Unit 1 - 1A, Unit 2 - 2A, Unit 2 - 2B and 27 More Topics · Face2Face Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

"Her leadership ability impressed the entire company"

"Her ability to learn new languages quickly amazed her friends and helped her travel easily in many countries."

the primary language that a person learns and uses fluently from early childhood

"English is her first language."

"Although she lived in England for twenty years her first language remained Spanish."

a language that a person learns after their first language, often through formal education or exposure to a different culture or community

"Second language is learned after first."

"Learning a second language requires consistent practice and exposure to native speakers."

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

"She gets by on a small salary."

"It is difficult to get by on a low salary in an expensive city like New York or London."

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

"We had a long conversation."

"The conversation was polite and helpful during dinner."

describing a skill that is not as good as before, because of neglect or lack of practice

"My Spanish is rusty."

"After not playing the piano for ten years, his musical skills had become quite rusty."

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

"English is a language."

"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."

a person who can speak and understand two different languages with ease and fluency

"She is a bilingual student."

"As a bilingual individual, she can easily communicate with people from both France and Spain."

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

"She is fluent."

"After years of study, he became fluent in Mandarin Chinese, impressing his colleagues."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

to have some information about something

"I know the answer to that."

"I have known my best friend since we were five years old and we have shared many wonderful memories together."

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

"She will pick up Spanish."

"He was able to pick up conversational French during his extended stay abroad."

on a very infrequent basis

"She rarely watches television."

"She rarely watches television because she prefers reading books and listening to music instead."

in a way that occurs occasionally or infrequently

"I eat cake once in a while."

"Once in a while, I like to visit my grandparents and spend the whole afternoon with them."

occasionally but repeatedly over time

"Every so often, we go for a walk."

"Every so often I like to treat myself to a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant."

In a way that occurs frequently or regularly, but not all the time

"More often than not, I walk to work."

"More often than not I prefer to stay at home on weekends rather than go out to noisy parties."

on irregular but not rare occasions

"I see him now and then."

"Now and then, she enjoys reading a good book instead of watching television after a long day."

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

"High frequency."

"The high frequency of these events suggests a potential systemic issue."

used to refer to something that happens rarely or infrequently

"They seldom argue with each other."

"They seldom argue with each other because they have a very strong and healthy relationship."

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

"Her emotion was clear."

"She tried to hide her emotion during the speech but her voice cracked and tears filled her eyes revealing how deeply she was affected."

feeling extremely scared

"She is terrified."

"The terrified child hid under the bed during the thunderstorm and refused to come out until morning."

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

"I am fascinated by space."

"The fascinated child watched the ants carry crumbs and worked together to build their underground tunnel."

content with a result or outcome

"I am satisfied."

"The satisfied customer wrote a positive review online and recommended the restaurant to all of her friends and family."

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

"I am shocked."

"She was shocked to discover that her quiet neighbor had won the lottery and moved to France suddenly."

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

"I am disappointed."

"She was disappointed when her favorite band canceled their concert because the lead singer had lost his voice."

respecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities

"We are impressed by them."

"The audience was deeply impressed by the young musician's technical skill and emotional depth during the performance."

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

"I am aware of the danger."

"She was aware of the risks involved in starting a new business but she decided to take the chance anyway."

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

"The feeling was strange."

"She had a strange feeling that someone was watching her as she walked home alone through the dark empty street."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

feeling or showing emotional attachment or nostalgia toward a person or thing

"I am fond of cats."

"She looked back with fond memories of her childhood summers at the beach."

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

"I am sure."

"I am sure that we took the right exit because I recognized the gas station on the corner."

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

"She is sick."

"She is sick and will not be coming to school today because she has a fever."

to do something that is against the law

"He committed a serious crime."

"The man was sent to prison because he chose to commit a serious crime against his neighbour."

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

"The jury decided to acquit the defendant."

"The jury took only two hours to acquit the defendant because there was simply not enough evidence to prove that he was guilty."

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

"The jury will convict the defendant."

"The jury took only three hours to convict the defendant based on the overwhelming amount of evidence presented during the trial."

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

"He spent ten years in prison."

"The criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison for his role in the armed robbery."

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

"The judge will sentence the criminal tomorrow."

"The judge will sentence the convicted criminal to ten years in prison for his role in the bank robbery."

to make someone pay a sum of money as punishment for violation of the law

"The court will fine the speeding driver."

"The court will fine the driver five hundred dollars for running a red light and causing an accident."

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

"Police arrest the criminal suspect today."

"The police managed to arrest the thief after a short chase through the city streets."

to officially accuse someone of an offense

"The police will charge him with theft."

"The police decided to charge the suspect with first degree murder after reviewing the evidence collected at the crime scene."

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

"The case went to court."

