LESSON 1: FAMILY

1. Immediate family = nuclear family

o My immediate family includes my parents and my younger brother.
o She prefers to spend weekends with her nuclear family.
2. Extended family
o Every year, our extended family gathers for a reunion.
o My extended family includes my uncles, aunts, and cousins.
3. Family tree
o I traced my ancestry by creating a detailed family tree.
o Our family tree shows five generations.
4. Distant relative
o He's a distant relative of mine; we share the same great-grandparents.
o I met a distant relative at the wedding.
5. Loving family = close-knit family
o They are a close-knit family that supports each other through everything.
o A loving family environment is essential for children.
6. Dysfunctional family
o Growing up in a dysfunctional family can affect a child’s development.
o He comes from a dysfunctional family with constant arguments.
7. Carefree childhood
o She often reminisces about her carefree childhood days.
o A carefree childhood is a blessing many children lack.
8. Troubled childhood
o His troubled childhood made him more resilient.
o She overcame a troubled childhood filled with hardships.
9. Bitter divorce
o Their bitter divorce took a toll on their children.
o A bitter divorce can create long-lasting emotional scars.
10. Messy divorce

 The messy divorce dragged on for years due to disputes over assets.
 A messy divorce can be stressful and expensive.

11. Mutual divorce/separation

 They had a mutual divorce and remained friends.

 A mutual separation often leads to less conflict.

12. Broken home

 He grew up in a broken home but still achieved great success.

 Children from broken homes often face emotional challenges.

13. Single mother

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  Being a single mother is challenging, but she manages it well.
 The organization supports single mothers with childcare.

14. Have/get an abortion

 She had to make the difficult decision to get an abortion.

 Abortion laws vary greatly across countries.

15. Family reunion

 Our family reunion is scheduled for next summer.

 A family reunion is a great way to reconnect with loved ones.

16. Divorce settlement

 The divorce settlement included equal division of property.

 They reached an amicable divorce settlement after mediation.

17. Custody of the children

 She fought for custody of the children in court.

 Custody battles can be emotionally draining.

18. Grant joint custody

 The judge decided to grant joint custody to both parents.

 Joint custody ensures both parents play an active role in the child’s life.

19. Sole custody

 She was awarded sole custody of her daughter.

 Sole custody often means one parent makes all decisions for the child.

20. Award sole custody

 The court awarded sole custody to the mother.

 Sole custody is usually granted when one parent is deemed unfit.

21. Pay child support

 He is required to pay child support until his son turns 18.

 Child support ensures the child’s financial needs are met.

22. Be/keep on good terms

 They are divorced but keep on good terms for their children’s sake.

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  It’s always better to be on good terms with your neighbors.

23. Get pregnant

 She was overjoyed to find out she was pregnant.

 It’s important to stay healthy while you’re trying to get pregnant.

24. Give the baby up for adoption

 She decided to give the baby up for adoption because she couldn’t provide a stable home.
 Giving a baby up for adoption is a difficult but selfless decision.

25. Due date = baby is due

 Her due date is in late March.

 The baby is due next week, so they are making final preparations.

26. Have the baby = give birth

 She had the baby in a local hospital.

 It was a special moment when she gave birth to her first child.

27. Adoptive parents

 The adoptive parents are very loving and supportive.

 She always felt grateful to her adoptive parents for raising her with care.

28. Raise the child = bring up the child

 They worked hard to raise the child in a safe and happy environment.
 It takes a lot of patience to bring up a child.

29. Adopted child

 Their adopted child is thriving in school.

 She treats her adopted child just like her biological one.

30. Birth mother (biological mother)

 The birth mother agreed to an open adoption.

 She met her biological mother for the first time last year.

31. A/the blue-eyed boy

 He is the blue-eyed boy of his teacher because of his excellent grades.

 The manager’s blue-eyed boy always gets the best assignments.

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 32. Blue blood

 He claims to have blue blood and be descended from nobility.

 The concept of blue blood often refers to royal ancestry.

LESSON 2: FAMILY LIFE

1. Join hands = work together

o Let's join hands to clean up the park.
o The community joined hands to help those in need.
2. Give sb a hand = help sb / Give a hand with doing st/st = help sb to do/do st
o Can you give me a hand with carrying these boxes?
o She gave her friend a hand with preparing the presentation.
3. Take/assume the responsibility for st/doing st / To be in charge of st/doing st / Take
charge of st/doing st / To be responsible for st/doing st
o He took responsibility for organizing the event.
o She is in charge of managing the finances for the project.
4. Make sure
o Make sure you lock the door before you leave.
o I’ll make sure everything is ready for the party.
5. To be in a hurry = hurry (v) / In a hurry
o He was in a hurry to catch the train.
o Don’t hurry; we have plenty of time.
6. To be ready = prepare
o I’m ready for the meeting.
o She is preparing dinner for the guests.
7. To be willing to do st
o She is always willing to help others.
o They are willing to work extra hours if necessary.
8. To be in one’s attempt to do st = make an effort to do st = try/attempt to do st
o He made an effort to learn a new language.
o She is in her attempt to finish the project ahead of schedule.
9. Try/do one’s best to do st
o I’ll do my best to finish this by tomorrow.
o They tried their best to win the competition.
10. Win a place

 She won a place at her dream university.

 He worked hard to win a place on the national team.

11. To be under pressure

 She feels under pressure to perform well at work.

 Students are often under pressure during exam periods.

12. Put pressure on sb/st

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  The boss put pressure on the team to complete the project.
 Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

13. Men build the house and women make it home

 This saying reflects traditional family roles.

 Although men build the house, women’s care makes it a home.

14. Lay the table

 Can you lay the table for dinner?

 She always lays the table before the guests arrive.

15. Divide/split household chores

 They decided to divide household chores equally.

 Splitting household chores can reduce conflicts in families.

16. Heavy lifting

 He is responsible for all the heavy lifting at the warehouse.

 Let me do the heavy lifting; you might hurt your back.

17. Do the laundry

 I need to do the laundry before the weekend.

 She does the laundry every morning.

18. Do the washing up

 He offered to do the washing up after dinner.

 It’s your turn to do the washing up.

19. Do the shopping

 I’ll do the shopping for groceries tomorrow.

 She does the shopping for her elderly neighbor every week.

20. Do the household chores:

o Example: I usually do the household chores on the weekend to help my family.
21. Shop for groceries:
o Example: We need to shop for groceries every Saturday morning.
22. Handle the chores:
o Example: My brother and I take turns handling the chores.
23. Household finances:
o Example: My parents manage the household finances carefully to save money.

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 24. Homemaker:
o Example: Being a homemaker is a full-time job that requires a lot of dedication.
25. Breadwinner:
o Example: In many families, the father is often the main breadwinner.
26. Set a good example for sb:
o Example: Parents should set a good example for their children by being
responsible and kind.
27. Follow one’s example:
o Example: I always try to follow my sister’s example because she’s very
disciplined.
28. Take turns in doing st:
o Example: We take turns in washing the dishes after dinner.
29. Household duties/chores:
o Example: Sharing household duties helps keep the house clean and organized.
30. Earn/make money:
o Example: She started a small business to earn money and support her family.
31. East or West, home is best:
o Example: After traveling around the world, he realized that East or West, home is
best.

