with curiosity.
228. Impose curfew (v) if someone in authority imposes a rule, punishment, tax etc, they force people to accept it
The court can impose a fine.
The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.
The court can impose a fine.
The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.
229. Take sb on (Phrv) to give sb a job; to appoint sb on a job
She was taken on as a Manager.
She was taken on as a Manager.
230. Pass cryptic remark (n) to pass a remark having a meaning that is mysterious or not easily understood
He is very good at passing cryptic remarks.
He is very good at passing cryptic remarks.
231. Cry baby (n) a person, especially a child cries too often or without reason.
Don’t be such a crybaby.
Don’t be such a crybaby.
232. Crushing defeat (n) a defeat that makes you lose hope and confidence.
We gave them a crushing defeat.
We gave them a crushing defeat.
233. Crucial (adj) extremely important, because everything else depends on it
This aid money is crucial to the government's economic policies.
This aid money is crucial to the government's economic policies.
234. Crowd puller (n) a person or thing that always attracts a large audience.
He proved himself to be a crowd puller.
235. Break down (Phrv) to stop functioning properlyl
The car broke down.
Negotiations broke down after only two days.(= to fail or stop working in a successful way)
His health was breaking down rapidly.
He proved himself to be a crowd puller.
235. Break down (Phrv) to stop functioning properlyl
The car broke down.
Negotiations broke down after only two days.(= to fail or stop working in a successful way)
His health was breaking down rapidly.
236. I ‘m sitting cross legged
We sat cross-legged on the floor.
We sat cross-legged on the floor.
237. Crooked (adj)
Your tie's crooked.(= bent, twisted, or not in a straight line)
A crooked civil servant sold hundreds of British passports.(=dishonest)
Your tie's crooked.(= bent, twisted, or not in a straight line)
A crooked civil servant sold hundreds of British passports.(=dishonest)
238. Up the creek (Idm)
If I don't get my passport by Friday, I'll be up the creek.(=in a difficult situation)
If I don't get my passport by Friday, I'll be up the creek.(=in a difficult situation)
239. Crease (sb) up (Phrv) (=to laugh a lot, or to make someone laugh a lot)
She really creases me up!
She really creases me up!
240. Crushing bore (Idm) extremely boring.
The movie was crushing bore.
The movie was crushing bore.
241. Bored (adj) tired and impatient because you do not think something is interesting, or because you have nothing to do.
We were bored to death.
We were bored to death.
242. Crafty (adj) good at getting what you want by clever planning and by secretly deceiving people [= cunning]
Jerry was crafty -- he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.
He's a crafty old devil.
Jerry was crafty -- he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.
He's a crafty old devil.
243. Send sb Coventry (Idm) to refuse to speak to someone in order to punish them, show disapproval etc
When he refused to join the strike, his mates sent him to Coventry for three weeks.
When he refused to join the strike, his mates sent him to Coventry for three weeks.
244. Stupid/Charlie/moron/dumb/nuts (adj)
That was a stupid thing to say.
Whose stupid idea was this?
I stupidly agreed to organize the party.
He understands - he's not stupid.
Feel a right/proper Charlie (=feel very stupid)
Don't leave it there, you moron!
What a dumb question.(=stupid)
I'm going to go nuts (=become crazy) if I don't find a new job soon.
Are you nuts?
The crowd went nuts after the performance(=very excited because something good has just happened)
Mom's going to go nuts if you don't clean this mess up(=to become very angry about something)
245. Bumpkin (adj) someone from the countryside who is considered to be stupid
I felt like a country bumpkin in that dress.
That was a stupid thing to say.
Whose stupid idea was this?
I stupidly agreed to organize the party.
He understands - he's not stupid.
Feel a right/proper Charlie (=feel very stupid)
Don't leave it there, you moron!
What a dumb question.(=stupid)
I'm going to go nuts (=become crazy) if I don't find a new job soon.
Are you nuts?
The crowd went nuts after the performance(=very excited because something good has just happened)
Mom's going to go nuts if you don't clean this mess up(=to become very angry about something)
245. Bumpkin (adj) someone from the countryside who is considered to be stupid
I felt like a country bumpkin in that dress.
246. Cozy (adj) warm, comfortable and safe, esp. because of small and confined.
The living room was warm and cozy.
The living room was warm and cozy.
247. Comfy (adj) comfortable
It’s not a comfy chair. (=comfortable)
It’s not a comfy chair. (=comfortable)
248. Ignorant of sth (adj)
He is an ignorant and uneducated man(=not knowing facts or information that you ought to know)
He is an ignorant and uneducated man(=not knowing facts or information that you ought to know)
249. Aware of sth (adj) if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists
The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.
They were well aware that the company was losing money.
As you are aware, a fee will be charged annually.
250. Condone (v) to accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is morally wrong
I'm not condoning his behaviour
The Government seems to condone police brutality.
I cannot condone the use of violence under any circumstances.(= to accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is morally wrong)
The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.
They were well aware that the company was losing money.
As you are aware, a fee will be charged annually.
250. Condone (v) to accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is morally wrong
I'm not condoning his behaviour
The Government seems to condone police brutality.
I cannot condone the use of violence under any circumstances.(= to accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is morally wrong)
251. Confiscate (v) toofficially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment
The principal confiscated firecrackers.
The principal confiscated firecrackers.
252. Condescend to sb (v) to behave as if you think you are better, more intelligent, or more important than other people - used to show disapproval
Take care not to condescend to your readers.
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience.
Take care not to condescend to your readers.
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience.
253. Condolence (n) sympathy for someone who has had something bad happen to them, especially when someone has died
To give/offer/express your condolence.
To give/offer/express your condolence.
254. Conducive (n) if a situation is conducive to something such as work, rest etc, it provides conditions that make it easy for you to work etc
An environment conducive to learning
The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.
(=making it easy, possible or likely for sth to happen)
An environment conducive to learning
The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.
(=making it easy, possible or likely for sth to happen)
255. Commotion (v) sudden noisy activity:
I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.
The crowd waiting outside was causing a commotion.(= sudden noisy confusion or excitement)
I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.
The crowd waiting outside was causing a commotion.(= sudden noisy confusion or excitement)
256. Commendable (adj)
Commendable honesty (=deserving praise and approval)
She showed commendable loyalty to the family firm.
Commendable honesty (=deserving praise and approval)
She showed commendable loyalty to the family firm.
257. I’m at your command
A pianist with the keys at his command(=if you have a particular skill at your command, you are able to use that skill well and easily)
A pianist with the keys at his command(=if you have a particular skill at your command, you are able to use that skill well and easily)
258. Off color/under the weather (Idm) slightly ill:
She's been feeling a bit off-colour for a week or so.
She's been feeling a bit off-colour for a week or so.
259. Collect yourself /collect your thoughts (Collocation)
I got there early so I had a few minutes to collect my thoughts before the meeting began.
(=to make an effort to remain calm and think clearly and carefully about something)
With an effort I pulled myself together.
I'm staying with my parents for a while, until I've got myself together a bit.(= to change your life so that it is organized and you are in control of it)
I got there early so I had a few minutes to collect my thoughts before the meeting began.
(=to make an effort to remain calm and think clearly and carefully about something)
With an effort I pulled myself together.
I'm staying with my parents for a while, until I've got myself together a bit.(= to change your life so that it is organized and you are in control of it)
260. Get/have cold feet (Idm) to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet.(= to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do)
261. Disgrace/humiliate/insult (v)
How could you disgrace us all like that?(= to do something so bad that you make other people feel ashamed)
Be a disgrace used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed:
The UK rail system is a national disgrace.
You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
It's an absolute disgrace, the way he treats his wife.
262. In spite of sth (Idm)
We went out in spite of the rain.(= without being affected or prevented by something) [= despite]
The picture made her laugh in spite of herself.(= if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it)
263. Hardly ever (Collocation) almost never.
We hardly ever go out.(=Not very often)
My back has been bad ever since(=continuously since) I fell and hurt it two years ago.
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet.(= to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do)
261. Disgrace/humiliate/insult (v)
How could you disgrace us all like that?(= to do something so bad that you make other people feel ashamed)
Be a disgrace used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed:
The UK rail system is a national disgrace.
You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
It's an absolute disgrace, the way he treats his wife.
262. In spite of sth (Idm)
We went out in spite of the rain.(= without being affected or prevented by something) [= despite]
The picture made her laugh in spite of herself.(= if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it)
263. Hardly ever (Collocation) almost never.
We hardly ever go out.(=Not very often)
My back has been bad ever since(=continuously since) I fell and hurt it two years ago.
As ever, Joe was late.(=as always happens)
I suppose they'll get married and live happily ever after.(= for all time after something)
She's ever such a nice girl.(= used to emphasize what someone or something is like)
She lives in Spain, so we hardly ever (=almost never) see her.
264. Humiliation (n)a feeling of shame and great embarrassment, because you have been made to look stupid or weak
She suffered the humiliation of being criticized in public.
The election result is a humiliation for our party.
I suppose they'll get married and live happily ever after.(= for all time after something)
She's ever such a nice girl.(= used to emphasize what someone or something is like)
She lives in Spain, so we hardly ever (=almost never) see her.
264. Humiliation (n)a feeling of shame and great embarrassment, because you have been made to look stupid or weak
She suffered the humiliation of being criticized in public.
The election result is a humiliation for our party.
265. Burp/belch (v) to let air from your stomach come out loudly through your mouth
Suddenly, she burped loudly three times.
It was nearly twelve when Mama began to burp the baby.
266. Pant (v)to breathe quickly with short noisy breaths, for example because you have been running or because it is very hot.
When I reached the top of the stairs I was puffing and panting like an old steam engine.
Michael was still panting after his run.
to breathe in: inhale (formal)
to breathe out:exhale (formal)
to breathe noisily: sniff(=when you are crying or have a cold), snore (when sleeping) snort(=to show that you are annoyed or amused), sigh (=especially because you are bored, disappointed, tired etc)
to breathe with difficulty: gasp(=especially because you are surprised or in pain), pant(=because you have been running or because it is very hot), wheeze(=to breathe with difficulty, making a noise in your throat and chest), be short of breath, be out of breath
to be unable to breathe:choke, suffocatebreathe
Suddenly, she burped loudly three times.
It was nearly twelve when Mama began to burp the baby.
266. Pant (v)to breathe quickly with short noisy breaths, for example because you have been running or because it is very hot.
When I reached the top of the stairs I was puffing and panting like an old steam engine.
Michael was still panting after his run.
to breathe in: inhale (formal)
to breathe out:exhale (formal)
to breathe noisily: sniff(=when you are crying or have a cold), snore (when sleeping) snort(=to show that you are annoyed or amused), sigh (=especially because you are bored, disappointed, tired etc)
to breathe with difficulty: gasp(=especially because you are surprised or in pain), pant(=because you have been running or because it is very hot), wheeze(=to breathe with difficulty, making a noise in your throat and chest), be short of breath, be out of breath
to be unable to breathe:choke, suffocatebreathe
267. Croon (v) to sing or speak in a soft gentle voice, especially about love.
somebody was crooning in the washroom.(= to sing or speak in a soft gentle voice)
somebody was crooning in the washroom.(= to sing or speak in a soft gentle voice)
268. Toss and turn (v) to keep changing your position in bed because you cannot sleep.
I've been tossing and turning all night.