"The judge presided over the proceedings in the high court of justice."

a statement, document, or object that is used in a law court for establishing facts

"This is evidence."

"The prosecution presented compelling evidence that directly linked the defendant to the crime scene."

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

"He is guilty."

"The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges presented."

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

"He was named after his grandfather."

"The young couple decided to name their baby daughter after her beloved grandmother who had recently passed away."

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

"Base your decision on evidence."

"The movie is based on a true story about a soldier who saved many lives during the war."

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

"The students plan to protest tomorrow."

"The students decided to protest against the university's decision to increase tuition fees for the third consecutive year."

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

"Students worry about the exam results."

"Parents often worry about their teenage children when they go out at night but they need to learn to trust them and give them independence."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

"The customers complain about the service."

"Customers often complain when the service is slow but they rarely praise when everything goes perfectly."

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

"She will succeed in her career."

"In order to succeed in business you need to be patient persistent and willing to take calculated risks."

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

"He will apologize for his mistake."

"He called his friend to apologize for forgetting their lunch appointment and promised to make it up to him."

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

"I insist that you stay."

"Despite the doctor's advice he insisted on continuing his unhealthy lifestyle which made his condition much worse."

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

"I need to convince my parents."

"It took hours of discussion to convince the committee that the new proposal was better than the original plan."

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

"We must reduce waste at home."

"Switching to energy efficient light bulbs can significantly reduce your household electricity bills over time."

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

"Apply for the job online."

"She decided to apply for the management position because she felt she had the necessary qualifications and experience."

to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

"The boy ran away from home."

"The frightened child wanted to run away from home but did not know where to go."

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

"He got away with it."

"The thief tried to get away with the stolen goods but was caught by security."

to create a false or fictional story or information

"She will make up."

"He was accused of fabricating evidence, but he claimed he only made up a story."

to emerge as a particular outcome

"The cake turned out perfectly."

"The party turned out to be much more fun than I had expected it would be."

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

"Be careful not to run over."

"The driver didn't see the small box on the road and accidentally ran over it with his front tire."

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

"The alarm will go off."

"The soldiers were warned that the mines could go off if they stepped on them carelessly during the patrol."

to understand someone's thoughts, emotions, or actions

"I cannot work out his mood."

"It's difficult to work out why she reacted so negatively to such a simple suggestion."

to make someone or something unconscious

"The boxer knocked out his opponent."

"The champion boxer managed to knock out his opponent with a powerful left hook in the third round of the match."

to awaken from a state of unconsciousness

"He will come around soon."

"After the fainting spell, she slowly started to come around and regain consciousness."

to convey information or a message to another person

"Please pass on my thanks."

"Could you pass on this important message to the rest of the team before the meeting?"

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

"She is a successful novelist with many bestsellers."

"A novelist often develops an intimate understanding of their character's psychology"

a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

"The novel belongs to the horror literary genre."

"The novel could not be classified into a single literary genre because it mixed horror and romance."

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

"Chick lit is a genre of fiction about modern"

"She enjoys reading chick lit because the stories are funny and relatable."

a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

"The blurb on the book cover was exciting."

"A blurb is a short promotional summary or excerpt of praise printed on a book jacket"

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

"The book became a bestseller."

"The bestseller sold quickly because many readers loved it."

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

"The paperback was cheap."

"She preferred the paperback because it was light and easy to carry."

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

"Buy the hardback book."

"She preferred to buy the hardback edition of the novel for its durability and aesthetic appeal."

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

"Read the e-book online."

"The e book was cheaper than the paperback and could be read immediately after purchase on her tablet."

to quickly browse through the pages of a book, magazine, or other document without reading it thoroughly

"Flick through the magazine quickly."

"She idly flicked through the pages of the magazine while waiting for her appointment at the dentist's office."

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

"The author signed copies of his book."

"The author signed copies of her new book for a long line of eager fans at the bookstore."

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

"The plot of the movie was too complicated to follow."

"The plot of the novel kept readers guessing until the very last chapter."

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

"I like to browse."

"She enjoyed to browse the shelves of the bookstore, discovering new authors and genres."

(usually plural) a list of the chapters, sections, or other divisions of a book or document, along with the corresponding page numbers

"The content lists all chapters."

"The table of contents provides a detailed overview of the book's structure and key topics."

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

"Turn the page now."

"He carefully turned the fragile page of the ancient manuscript."

used for introducing the reason of something

"I stayed home because I was sick."

"She passed the exam because she studied very hard every night for weeks."

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

"Apart from John everyone came."

"Apart from the broken window the house was in perfect condition and very clean."

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

"He won despite the rain."

"Despite the overwhelming odds, the determined team managed to secure a surprising victory in the championship game."

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

"He is tall whereas his brother is short."

"My brother loves action movies whereas I prefer romantic comedies and dramas."

used to introduce an opposing statement

"It was raining nevertheless we went out."