LESSON 3: RELATIONSHIP

Here are examples based on the vocabulary and phrases in the image:

1. Make friends with sb = strike up a friendship with sb:

o Example: It’s easy to make friends with people who share similar interests.
2. Casual acquaintances:
o Example: I often see him at the gym, but we are just casual acquaintances.
3. Love at first sight:
o Example: They met at a party, and it was love at first sight.
4. Fall in love with sb = love sb = fall for sb:
o Example: She fell in love with him during their trip to Italy.
5. Have strong chemistry:
o Example: The couple has strong chemistry and seems perfect for each other.
6. Significant other:
o Example: You can bring your significant other to the company dinner.
7. Soulmate:
o Example: They believe they are soulmates destined to be together.
8. Match made in heaven:
o Example: Everyone says they’re a match made in heaven.
9. Unrequited love:
o Example: His unrequited love for her was heartbreaking to watch.
10. Childhood sweetheart:
o Example: They were childhood sweethearts who reunited years later.
11. High school/college sweetheart:
o Example: He married his high school sweetheart after graduation.

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 12. Make a commitment:
o Example: They decided to make a commitment and get engaged.
13. Have an affair:
o Example: Rumors spread that he was having an affair with a coworker.
14. Cheat on sb:
o Example: She ended the relationship because he cheated on her.
15. Have st in common:
o Example: We have so much in common that we never run out of things to talk
about.
16. Go back years:
o Example: They go back years, having been friends since kindergarten.
17. On-off relationship:
o Example: Their on-off relationship has lasted for almost a decade.
18. Hit on someone:
o Example: He was clearly hitting on her at the bar.
19. Ask someone out:
o Example: He finally gathered the courage to ask her out on a date.
20. Lead someone on:
o Example: She didn’t want to lead him on, so she told him the truth about her
feelings.

21. Hit it off with someone:

o Example: We hit it off immediately at the party and have been close friends since.
22. Split up / break up:
o Example: They decided to split up after five years of dating.
23. Drift apart:
o Example: Over time, they drifted apart due to busy schedules and different
interests.
24. Head over heels in love:
o Example: He’s head over heels in love with his new girlfriend.
25. Make out with someone:
o Example: They were caught making out at the back of the cinema.
26. Have a crush on someone:
o Example: She has a huge crush on her coworker but hasn’t told him yet.
27. Have chemistry with someone:
o Example: They have such great chemistry that everyone assumes they’re dating.
28. Pop the question = ask for someone’s hand in marriage:
o Example: He popped the question during a romantic dinner by the beach.
29. Tie the knot = walk down the aisle = get hitched = marry:
o Example: They’re planning to tie the knot next summer.
30. Whisper sweet nothings:
o Example: He whispered sweet nothings in her ear during the dance.
31. On the rocks:
o Example: Their relationship has been on the rocks since they started arguing
about money.
32. Kiss and makeup:

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 o Example: After their fight, they decided to kiss and make up.
33. Puppy love:
o Example: Their relationship started as puppy love back in middle school.
34. Have a heart of stone:
o Example: He refused to help anyone, showing he truly has a heart of stone.
35. Form/develop a friendship:
o Example: They formed a friendship during their first year of college.

LESSON 4: FRIENDSHIP

1. Close/intimate friend = buddy / Soul mate:

 She’s my close friend, and I can always rely on her for support.
 I feel like I’ve found my soul mate in him.

2. Fair-weather friend:

 He turned out to be a fair-weather friend, disappearing when I needed help the most.

3. Childhood friend:

 My childhood friend and I still keep in touch after all these years.

4. Pen friend = Pen pal:

 I used to have a pen pal from Australia when I was in school.

5. Circle of friends:

 She has a large circle of friends who share her passion for music.

6. Platonic relationship:

 Their friendship is purely a platonic relationship without any romantic feelings.

7. Be no friend of:

 I’m no friend of dishonesty and always value truthfulness.

8. Remain/have/be on friendly/good terms with sb:

 Even after the breakup, they managed to remain on good terms.

9. Heart-to-heart talk:

 We had a heart-to-heart talk about our feelings and resolved the issue.

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10. Heal the rift = make an unfriendly situation friendly again:

 It took months to heal the rift between them after the misunderstanding.

11. Forge a relationship = shape or create a relationship:

 The team forged a strong relationship during their time working together.

12. Stand the test of time:

 Their friendship has stood the test of time and is still as strong as ever.

13. Stable relationship:

 They have built a stable relationship based on trust and mutual respect.

14. Feel the attraction of sb/st:

 She felt the attraction of his kindness and sense of humor.

15. Spring to sb’s defense:

 He immediately sprang to his friend’s defense when she was unfairly criticized.

16. Come under attack:

 Their decisions came under attack during the meeting.

17. The apple of one’s eye:

 Her daughter is the apple of her eye, and she always speaks proudly of her.

18. Put some distance:

 After the argument, she decided to put some distance between them.

19. Complete stranger:

 He was a complete stranger to me, but he still helped me fix my car.

20. Lose confidence:

 She started to lose confidence after failing several tests in a row.

21. Win sb’s trust / Have (put, repose) trust in sb:

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  It took a lot of effort, but he finally won her trust.
 I have full trust in my best friend’s advice.

22. Abuse of trust / a breach of trust:

 His actions were considered a breach of trust by the whole team.

23. Make the relationship work = Work at a relationship:

 Both of them are putting in effort to make the relationship work despite the challenges.

24. Cheat on sb:

 She found out that he had been cheating on her for months.

25. To be reconciled with sb:

 After years of not speaking, he was finally reconciled with his brother.

26. Take the initiative in doing sth:

 She took the initiative in organizing the team meeting.

27. See eye to eye with sb:

 We don’t always see eye to eye, but we respect each other’s opinions.

28. Have a quarrel/row with sb = Fall out:

 They had a quarrel over money last night.

 He fell out with his best friend over a misunderstanding.

29. Make a fuss:

 There’s no need to make a fuss about a small mistake.

30. Tune out:

 I tend to tune out when the conversation gets too technical.

31. Confess sth to sb:

 He confessed his true feelings to her during dinner.

32. Lovey-dovey:

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  They were acting all lovey-dovey during the party, holding hands and whispering.

33. Break the ice:

 He told a funny joke to break the ice at the meeting.

34. Lend a sympathetic ear to sb = Sympathize with sb:

 She always lends a sympathetic ear to anyone who needs to talk.

35. Blind date:

 I was so nervous about going on a blind date with someone I had never met.

36. Pick (seek) a quarrel with sb:

 He’s always trying to pick a quarrel with his neighbors over small issues.

37. Have no quarrel against (with) sb:

 I have no quarrel with her; I think she’s doing a great job.