269. Run nose (v)
if someone's nose is running, liquid is flowing out of it.
Give him a hanky! His nose is running.
270. Earn (v)to receive a particular amount of money for the work that you do.
He earns nearly £20,000 a year.
You don't earn much money being a nurse.
He did all sorts of jobs to earn a living.
271. Deceive (v)to make someone believe something that is not true.
He tried to deceive the public.
272. Giggle (v)
If you can't stop giggling you'll have to leave the room.(= to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed)
What are you two girls giggling about?
I've been tossing and turning all night.
269. Run nose (v)
if someone's nose is running, liquid is flowing out of it.
Give him a hanky! His nose is running.
270. Earn (v)to receive a particular amount of money for the work that you do.
He earns nearly £20,000 a year.
You don't earn much money being a nurse.
He did all sorts of jobs to earn a living.
271. Deceive (v)to make someone believe something that is not true.
He tried to deceive the public.
272. Giggle (v)
If you can't stop giggling you'll have to leave the room.(= to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed)
What are you two girls giggling about?
273. Itch (v,n)
My feet were itching terribly.(= if part of your body or your clothes itch, you have an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails)
The label on this shirt itches me.
Scratch my back – I have an itch.
An itch for adventure(=a strong desire to do or have something)
My feet were itching terribly.(= if part of your body or your clothes itch, you have an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails)
The label on this shirt itches me.
Scratch my back – I have an itch.
An itch for adventure(=a strong desire to do or have something)
274. Mess sth up (Phrv) to spoil or ruin something, especially something important or something that has been carefully planned.
It took me ages to get this right - I don't want some idiot to mess it up.
She felt she'd messed up her whole life.
It took me ages to get this right - I don't want some idiot to mess it up.
She felt she'd messed up her whole life.
275. Mess with sb/sth (Phrv) to deceive someone or cause trouble for them.
If you mess with me, and I'll beat you up.
276. Offend (v) to make someone angry or upset by doing or saying something that they think is rude, unkind etc.
His remarks deeply offended me.
She was offended by such a personal question.
The careful language is designed not to offend.
take offence (at something) to feel offended because of something someone says or does:
I think he took offence at my lack of enthusiasm.
take umbrage (at something) to be offended by something that someone has done or said, often without good reason
If you mess with me, and I'll beat you up.
276. Offend (v) to make someone angry or upset by doing or saying something that they think is rude, unkind etc.
His remarks deeply offended me.
She was offended by such a personal question.
The careful language is designed not to offend.
take offence (at something) to feel offended because of something someone says or does:
I think he took offence at my lack of enthusiasm.
take umbrage (at something) to be offended by something that someone has done or said, often without good reason
277. Stagger (n) to walk or move unsteadily, almost falling over.
He managed to stagger home.
She staggered back a step.
stroll: in a relaxed way for pleasure
Wander: with no aim or direction
Stride: in a confident or angry way
March:soldiers
Hike: for long distances in the countryside or the mountains
Tiptoe: very quietly
Wade: through water
Stagger:in an unsteady way because you are drunk or injured
Limp:with difficulty because one leg is painful or injuredwalk
Trudge/plod: to walk slowly and with heavy steps, especially because you are tired, it is difficult to walk, or you do not want to go somewhere
Stride: to walk quickly, taking big steps, in an angry, determined or confident way
stride into/out of/towards etc
Brian strode out of the room without speaking.
The Principal came striding towards me, and shook my hand.
March: to walk quickly and with firm steps, especially because you feel angry or determined
march into/off/towards etc
Sheila marched straight into the office and demanded an apology.
"I'll never forgive you for this," Marge said, and she marched off without a backward glance.
He managed to stagger home.
She staggered back a step.
stroll: in a relaxed way for pleasure
Wander: with no aim or direction
Stride: in a confident or angry way
March:soldiers
Hike: for long distances in the countryside or the mountains
Tiptoe: very quietly
Wade: through water
Stagger:in an unsteady way because you are drunk or injured
Limp:with difficulty because one leg is painful or injuredwalk
Trudge/plod: to walk slowly and with heavy steps, especially because you are tired, it is difficult to walk, or you do not want to go somewhere
Stride: to walk quickly, taking big steps, in an angry, determined or confident way
stride into/out of/towards etc
Brian strode out of the room without speaking.
The Principal came striding towards me, and shook my hand.
March: to walk quickly and with firm steps, especially because you feel angry or determined
march into/off/towards etc
Sheila marched straight into the office and demanded an apology.
"I'll never forgive you for this," Marge said, and she marched off without a backward glance.
Pace: to walk backwards and forwards within a small area, especially because you are nervous, bored, or angry
pace back and forth/up and down
"We're going to be late," Jordan said irritably, pacing up and down the room.
Sarah paced back and forth along the corridor, waiting for the doctor to come back.
A lion paced up and down the cage, growling.
pace the room/floor etc
Meryl was also awake, pacing the floor in her dressing-gown.
Stroll:to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially for pleasure
stroll along/through/around etc
They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.
We strolled around the beautiful gardens there.
Amble: to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially when you are going a short distance, or not going anywhere in particular
amble across/along/towards etc
An old man appeared from behind the house and ambled across the yard.
One of the horses, a white one, slowly ambled towards me.
Kate was ambling along as usual carelessly.
Wade/paddle: to walk in water that is not very deep, for enjoyment
One of my earliest memories is paddling in the sea with my parents.
Ryan took off his shoes and socks to wade in the stream.
pace back and forth/up and down
"We're going to be late," Jordan said irritably, pacing up and down the room.
Sarah paced back and forth along the corridor, waiting for the doctor to come back.
A lion paced up and down the cage, growling.
pace the room/floor etc
Meryl was also awake, pacing the floor in her dressing-gown.
Stroll:to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially for pleasure
stroll along/through/around etc
They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.
We strolled around the beautiful gardens there.
Amble: to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially when you are going a short distance, or not going anywhere in particular
amble across/along/towards etc
An old man appeared from behind the house and ambled across the yard.
One of the horses, a white one, slowly ambled towards me.
Kate was ambling along as usual carelessly.
Wade/paddle: to walk in water that is not very deep, for enjoyment
One of my earliest memories is paddling in the sea with my parents.
Ryan took off his shoes and socks to wade in the stream.
In step: [adverb] if a group of people walk in step,they walk at the same speed and move their feet forward at exactly the same time
The regiment had finally learned to march in step.
in step with
Steve wasn't walking in step with the rest of the class.
The regiment had finally learned to march in step.
in step with
Steve wasn't walking in step with the rest of the class.
Gait (noun) the way someone walks, especially when it is a little strange or unusual
The old man approached the counter with a stooped(=bent forward and down), shuffling(=to walk very slowly and noisily, without lifting your feet off the ground) gait.
The old man approached the counter with a stooped(=bent forward and down), shuffling(=to walk very slowly and noisily, without lifting your feet off the ground) gait.
278. Assure (v)
Her doctor has assured us that she'll be fine.
The document is genuine, I can assure you.
Her doctor has assured us that she'll be fine.
The document is genuine, I can assure you.
279. Bump into sb/sth (Phrv)
The roof was so low he bumped his head (=his head hit the roof).
I ran after him, bumping against people in my hurry.
I bumped into you in a rush.
The roof was so low he bumped his head (=his head hit the roof).
I ran after him, bumping against people in my hurry.
I bumped into you in a rush.
280. Come across (Phrv)
I came across an old diary in her desk.
I've never come across anyone quite like her before.
I came across an old diary in her desk.
I've never come across anyone quite like her before.
281. Cry bitterly (v)
The baby was crying bitterly.
282. Mob (n)
A mob of a few hundred demonstrators.(= a large noisy crowd, especially one that is angry and violent)
The baby was crying bitterly.
282. Mob (n)
A mob of a few hundred demonstrators.(= a large noisy crowd, especially one that is angry and violent)
283. Obsession (n)
Gambling became an obsession, and he eventually lost everything.(= an extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else)
The current obsession with exam results is actually harming children's education.
He has an enthusiasm for art, to the point of obsession in my opinion.
284. Obsess (v)
Stop obsessing about your hair. It's fine.
Gambling became an obsession, and he eventually lost everything.(= an extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else)
The current obsession with exam results is actually harming children's education.
He has an enthusiasm for art, to the point of obsession in my opinion.
284. Obsess (v)
Stop obsessing about your hair. It's fine.
285. Bother/tease (v)
He didn't bother to answer the question.(= to make the effort to do something)
Many young people didn't bother voting.
Being in a crowd really bothers me.(= to make someone feel slightly worried, upset, or concerned)
It really bothered me that he'd forgotten my birthday.
Pull sb’s leg: to make fun of someone in a friendly way by telling something that is not true.
Did Ronnie really call or are you just pulling my leg?
He didn't bother to answer the question.(= to make the effort to do something)
Many young people didn't bother voting.
Being in a crowd really bothers me.(= to make someone feel slightly worried, upset, or concerned)
It really bothered me that he'd forgotten my birthday.
Pull sb’s leg: to make fun of someone in a friendly way by telling something that is not true.
Did Ronnie really call or are you just pulling my leg?
286. Irrational/ illogical (adj) =not make sense/make no sense/not hold water/not stand up/not add up
He's becoming increasingly irrational.(= unreasonable)
It is illogical to sell stocks and shares when their value is low.
His behaviour can be somewhat irrational at times.
Increasing interest rates now would make no sense at all
His account of events simply doesn't hold water.
He might be able to convince his lawyer that he's telling the truth, but his story won't stand up in court.
287. Ingratiateyourself (with sb) (v)( disapproving )BrE / ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt /
to do things in order to make sb like you, especially sb who will be useful to you
The first part of his plan was to ingratiate himself with the members of the committee.
He's becoming increasingly irrational.(= unreasonable)
It is illogical to sell stocks and shares when their value is low.
His behaviour can be somewhat irrational at times.
Increasing interest rates now would make no sense at all
His account of events simply doesn't hold water.
He might be able to convince his lawyer that he's telling the truth, but his story won't stand up in court.
287. Ingratiateyourself (with sb) (v)( disapproving )BrE / ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt /
to do things in order to make sb like you, especially sb who will be useful to you
The first part of his plan was to ingratiate himself with the members of the committee.
288. Stirrer (n)
A person who likes causing trouble, especially between other people, by spreading secrets.
A person who likes causing trouble, especially between other people, by spreading secrets.
289. Respite (n) a short time when something bad stops happening, so that the situation is temporarily better
The trip was a welcome respite from the pressures of work.
We have a few days' respite before we have to pay them.
His creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite.
The trip was a welcome respite from the pressures of work.
We have a few days' respite before we have to pay them.
His creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite.
290. Crony (n)
A person that sb spends a lot of time with.
He was playing cards with his cronies.
291. In born (adj) (=an inborn quality or ability is one you have had naturally since birth)
Some people have an inborn tendency to put on wait.