"It was raining heavily nevertheless we went out because we had already bought tickets for the concert."

as a result of a specific cause or reason

"The game was canceled due to rain."

"Due to the bad weather the flight was delayed for over three hours at the airport."

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

"I want to go, however."

"I would like to go to the party however I am too tired and I have a headache."

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

"Stay home instead of going out."

"Stay home instead of going out because the weather is bad and there is a storm coming."

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

"Since you are here help me."

"Since you are here we can start the meeting a few minutes early."

used to say that something is happening at the same time with another

"She sang as he played."

"He works as a teacher at the local high school in our town."

unable to speak for a short time, particularly as a result of surprise, shock, or anger

"I am speechless."

"The surprise party left her completely speechless and she stood there with her mouth open for several seconds before she finally hugged everyone."

to be extremely happy or excited about something

"She was over the moon!"

"My little brother was over the moon when he received the bicycle he wanted for his birthday."

extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

"The child was scared stiff of the dark."

"The little boy was scared stiff of the dark so he always slept with a night light."

desperately needing or wanting food

"I am starving."

"I am starving because I have not eaten anything since breakfast and it is now dinnertime."

used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

"You are out of your mind if you think that works."

"You must be out of your mind if you think I am going to lend you more money again."

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

"This bag costs a fortune!"

"The new smartphone costs a fortune, so I decided to wait until the price drops a little."

used to express extreme discomfort, stress, or frustration caused by something, often in a figurative sense

"This noise is killing me!"

"The pressure at work is killing me because I have too many deadlines and not enough time."

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

"The noise drives me crazy."

"The constant noise from the construction site is driving the neighbors absolutely crazy."

to take an excessively long time to complete or to seem like it will never end

"This bus is taking forever to come."

"The line at the supermarket took forever to move and I was already late for my appointment."

to be so heavy that it becomes difficult to carry or lift

"My suitcase weighs a ton."

"This old suitcase weighs a ton because it is full of heavy books and my winter clothes."

used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

"He is out of his mind."

"After losing his job and his home, he seemed completely out of his mind with worry."

a situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or challenging

"The exam was a nightmare."

"The unexpected illness turned what should have been a relaxing holiday into a complete nightmare."

(of an activity, task, or process) taking up a significant amount of time, and therefore requiring a considerable amount of effort or patience

"The task is time-consuming."

"The time consuming process of applying for a visa required many documents and several visits to the government office."

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

"Teaching is rewarding."

"Teaching can be a rewarding career because you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives."

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

"The shoes are unsuitable."

"The unsuitable shoes caused blisters on her feet and she had to stop hiking after only two miles on the trail."

causing a lot of damage or harm

"His behavior is destructive."

"The destructive hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands of people without electricity or clean water for weeks."

expressing love and care

"My dog is affectionate."

"The affectionate cat rubbed against my legs and purred loudly when I petted her soft fur."

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

"I am eager to start."

"The eager student raised her hand first to answer every question the teacher asked."

causing no danger or damage

"The spider is harmless."

"The spider in the corner is harmless so do not kill it because it eats mosquitoes and flies."

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

"The crowd was enthusiastic."

"The enthusiastic crowd cheered loudly when their favorite team scored the winning goal in the final seconds."

capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone

"The business is lucrative."

"The lucrative contract was worth millions of dollars and many companies competed for it."

extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

"The price is outrageous."

"The outrageous price of the designer handbag was more than her monthly rent so she did not buy it."

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

"The movie was weird."

"The weird movie had a plot that made no sense and an ending that left everyone confused."

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

"The game is addictive."

"The mobile game is addictive and players often spend hours trying to beat their high scores without realizing how much time has passed."

respecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities

"We are impressed by them."

"The audience was deeply impressed by the young musician's technical skill and emotional depth during the performance."

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

"The dog is faithful."

"The faithful dog waited by the door every day for its owner to come home from work."

having or displaying aggressiveness

"The dog is fierce."

"The fierce competition for the championship title led to an exciting and unpredictable final match."

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

"She bought exotic fruit."

"The exotic fruit from Thailand was unlike anything she had ever tasted and she immediately fell in love with its sweet flavor."

to complete or do something that one could not do earlier, often because of a busy schedule

"Catch up on your sleep this weekend."

"I need to catch up on my sleep this weekend because I have been staying up very late every night."

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

"He talked me into buying the car."

"My friend talked me into buying concert tickets even though I initially thought they were too expensive."

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

"She fits in with the group perfectly."

"The new employee is trying hard to fit in with the existing team and make friends."

to make things difficult for someone

"This puts me out."

"His constant interruptions and demands really put the entire team out during the critical project phase."

to make someone feel happier

"Let's cheer her up."

"We decided to organize a surprise party to cheer her up after her recent disappointment."

to go past someone or something

"The bus will pass by."