LESSON 5: APPEARANCE

1. Absolutely gorgeous = extremely beautiful

o She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress.
2. Pale blue eyes
o His pale blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
3. Radiant complexion = skin that appears healthy and full of energy
o After a week at the spa, her skin had a radiant complexion.
4. Hourglass figure
o Many people admire her hourglass figure.
5. Slender waist = thin waist
o The dress highlighted her slender waist.
6. Deep-set eyes
o He has deep-set eyes that give him a mysterious look.
7. Bear a striking resemblance to sb = look extremely similar to sb
o She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
8. Hideously ugly
o The monster in the story was described as hideously ugly.
9. Bushy eyebrows
o His bushy eyebrows make him look quite serious.
10. Thick mustache
o He grew a thick mustache for Movember.

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 11. Shaggy beard / Facial hair
o His shaggy beard makes him look older than he really is.
12. Hair types:
o Curly hair: She has naturally curly hair that’s hard to manage.
o Coarse hair: His coarse hair feels rough to the touch.
o Thick hair: People with thick hair need more time to dry it.
o Jet-black hair: She dyed her hair jet-black for the concert.
o Fair hair: His fair hair makes him stand out in the crowd.
o Shoulder-length hair: She’s considering cutting her shoulder-length hair.
o Unkempt hair: He arrived at work with unkempt hair after waking up late.
13. Athletic build
o He has an athletic build from years of playing basketball.
14. Trim one’s beard = cut one’s beard a little shorter
o He trims his beard every weekend to keep it neat.
15. Face shapes:
o Round face: A round face often gives a youthful appearance.
o Square face: Actors with a square face are considered attractive.
o Oval face: She has an oval face, which suits almost every hairstyle.
o Thin face: His thin face makes him look older than he is.

16. Chubby cheek

 The baby’s chubby cheeks made everyone smile.

17. Have a striking appearance

 He has a striking appearance that turns heads wherever he goes.

18. Straight nose

 Models often have a perfectly straight nose.

19. Upturned nose

 She’s known for her cute, upturned nose.

20. Broad shoulder

 His broad shoulders make him look very strong.

21. Muscular arms

 Years of weightlifting have given him muscular arms.

22. Portly gentleman

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  The portly gentleman was very kind and cheerful.

23. As flat as a pancake

 After the accident, his bike tire was as flat as a pancake.

24. As white as a sheet/ghost

 She turned as white as a sheet when she heard the bad news.

25. Black and blue

 His arm was black and blue after falling off the bike.

26. Knee-high to a grasshopper

 I’ve known her since she was knee-high to a grasshopper.

27. Long in the tooth to do sth

 He’s a bit long in the tooth to be playing professional sports.

28. Mutton dressed as lamb

 She’s wearing an outfit that makes her look like mutton dressed as lamb.

29. No spring chicken

 He’s no spring chicken, but he’s still very active.

30. Over the hill

 Some people think turning 40 means you’re over the hill, but that’s not true.

31. (Live to a) ripe old age

 She lived to a ripe old age of 95.

32. As different as chalk and cheese

 The twins are as different as chalk and cheese.

33. Fit as a fiddle

 After recovering from the flu, he felt fit as a fiddle.

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 34. As peas in a pod

 The two brothers are as alike as peas in a pod.

35. Fit like a glove

 This dress fits like a glove.

36. As red as a beetroot

 He turned as red as a beetroot when he was caught lying.

37. As fresh as a daisy

 She woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy after a good night’s sleep.

38. As old as the hills

 That story is as old as the hills.

LESSON 6: CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR

1. Play a joke/trick; Play a prank

 They decided to play a joke on their teacher by pretending they forgot the homework.
 He played a prank on his friend by replacing sugar with salt.

2. Make/Tell/Crack a joke; Take a joke

 John made a funny joke that had everyone laughing.

 She didn’t take the joke well and got upset.

3. Swallow one's pride; Take pride in

 He had to swallow his pride and apologize to his colleague.

 She takes pride in her artwork and displays it confidently.

4. Throw/Have a tantrum; Get (fly) into a temper

 The child threw a tantrum when his parents refused to buy him a toy.
 He flew into a temper after hearing the bad news.

5. Lose one's temper/patience/head; Hot-headed; Keep one's temper

 Don’t lose your temper; stay calm and solve the problem.
 He is so hot-headed that he argues over every little thing.

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  Despite the chaos, she managed to keep her temper.

6. Come to terms with

 It took him years to come to terms with his father’s death.

7. Boundless energy

 The kids seem to have boundless energy—they never stop running around.

8. Have confidence in; Gain/Give one's confidence; Misplace one's confidence; Boost one's
confidence

 I have confidence in you; I know you’ll do great.

 He gained the manager’s confidence by proving his skills.
 She misplaced her confidence in a dishonest business partner.
 Winning the competition boosted his confidence greatly.

9. Bubbly personality

 Her bubbly personality lights up every room she enters.

10. As cool as a cucumber

 Even during the stressful interview, he was as cool as a cucumber.

11. Have a tendency to do something

 He has a tendency to forget important dates.

12. Make a snap decision

 She made a snap decision to quit her job and travel the world.

13. Keep one's word; Give one's word

 He promised to help and kept his word.

 I gave my word that I would complete the project on time.

14. Keep a secret

 I trust you to keep this a secret; don’t tell anyone.

15. Bear a grudge against somebody

 She still bears a grudge against him for what he said last year.

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16. Make a fool (out) of

 Don’t make a fool of yourself by arguing over something trivial.

17. Brutally honest = To be honest = Honestly speaking

 To be brutally honest, I don’t think your plan will work.

18. Hurt one’s feelings

 He hurt her feelings by criticizing her work in front of everyone.

19. Stubborn streak

 He has a stubborn streak, which makes it hard to compromise with him.

20. Sharp wit / Sharp-witted

 Her sharp wit always keeps the conversation lively.

 He’s known for being sharp-witted and quick on his feet.

21. Downright rude

 It’s downright rude to interrupt someone when they’re speaking.

22. Pent-up anger

 He released all his pent-up anger during the argument.

23. Open hostility

 There was open hostility between the two rival teams during the match.

24. Look one’s age; Act one’s age

 She doesn’t look her age at all—she seems much younger.

 It’s time you started acting your age and taking responsibility.

25. Burst with energy

 The children were bursting with energy after their afternoon nap.

26. Blank expression

 He had a blank expression on his face when I told him the news.

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27. Cool reception; To be cool toward someone; Give someone a cool reception

 Her suggestion received a cool reception from the team.

 He was cool toward me, which made me feel unwelcome.
 They gave the new employee a cool reception, but eventually warmed up to her.

28. Sense of humour

 He has a great sense of humour and always makes everyone laugh.

29. Sense of responsibility

 Her strong sense of responsibility makes her a reliable team leader.

30. Selfish streak; Mean streak

 She’s kind but has a selfish streak when it comes to sharing her belongings.
 He’s usually nice but can show a mean streak when he’s angry.

31. Vivid imagination

 With her vivid imagination, she can create the most fascinating stories.

32. Keep one’s temper; Lose one’s temper

 He managed to keep his temper despite the provocation.

 She lost her temper when the kids broke her vase.