Some people seem to have an inborn talent for cooking.
A person that sb spends a lot of time with.
He was playing cards with his cronies.
291. In born (adj) (=an inborn quality or ability is one you have had naturally since birth)
Some people have an inborn tendency to put on wait.
Some people seem to have an inborn talent for cooking.
292. pave[ often passive ] ~ sth (with sth)
to cover a surface with flat stones or bricks
a paved area near the back door
to cover a surface with flat stones or bricks
a paved area near the back door
293. Cover your tracks (Idm)
to try to hide something you have done so that other people do not find out:
He started to destroy documents to cover his tracks.
to try to hide something you have done so that other people do not find out:
He started to destroy documents to cover his tracks.
294. Mend your ways (Idm)
to improve the way you behave after behaving badly for a long time:
If he doesn't mend his ways, he'll be asked to leave.
to improve the way you behave after behaving badly for a long time:
If he doesn't mend his ways, he'll be asked to leave.
295. Self respect (n) a feeling of being happy about your character, abilities, and beliefs
Serious illness often results in a loss of confidence and self-respect.
Tom's job teaching young kids gives him pride and self-respect.
Serious illness often results in a loss of confidence and self-respect.
Tom's job teaching young kids gives him pride and self-respect.
296. Immodest (adj) having a very high opinion of yourself and your abilities, and not embarrassed about telling people how clever you are [≠ modest]:
I don't mean to sound immodest, but I graduated from high school when I was 15.
They thought it was immodest for both sexes to swim together.(= behaviour that is immodest shocks or embarrasses people)
297. Humility (n) the quality of not being too proud about yourself
Mother Theresa remained a woman of great humility.
Humility and discipline are important in the martial arts.
I don't mean to sound immodest, but I graduated from high school when I was 15.
They thought it was immodest for both sexes to swim together.(= behaviour that is immodest shocks or embarrasses people)
297. Humility (n) the quality of not being too proud about yourself
Mother Theresa remained a woman of great humility.
Humility and discipline are important in the martial arts.
298. Ponder over sth (v) to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or something that has happened [= consider]:
The university board is still pondering over the matter.
299. Latch on to sb/sth (Phrv)
He latched onto Sandy at the party and wouldn't go away.(= to follow someone and keep trying to talk to them, get their attention etc, especially when they would prefer to be left alone)
300. Bald (adj)
Dad started going bald when he was in his thirties.
He combed his hair and tried to hide his bald patch (=part of someone's head where there is no hair).
The university board is still pondering over the matter.
299. Latch on to sb/sth (Phrv)
He latched onto Sandy at the party and wouldn't go away.(= to follow someone and keep trying to talk to them, get their attention etc, especially when they would prefer to be left alone)
300. Bald (adj)
Dad started going bald when he was in his thirties.
He combed his hair and tried to hide his bald patch (=part of someone's head where there is no hair).
301. Stab (v) [transitive]to push a knife into someone or something
He had been stabbed in the chest repeatedly.
Stab somebody in the back: to do something that harms someone who likes and trusts you [= betray]
He was stabbed to death in a fight
302. God forbid!used to emphasize that you hope that something will not happen:
“Supposing has an accident” ‘God forbid!’
303. Nothing (Pron) for nothing
a) without paying for something or being paid for something:
Why pay a plumber when my brother will do it for nothing?
a) without paying for something or being paid for something:
Why pay a plumber when my brother will do it for nothing?
b) if you do something for nothing, you make an effort but do not get the result you want:
We went all that way for nothing.
We went all that way for nothing.
304. have/be nothing to do with somebody/something if you have nothing to do with someone or something, or if someone or something has nothing to do with you, you are not involved or connected with it:
He said that he had nothing to do with the decision.
As I said, it's nothing to do with me.
That's got nothing to do with you.
I want nothing to do with (=do not want to be involved) the whole thing.
My staff had nothing whatsoever to do with this.
He said that he had nothing to do with the decision.
As I said, it's nothing to do with me.
That's got nothing to do with you.
I want nothing to do with (=do not want to be involved) the whole thing.
My staff had nothing whatsoever to do with this.
305. Sue (v) to make a legal claim against someone, especially for money, because they have harmed you in some way:
If the builders don't fulfil their side of the contract, we'll sue.
The company is suing a former employee.
If the builders don't fulfil their side of the contract, we'll sue.
The company is suing a former employee.
308. Charity (n)An organization that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick etc
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Refugees living on charity(=money or gifts given to help people who are poor, sick etc)
Her pride wouldn't allow her to accept charity.
309. I’ll get you nowhere (adv) (=to have no success or make no progress)
A negative attitude will get you nowhere.
I soon realized that being tough was getting me nowhere fast (=was not helping me achieve anything).
310. blank face/look/expression/eyes
Zoe looked at me with a blank expression.
She gazed at him in blank astonishment.
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Refugees living on charity(=money or gifts given to help people who are poor, sick etc)
Her pride wouldn't allow her to accept charity.
309. I’ll get you nowhere (adv) (=to have no success or make no progress)
A negative attitude will get you nowhere.
I soon realized that being tough was getting me nowhere fast (=was not helping me achieve anything).
310. blank face/look/expression/eyes
Zoe looked at me with a blank expression.
She gazed at him in blank astonishment.
311. Parting (v)
He gave her a light kiss on parting.
An emotional parting at the airport(=an occasion when two people leave each other)
The moment of parting
312. Confide (v)
to tell sb secrets and personal information that you do not want other people to know
~ sth (to sb) She confided all her secrets to her best friend.
~ (to sb) that… He confided to me that he had applied for another job.
+ speech ‘It was a lie,’ he confided.
Confide in sb to tell sb secrets and personal information because you feel you can trust them
It is important to have someone you can confide in.
She used to confide in him whenever she had a problem.
313. Have an accident (v)
She had an accident last year.
He gave her a light kiss on parting.
An emotional parting at the airport(=an occasion when two people leave each other)
The moment of parting
312. Confide (v)
to tell sb secrets and personal information that you do not want other people to know
~ sth (to sb) She confided all her secrets to her best friend.
~ (to sb) that… He confided to me that he had applied for another job.
+ speech ‘It was a lie,’ he confided.
Confide in sb to tell sb secrets and personal information because you feel you can trust them
It is important to have someone you can confide in.
She used to confide in him whenever she had a problem.
313. Have an accident (v)
She had an accident last year.
314. Counter (v)
to do something in order to prevent something bad from happening or to reduce its bad effects:
Exercise helps to counter the effects of stress.
He was determined to counter the bribery allegations.(= to say something in order to try to prove that what someone said was not true or as a reply to something)
to do something in order to prevent something bad from happening or to reduce its bad effects:
Exercise helps to counter the effects of stress.
He was determined to counter the bribery allegations.(= to say something in order to try to prove that what someone said was not true or as a reply to something)
315. Pamper (v) to look after someone very kindly, for example by giving them the things that they want and making them feel warm and comfortable:
She spent her childhood as the pampered daughter of a wealthy family.
316. Accuse sb of sth/doing sth (v)
He was accused of murder.
Smith accused her of lying.
The professor stands accused of(=has been accused of) stealing his student's ideas and publishing them.
317. Anyway (adv)= in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned:
Catherine wasn't sure the book was the right one, but she bought it anyway.
This idea probably won't work, but let's try it anyway.
►Used when adding something that corrects or slightly changes what you have just said:
Let's think about it for a while, for a few days anyway.
There seems to have been a technical problem - anyway, that's what they told me.
Catherine wasn't sure the book was the right one, but she bought it anyway.
This idea probably won't work, but let's try it anyway.
►Used when adding something that corrects or slightly changes what you have just said:
Let's think about it for a while, for a few days anyway.
There seems to have been a technical problem - anyway, that's what they told me.
318. Cuddle/hug/embrace (v)
to hold someone or something very close to you with your arms around them, especially to show that you love them [↪ hug]:
Both friends were cuddling on the sofa.
cuddle up (phrasal verb)
to lie or sit very close to someone or something
cuddle up to/together
The children cuddled up to each other for warmth.
We stood there crying and hugging each other(=to put your arms around someone and hold them tightly to show love or friendship) (= embrace)
She went to her daughter and hugged her tightly.
319. I’ve splitting headache.(=a very bad headache)
to hold someone or something very close to you with your arms around them, especially to show that you love them [↪ hug]:
Both friends were cuddling on the sofa.
cuddle up (phrasal verb)
to lie or sit very close to someone or something
cuddle up to/together
The children cuddled up to each other for warmth.
We stood there crying and hugging each other(=to put your arms around someone and hold them tightly to show love or friendship) (= embrace)
She went to her daughter and hugged her tightly.
319. I’ve splitting headache.(=a very bad headache)
320. Wave (v)
She turned to wave to the approaching soldiers.
Enid waved at us and we waved back.
The nurses came out to wave Grand dad goodbye. (=say goodbye to someone by waving to them)
She turned to wave to the approaching soldiers.
Enid waved at us and we waved back.
The nurses came out to wave Grand dad goodbye. (=say goodbye to someone by waving to them)
321. Bring disgrace on sb (v)
His actions brought disgrace on the family.(= the loss of other people's respect because you have done something they strongly disapprove of)
The UK rail system is a national disgrace.(= used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed)
You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
It's an absolute disgrace, the way he treats his wife.
His actions brought disgrace on the family.(= the loss of other people's respect because you have done something they strongly disapprove of)
The UK rail system is a national disgrace.(= used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed)
You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
It's an absolute disgrace, the way he treats his wife.
322. Come up to sth (Phrv)
This doesn't come up to the standard of your usual work.(= to reach a particular standard or to be as good as you expected)
The resort certainly failed to come up to expectations.
323. Forgive (v)
I've tried to forgive him.
He never forgave her for walking out on him(=to leave your husband, wife etc suddenly and go and live somewhere else)
If anything happened to the kids I'd never forgive myself.
He didn't look the sort of man to forgive and forget (=forgive someone and no longer think about it).
324. Mislead (v)
Politicians have misled the public.
Don't be misled by appearances, he's a good worker.
Don't be misled into thinking that scientific research is easy.
This doesn't come up to the standard of your usual work.(= to reach a particular standard or to be as good as you expected)
The resort certainly failed to come up to expectations.
323. Forgive (v)
I've tried to forgive him.
He never forgave her for walking out on him(=to leave your husband, wife etc suddenly and go and live somewhere else)
If anything happened to the kids I'd never forgive myself.
He didn't look the sort of man to forgive and forget (=forgive someone and no longer think about it).
324. Mislead (v)
Politicians have misled the public.
Don't be misled by appearances, he's a good worker.
Don't be misled into thinking that scientific research is easy.
325. Hide and seek (n)
A children's game in which one player shuts their eyes while the others hide, and then goes to look for them.
A children's game in which one player shuts their eyes while the others hide, and then goes to look for them.
326. Naughty/puckish (adj)
You're a very naughty boy! Look what you've done!(= a naughty child does not obey adults and behaves badly)
You're a very naughty boy! Look what you've done!(= a naughty child does not obey adults and behaves badly)
327. Opportunity (n)
This is an ideal opportunity to save money on a holiday to Switzerland.