"We watched the parade pass by our house, enjoying the vibrant costumes and music."

to proceed with an action, event, or task

"You can go ahead now."

"The committee granted permission for the construction project to go ahead after reviewing the environmental impact report."

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

"The mess was unsightly."

"The unsightly pile of garbage was an eyesore that the city council ordered removed immediately."

to slowly remove or destroy something over time

"The acid eats away at the metal."

"The constant stress of his job began to eat away at his health and happiness."

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

"The lion is a powerful predator."

"A predator is an animal that hunts"

to physically hurt someone or damage something

"Smoking harms your lungs over time."

"Smoking cigarettes can seriously harm your lungs and increase your risk of developing cancer and other diseases."

a large cage or building where birds are kept

"The zoo's aviary houses dozens of tropical birds."

"The large aviary allowed the parrots to fly freely while still protecting them from outdoor predators."

shining brightly, often with small flashes of light

"The stars are glittering."

"The diamond necklace was glittering under the chandelier, catching the light with every subtle movement."

arranged in a neat and systematic manner

"The queue is orderly."

"The queue is orderly and people are waiting patiently without pushing or cutting in line."

to grow in a healthy and strong way

"Plants flourish in sunlight."

"Under the mentorship of a skilled guide, her career began to flourish, exceeding all initial expectations."

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

"The eagle swooped down quickly."

"The eagle waited patiently on the branch then started to swoop down toward its prey below."

a person or thing that is the target of an attack, deception, or abuse

"He was the prey."

"The elderly couple became the unfortunate prey of sophisticated online scammers who targeted vulnerable individuals."

to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

"They exploit workers."

"The company was accused of exploiting cheap labor to maximize its profits at the expense of worker welfare."

to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them

"The dessert might tempt the dieter."

"The delicious smell of freshly baked bread tempted the dieter to break his strict eating plan."

to attach something using a device designed for holding things together

"Clip the papers together."

"Please clip the important documents together with this binder clip so they don't get lost."

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

"Can you locate the nearest hospital?"

"The search party was unable to locate the missing hiker until the next morning."

unable to be prevented

"Change is inevitable."

"Change is inevitable so we should accept it and adapt rather than fighting against it."

causing harm or negative effects

"The gossip was damaging."

"The damaging gossip ruined her reputation and she lost many friends who believed the lies."

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

"The news is disturbing."

"The disturbing news about the war made him feel sad and helpless and he turned off the television."

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

"Leaving the lights on is wasteful."

"Leaving the lights on when you leave the room is wasteful and increases your electricity bill."

able to be supported with reason or evidence

"His anger is justifiable."

"His anger is justifiable because someone stole his car and crashed it into a tree."

concerned with right and wrong behavior

"Is it the moral thing?"

"It is important to consider the moral implications of our actions before proceeding."

related to the branch of philosophy concerned with moral principles and values that govern human behavior

"This is ethical."

"It is important to consider the ethical implications before making any decisions that could affect others."

related to the law or the legal system

"It is legal."

"The new legislation aims to make the process of obtaining a business license more legal and straightforward."

able to continue for a long period of time

"This plan is sustainable."

"The company adopted sustainable practices to ensure long-term environmental viability."

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

"The team leader accepts full responsibility."

"The team leader accepts full responsibility for the failure and does not blame the other members."

to assume without question that something is true

"Don't take it for granted."

"Many people take it for granted that clean water will always be available, but millions around the world struggle daily."

to unfairly or unjustly express one's anger, frustration, or negative emotions toward another person who is not responsible for the situation

"Don't take it out on me!"

"He was angry about his exam results and took it out on his little sister for no reason."

to accept something as true or valid without investigating it further

"You should not take his promises at face value."

"You should not take his promises at face value because he has lied to us many times before."

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

"Learning a language takes time."

"Learning a new language takes time and patience so do not expect to become fluent quickly."

to become interested in or curious about a person or thing

"She takes interest in art history."

"The young boy started to take interest in science after visiting a fascinating museum with his class."

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

"Drivers did not take notice of the sign."

"Nobody took notice of the warning signs until it was too late and the accident had already happened."

to support a particular person, group, or idea in a dispute or conflict

"I will take side."

"In the heated argument between the siblings, the parents tried not to take anyone's side."

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

"They took advantage of him."

"The unscrupulous salesman tried to take advantage of the customer's lack of knowledge about the product."

to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention

"You should take your studies seriously."

"If you don't take your health seriously now, you might face serious problems in the future."

to accept or agree with the fact that someone has just refused something that one offered to them

"He will not take no for an answer."

"My persistent friend will not take no for an answer so she keeps asking me to go out."

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

"Take advantage of this offer."

"We should take advantage of the good weather to go for a hike."

very determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants

"She is strong-willed."