33. Be in a good/bad mood

 She’s in a good mood today because she got a promotion.

 He’s in a bad mood because he didn’t sleep well last night.

34. Set high standards for somebody

 The coach sets high standards for his players to ensure their success.

35. Fiercely loyal

 She is fiercely loyal to her family and would do anything for them.

36. Put others first

 She always puts others first, often at the expense of her own happiness.

37. Painfully shy

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  As a child, he was painfully shy and found it hard to make friends.

38. Supremely confident

 She is supremely confident in her abilities and never doubts herself.

39. Come out of one’s shell

 After joining the drama club, he came out of his shell and became more outgoing.

40. Low/High self-esteem; Have a superiority complex

 Low self-esteem can prevent you from reaching your full potential.
 She has high self-esteem and believes in her worth.
 He’s arrogant and seems to have a superiority complex.

41. Have a thicker skin

 You need to have a thicker skin to handle criticism in this industry.

42. Have a yellow streak

 He’s brave most of the time, but he has a yellow streak when it comes to spiders.

43. Like a lamb

 The child followed his mother like a lamb, quiet and obedient.

44. Speak one’s mind; Bite one’s tongue

 She’s not afraid to speak her mind, even if it upsets others.

 I wanted to criticize him, but I bit my tongue to avoid conflict.

45. Show true colors

 He showed his true colors when he refused to help his friend in need.

46. As good as gold

 The kids were as good as gold while their parents were away.

47. As stubborn as a mule

 He won’t change his opinion because he’s as stubborn as a mule.

48. As hard as nails

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  The boss is as hard as nails and never shows any emotion.

49. As pleased as punch

 She was as pleased as punch when she received her award.

50. As keen as mustard

 He’s as keen as mustard to start his new job and prove himself.

LESSON 7: FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS

1. Roller coaster of emotions

o She went through a roller coaster of emotions on her wedding day.
2. Ridiculously excited
o I’m ridiculously excited about my trip to Europe next week!
3. Bitterly/visibly disappointed = deeply depressed = as sick as a parrot
o He was bitterly disappointed when his team lost the final match.
o After the breakup, she felt deeply depressed for weeks.
o I felt as sick as a parrot when I missed my flight.
4. Blissfully happy = Over the moon = In seventh heaven = On cloud nine = Walking
on air = Like a dog with two tails = Beside oneself with joy
o She was over the moon when she got the promotion.
o Winning the lottery left him in seventh heaven.
o After hearing the good news, I was walking on air.
5. Worried sick = Increasingly anxious
o I was worried sick when my daughter didn’t answer her phone.
o As the deadline approached, I became increasingly anxious.
6. In a black mood
o He’s been in a black mood all day since he failed the exam.
7. Seething with anger = See red = Hopping mad = Drive sb mad = Cheesed off = Have
a downer on sb/be angry with sb
o She was seething with anger after hearing about the unfair decision.
o I see red every time someone lies to me.
o He was hopping mad when someone scratched his car.
o Her constant nagging drives me mad.
o I’m cheesed off with how they treated me at the restaurant.
8. Show one’s feelings
o He finds it hard to show his feelings, even when he’s happy.
9. Bottle up one’s emotions
o You shouldn’t bottle up your emotions—it’s better to talk about them.
10. Terribly sorry

 I’m terribly sorry for being late; it won’t happen again.

11. Emotional wreck

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  After losing her job, she became an emotional wreck.

12. Pleasantly surprised

 I was pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful gift she gave me.

13. Immensely grateful

 We are immensely grateful for all the help you’ve given us.

14. Overwhelmed with emotion

 She was overwhelmed with emotion when she saw her family after years apart.

15. Desperately sad= feel blue= beside oneself

 He was desperately sad after hearing about the passing of his childhood friend.

Feel blue means to feel sad, unhappy, or depressed.

 She’s been feeling blue ever since her best friend moved away.

Be beside oneself: extremely upset

 He was beside himself when he found out his dog had died.

16. Let sb down = disappoint sb

Example: I was counting on you to finish the project on time, but you really let me down.
17. Nasty shock
Example: Finding out about the theft was a nasty shock for her.
18. Green with envy
Example: When Sarah saw my new car, she was green with envy.
19. Rub someone up the wrong way
Example: She tends to rub people up the wrong way with her blunt comments.
20. A bit of jealousy
Example: He felt a bit of jealousy when his friend got the promotion.
21. Not on speaking terms with sb
Example: After their argument, they haven’t been on speaking terms for weeks.
22. Thrilled to bits
Example: I was thrilled to bits when I received the award.
23. Be ambivalent about
Example: She’s ambivalent about moving abroad because she loves her job here but
craves adventure.
24. Be afraid/scared of your own shadow
Example: He’s so nervous and scared of his own shadow that he won’t even go outside
after dark.

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 25. Drive someone up the wall
Example: The constant noise from the construction site is driving me up the wall.
26. Bite someone’s head off
Example: Don’t bite my head off! I was just asking a simple question.
27. Be grief-stricken
Example: He was grief-stricken after the sudden loss of his pet.
28. Be at the end of one’s rope
Example: After weeks of sleepless nights, she was at the end of her rope.
29. At the hands of
Example: The prisoners suffered terrible treatment at the hands of their captors.
30. Pose a threat to
Example: Climate change poses a threat to all life on Earth.
31. Sign of relief
Example: I breathed a sigh of relief when the exam was over.
32. Shiver down one’s spine
Example: The eerie music sent a shiver down my spine.
33. Feel it in one’s bones
Example: I feel it in my bones that something good is going to happen today.
34. A state of euphoria
Example: The team was in a state of euphoria after winning the championship.
35. Live in a fool’s paradise
Example: Believing that money would solve all her problems was living in a fool’s
paradise.
36. Sense of purpose
Example: Volunteering at the shelter gives me a strong sense of purpose.
37. Sense of achievement
Example: Completing the marathon gave her an immense sense of achievement.
38. Heart leapt
Example: My heart leapt when I saw my name on the winners' list.
39. Dream come true
Example: Winning the lottery was like a dream come true for him.
40. Go into rapture
Example: The crowd went into rapture when the band started playing their hit song.
41. Jump for joy
Example: He jumped for joy when he heard he got the job.
42. To be dead keen on sb
Example: She’s dead keen on him and can’t stop talking about him.

43. Live up to one’s expectations

Example: The movie truly lived up to my expectations; it was as amazing as everyone said it
would be.

44. Pure luck

Example: It was pure luck that I found my lost wallet on the sidewalk.

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 45. Cautiously optimistic
Example: The team is cautiously optimistic about winning the match, as they’ve prepared
well but know the competition is strong.

46. Take great delight in something

Example: She takes great delight in baking cakes for her family and friends.

47. Profound admiration

Example: He expressed his profound admiration for the artist’s ability to convey emotion
through her paintings.

48. Take/find great pleasure in (doing) something

Example: I find great pleasure in reading a good book on a rainy day.

49. Down in the dumps

Example: She’s been feeling down in the dumps since she failed her driving test.

50. Be flying high

Example: After getting the promotion, he’s been flying high all week.