Games and songs provide the perfect opportunity for classroom interaction and language development.
When the opportunity for promotion came, I wanted to be ready.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work.
The view of America as a land of opportunity
Our window of opportunity for winning the championship is the next couple of seasons.
328. Fragile /delicate (adj)
fragile bones(=easily broken or damaged)
Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.
The country's fragile economy(=a fragile situation is one that is weak or uncertain, and likely to become worse under pressure)
Relations between the two countries are in a fragile state.
The party's fragile unity.
329. Fray (v) if cloth or other material frays, or if something frays it, the threads become loose because the material is old
The collar had started to fray on Ed's coat.
He had frayed the bottom of his jeans.
This is an ideal opportunity to save money on a holiday to Switzerland.
Games and songs provide the perfect opportunity for classroom interaction and language development.
When the opportunity for promotion came, I wanted to be ready.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work.
The view of America as a land of opportunity
Our window of opportunity for winning the championship is the next couple of seasons.
328. Fragile /delicate (adj)
fragile bones(=easily broken or damaged)
Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.
The country's fragile economy(=a fragile situation is one that is weak or uncertain, and likely to become worse under pressure)
Relations between the two countries are in a fragile state.
The party's fragile unity.
329. Fray (v) if cloth or other material frays, or if something frays it, the threads become loose because the material is old
The collar had started to fray on Ed's coat.
He had frayed the bottom of his jeans.
330. Frayed (adj)
The carpet was badly frayed.
331. Embroil (v) to involve someone or something in a difficult situation
I became embroiled in an argument with the taxi driver.
The carpet was badly frayed.
331. Embroil (v) to involve someone or something in a difficult situation
I became embroiled in an argument with the taxi driver.
332. Take revenge on sb (v)
He took revenge on his employers by setting fire to the factory.
He took revenge on his employers by setting fire to the factory.
333. Baffle (v) if something baffles you, you cannot understand or explain it at all
The question baffled me completely.
The question baffled me completely.
334. Rely/rest/bank/count on sb/sth/ (Phrv)
Many working women rely on relatives to help take care of their children
Many people now rely on the Internet for news.
They have to rely on the river for their water(=to depend on something in order to continue to live or exist)
(formal) Success in management ultimately rests on good judgment.
I was banking on being able to get some coffee on the train.
You can count on me.
We're all counting on winning this contract.
They were counting on him not coming out of hospital.
Many working women rely on relatives to help take care of their children
Many people now rely on the Internet for news.
They have to rely on the river for their water(=to depend on something in order to continue to live or exist)
(formal) Success in management ultimately rests on good judgment.
I was banking on being able to get some coffee on the train.
You can count on me.
We're all counting on winning this contract.
They were counting on him not coming out of hospital.
335. Breeze/Mickey-mouse-job/doddle (n,Idm, n)
Don't think that learning English will be a breeze.
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336. Simultaneous (adj)
happening or done at the same time as sth else
There were several simultaneous attacks by the rebels.
Simultaneous translation/interpreting
simultaneity [ noununcountable ]
simultaneously adverb
The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.
337. Beat about the bush (Idm)to avoid or delay talking about something embarrassing or unpleasant:
Don't beat around the bush. Ask for your account.
Don't think that learning English will be a breeze.
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336. Simultaneous (adj)
happening or done at the same time as sth else
There were several simultaneous attacks by the rebels.
Simultaneous translation/interpreting
simultaneity [ noununcountable ]
simultaneously adverb
The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.
337. Beat about the bush (Idm)to avoid or delay talking about something embarrassing or unpleasant:
Don't beat around the bush. Ask for your account.
338. Exploit(v) [transitive] to treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but giving them very little in return - used to show disapproval:
Home workers can easily be exploited by employers.
To try to get as much as you can out of a situation, sometimes unfairly:
The violence was blamed on thugs(=a violent man) exploiting the situation.
339. Be(hell) bent on doing sth (Idm)
very determined to do something, especially something that other people do not approve of
Young people who are hell-bent on having a good time.
Home workers can easily be exploited by employers.
To try to get as much as you can out of a situation, sometimes unfairly:
The violence was blamed on thugs(=a violent man) exploiting the situation.
339. Be(hell) bent on doing sth (Idm)
very determined to do something, especially something that other people do not approve of
Young people who are hell-bent on having a good time.
340. Expletive (n) ( formal )
A rude word that you use when you are angry or in pain, for example 'shit' [= swear word]
He smoked and drank heavily, and his language was rich in expletives
He dropped the book on his foot and muttered several expletives under his breath.
He smoked and drank heavily, and his language was rich in expletives
He dropped the book on his foot and muttered several expletives under his breath.
341. It is beyond me.
To be too difficult for someone to understand:
The whole problem was quite beyond him.
Why Joan ever married such an idiot in the first place is beyond me.
342. Bicker over sth with sb (v)
to argue, especially about something very unimportant:
I wish you two would stop bickering.
Bicker about/over
They kept bickering over who should answer the phone.
To be too difficult for someone to understand:
The whole problem was quite beyond him.
Why Joan ever married such an idiot in the first place is beyond me.
342. Bicker over sth with sb (v)
to argue, especially about something very unimportant:
I wish you two would stop bickering.
Bicker about/over
They kept bickering over who should answer the phone.
343. Bingo! (interj) used when you have just done something successfully and are pleased:
Bingo! That's the one I've been looking for.
344. Think/Speak ill of sb (Idm) (formal) to think or say unpleasant things about someone:
She really believes you should never speak ill of the dead.
Bingo! That's the one I've been looking for.
344. Think/Speak ill of sb (Idm) (formal) to think or say unpleasant things about someone:
She really believes you should never speak ill of the dead.
345. Behind sb’s back (Idm) without sb’s knowledge or permission:
Have you been talking about me behind my back.
Have you been talking about me behind my back.
346. Blaze up/flare up (Phrv) to suddenly become very angry.
When I heard the new I blazed up.
When I heard the new I blazed up.
347. Blind man’s buff/bluff (Idm) a children's game in which one player whose eyes are covered tries to catch the others
348. Blind fold (v,n) to cover someone's eyes with a piece of cloth:
Blindfold the prisoner!
The hostages were tied up and blindfolded.
(Noun) a piece of cloth that covers someone's eyes to prevent them from seeing anything
(adjective, also blindfolded) With eyes covered.
The reporter was taken blindfold(ed) to a secret location.
(adverb) I could do that blindfold(=very easily, with no problems).
I knew the way home blindfold(=because it was so familiar)
Blindfold the prisoner!
The hostages were tied up and blindfolded.
(Noun) a piece of cloth that covers someone's eyes to prevent them from seeing anything
(adjective, also blindfolded) With eyes covered.
The reporter was taken blindfold(ed) to a secret location.
(adverb) I could do that blindfold(=very easily, with no problems).
I knew the way home blindfold(=because it was so familiar)
349. Keep sth dark (Idm) to keep sth secret and not tell people about it.
He’s got two children? Well he has kept that dark, hasn’t he!
He’s got two children? Well he has kept that dark, hasn’t he!
350. Blood shed (n)
the killing or wounding of people, usually during fighting or a war
The two sides called a truce to avoid further bloodshed.
The march ended in violence and bloodshed.
the killing or wounding of people, usually during fighting or a war
The two sides called a truce to avoid further bloodshed.
The march ended in violence and bloodshed.
351. Drag somebody/something up (phrasal verb)
to mention an unpleasant or embarrassing story from the past, even though it upsets someone:
Why do you have to drag that up again?
drag something out(phrasal verb)
to make an event or situation last longer than is necessary:
Neither of them wanted to drag the divorce out longer than they had to.
Be dragged up(British English) if a child is dragged up, their parents do not teach them to behave properly - used humorously:
Those children have been dragged up, not brought up!
drag something out (phrasal verb)
To make an event or situation last longer than is necessary:
Neither of them wanted to drag the divorce out longer than they had to.
352 Split hair (Idm) to argue that there is a difference between two things, when the difference is really too small to be important:
This is just splitting hairs.
This is just splitting hairs.
353. Stone (v)to throw stones at someone or something:
Rioters blocked roads and stoned vehicles.
stone somebody to deathto kill someone by throwing stones at them, used as a punishment
Rioters blocked roads and stoned vehicles.
stone somebody to deathto kill someone by throwing stones at them, used as a punishment
354. Pensive (adj)
thinking deeply about sth, especially because you are sad or worried
a pensive mood
to look pensive
pensively/ adverb
thinking a lot about something, especially because you are worried or sad:
He gazed pensively out of the window.
355. You haven’t lived.you haven't lived (if/until...) (spoken) used to say that someone's life will be boring if they do not do a particular exciting thing:
You haven't lived until you've tasted champagne.
thinking deeply about sth, especially because you are sad or worried
a pensive mood
to look pensive
pensively/ adverb
thinking a lot about something, especially because you are worried or sad:
He gazed pensively out of the window.
355. You haven’t lived.you haven't lived (if/until...) (spoken) used to say that someone's life will be boring if they do not do a particular exciting thing:
You haven't lived until you've tasted champagne.
356. be in seventh heaven (idm, informal) to be extremely happy
Now that he’s promoted he’s in seventh heaven.
357. Deserted (adj) empty and quiet because no people are there:
The streets were deserted.
The old mine now stands completely deserted.
deserted wife/husband/child etca wife etc who has been left by her husband etc
358. Bumpy (adj)( bumpier , bumpiest )
1 ( of a surface ) not even; with a lot of bumps
a bumpy road/track
bumpy ground
2 ( of a journey ) uncomfortable with a lot of sudden unpleasant movements caused by the road surface, weather conditions, etc
a bumpy ride/flight
Have/give sb a bumpy ride
to have a difficult time; to make a situation difficult for sb
Now that he’s promoted he’s in seventh heaven.
357. Deserted (adj) empty and quiet because no people are there:
The streets were deserted.
The old mine now stands completely deserted.
deserted wife/husband/child etca wife etc who has been left by her husband etc
358. Bumpy (adj)( bumpier , bumpiest )
1 ( of a surface ) not even; with a lot of bumps
a bumpy road/track
bumpy ground
2 ( of a journey ) uncomfortable with a lot of sudden unpleasant movements caused by the road surface, weather conditions, etc
a bumpy ride/flight
Have/give sb a bumpy ride
to have a difficult time; to make a situation difficult for sb
359. Fag (n)
1 [ countable ] ( BrE , informal ) = cigarette
2 [ singular ] ( BrE , informal ) something that is boring and tiring to do
It's too much of a fag to go out.
Travelling all that way to work every day is a real fag.
1 [ countable ] ( BrE , informal ) = cigarette
2 [ singular ] ( BrE , informal ) something that is boring and tiring to do
It's too much of a fag to go out.
Travelling all that way to work every day is a real fag.
360. Gumption[noununcountable ] ( old-fashioned , informal )
1 the intelligence needed to know what to do in a particular situation
He didn't have the gumption to keep his mouth shut.