"The strong willed child refused to eat his vegetables even when his parents told him he had to."

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

"She is self-conscious."

"He felt incredibly self-conscious about his new haircut, constantly checking his reflection in shop windows."

(of a person) living a life free of stress and tension

"She is laid-back."

"The laid back manager never stressed about deadlines and trusted his employees to get their work done on time."

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

"He is open-minded."

"The open minded teacher encouraged her students to share their opinions even if they disagreed with her own beliefs."

(of a person) not caring about the needs and feelings of no one but one's own

"She is self-centered."

"The self centered actor only talked about himself and never asked anyone else questions about their lives."

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

"My boss is easy-going."

"My easy going boss never gets angry and always listens to our suggestions and concerns about work."

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

"She is big-headed."

"The big headed athlete bragged about his accomplishments so much that his teammates grew tired of listening to him."

easily annoyed and quick to anger

"My boss is bad-tempered."

"The bad tempered old man yelled at the children for playing ball near his house and threatened to call the police on them."

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

"He is absent-minded."

"The absent minded professor often forgot where he parked his car and had to wander around the lot looking for it."

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

"She is a level-headed person."

"She is a level headed person who does not panic in emergencies and always makes good decisions."

confident in one's abilities or qualities

"He is self-assured in interviews."

"The self assured young woman walked into the interview room and answered every question with confidence and ease."

to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires

"I envy your beautiful garden."

"I really envy your ability to speak three different languages fluently without any noticeable accent."

to appear to be or do something particular

"You seem very tired today indeed."

"The new employee seems very motivated and eager to learn new skills."

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

"You need to trust your partner."

"It is essential to trust your business partners because dishonesty can destroy any professional relationship completely."

to do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded

"She deserves a promotion for her hard work."

"She deserves a promotion because she has worked very hard and achieved excellent results for the company this year."

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

"He wore a black suit."

"He wore his best suit to the job interview because he wanted to make a good impression on the hiring manager and show that he was professional and serious."

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

"We must respect different cultures."

"It is important to respect other people's opinions even when you strongly disagree with their point of view."

to contain or include something as a necessary part

"The job will involve travel."

"This complex project will involve many different departments and a significant budget."

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

"I doubt his explanation completely."

"I seriously doubt that he will arrive on time because he is always late for everything."

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

"I suspect he is lying."

"The detective began to suspect that the witness was withholding crucial information about the incident."

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

"I recognize that face from somewhere."

"I barely managed to recognize my old childhood friend at the airport because he had changed so much over the past ten years."

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

"He finally realized his mistake."

"He did not realize how much his words had hurt her until he saw the tears streaming down her face."

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

"He is a postgraduate."

"The postgraduate student presented her research findings at the international conference."

to underestimate the financial value or worth of as an asset, a company, currency, etc.

"Do not undervalue your hard work."

"Do not undervalue your hard work because your skills and time are worth fair compensation."

in a manner that is not based on scientific principles or methods; lacking scientific rigor or accuracy

"He unscientifically drew his conclusions."

"He unscientifically drew his conclusions without conducting any proper research or experiments."

to change or explain what something means in a way that makes people see it in a new or different way

"The invention redefined communication."

"The new technology has the potential to redefine the way people communicate and interact with each other."

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

"My son is self-reliant."

"The self reliant teenager cooked his own meals and did his own laundry without any help from his parents."

to use something improperly or incorrectly

"Never misuse your authority over others."

"It is easy to misuse power if you do not have strong ethical principles to guide your decisions."

opposing the use of nuclear weapons or nuclear power as a source of energy due to its potential dangers and harmful effects

"The group is anti-nuclear."

"The anti nuclear group protested outside the power plant demanding that it be shut down immediately for safety reasons."

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

"The team is multinational."

"The company is multinational and has offices in over fifty countries around the world."

to give or assign a greater level of importance to something than it actually has

"Don't overestimate it."

"We tend to overestimate the importance of minor setbacks, which can hinder our overall progress."

the showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release

"The preview looked good."

"We saw a preview of the new movie."

a payment system in which one is only able to use a service up to the amount that they have paid for, and payment must be made in advance of using the service

"I have a pay as you go phone plan."

"I prefer a pay as you go phone plan because I do not like long term contracts."

a sound or melody that plays on a mobile phone to alert the owner of an incoming call

"His ringtone is a famous pop song."

"His ringtone was a famous classical music piece that played loudly when his phone rang."

a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages for someone who is unable to answer their phone

"Voicemail records messages."

"He left a detailed voicemail explaining the problem because she did not answer her phone."

a machine that can automatically answer calls or record messages left by others when connected to one's telephone

"She leaves a message on the answerphone."

"She left a message on his answerphone because he did not pick up after six rings."

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

"We found a payphone."