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 LESSON 8: HEALTH AND ILLNESS

1. Junk food: "I try to avoid eating too much junk food because it’s unhealthy."
2. Go on a diet: "After the holidays, I decided to go on a diet to lose a few pounds."
3. Processed foods: "Processed foods often contain a lot of sugar and preservatives."
4. Food additives: "Some people are allergic to certain food additives."
5. Balanced diet: "Maintaining a balanced diet is essential for good health."
6. Nourishing meals: "She always prepares nourishing meals for her family."
7. Organic food: "I prefer buying organic food because it’s free of chemicals."
8. Fresh produce: "The market is full of fresh produce like vegetables and fruits."
9. Quick snack: "I grabbed a quick snack before heading back to work."
10. Eat in moderation: "Even healthy foods should be eaten in moderation."
11. Watch portion sizes: "If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important to watch portion
sizes."
12. To be in the mood for a home-cooked meal: "I’m in the mood for a home-cooked meal
tonight instead of eating out."
13. Have allergy to st: "I have an allergy to peanuts, so I always check food labels."
14. Make a hearty stew: "On cold days, I like to make a hearty stew for dinner."
15. Healthy appetite: "He has a healthy appetite after playing sports all afternoon."
16. A second helping: "The food was so delicious that I asked for a second helping."
17. Traditional cuisine: "I enjoy trying the traditional cuisine of different countries."
18. Food poisoning: "Be careful with raw seafood to avoid food poisoning."
19. Car sick: "She always feels car sick on long road trips."
20. Light meal: "I prefer a light meal for dinner, like a salad or soup."
21. Drink like a fish: "He drinks like a fish at every party, which worries his friends."
22. Reduce pressure: "Meditation is a great way to reduce pressure and relax."
23. Build up one’s strength: "He’s been working out to build up his strength after the
injury."
24. Gentle exercise: "Yoga is a form of gentle exercise suitable for all ages."
25. Do sport: "I do sport every weekend to stay fit and healthy."

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 26. Build up resistance to something: "Eating a healthy diet can help you build up
resistance to illnesses."
27. Make a full recovery: "After months of therapy, he made a full recovery from the
accident."
28. Have an operation: "She had an operation to remove her appendix last week." Operate
on someone: "The surgeon will operate on him tomorrow morning."
29. Take effect: "The medicine will take effect in about 30 minutes."
30. Side effects: "Some antibiotics have unpleasant side effects, like nausea."
31. Adverse reactions: "He experienced adverse reactions to the vaccine and had to see a
doctor."
32. As right as rain / As fit as a fiddle: "After resting for a few days, I’m as right as rain."
33. Shake off a cold / Get rid of a cold: "Drinking ginger tea helped me shake off my cold
quickly."
34. Be under the weather / Feel off color / Be in poor health: "I’ve been feeling under the
weather since yesterday, so I stayed home."
35. Eat like a bird: "She eats like a bird and barely touches her meals." Eat like a horse:
"After a long hike, he ate like a horse."
36. Fall into a coma: "He fell into a coma after the severe accident." Come out of a coma:
"She miraculously came out of a coma after two weeks."
37. A heart attack: "He survived a heart attack thanks to quick medical intervention."
38. Untimely/Premature death: "His untimely death was a great loss to the community."
Premature birth: "The premature birth required the baby to stay in an incubator."
39. Do somebody good / Keep somebody fit / Make somebody healthy: "A walk in the
fresh air will do you good."
40. Keep somebody occupied: "These puzzles will keep the kids occupied for hours."
41. Catch/Have a cold: "I caught a cold after walking in the rain without an umbrella."
42. Suffer from: "She suffers from chronic migraines."
43. Be diagnosed with something: "He was diagnosed with diabetes last year."
44. Serious illness: "Cancer is one of the most serious illnesses in the world."
45. A splitting headache: "I couldn’t focus at work because of a splitting headache."

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been exercising regularly to lose weight."
47. Life expectancy: "The average life expectancy has increased over the past century."
48. Have a sweet tooth: "I have a sweet tooth, so I can’t resist cakes and candies."

49. Back on one’s feet = Recover from:

 "After weeks of illness, she’s finally back on her feet and ready to go back to work."
 "It took him months to recover from the surgery, but now he’s back on his feet."

50. Sleep like a log:

 "I was so exhausted after the hike that I slept like a log last night."
 "The baby finally stopped crying and is now sleeping like a log."

LESSON 9: MOVIES AND BOOKS

1. Be engrossed in
o He was so engrossed in the movie that he didn’t even hear his phone ringing.
2. Be a big reader
o Sarah is a big reader, especially when it comes to mystery novels.
3. Be based on
o The play is based on a famous Shakespearean tragedy.
4. A box office hit
o Despite mixed reviews, the film turned out to be a box office hit.
5. Be heavy-going
o The textbook is quite heavy-going; I can only read a few pages at a time.
6. A blockbuster
o They spent millions on special effects to make it a summer blockbuster.
7. Come highly recommended
o This new Netflix series comes highly recommended by my friends.
8. Get a good/bad review
o The album received a bad review from several major music critics.
9. Go on general release
o After months of delay, the movie finally went on general release.
10. A low-budget film
o The low-budget film surprised everyone by becoming a cult classic.
11. A page-turner

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 o Her autobiography is such a page-turner; I couldn’t stop reading it.
12. Read something from cover to cover
o I read that magazine from cover to cover every week.
13. Bookworm
o John is a bookworm; you’ll always find him in the library.
14. New release book/best-selling book
o The author’s new release book became a best seller within a month.
15. Original/handwritten manuscript
o The original handwritten manuscript of the novel is kept in a museum.
16. Out of print
o That poetry collection is out of print, so it’s hard to find copies now.
17. Tabloid newspapers
o Tabloid newspapers often exaggerate stories to attract readers.
18. Dismal failure
o The sequel was a dismal failure compared to the original movie.
19. Nominate for an award
o Her performance in the film was so good that she was nominated for an award.
20. Movie star
o He dreams of becoming a movie star one day.
21. Bear the suspense
o I couldn’t bear the suspense and skipped to the last chapter.
22. Keep sb in suspense
o The series finale kept fans in suspense until the last second.
23. Awaken one’s interest
o That historical novel really awakened my interest in ancient civilizations.
24. Cast a film
o They decided to cast a famous actor in the lead role for the film.
25. Make a film
o She plans to make a film based on her travels around the world.

25. Shoot a film

 The crew is currently in Italy to shoot a film about ancient Rome.

26. Full house

 We arrived late and couldn’t get tickets because it was a full house.

27. Flick through

 I didn’t have time to read the magazine, so I just flicked through it.

28. Think highly of

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29. Make a lasting impression on sb

 The breathtaking performance made a lasting impression on the audience.

30. On the air

 The radio show has been on the air for over 20 years.

In the air

 There was excitement in the air as the team prepared for the big game.

31. Movie trailer

 The movie trailer was so intriguing that I can’t wait to watch the film.

32. Hit the books

 I have an exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.

Hit the sack

 After a long day at work, he hit the sack early.