2 courage and determination
She won't tell him because she hasn't got the gumption.
1 the intelligence needed to know what to do in a particular situation
He didn't have the gumption to keep his mouth shut.
2 courage and determination
She won't tell him because she hasn't got the gumption.
361. Drowse (v) [ intransitive ]
to be in a light sleep or almost asleep
My mother was sitting on the porch drowsing in the sun.
to be in a light sleep or almost asleep
My mother was sitting on the porch drowsing in the sun.
362. Plod (v)( -dd- ) [ intransitive , transitive ]
to walk slowly with heavy steps, especially because you are tired =trudge
Our horses plodded down the muddy track.
We plodded on through the rain.
Plod along/on to make very slow progress, especially with difficult or boring work.
to walk slowly with heavy steps, especially because you are tired =trudge
Our horses plodded down the muddy track.
We plodded on through the rain.
Plod along/on to make very slow progress, especially with difficult or boring work.
363. Eradicateverb=root sth out (Phrv)
to destroy or get rid of sth completely, especially sth bad =wipe out
~ sth from sth We are determined to eradicate racism from our sport.
eradication noun [ uncountable ]
to destroy or get rid of sth completely, especially sth bad =wipe out
~ sth from sth We are determined to eradicate racism from our sport.
eradication noun [ uncountable ]
364. Get in sb’s hair (Idm) to annoy someone, especially by always being near them.
keep your hair on (British English) (spoken) used to tell someone to keep calm and not get annoyed:
All right, all right, keep your hair on! I'm sorry.
365. Rumble/see throughsb/sth (v,Phrv)
to realize that someone is trying to deceive you:
I saw through his excuses.
I could never lie to her because I know she'd see through me straight away.
I can't bluff - she'd see right through me.
rumble(v) [transitive] (British English informal) to find out what someone is secretly intending to do:
How did you rumble them?
rumble on (phrasal verb)
if a disagreement rumbles on, it continues for a long time:
The row about pay is still rumbling on.
keep your hair on (British English) (spoken) used to tell someone to keep calm and not get annoyed:
All right, all right, keep your hair on! I'm sorry.
365. Rumble/see throughsb/sth (v,Phrv)
to realize that someone is trying to deceive you:
I saw through his excuses.
I could never lie to her because I know she'd see through me straight away.
I can't bluff - she'd see right through me.
rumble(v) [transitive] (British English informal) to find out what someone is secretly intending to do:
How did you rumble them?
rumble on (phrasal verb)
if a disagreement rumbles on, it continues for a long time:
The row about pay is still rumbling on.
366. I’m in a rush/haste/hurry.
367. Repent (v) [ intransitive , transitive ] ( formal )
to feel and show that you are sorry for sth bad or wrong that you have done
God welcomes the sinner who repents.
~ of sth She had repented of what she had done.
~ sth He came to repent his hasty decision (= wished he had not taken it) .
367. Repent (v) [ intransitive , transitive ] ( formal )
to feel and show that you are sorry for sth bad or wrong that you have done
God welcomes the sinner who repents.
~ of sth She had repented of what she had done.
~ sth He came to repent his hasty decision (= wished he had not taken it) .
368. Shape up (Phrv)
1 to develop in a particular way, especially in a good way
Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful) .
2 ( informal ) to improve your behaviour, work harder, etc
If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job.
1 to develop in a particular way, especially in a good way
Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful) .
2 ( informal ) to improve your behaviour, work harder, etc
If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job.
369. the accused(noun) ( pl. the accused )
a person who is on trial for committing a crime
The accused was found innocent.
All the accused have pleaded guilty.
a person who is on trial for committing a crime
The accused was found innocent.
All the accused have pleaded guilty.
370. Run (v)
run after sb/sth to run to try to catch sb/sth =pursue
run after sb/sth to run to try to catch sb/sth =pursue
run around with sb ( NAmE also run with sb ) ( usually disapproving ) to spend a lot of time with sb
He's always running around with older men.
He's always running around with older men.
run at sb [ no passive ] to run towards sb to attack or as if to attack them
He ran at me with a knife.
He ran at me with a knife.
run away (from sb/…) to leave sb/a place suddenly; to escape from sb/a place
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen.
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away.
run away from sth to try to avoid sth because you are shy, lack confidence, etc
You can't just run away from the situation.
run away with you if a feeling runs away with you , it gets out of your control
Her imagination tends to run away with her.
run away/off with sb | run away/off (together) to leave home, your husband, wife, etc. in order to have a relationship with another person
She ran away with her boss.
She and her boss ran away together.
run away with sth
1 to win sth clearly or easily
2 to believe sth that is not true
I don't want you to run away with the impression that all I do is have meetings all day.
run back over sth to discuss or consider sth again =review
I'll run back over the procedure once again.
run down
1 to lose power or stop working
The battery has run down.
2 to gradually stop functioning or become smaller in size or number
British manufacturing industry has been running down for years.
run sth down
1 to make sth lose power or stop working
If you leave your headlights on you'll soon run down the battery.
2 to make sth gradually stop functioning or become smaller in size or number
The company is running down its sales force.
run sb/sth down
1 ( of a vehicle or its driver ) to hit sb/sth and knock them/it to the ground
2 to criticize sb/sth in an unkind way
He's always running her down in front of other people.
3 to find sb/sth after a search
run into sb ( informal ) to meet sb by chance
Guess who I ran into today!
run into sth
1 to enter an area of bad weather while travelling
We ran into thick fog on the way home.
2 to experience difficulties, etc
Be careful not to run into debt, to run into danger/trouble/difficulties
3 to reach a particular level or amount
Her income runs into six figures (= is more than £100 000, $100 000, etc.) .
run into sb/sthto crash into sb/sth
The bus went out of control and ran into a line of people.
run sth into sb/sth to make a vehicle crash into sb/sth
He ran his car into a tree.
run off ( BrE ) ( of a liquid ) to flow out of a container
run off with sth to steal sth and take it away
The treasurer had run off with the club's funds.
run onto continue without stopping; to continue longer than is necessary or expected
The meeting will finish promptly—I don't want it to run on.
run out
1 if a supply of sth runs out , it is used up or finished
Time is running out for the trapped miners.
2 if an agreement or a document runs out , it becomes no longer valid =expire
run out (of sth) to use up or finish a supply of sth
We ran out of fuel.
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out.
run out on sb ( informal ) to leave sb that you live with, especially when they need your help
run sb out [ often passive ] ( in cricket ) to make a player stop batting by hitting the wicket with the ball before the player has completed his or her run
run over if a container or its contents run over , the contents come over the edge of the container =overflow
run sb/sth over ( of a vehicle or its driver ) to knock a person or an animal down and drive over their body or a part of it
Two children were run over and killed.
run over sthto read through or practise sth quickly
She ran over her notes before giving the lecture.
run through sth
1 to discuss, repeat or read sth quickly
He ran through the names on the list.
Could we run through your proposals once again?
2 [ no passive ] to pass quickly through sth
An angry murmur ran through the crowd.
Thoughts of revenge kept running through his mind.
3 [ no passive ] to be present in every part of sth
A deep melancholy runs through her poetry.
4 to perform, act or practise sth
Can we run through Scene 3 again, please?
5 to use up or spend money carelessly
She ran through the entire amount within two years.
run to sth
1 to be of a particular size or amount
The book runs to nearly 800 pages.
2 ( especially BrE ) if you or your money will not run to sth , you do not have enough money for sth
Our funds won't run to a trip abroad this year.
run up against sth to experience a difficulty
The government is running up against considerable opposition to its tax reforms.
run with sthto accept or start to use a particular idea or method
OK, let's run with Jan's suggestion.
371. Take (v)
be taken aback (idm)
to be very surprised about something:
Emma was somewhat taken aback by his directness.
be taken aback (idm)
to be very surprised about something:
Emma was somewhat taken aback by his directness.
take after somebody (phrasal verb)
to look or behave like an older relative:
Jenni really takes after her mother.
to look or behave like an older relative:
Jenni really takes after her mother.
take somebody/something apart (phrasal verb)
1) to separate something into all its different parts [≠ put together]:
Tom was always taking things apart in the garage.
1) to separate something into all its different parts [≠ put together]:
Tom was always taking things apart in the garage.
2) to search a place very thoroughly:
The police took the house apart looking for clues.
The police took the house apart looking for clues.
3) to beat someone very easily in a game, sport, fight etc
4) to show that someone is wrong or something is not true:
You are always taking my words apart.
You are always taking my words apart.
take against somebody/something (phrasal verb)
to begin to dislike someone or something, especially without a good reason:
Voters took against the relationship between the government and the unions in the 1970s.
to begin to dislike someone or something, especially without a good reason:
Voters took against the relationship between the government and the unions in the 1970s.
take somebody/something ↔ away (phrasal verb)
1) to remove someone or something, or make something disappear:
She whisked the tray off the table and took it away.
He was taken away to begin a prison sentence.
This should take some of the pain away.
1) to remove someone or something, or make something disappear:
She whisked the tray off the table and took it away.
He was taken away to begin a prison sentence.
This should take some of the pain away.
take away from something (phrasal verb)
to spoil the good effect or success that something has:
The disagreement between the two men should not take away from their accomplishments.
to spoil the good effect or success that something has:
The disagreement between the two men should not take away from their accomplishments.
1) take something ↔ back
to admit that you were wrong to say something:
You'd better take back that remark!
to admit that you were wrong to say something:
You'd better take back that remark!
2) take something ↔ back
to take something you have bought back to a shop because it is not suitable:
If the shirt doesn't fit, take it back.
to take something you have bought back to a shop because it is not suitable:
If the shirt doesn't fit, take it back.
3) to make you remember a time in the past:
Having the grandchildren around takes me back to the days when my own children were small.
Having the grandchildren around takes me back to the days when my own children were small.
take something ↔ down phrasal verb
1) to move something that is fixed in a high position to a lower position:
She made us take down all the posters.
1) to move something that is fixed in a high position to a lower position:
She made us take down all the posters.
2) to write down information:
Can I just take some details down?
Can I just take some details down?
take somebody/something ↔ in phrasal verb
1) be taken in to be completely deceived by someone who lies to you:
Don't be taken in by products claiming to help you lose weight in a week.
1) be taken in to be completely deceived by someone who lies to you:
Don't be taken in by products claiming to help you lose weight in a week.
2) take somebody ↔ in
to let someone stay in your house because they have nowhere else to stay:
Brett's always taking in stray animals.
to let someone stay in your house because they have nowhere else to stay:
Brett's always taking in stray animals.
3) take something ↔ in
to understand and remember new facts and information [= absorb]:
He watches the older kids, just taking it all in.
His eyes quickly took in the elegance of her dress.
to understand and remember new facts and information [= absorb]:
He watches the older kids, just taking it all in.
His eyes quickly took in the elegance of her dress.
4) to visit a place while you are in the area:
They continued a few miles further to take in Hinton House.
take off (phrasal verb)
1) remove take something ↔ off
to remove a piece of clothing [≠ put on]:
He sat on the bed to take his boots off.
Charlie was taking off his shirt when the phone rang.