"The payphone near the station still worked in an emergency."

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

"A smartphone is an essential tool for modern life."

"The modern smartphone has more computing power than the systems NASA used to guide the Apollo missions to the Moon and back."

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

"The touchscreen is responsive."

"The new tablet has a responsive touchscreen that allows users to navigate apps by tapping and swiping with their fingers."

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

"She signed a three-year contract with the firm."

"The football player signed a three-year contract with his new team worth millions of dollars."

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

"We run out of milk quickly."

"We need to buy more milk because we are about to run out and the children will want cereal for breakfast."

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

"He has good credit."

"The bank approved the loan based on her excellent credit history and financial stability."

a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure

"A road network."

"The intricate network of underground tunnels was essential for the city's transportation system."

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

"Cut off the phone call."

"The telephone operator accidentally cut off our conversation before I could give her my address."

the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

"The reception is bad."

"Poor reception in this remote area makes it difficult to maintain a stable cellular connection."

(computing) relating to a technology that helps one type more quickly by finishing their words based on a few first letters

"Predictive text helps typing."

"The predictive text feature on his phone significantly sped up his messaging process."

a specific function or capability of a device or software

"A new feature."

"The latest software update includes a highly anticipated new feature that enhances user productivity."

to use money in exchange for the purchase of a specific item or the utilization of a particular service

"Spend money on experiences."

"She decided to spend her bonus money on a new laptop for her studies instead of buying expensive clothes."

to have more money in one's account than what one owes or what was initially invested

"My account is in credit by fifty."

"After selling my old car, I was in credit by two thousand dollars at the end of the month."

to withdraw more money from a bank account than is available

"Do not overdraw your account."

"He forgot to keep track of his spending and accidentally overdraw his checking account resulting in expensive penalty fees from the bank."

(of a purchase) in a way that is received immediately but paid at a later date

"He bought the TV on credit."

"He bought a new television on credit because he did not have enough cash to pay for it upfront."

to give money in the form of physical currency or coins as payment for something

"I always pay cash for coffee."

"She decided to pay cash for the entire trip so she could keep better track of her spending."

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

"The loan was approved."

"He took a loan to buy a car."

to give back the money that was borrowed or owed

"I will repay the loan next month."

"I promise to repay the loan as soon as I receive my next paycheck at the end of the month."

a number that represents how reliable a person or company is when it comes to paying back loans, based on their past financial activity

"The default damages his credit rating."

"His credit rating was poor because he had missed several loan payments in the past."

the amount that a lender charges a borrower for the use of money, typically calculated based on the amount of the loan and the length of the borrowing period

"The bank raises its interest rate for savings accounts."

"The bank raises its interest rate for savings accounts and customers earn more on their deposits."

a bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically using checks, with no prior notice required

"He uses his current account for daily spending."

"The current account allowed unlimited daily transactions without fees for everyday banking."

a bank account that pays interest on one's deposited money and is intended to help one save over time

"The savings account earns interest monthly."

"The savings account paid higher interest if the balance stayed above the minimum requirement."

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

"The family is well-off."

"They are well off now but they remember what it was like to struggle financially when they were first starting their careers together."

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

"People invest money in the stock market."

"It is wise to invest your money in a diversified portfolio to reduce risk."

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

"The debt is large."

"He worked hard to repay the debt as quickly as possible."

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general

"We are short of time."

"The company was short on staff during the holiday season, leading to longer customer wait times."

to receive money or assets from someone who has passed away, typically through a will or legal inheritance

"She came into money last year."

"When his grandfather passed away, he came into a large estate and several valuable paintings."

to set money or resources aside for future use

"Save up for a new car."

"The young couple is trying to save up enough money for a down payment on their first small house."

to give the full amount of money owed on a debt or loan

"He will pay off debt."

"They worked extra hours to pay off their mortgage early."

to get money from one's bank account

"Take out money."

"I need to take out some cash from the ATM before I go shopping this afternoon."

(of a price, temperature, etc.) to decrease in amount or level

"Prices go down."

"Due to increased competition and improved production methods, the cost of the technology is expected to go down."

to reach a specific total or amount when adding together various quantities or numbers

"The total will come to $50."

"When we add up all the expenses, the final bill will come to a surprising amount."

to decrease prices, taxes, or other amounts

"They will put down prices."

"The government decided to put down taxes to stimulate economic growth."

to deduct an amount from a total

"Please take off tax."

"The shop offered to take off a small discount for loyal customers."

to take advantage of someone by charging them too much money or selling them a defective product

"Some sellers rip off unsuspecting tourists."

"The dishonest mechanic tried to rip off the customer by charging her for repairs that were not actually needed."

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

"I will pay back the loan."

"He promised to pay back the money he borrowed from his friend by the end of the month."

a building where films are shown

"We went to the cinema."