LESSON 11: SPORT

1. Make a comeback

 After being down in the first half, the team made a spectacular comeback to win the
match.

2. Have the lead / Take the lead

 She had the lead throughout the race and finished first.
 He took the lead in the final lap of the competition.

3. Enter a competition

 Athletes from all over the world entered the competition for a chance to win the gold
medal.

4. Defeat sb by... to...

 They defeated their opponents by 3 to 1 in the championship match.

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5. Achieve a personal best

 She achieved a personal best by running the marathon in under 3 hours.

6. First place

 He was thrilled to take first place in the national swimming tournament.

7. Break the world record

 The sprinter broke the world record for the 100-meter dash.

8. Set/achieve a new world record

 She set a new world record in weightlifting at the recent competition.

9. Hold a record

 He holds the record for the longest high jump in the history of the sport.

10. Withdraw from the competition

 Due to an injury, the athlete had to withdraw from the competition.

11. Feel a sense of enjoyment

 I always feel a sense of enjoyment when I play tennis with friends.

12. An athletics track

 The 400-meter athletics track at the stadium was recently renovated.

13. An away game

 The team performed exceptionally well during their away game last weekend.

14. Keep body in good shape

 Regular exercise and a balanced diet help me keep my body in good shape.

15. Home team

 The home team had a massive crowd supporting them during the match.

16. Visiting team

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17. Home game

 Their next home game is scheduled for Friday evening.

18. Keep fit

 I do yoga every morning to keep fit and reduce stress.

19. Be out of condition

 After weeks of skipping workouts, he felt out of condition during the race.

20. A personal best

 She was ecstatic to achieve a personal best in the 10K run.

21. Take up exercise

 He decided to take up exercise to improve his overall health.

22. On the home stretch

 The marathon runners are on the home stretch and close to finishing.

23. The ball is in your court

 I’ve given you all the information; now the ball is in your court to decide.

24. Par for the course

 Losing a few matches is par for the course in a long tournament like this.

25. Out of someone’s league

 He felt she was out of his league, but he decided to ask her out anyway.

26. Drop the ball

 We could have won the game if he hadn’t dropped the ball during the final play.

27. Hit a home run / Knock it out of the park

 The presentation was incredible; you really hit a home run with it!

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27. Call the shots

 As the project manager, she’s the one calling the shots in the team.

28. Hit below the belt

 Criticizing his family was a comment that hit below the belt.

29. Get a second wind

 After a short break, he got a second wind and completed the marathon.

30. Get a head start

 Arriving early gave her a head start in finding the best seats.

31. Across the board

 The company announced pay raises across the board for all employees.

32. Down to the wire

 The championship game went down to the wire, ending with a last-second goal.

33. Be skating on thin ice

 He’s skating on thin ice by coming late to work every day.

34. Win hands down

 Our team won hands down with a score of 5-0.

35. Know (learn) the ropes

 It took him a few weeks to learn the ropes of his new job.

36. Back the wrong horse

 The investors backed the wrong horse by funding a failing start-up.

37. Horse for courses

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38. Commit fouls

 The player was penalized for committing multiple fouls during the match.

39. Major fouls / Minor fouls

 A major foul led to a red card for the player, while minor fouls were just warnings.

40. Overtime period

 The game went into an overtime period to determine the winner.

41. Be ranked first/second...

 She was ranked first in the national swimming competition.

42. The Most Outstanding Athlete title

 He won the Most Outstanding Athlete title for his incredible performance.

43. Runner-up

 She was the runner-up in the talent show but still gained much recognition.

44. Gain a victory over sb

 The team gained a decisive victory over their rivals in the finals.

45. Elimination games

 The elimination games will determine which teams advance to the finals.

LESSON 12: INVENTIONS

1. Start up the computer

 Please start up the computer and open the presentation file.

2. Shut down the computer

 Don’t forget to shut down the computer before leaving the office.

3. Access to the internet

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  Reliable access to the internet is essential for remote work.

4. Check e-mail

 She checks her e-mail every morning before starting work.

5. Log into account

 You need to log into your account to view your messages.

6. Home page

 The company’s home page provides information about their services.

7. Scheduled maintenance

 The website will be down tomorrow for scheduled maintenance.

8. A search engine

 Google is the most popular search engine in the world.

9. Surf/browse the web

 He spends hours surfing the web for interesting articles.

10. Social media

 Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are widely used for marketing.

11. Burn a CD

 I burned a CD with all the photos from the trip.

12. The computer freezes/locks up

 The computer froze while I was working on my report.

13. Restart/reboot the computer

 If the program isn’t working, try restarting the computer.

14. Back up

 Always back up your files to avoid losing important data.

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15. Computer crashes

 The computer crashed, and I lost my unsaved work.

16. Install a program

 I need to install a new program for video editing.

17. Central processing unit (CPU)

 The CPU is often called the brain of the computer.

18. Visual display unit (VDU)

 The visual display unit on her desk is a 27-inch monitor.

19. Plug in

 Make sure to plug in your laptop before the battery runs out.

20. Come up with

 He came up with a brilliant idea for the new app.

21. In jeopardy = at risk = in danger

 The project is in jeopardy due to budget cuts.

22. For better or worse

 For better or worse, technology has changed the way we live.

23. To be bound to do something

 With such great talent, she is bound to succeed.

24. Have a great/huge influence on sb/st

 The invention of the internet has had a huge influence on modern society.

25. Contribute to doing something / Make a contribution to something

 He contributed to developing the company’s new software.

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26. Tend to do something / Have a tendency to do something / Have a tendency of
something

 People tend to rely on technology more than ever.

 He has a tendency to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
 There is a tendency of employees to work from home nowadays.

27. Better one’s lives

 The invention of clean energy sources has bettered millions of lives around the world.

28. Solar charger

 I bought a solar charger to keep my phone powered during camping trips.

29. Set foot on the moon

 Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon in 1969.

30. Technical failure

 The launch was delayed due to a technical failure in the control system.

LESSON 13: EDUCATION

1. Academic year = school year

 The academic year begins in September and ends in June.

2. State school

 Most children in the country attend state schools as they are free.

3. Independent/public/private school

 Tuition fees for private schools are often higher than public schools.

4. Higher education = tertiary education / Further education

 She decided to pursue higher education in engineering.

 Many people choose further education to improve their skills.

5. Fighting back tears

 He was fighting back tears when he received his graduation certificate.

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6. Identity card

 Students must present their identity card to enter the exam hall.

7. Reference letter = letter of recommendation

 Her professor wrote her a glowing letter of recommendation for the scholarship.

8. School certificate

 You need a copy of your school certificate to apply for this job.

9. Birth certificate

 The school requires a copy of the student's birth certificate for enrollment.

10. School diploma

 She proudly displayed her high school diploma at home.

11. Entrance exam/examination

 Passing the entrance exam is mandatory to get into the university.

12. Final exam/examination

 He stayed up all night studying for his final exams.

13. National exam/examination

 The national exam determines whether students can enter college.

14. Mock exam/examination

 Taking mock exams helps students prepare for the real ones.