They continued a few miles further to take in Hinton House.
take off (phrasal verb)
1) remove take something ↔ off
to remove a piece of clothing [≠ put on]:
He sat on the bed to take his boots off.
Charlie was taking off his shirt when the phone rang.
2) aircraft:if an aircraft takes off, it rises into the air from the ground [= lift off; ↪ takeoff]:
I felt quite excited as the plane took off from Heathrow.
I felt quite excited as the plane took off from Heathrow.
3)success: to suddenly start being successful:
Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
4) holiday: take something off (something) to have a holiday from work on a particular day, or for a particular length of time
take time off (work/school)
I rang my boss and arranged to take some time off.
take a day/the afternoon etc off
Dad took the day off to come with me.
I rang my boss and arranged to take some time off.
take a day/the afternoon etc off
Dad took the day off to come with me.
take somebody ↔ off (British English informal)
to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain people
take somebody ↔ onto start to employ someone [↪ hire]:
We're taking on 50 new staff this year.
to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain people
take somebody ↔ onto start to employ someone [↪ hire]:
We're taking on 50 new staff this year.
take something ↔ onto agree to do some work or be responsible for something:
Don't take on too much work - the extra cash isn't worth it.
Don't take on too much work - the extra cash isn't worth it.
3) take something ↔ on to begin to have a particular quality or appearance:
Her face took on a fierce expression.
His life had taken on a new dimension.
Her face took on a fierce expression.
His life had taken on a new dimension.
4) take somebody ↔ on to compete against someone or start a fight with someone, especially someone bigger or better than you:
Nigeria will take on Argentina in the first round of the World Cup on Saturday.
He was prepared to take on anyone who laid a finger on us.
Nigeria will take on Argentina in the first round of the World Cup on Saturday.
He was prepared to take on anyone who laid a finger on us.
take something ↔ onif a plane or ship takes on people or things, they come onto it:
We stopped to take on fuel.
We stopped to take on fuel.
take somebody ↔ outto take someone as your guest to a restaurant, cinema, club etc
take somebody ↔ out for
We're taking my folks out for a meal next week.
We're taking my folks out for a meal next week.
take something ↔ outto make a financial or legal arrangement with a bank, company, law court etc
take out a policy/injunction/loan etc
Before taking a loan out, calculate your monthly outgoings.
take out a policy/injunction/loan etc
Before taking a loan out, calculate your monthly outgoings.
take something ↔ outto get money from your bank account [= withdraw]:
How much would you like to take out?
How much would you like to take out?
take something ↔ out to borrow books from a library:
You can take out six books at a time.
You can take out six books at a time.
5) take somebody/something ↔ out (informal) to kill someone or destroy something:
The building was taken out by a bomb.
take something out on somebody (phrasal verb)
to treat someone badly when you are angry or upset, even though it is not their fault:
Don't take it out on me just because you've had a bad day.
The building was taken out by a bomb.
take something out on somebody (phrasal verb)
to treat someone badly when you are angry or upset, even though it is not their fault:
Don't take it out on me just because you've had a bad day.
take your anger/frustration etc out on somebody
Irritated with herself, she took her annoyance out on Bridget.
Irritated with herself, she took her annoyance out on Bridget.
take over (phrasal verb)
to take control of something [↪ takeover]
to take control of something [↪ takeover]
take something ↔ over
His only reason for investing in the company was to take it over.
Ruth moved into our apartment and promptly took over.
His only reason for investing in the company was to take it over.
Ruth moved into our apartment and promptly took over.
take to somebody/something(phrasal verb)
1) to start to like someone or something:
Sandra took to it straight away.
Charles was an odd character whom Kelly had never really taken to.
1) to start to like someone or something:
Sandra took to it straight away.
Charles was an odd character whom Kelly had never really taken to.
take to doing something
Dee's taken to getting up at 6 and going jogging.
Dee's taken to getting up at 6 and going jogging.
3) take to your bed: to get into your bed and stay there:
He was so depressed, he took to his bed for a week.
He was so depressed, he took to his bed for a week.
take something up (phrasal verb)
1) take something ↔ upto become interested in a new activity and to spend time doing it:
Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest.
1) take something ↔ upto become interested in a new activity and to spend time doing it:
Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest.
2) to start a new job or have a new responsibility:
Peter will take up the management of the finance department.
take up a post/a position/duties etc
The headteacher takes her duties up in August.
Peter will take up the management of the finance department.
take up a post/a position/duties etc
The headteacher takes her duties up in August.
3) take something ↔ upif you take up a suggestion, problem, complaint etc, you start to do something about it:Now the papers have taken up the story.
take something ↔ up with
The hospital manager has promised to take the matter up with the member of staff involved.
I am still very angry and will be taking it up with the authorities.
The hospital manager has promised to take the matter up with the member of staff involved.
I am still very angry and will be taking it up with the authorities.
4) to fill a particular amount of time or space
be taken up with something
The little time I had outside of school was taken up with work.
be taken up with something
The little time I had outside of school was taken up with work.
take up space/room
old books that were taking up space in the office
old books that were taking up space in the office
take something ↔ upto accept a suggestion, offer, or idea:
Rob took up the invitation to visit.
Rob took up the invitation to visit.
6) to move to the exact place where you should be, so that you are ready to do something:
The runners are taking up their positions on the starting line.
The runners are taking up their positions on the starting line.
7) take something ↔ up to make a piece of clothing shorter [≠ let down]
8) take something ↔ up to continue a story or activity that you or someone else had begun, after a short break:I'll take up the story where you left off.
372. blink verb, 1 [ intransitive , transitive ] ~ (sth) when you blink or blink your eyes or your eyes blink , you shut and open your eyes quickly
He blinked in the bright sunlight.
Lucy blinked at him in astonishment.
I'll be back before you can blink (= very quickly) .
When I told him the news he didn't even blink (= showed no surprise at all) .
2 [ intransitive ] to shine with an unsteady light; to flash on and off
Suddenly a warning light blinked.
blink sth away/backto try to control tears or clear your eyes by blinking
She bravely blinked back her tears.
He blinked in the bright sunlight.
Lucy blinked at him in astonishment.
I'll be back before you can blink (= very quickly) .
When I told him the news he didn't even blink (= showed no surprise at all) .
2 [ intransitive ] to shine with an unsteady light; to flash on and off
Suddenly a warning light blinked.
blink sth away/backto try to control tears or clear your eyes by blinking
She bravely blinked back her tears.
in the blink of an eye
very quickly; in a short time
very quickly; in a short time
on the blink( informal ) ( of a machine ) no longer working correctly
373. A loser always bites his lips. ( Khisyani billi khamba nochay )
374. A pot is calling the kettle black. ( Ulta chor kotwaal ko daantay )
375. A drowning man catches at a straw. ( Girtay ko tinkay ka sahara )
376. Eat to live but don’t live to eat. ( Jinay kay liay khao khanay kay liay na jeo
377. Live and let us live. ( Geo ur ginay do)
378. Flog / verb
1 [ often passive ] ~ sb to punish sb by hitting them many times with a whip or stick
He was publicly flogged for breaking the country's alcohol laws.
2 ( BrE , informal ) to sell sth to sb
~ sth (to sb) She flogged her guitar to another student.
~ sth (off) We buy them cheaply and then flog them off at a profit.
~ sb sth I had a letter from a company trying to flog me insurance.
flog a dead horse ( BrE , informal ) to waste your effort by trying to do sth that is no longer possible
1 [ often passive ] ~ sb to punish sb by hitting them many times with a whip or stick
He was publicly flogged for breaking the country's alcohol laws.
2 ( BrE , informal ) to sell sth to sb
~ sth (to sb) She flogged her guitar to another student.
~ sth (off) We buy them cheaply and then flog them off at a profit.
~ sb sth I had a letter from a company trying to flog me insurance.
flog a dead horse ( BrE , informal ) to waste your effort by trying to do sth that is no longer possible
flog sth to death ( BrE , informal ) to use an idea, a story, etc. so often that it is no longer interesting
The story has been flogged to death in the press.
The story has been flogged to death in the press.
379. Beauty with the beast (Idm)( Hoor ki baghal main langoor )
380. Cast pearls before swine. ( Bhains kay agay been bajana )
381. Guilty conscious needs no accuser. ( Choor ki dari main tinka )
382. bad blood (between A and B) ( old-fashioned ) feelings of hatred or strong dislike
382. bad blood (between A and B) ( old-fashioned ) feelings of hatred or strong dislike
be after/out for sb's blood ( informal , often humorous ) to be angry with sb and want to hurt or punish them
be/run in your blood
to be a natural part of your character and of the character of other members of your family
blood is thicker than water ( saying ) family relationships are stronger than any others
sb's blood is up ( BrE ) somebody is very angry and ready to argue or fight
like getting blood out of/from a stone
almost impossible to obtain
Getting an apology from him was like getting blood from a stone.
make sb's blood boil
to make sb extremely angry
The way he treats his employees really makes my blood boil.
make sb's blood run cold
to make sb very frightened or fill them with horror
The sound of laughter in the empty house made my blood run cold.
new/fresh blood
new members or employees, especially young ones, with new ideas or ways of doing things
This company badly needs to bring in some new blood.
383. Steal the show/limelight/scene
to do something, especially when you are acting in a play, that makes people pay more attention to you than to other people:
As always, the children stole the show.
British bands stole the show at this year’s awards.
He stole the show with a marvellous performance.
384. Stay up/awake (adj)
I was finding it hard to stay awake.
385. be/get carried away
to get very excited or lose control of your feelings
I got carried away and started shouting at the television.
to do something, especially when you are acting in a play, that makes people pay more attention to you than to other people:
As always, the children stole the show.
British bands stole the show at this year’s awards.
He stole the show with a marvellous performance.
384. Stay up/awake (adj)
I was finding it hard to stay awake.
385. be/get carried away
to get very excited or lose control of your feelings
I got carried away and started shouting at the television.
carry sb back (to sth) to make sb remember a time in the past
The smell of the sea carried her back to her childhood.
The smell of the sea carried her back to her childhood.
carry sth off
1 to win sth
He carried off most of the prizes.
2 to succeed in doing sth that most people would find difficult
She's had her hair cut really short, but she can carry it off .
1 to win sth
He carried off most of the prizes.
2 to succeed in doing sth that most people would find difficult
She's had her hair cut really short, but she can carry it off .
carry on
1( especially BrE ) to continue moving
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left.
2( informal ) to argue or complain noisily
He was shouting and carrying on.
1( especially BrE ) to continue moving
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left.
2( informal ) to argue or complain noisily
He was shouting and carrying on.
carry on (with sth) | carry sth on to continue doing sth
Carry on with your work while I'm away.
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do) .
Carry on the good work!
~ doing sth He carried on peeling the potatoes.
carry sth out
1 to do sth that you have said you will do or have been asked to do
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order
2 to do and complete a task
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.
carry sth over
to delay sth until a later time
The match had to be carried over until Sunday.
carry sb through| carry sb through sth to help sb to survive a difficult period
His determination carried him through the ordeal.
carry sth throughto complete sth successfully
It's a difficult job but she's the person to carry it through.
carry through (on/with sth)( NAmE ) to do what you have said you will do
He has proved he can carry through on his promises.