"The cinema was full on Saturday night and everyone waited outside."

an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.

"The critic wrote a rave."

"The new play received a rave review from critics."

transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

"I watch the foreign film with English subtitles."

"Interlingual subtitles translate spoken dialogue from one language into another"

a motion picture or piece of music that is made based on an old song or movie

"Remake tells same story differently."

"The remake updated the original nineteen sixties adventure with modern special effects and diverse casting."

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

"The sequel to the hit video game will be released next year."

"A spiritual sequel is a new work that is not a direct narrative continuation"

to occur, often referring to something unwelcome

"The cold set in."

"As the winter months approached, a persistent fog began to set in, making driving conditions quite hazardous."

techniques used in movies and other media to create cool visuals or sounds using computers or filmmaking tricks to add excitement

"The special effects made the dragon look completely real and very scary."

"Special effects are illusions or visual tricks used in film to simulate impossible events"

a large group of items, objects, or people that are regarded as being together or as having certain characteristics in common

"A lot of books were there."

"The empty lot at the end of the street was finally being developed into a small park."

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

"The movie soundtrack is very popular."

"The movie's soundtrack was composed by a famous musician and became almost as popular as the film itself."

a product such as a new movie, video game, etc. made available to the public

"The release date keeps changing."

"The studio postponed the release of the film by six months to avoid competing with another major blockbuster."

to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language

"They dub foreign films into English."

"The foreign film was dubbed into English so that American audiences could understand the dialogue without reading subtitles."

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

"The film has a brilliant ensemble cast of actors."

"The entire cast of the television series attended the awards ceremony together."

a structure made in a factory that is used for living and can be moved easily

"We saw a trailer."

"The family decided to live in a mobile trailer during their extended vacation."

an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption

"He filmed a shot."

"The director decided to reshoot the entire scene after realizing that the initial shot did not convey the intended emotion."

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

"Her costume was colorful."

"She designed her Halloween costume herself using old curtains and recycled materials creating a unique outfit that won first prize at the party."

not probable and difficult to believe

"His story is far-fetched."

"The far fetched story about being kidnapped by aliens made the police doubt the witness and they did not believe his testimony."

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

"The story is believable."

"The story is believable because the details are consistent and the characters act in realistic ways."

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

"The movie is gripping."

"The gripping thriller novel kept me on the edge of my seat until the very last page of the book."

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

"The trip was memorable."

"The graduation ceremony was a memorable occasion because the speaker gave an inspiring speech that made everyone feel proud and hopeful."

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

"Do not overrate your own importance."

"Some critics tend to overrate the director's films simply because of his famous name and reputation."

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

"Do not underrate your own abilities."

"Do not underrate your own abilities because you are more talented than you think."

making us feel fear

"The movie is scary."

"The scary horror movie made her jump several times and she hid behind a pillow during the most frightening scenes with the killer and the ghosts."

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

"The movie was weird."

"The weird movie had a plot that made no sense and an ending that left everyone confused."

causing great amusement and laughter

"The story was hilarious."

"Her hilarious anecdote about the mistaken identity had everyone in the room roaring with uncontrollable laughter."

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

"The circus provided great entertainment for children."

"The shopping mall offers various entertainment options including a cinema an arcade and a bowling alley."

superior to others in terms of excellence

"His work is outstanding."

"The outstanding performance of the young actress earned her an Academy Award nomination for best supporting role."

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

"The ending is predictable."

"The predictable plot of the movie made it boring and the audience could guess the ending after only twenty minutes."

involving motion or movement

"The moving car is fast."

"The moving walkway significantly reduced the time it took to reach the departure gate."

showing or aiming to stir feelings of tenderness, or sorrow, in a way that may seem exaggerated

"The movie is sentimental."

"The old man kept a sentimental collection of love letters that his wife had written to him more than fifty years ago."

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

"The goal is realistic."

"You need to set realistic goals for yourself because aiming too high can lead to disappointment and frustration when you fail to achieve the impossible."

to clearly and formally express something in speech or writing

"Please state your full name."

"The witness stated clearly that he saw the defendant at the crime scene just before the incident occurred."

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

"She can handle the pressure well."

"The customer service representative was trained to handle complaints calmly and find satisfactory solutions for clients."

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

"Point to the map location."

"It is rude to point at people with your finger especially when they are standing close to you."

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

"Do an examination."

"The thorough examination of the ancient artifact revealed its true origins."

an example of a certain kind of situation

"This is a common case."

"In this particular case, the evidence strongly suggests innocence."

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

to feel the existence of something by touch or other sensory perceptions, excluding sight or hearing

"Dogs sense danger nearby."

"She could sense the tension in the room even before anyone spoke a word."

a container made of paper or plastic material used for holding and carrying a customer's purchased items

"I need a sack."