15. Teacher’s pet

 Being the teacher’s pet, she was often asked to assist during classes.

16. Get/be awarded a scholarship

 She was awarded a full scholarship for her excellent grades.

17. Do a course = enroll on/take a course

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18. Take notes = write down

 Students were asked to take notes during the lecture.

19. Giving the lecture

 The professor is giving the lecture on world history today.

20. Give/make presentations

 They were asked to make a presentation on climate change for the class.

21. Do research

 She spent months doing research for her thesis.

22. Write an essay/an assignment/a report/a paper

 Students were assigned to write an essay on modern technology.

23. Hand in one’s work

 He forgot to hand in his work on time and lost marks.

24. Grade the assignment

 The teacher took a week to grade the assignments.

25. Give someone feedback

 The instructor gave her detailed feedback on her essay.

26. Take/do/sit an exam

 I have to take an exam next week for my history course.

27. Pass/fail the test

 She passed the test with flying colors.

 Unfortunately, he failed the test because he didn’t prepare.

28. Withdraw from/drop the course / Drop out of school

 She decided to withdraw from the course due to personal reasons.

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  He dropped out of school to pursue his passion for music.

29. Choose a major/concentration

 After much thought, she chose a major in biology.

30. Graduate from college

 He graduated from college with honors last year.

31. Get a degree/diploma = obtain/be awarded a diploma

 She got a degree in environmental science.

32. Have a degree in something

 He has a degree in mechanical engineering.

33. Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree / Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

 She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

 He’s currently pursuing a Master’s degree in computer science.
 She plans to complete her Ph.D. in astrophysics.

34. Make an outline

 Before starting the essay, he made an outline to organize his ideas.

35. Draw conclusions / Come to conclusions / Jump to conclusions

 Based on the evidence, the researchers drew some interesting conclusions.

 Be careful not to jump to conclusions without all the facts.

35. Draw consequences

 Ignoring the warnings could draw serious consequences.

35. Draw trouble upon oneself

 By lying to the teacher, he drew trouble upon himself.

35. Draw a lesson from failure

 She drew an important lesson from her failure in the last project.

35. Draw distinctions

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  The professor drew distinctions between modern and traditional teaching methods.

35. Draw the winner

 The host drew the winner of the raffle from a hat.

35. Draw inspiration from...

 Many artists draw inspiration from nature.

36. Briefly summarize

 He briefly summarized the key points of the lecture.

37. Have a discussion about something = discuss something

 The teacher encouraged the students to have a discussion about the topic.

38. Go into detail

 The report goes into detail about the company’s financial performance.

39. Carry out/conduct a study/survey

 The team carried out a survey to gather public opinion on the new policy.

40. Make (out) one’s case / Put the case that / Put the case for somebody / State one’s case

 The lawyer made a strong case for his client’s innocence.

 She put the case that investing in education is crucial.
 He clearly stated his case during the debate.

41. Have a lesson

 We have a lesson on mathematics every Monday.

42. See the point of something/doing something

 I see the point of studying hard—it helps you achieve your goals.

43. Make sense of something

 It was hard to make sense of his explanation at first, but now I understand.

44. Do a degree/diploma = study for/take a degree

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45. Be in two minds about something

 I’m in two minds about whether to take the job or stay in my current position.

46. Call (bring) something to mind

 The painting calls to mind the beauty of the countryside.

46. Keep one’s mind on doing something

 He struggled to keep his mind on the project due to constant distractions.

46. Give one’s mind to something

 She gave her mind to solving the complex problem.

46. Change one’s mind

 He initially refused to come but later changed his mind.

46. Mind one’s step

 Please mind your step as you get off the bus.

46. Be of one’s mind

 I am of the same mind as you; we should act now.

46. Be out of one’s mind

 He must be out of his mind to take such a big risk.

46. Be in one’s right mind

 No one in their right mind would agree to such terms.

46. Bear/have/keep something in mind

 Please bear in mind that the deadline is next Friday.

46. Prey on someone’s mind

 The mistake he made kept preying on his mind for days.

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 Her kind words eased my mind during the difficult time.

46. Have something on one’s mind

 She has a lot on her mind with the upcoming exams.

46. Come/spring to mind

 When I think of great leaders, her name immediately springs to mind.

46. Give someone a piece of one’s mind

 He gave his neighbor a piece of his mind after the loud party.

46. Go out of one’s mind

 I was so stressed, I thought I was going out of my mind.

46. Make up one’s mind

 I’ve made up my mind to accept the offer.

46. Make up one’s mind to do something

 He made up his mind to move abroad and start a new life.

47. Pull one’s socks up

 If you want to pass this course, you need to pull your socks up and study harder.

48. Stick one’s neck out

 He stuck his neck out by defending her in front of the boss.

49. Make sacrifices

 Parents often make sacrifices for the sake of their children.

50. Gap year

 She took a gap year before starting university to travel and gain new experiences.

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 The tuition fees for international students are quite high.

52. Reach/Achieve the goal of

 She worked hard to achieve the goal of becoming a doctor.

LESSON 14: WORK AND BUSINESS

1. Covering letter

 She attached a covering letter to her job application.

2. On business

 He’s traveling to Tokyo on business next week.

3. A dead-end job

 Working as a cashier felt like a dead-end job to her.

4. An entry-level job

 This entry-level job is perfect for recent graduates.

5. A high-powered job

 She has a high-powered job at an international law firm.

6. A lucrative job

 Being a software developer is considered a lucrative job.

7. Get a promotion

 He worked hard to get a promotion last year.

8. Get a raise

 The employees are demanding to get a raise this month.

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 She was fired for consistently arriving late to work.

10. Have a heavy workload

 The team has a heavy workload this quarter.

11. Work overtime

 He had to work overtime to meet the project deadline.

12. Set to work

 After the meeting, the team set to work immediately.

13. Generous benefit

 The company offers a generous benefit package, including health insurance.

14. Job seeker

 The career fair was full of job seekers.

15. A menial job

 Many students take menial jobs during their summer break.

16. Earn a living

 She earns a living by teaching English online.

17. Go into business

 They decided to go into business together and open a café.

18. Set up a company

 He set up a company specializing in eco-friendly products.

19. Do market research = investigate the market

 Before launching a new product, companies need to do thorough market research.

20. Go/sell like a hot cake

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  The new gaming console is selling like hot cakes this holiday season.

21. Run a company/run a business

 She runs a company specializing in renewable energy solutions.

22. Operate at a loss

 The startup operated at a loss for the first two years before turning profitable.

23. Break even

 The business broke even after six months of operations.

24. Tough competition

 There is tough competition in the tech industry right now.

25. Gain market share

 The brand gained significant market share by introducing affordable smartphones.

26. Go bankrupt = go broke

 Many small businesses went bankrupt during the economic downturn.

27. Hire/take on staff/employees

 The company plans to hire more staff to handle the growing workload.

28. Make a deal with = make an agreement with

 They made a deal with a supplier for exclusive rights to distribute their products.

29. Black market / Common market / Labor market / etc.

 Buying goods on the black market can lead to legal issues.