386. Brush (v)
1[to remove sth from a surface with a brush or with your hand
He brushed the dirt off his jacket, She brushed the fly away.
brush sb/sth aside to ignore sb/sth; to treat sb/sth as unimportant =dismiss
He brushed aside my fears.
brush sth down to clean sth by brushing it
to brush a coat/horse down
brush off to be removed by brushing
Mud brushes off easily when it is dry.
brush sb offto rudely ignore sb or refuse to listen to them
She brushed him off impatiently.
brush sb/yourself off( BrE brush sb/yourself down )
to make sb/yourself tidy, especially after you have fallen, by brushing your clothes, etc. with your hands
brush sth up| brush up on sth to quickly improve a skill, especially when you have not used it for a time
I must brush up on my Spanish before I go to Seville.
387. Chuck sb out of sth / chuck sb off (Phrv)
To force sb to leave a place or job.
They got chucked off the bus.
You can’t just chuck him out.
388. Chapped (adj)
( of the skin or lips ) rough, dry and sore, especially because of wind or cold weather
She noticed Sarah's chapped lips.
389. Calloused (adj) ( also callused ) BrE / kæləst
( of the skin ) made rough and hard, usually by hard work
calloused hands
390. Candid Photograph (adj)A candid photograph is one that is taken without the person in it knowing that they are being photographed.
391. Capacious/roomy/spacious (adj)( formal )
having a lot of space to put things in.
capacious pockets
The van was capacious and he decided to fill up the space with a couple of cartons of medicines.
( of the skin ) made rough and hard, usually by hard work
calloused hands
390. Candid Photograph (adj)A candid photograph is one that is taken without the person in it knowing that they are being photographed.
391. Capacious/roomy/spacious (adj)( formal )
having a lot of space to put things in.
capacious pockets
The van was capacious and he decided to fill up the space with a couple of cartons of medicines.
392. trouble with a capital T, fast with a capital F etc (informal)
used with any word in order to emphasize that you are talking about an extreme type of something.
393. Capricious (adj)
1) likely to change your mind suddenly or behave in an unexpected way:
She was as capricious as her mother had been.
—capriciously adverb
394. Captivating (adj)
very attractive and interesting, in a way that holds your attention:
a captivating smile
395. burst/Prick the bubble (Idm) to make someone suddenly realize that something is not as good as they thought it was
396. Reveal /divulge/disclose (v)to make sth known to sb =disclose
to reveal a secret
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him.
Her expression revealed nothing.
397. Get rid of sb/sth (Idm)
It's time to get rid of all these old toys.
He opened the windows to get rid of the smell.
Are you trying to get rid of me?
398. Slavery (n)
1) the system of having slaves:
Attempts to abolish slavery (=officially end it)
2) the state of being a slave
sell somebody into slavery (=sell someone as a slave)
399. Couldern (n)daigh
400. Wok (n)karhai
used with any word in order to emphasize that you are talking about an extreme type of something.
393. Capricious (adj)
1) likely to change your mind suddenly or behave in an unexpected way:
She was as capricious as her mother had been.
—capriciously adverb
394. Captivating (adj)
very attractive and interesting, in a way that holds your attention:
a captivating smile
395. burst/Prick the bubble (Idm) to make someone suddenly realize that something is not as good as they thought it was
396. Reveal /divulge/disclose (v)to make sth known to sb =disclose
to reveal a secret
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him.
Her expression revealed nothing.
397. Get rid of sb/sth (Idm)
It's time to get rid of all these old toys.
He opened the windows to get rid of the smell.
Are you trying to get rid of me?
398. Slavery (n)
1) the system of having slaves:
Attempts to abolish slavery (=officially end it)
2) the state of being a slave
sell somebody into slavery (=sell someone as a slave)
399. Couldern (n)daigh
400. Wok (n)karhai
401. Filch (v) to steal something small or not very valuable [= pinch, nick British English]
He filched a bottle of wine from the shop.
402. SiftBrE / sɪft/ verb
to put flour or some other fine substance through a sieve/sifter
Sift the flour into a bowl.
He sifted the relevant data from the rest.(= to separate sth from a group of things)
We need to sift out the applications that have no chance of succeeding.(=to separate sth, usually sth you do not want, from a group of things)
403. Pull somebody's leg (idm) to tell someone something that is not true, as a joke:
I haven't won, have I? You're pulling my leg.
404. morsel/ noun
A small amount or a piece of sth, especially food
A tasty morsel of food
He ate it all to the last morsel.
I haven't won, have I? You're pulling my leg.
404. morsel/ noun
A small amount or a piece of sth, especially food
A tasty morsel of food
He ate it all to the last morsel.
405. Swallowverb, noun / ( Verb)
1) to make food, drink, etc. go down your throat into your stomach
Always chew food well before swallowing it.
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow.
Most of my salary gets swallowed (up) by the rent and bills.(=used up)
2) to accept that sth is true; to believe sth
I found her excuse very hard to swallow .
He told her a pack of lies, but she swallowed it whole .
3 to hide your feelings
to swallow your doubts
You're going to have to swallow your pride and ask for your job back.
4) to accept insults, criticisms, etc. without complaining or protesting
I was surprised that he just sat there and swallowed all their remarks.
5) an act of swallowing; an amount of food or drink that is swallowed at one time
She took a swallow of coffee.
one swallow doesn't make a summer ( saying ) you must not take too seriously a small sign that sth is happening or will happen in the future, because the situation could change
406. quicksand (noun) [ uncountable ] ( also quick sands [ plural ] )
1 deep wet sand that you sink into if you walk on it
2 a situation that is dangerous or difficult to escape from
407. Spinverb, noun / verb( spinning , spun , spun)
1 to turn round and round quickly; to make sth do this
The plane was spinning out of control.
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance) .
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused) .
The dancers spun round and round.
to spin a ball/coin/wheel
2) to turn round quickly once; to make sb do this
He spun around to face her.
She spun on her heel and walked out.
3) to produce thread from its body to make a web or cocoon
a spider spinning a web
4) to drive or travel quickly
They went spinning along the roads on their bikes.
5) to remove the water from clothes that have just been washed, in a spin dryer
spin (sb) a yarn, tale, etc.
to try to make sb believe a long story that is not true
spin sth outto make sth last as long as possible
noun
1 a very fast turning movement =fast turning movement
the earth's spin ,the spin of a wheel ,The dance was full of twists and spin,. Give the washing a short spin.
We calculated the rate of spin.
2 ( informal , becoming old-fashioned ) a short ride in a car for pleasure
Let's go for a spin .
He asked if he could take the car for a spin.
He asked if he could take the car for a spin.
in a (flat) spin
very confused, worried or excited
Her resignation put her colleagues in a spin.
408. Sipverb, noun
/ verb ( -pp- ) [ intransitive , transitive ]
to drink sth, taking a very small amount each time
~ (at sth) She sat there, sipping at her tea.
~ sth He slowly sipped his wine.
(Noun)
a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth
a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth
to have/take a sip of water
409. cureverb, noun / verb
1 ~ sb (of sth) to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness
Will you be able to cure him, Doctor?
2 ~ sth to make an illness go away
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured.
3 ~ sth to deal with a problem successfully
I finally managed to cure the rattling noise in my car.
(Noun)
1 ~ (for sth) a medicine or medical treatment that cures an illness
the search for a cure for cancer
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated.
The only real cure is rest.
2 the act of curing sb of an illness or the process of being cured
The cure took six weeks.
3 ~ (for sth) something that will solve a problem, improve a bad situation, etc
a cure for poverty
410. Treatverb, noun / verb
1 to behave in a particular way towards sb/sth
~ sb/sth (with sth) to treat people with respect/consideration/suspicion, etc.
Treat your keyboard with care and it should last for years.
2 ~ sth as sthto consider sth in a particular way =consider
I decided to treat his remark as a joke.
3to deal with or discuss sth in a particular way
The question is treated in more detail in the next chapter.
4 ~ sb (for sth) (with sth) to give medical care or attention to a person, an illness, an injury, etc
She was treated for sunstroke.
The condition is usually treated with drugs and a strict diet.
The hospital treated forty cases of malaria last year.
5 ~ sth (with sth) to use a chemical substance or process to clean, protect, preserve, etc. sth
to treat crops with insecticide
6 ~ sb/yourself (to sth) to pay for sth that sb/you will enjoy and that you do not usually have or do
She treated him to lunch.
Don't worry about the cost—I'll treat you.
treatable / adjective
a treatable infection
treat sb like dirt ( informal ) to treat sb with no respect at all
They treat their workers like dirt.
411. Siege (noun)
1 a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc. to the people inside the siege of Troy
The siege was finally lifted (= ended) after six months.
2 a situation in which the police surround a building where people are living or hiding, in order to make them come out
The siege was finally brought to an end when the terrorists surrendered.
The siege was finally brought to an end when the terrorists surrendered.
under siege
1 surrounded by an army or the police in a siege
The city was under siege for six months.
2 being criticized all the time or put under pressure by problems, questions, etc
The government is already under siege for its economic policy.
lay siege to sth
1 to begin a siege of a town, building, etc
The government laid siege to City.
2 to surround a building, especially in order to speak to or question the person or people living or working there
Crowds of journalists laid siege to the star's apartment.
412. Snatchverb, noun BrE / snætʃ / NAmE / snætʃ / verb
1 [ transitive , intransitive ] to take sth quickly and often rudely or roughly =grab
~ sth (+ adv./prep.) She managed to snatch the gun from his hand.
Gordon snatched up his jacket and left the room.
(+ adv./prep.) Hey, you kids! Don't all snatch!
2 [ transitive ] ~ sb/sth (from sb/sth) to take sb/sth away from a person or place, especially by force; to steal sth =steal
The raiders snatched $100 from the cash register.
The baby was snatched from its parents' car.
3 [ transitive ] ~ sth to take or get sth quickly, especially because you do not have much time
I managed to snatch an hour's sleep.
The team snatched a dramatic victory in the last minute of the game. =snatch at sth
1 to try to take hold of sth with your hands
He snatched at the steering wheel but I pushed him away.
2to take an opportunity to do sth:We snatched at every moment we could be together.
noun :
1a very small part of a conversation or some music that you hear
a snatch of music
I only caught snatches of the conversation.
2 an act of moving your hand very quickly to take or steal sth
a bag snatch
to make a snatch at sth
in snatches
for short periods rather than continuously
Sleep came to him in brief snatches.
413. UnripeBrE / ʌnraɪp / adjective
not yet ready to eat unripe fruit compare: ripe
414. Piggy bank a container in the shape of a pig, with a narrow opening in the top for putting coins in, used by children to save money
415. GroceryBrE / ɡrəʊsəri / noun ( pl. groceries ) 1 ( especially BrE )
( NAmE usually grocery store )
[ countable ] a shop/store that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘ grocery store ’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’.
( NAmE usually grocery store )
[ countable ] a shop/store that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘ grocery store ’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’.