 The labor market is highly competitive for skilled workers.

30. Launch a new product

 Apple launched a new product at their annual event last week.

31. Take one’s business elsewhere

 Unsatisfied with the service, she decided to take her business elsewhere.

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32. A rival company

 A rival company released a similar product at a lower price.

33. Business is booming

 With the increase in online shopping, her e-commerce business is booming.

34. Minimum wage

 The workers demanded an increase in the minimum wage.

35. A good team player

 He’s known for being a good team player, always collaborating well with colleagues.

36. Embark on a career

 After graduating, she embarked on a career in finance.

37. Pursue a career

 He decided to pursue a career in medicine to fulfill his childhood dream.

38. Career prospect

 The career prospects in the IT sector are very promising.

39. Switch one’s career

 After 10 years in teaching, she switched her career to marketing.

40. At the height/peak of one’s career

 At the height of his career, he was managing a team of 200 employees.

41. Make a profit

 The company made a significant profit in the first quarter of the year.

42. Make ends meet

 She works two jobs to make ends meet for her family.

43. Be over head and ears in debts

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  He is over head and ears in debts after taking multiple loans for his business.

44. Be up to one’s ears

 I’m up to my ears in work; I won’t be able to join the meeting.

45. Leave nothing to chance

 The event organizers left nothing to chance, ensuring every detail was perfect.

46. By the book

 The auditor insisted that everything be done by the book.

47. Call it a day

 After finishing the project, the team decided to call it a day and celebrate.

48. Diamond in the rough

 He’s a diamond in the rough; with a little guidance, he’ll be an excellent employee.

49. Blue collar / White collar

 Blue-collar workers often have physically demanding jobs.

 Many white-collar employees work in offices.

50. Golden handshake

 The retiring CEO received a golden handshake as part of his severance package.

LESSON 15: FINANCE

1. Finance a charity

 The company decided to finance a charity that supports underprivileged children.

2. Finance house

 He works as an investment analyst for a leading finance house.

3. Make/earn money

 She makes money by selling handmade jewelry online.

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4. For my money

 For my money, this is the best restaurant in town.

5. Marry money

 He’s not in love with her; he just wants to marry money.

6. Have money to burn

 With his high-paying job, he seems to have money to burn.

7. Throw one’s money around/about = waste/squander one’s money

 You shouldn't throw your money around on unnecessary things.

8. Save money

 I’m trying to save money to buy a new car.

9. Inherit money

 She inherited money from her grandfather after he passed away.

10. Inherit a fortune / Make a fortune

 He inherited a fortune and decided to invest in real estate.

 She made a fortune in the stock market.

11. Make a deposit

 You’ll need to make a deposit before we can confirm the booking.

12. Make a withdrawal

 He made a withdrawal from the ATM before heading to the store.

13. (Be) on a tight budget

 Being on a tight budget, they decided to cook at home instead of dining out.

14. Pocket money

 My parents give me some pocket money every week for snacks and small expenses.

15. Be flat broke = strap for cash

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  After paying all the bills, I’m flat broke this month.

16. Make a budget

 It’s important to make a budget to manage your monthly expenses.

17. Emergency fund

 Setting up an emergency fund is essential for unexpected situations.

18. Living expenses

 The scholarship covers tuition fees, but I still have to pay for my living expenses.

19. Set/put aside money

 They set aside money every month for their child’s education.

20. Take out a loan

 He had to take out a loan to buy his first house.

21. Pay the money back in installments

 You can pay the money back in monthly installments over three years.

22. Local currency / Foreign currency

 You’ll need to exchange dollars for the local currency before your trip.
 The bank offers competitive rates for exchanging foreign currency.

23. Counterfeit money

 The store owner called the police after receiving counterfeit money from a customer.

23. Raise money

 The students organized a bake sale to raise money for charity.

24. Donate money

 She decided to donate money to a local orphanage.

25. Supplement one’s income

 He took a part-time job to supplement his income.

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26. Get into debt / Be deep (deeply) in debt / Be drowning in debt / Clear one’s debts = pay
off

 It’s easy to get into debt if you don’t control your spending.
 After losing his job, he found himself deeply in debt.
 They were drowning in debt after taking multiple loans.
 She worked hard to clear her debts within two years.

27. A good bargain / A bad bargain

 This coat was a good bargain—I got it for half the price!
 Buying that old car was a bad bargain; it keeps breaking down.

28. Buy at a bargain

 She bought the dress at a bargain during the end-of-season sale.

29. Make a payment

 You can make a payment online or in person at the store.

30. Credit limit

 My credit card has a credit limit of $5,000.

31. Borrow heavily

 The company had to borrow heavily to fund its expansion.

32. Outstanding debts

 He still has several outstanding debts to repay.

33. Drive a hard bargain

 She’s known for driving a hard bargain during negotiations.

34. Be out of pocket

 After the trip, I was out of pocket by a few hundred dollars.

35. A ridiculous price / High price / Low price / Reasonable price

 The store charged a ridiculous price for the handbag.

 High prices make it difficult for families to afford basic groceries.
 I found a great phone at a low price during the sale.

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  That’s a reasonable price for a brand-new laptop.

36. Have a good deal

 I managed to have a good deal on my flight tickets.

37. Make a bargain with sb

 He made a bargain with the vendor to lower the price.

38. Seriously rich = Be sitting on a small fortune/goldmine

 They became seriously rich after investing in cryptocurrency.

 The family is sitting on a goldmine with their extensive land holdings.

39. Dole money

 Many unemployed people rely on dole money to survive.

40. Steady income

 A steady income is essential for long-term financial stability.

41. Bread and butter

 Writing articles is her bread and butter.

42. Money doesn’t grow on trees

 He reminded his son that money doesn’t grow on trees, so he should spend wisely.

43. Have more money than sense

 He must have more money than sense to buy such an expensive car.

44. Short of cash

 I’m a little short of cash this week; can I pay you back later?

45. Tighten one’s belt

 With rising costs, we need to tighten our belts and cut unnecessary expenses.

46. Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

 He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he never had to worry about money.

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47. Bet one’s bottom dollar

 I’d bet my bottom dollar that she’ll win the competition.

48. As poor as a church mouse

 After losing his job, he became as poor as a church mouse.

49. Make a quick/fast buck

 He’s always looking for ways to make a quick buck, even if it’s risky.

50. Look like a million dollars

 She looked like a million dollars in that designer dress.

51. Break the bank

 Buying a new car would break the bank right now.

52. Cost an arm and a leg

 That designer bag costs an arm and a leg!

53. Pay through the nose

 We had to pay through the nose for last-minute flight tickets.

54. Splash out on sth

 He decided to splash out on a luxury vacation after his promotion.

55. Not have a bean to rub together

 They didn’t have a bean to rub together after the business failed.

56. Scrimp and save

 They scrimped and saved for years to afford their dream home.

57. Ten a penny

 Cheap souvenirs are ten a penny in tourist areas.

58. Installment plan

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  She bought her new phone on an installment plan to spread out the cost.

59. In cash

 The shop offers a discount if you pay in cash.

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