2 groceries [ plural ] food and other goods sold by a grocer or at a supermarket
grocery adjective [ only before noun ]
the grocery bill
416. Ventilate (verb)
1 ~ sth to allow fresh air to enter and move around a room, building, etc
a well-ventilated room
The bathroom is ventilated by means of an extractor fan.
2 ~ sth ( formal ) to express your feelings or opinions publicly
a ventilation shaft
Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in the room before using the paint.
1 ~ sth to allow fresh air to enter and move around a room, building, etc
a well-ventilated room
The bathroom is ventilated by means of an extractor fan.
2 ~ sth ( formal ) to express your feelings or opinions publicly
a ventilation shaft
Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in the room before using the paint.
417. Put in a (good) word for sb (Idm)
to try to help someone get or achieve something by saying good things about them to someone else:
I got the job because Paul put in a good word for me.
418. Abandon(verb)
1 to leave sb, especially sb you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
~ sb The baby had been abandoned by its mother.
People often simply abandon their pets when they go abroad.
~ sb to sth The study showed a deep fear among the elderly of being abandoned to the care of strangers.
2 to leave a thing or place, especially because it is impossible or dangerous to stay
leave
~ sth Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
He gave the order to abandon ship (= to leave the ship because it was sinking) .
~ sth to sb/sth They had to abandon their lands to the invading forces.
3 ~ sth to stop doing sth, especially before it is finished; to stop having sth
They abandoned the match because of rain.
She abandoned hope of any reconciliation.
We had to abandon any further attempt at negotiation.
4 to stop supporting or helping sb; to stop believing in sth
~ sb The country abandoned its political leaders after the war.
noun [ uncountable ] ( formal )
He signed cheques with careless abandon.(= an uncontrolled way of behaving that shows that sb does not care what other people think)
419. Go astray (v)
a) to be lost or stolen:
The letter had gone astray in the post.
b) if a plan or action goes astray, it goes wrong:
The best-laid plans can go astray.
lead somebody astray
a) to encourage someone to do bad or illegal things that they would not normally do:
The older boys led him astray.
b) to make someone believe something that is not true:
It's easy to be led astray by the reports in the papers.
420. Back to back/at a stretch /on the trot (Idm)
happening one after another:
They have had five back-to-back wins.
She rarely sleeps for eight hours at a stretch (=without stopping).
421. On the trot (British,informal English)
a) one directly following another:
The class has been cancelled three weeks on the trot now.
b) busy doing something [= on the go]:
I've been on the trot all day.
422. Stretchverb, noun / verb
1 to make sth longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way
Is there any way of stretching shoes?
This sweater has stretched.
2 [ intransitive ] ( of cloth ) to become bigger or longer when you pull it and return to its original shape when you stop
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit.
3 [ transitive ] to pull sth so that it is smooth and tight
~ sth + adj. Make sure that the rope is stretched tight.
4 [ intransitive , transitive ] to put your arms or legs out straight and contract your muscles
He stretched and yawned lazily.
~ sth The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles.
5 [ intransitive , transitive ] to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach sth
She stretched across the table for the butter.
I stretched out a hand and picked up the book.
6 [ intransitive ] to spread over an area of land
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see.
7 [ intransitive ] to continue over a period of time
The town's history stretches back to before 1500.
The training stretches over a period of 16 months.
8 [ intransitive ] ~ (to sth) ( used in negative sentences and questions about an amount of money ) to be enough to buy or pay for sth
I need a new car, but my savings won't stretch to it.
There are lots of things I'd like to buy, but our budget just won't stretch that far.
9[ transitive ] ~ sb/sth to make use of a lot of your money, supplies, time, etc
The influx of refugees has stretched the country's resources to the limit .
We can't take on any more work—we're fully stretched as it is.
10 [ transitive ] ~ sb/sth to make use of all sb's skill, intelligence, etc
I need a job that will stretch me.
She was never really stretched at school.
11 [ transitive ] ~ sth to use sth in a way that would not normally be considered fair, acceptable, etc
He admitted that he had maybe stretched the truth a little (= not been completely honest) .
stretch a point
stretch a point
to allow or do sth that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a particular situation
I was hoping they would stretch a point and let me stay on for a while.
stretch out| stretch yourself out to lie down, usually in order to relax or sleep
He stretched himself out on the sofa and fell asleep.
at full stretch
using as much energy as possible, or the greatest possible amount of supplies
Fire crews have been operating at full stretch.
not by any stretch of the imagination| by no stretch of the imagination
used to say strongly that sth is not true, even if you try to imagine or believe it
She could not, by any stretch of the imagination, be called beautiful.
By no stretch of the imagination could the trip be described as relaxing.
423. Total/pitch/complete darkness
The room was in total darkness.
We lit our campfire as darkness fell (=it became night).
He stared out the window at the gathering darkness (=the night slowly coming).
424. Outage / noun( NAmE )
a period of time when the supply of electricity, etc. is not working
a power outage
425. Damn sb/sth with faint praise (Idm)
Show that you think someone or something is not good by only praising them a little)
Show that you think someone or something is not good by only praising them a little)
426. Sprain~ sth / verb
to injure a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, by suddenly twisting it
I stumbled and sprained my ankle.
sprain noun
a bad ankle sprain
to injure a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, by suddenly twisting it
I stumbled and sprained my ankle.
sprain noun
a bad ankle sprain
427. Ram pantBrE / ræmpənt / NAmE / ræmpənt / adjective
1 ( of sth bad ) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled =unchecked
rampant inflation
Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.
Pickpocketing is rampant in the downtown area.
Corruption soon became rampant
Pickpocketing is rampant in the downtown area.
Corruption soon became rampant
2 ( of plants ) growing thickly and very fast in a way that cannot be controlled
rampantly/ adverb
428. LabyrinthBrE / læbərɪnθ / noun( formal )
a complicated series of paths, which it is difficult to find your way through
We lost our way in the labyrinth of streets.
( figurative ) a labyrinth of rules and regulations
compare maze
labyrinthine / BrE læbərɪnθaɪn / adjective : ( formal ) labyrinthine corridors
labyrinthine legislation
429. Play goose berry (Idm) ( kabab main haddi banna )
430. Cut your coat according to your cloth (Proverb)( Chadar dekh kar paoon phelana )
to spend only as much money as you can afford
431. Think before you leap (Proverb)
used to say that it is sensible to think about possible dangers or difficulties of something before doing it
432. CramBrE / kræm / NAmE / kræm / verb
1 [ transitive , intransitive ] to push or force sb/sth into a small space; to move into a small space with the result that it is full
He crammed eight people into his car.
I managed to cram down a few mouthfuls of food.
Supporters crammed the streets.
I bought a large basket and crammed it full of presents.
We all managed to cram into his car.
2 [ intransitive ] ~ (for sth) ( NAmE , informal or rather old-fashioned , BrE ) to learn a lot of things in a short time, in preparation for an exam =swot
He's been cramming for his exams all week.
433. Mug sth up (Phrv) to try to learn something in a short time, especially for an examination [= swot up]
434. Good mind good find (Proverb)
435. By hook or by crook (Idm)
if you are going to do something by hook or by crook, you are determined to do it, whatever methods you have to use:
The police are going to get these guys, by hook or by crook.
if you are going to do something by hook or by crook, you are determined to do it, whatever methods you have to use:
The police are going to get these guys, by hook or by crook.
436. Hope sustains life (Proverb) ( Umeed pay dunyan qaim hay )
437. Don’t put off till tomorrow. ( Aj ka kaam kal per mat choro )
438. It’s no big deal (Infml) ( Yay koi bari baat naheen hay )
439. Barking dogs seldom bite. (Proverb) ( Jo garajtay hain wo barastay naheen )
440. Diamond cuts diamond. (Proverb) ( Loha lohay ko karta hay )
441. To add fuel to fire (Idm)
to make an argument or disagreement worse:
Rather than providing a solution, their statements merely added fuel to the fire.
to make an argument or disagreement worse:
Rather than providing a solution, their statements merely added fuel to the fire.
442. It is useless to cry over spilt milk. (Idm)
443. Earn reward (v) (sawaab kamana)
444. To err is human to forgive is divine (Idm) ( Insaan ka kaam galti karna aur Allah ka maaf karna )
445. Every cock fights best on his own dunghill. (Proverb) ( Apni gali main to kutta bhi sheer hota hay)
446. RemindBrE / rɪmaɪnd / verb~ sb (about/of sth)
to help sb remember sth, especially sth important that they must do
~ sb I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Can you remind me?
That (= what you have just said, done, etc.) reminds me , I must get some cash.
‘You need to finish that essay.’ ‘ Don't remind me (= I don't want to think about it) .’
‘Don't forget the camera.’ ‘Remind me about it nearer the time.’
to help sb remember sth, especially sth important that they must do
~ sb I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Can you remind me?
That (= what you have just said, done, etc.) reminds me , I must get some cash.
‘You need to finish that essay.’ ‘ Don't remind me (= I don't want to think about it) .’
‘Don't forget the camera.’ ‘Remind me about it nearer the time.’
~ sb to do sth Remind me to phone Alan before I go out.
~ sb (that)… Passengers are reminded (that) no smoking is allowed on this train.
~ sb what, how, etc… Can someone remind me what I should do next?
~ sb + speech ‘You had an accident,’ he reminded her.
remind sb of sb/sthif sb/sth reminds you of sb/sth else, they make you remember or think about the other person, place, thing, etc. because they are similar in some way
You remind me of your father when you say that.
That smell reminds me of France.
447. flaw/ noun
1 a mistake in sth that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly =defect , fault
The argument is full of fundamental flaws.
~ in sth The report reveals fatal flaws in security at the airport.
There is still a basic flaw in your selection procedure.
2 ~ (in sth) a crack or fault in sth that makes it less attractive or valuable
The vase is in excellent condition except for a few small flaws in its base.
3 ~ (in sb/sth) a weakness in sb's character
There is always a flaw in the character of a tragic hero.
1 a mistake in sth that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly =defect , fault
The argument is full of fundamental flaws.
~ in sth The report reveals fatal flaws in security at the airport.
There is still a basic flaw in your selection procedure.
2 ~ (in sth) a crack or fault in sth that makes it less attractive or valuable
The vase is in excellent condition except for a few small flaws in its base.
3 ~ (in sb/sth) a weakness in sb's character
There is always a flaw in the character of a tragic hero.
448. Enrage(verb )[ usually passive ] ~ sb to make sb very angry =infuriate
She was enraged at his stupidity.
The newspaper article enraged him.
449. Put up with sb/sth (Phrv)
to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining:
She put up with his violent temper.
to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining:
She put up with his violent temper.
450. Compensate(verb )
1 [ intransitive ] ~ (for sth) to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
=make up for
Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
2 [ transitive ] ~ sb (for sth) to pay sb money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc
Her lawyers say she should be compensated for the suffering she had been caused.
compensatory adjective
He received a compensatory payment of $20 000.
1 [ intransitive ] ~ (for sth) to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
=make up for
Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
2 [ transitive ] ~ sb (for sth) to pay sb money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc
Her lawyers say she should be compensated for the suffering she had been caused.
compensatory adjective
He received a compensatory payment of $20 000.
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