"The cashier placed the groceries into a sturdy sack for easy transport."

to maintain presence over a period

"This battery lasts for many hours."

"The battery of this laptop can last up to ten hours on a single full charge."

to make a person or thing different

"The weather can change quickly."

"The new manager plans to change the company's entire marketing strategy to increase customer engagement."

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

"The children were unruly."

"The unruly crowd refused to follow the instructions of the security guards, causing significant disruption."

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

"The article is biased."

"The biased article did not present both sides of the argument fairly and seemed to favor one candidate."

causing or showing a potential for harm or danger, often in a way that makes someone feel scared

"He received a threatening letter."

"He received a threatening letter in the mail and called the police to report it immediately."

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

"That was an unfair trade."

"The decision is unfair and favors one side over the other without any good reason."

feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

"She feels resentful."

"The resentful employee complained that her coworker received a promotion despite doing less work and she considered quitting her job."

having devoted a lot of time and effort into learning necessary skills for a particular field or activity

"She is a disciplined athlete."

"She is a disciplined athlete who trains every day and follows a strict diet."

holding opinions or judgments influenced by personal bias rather than objective reasoning

"He is prejudiced against foreigners."

"He is prejudiced against foreigners and treats them unfairly because of their accent or skin color."

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

"The report is objective."

"The judge must be objective and not let personal feelings affect his decisions in the courtroom."

treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way

"He used abusive language."

"He used abusive language and called his coworker terrible names during the argument."

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

"He is reasonable."

"She always makes reasonable decisions, never acting impulsively or without careful thought."

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

"The disease is widespread."

"The widespread use of smartphones has changed the way people communicate and access information in their daily lives."

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

"The main drawback is the high cost."

"The main drawback of living in a big city is the high cost and heavy traffic every single day."

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

"He is high-powered."

"The company hired a high-powered lawyer to represent them in the complex legal dispute."

(of a person) overly focused on themselves and their own desires or interests

"He is self-obsessed."

"The self obsessed influencer posted dozens of selfies every day and only talked about herself."

the amount of time a person can focus on a task or activity without becoming distracted or bored

"The child's attention span is very short."

"The attention span of young children was very short so lessons needed frequent changes of activity."

the act or process of finding ways of doing things or solving complicated problems

"The job requires strong problem solving skills."

"The escape room required team work and creative problem solving to find clues and unlock doors."

describing someone who is cheerful, friendly, and has a positive outlook

"She is a good-humored person."

"The good humored teacher always made her students laugh even when the lesson was difficult."

a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties

"The workplace has strict safety rules."

"The workplace has strict safety rules and employees must wear hard hats and steel toed boots."

the act of getting lost in one's own thoughts and imagination, often about pleasant or unrealistic things

"Daydreaming in class makes him miss the lesson."

"Daydreaming during class caused him to miss important information about the upcoming exam."

not probable and difficult to believe

"His story is far-fetched."

"The far fetched story about being kidnapped by aliens made the police doubt the witness and they did not believe his testimony."

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

"The team was downhearted after the loss."

"The downhearted team sat silently in the locker room after losing the championship game by one point."

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

"Their relationship had a breakdown."

"The constant arguments led to a complete breakdown in communication, making reconciliation seem impossible for the couple."

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

"She makes a living painting."

"After graduating from university, he struggled to make a living while pursuing his dream of becoming a musician."

having no job

"He has been out of work for months."

"He has been out of work for six months and is starting to worry about money."

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

"Get down to business now."

"After the introductions were finished the committee finally got down to discussing the serious issues on the agenda."

earning money by working for several different companies rather than being employed by one particular organization

"She is a freelance writer."

"She is a freelance writer and works from home on projects for different magazines and websites."

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

"The word is redundant."

"The redundant phrase 'free gift' is unnecessary because gifts are already free."

to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal

"She works on her project all day."

"I need to work on my presentation tonight because I am presenting it to the board tomorrow."

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

"Start the project."

"The ambitious project requires significant funding and collaboration from multiple international organizations."

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

"He gave a talk."

"The distinguished professor delivered an insightful talk on the future of artificial intelligence."

(of organizations or people) legally declared as unable to pay their debts to creditors

"The company is bankrupt."

"The bankrupt company had to sell all of its assets and the owners lost everything they had invested in the business."

to earn more money than what was initially spent or invested

"The company made a profit this year."

"The small bakery managed to make a profit in its first year which is very rare for new businesses."

to lose money in a business or financial situation

"They made a loss on that deal."

"The company continued to make a loss for three years before finally having to declare bankruptcy and close down."

to not be open anymore

"The shop will close."

"Unfortunately, the small independent bookstore will close its doors at the end of the month."

a store, office, etc. that belongs to a larger business, organization, etc. and is representing it in a certain area

"This is a new branch."

"The bank opened a new branch in the bustling city center."

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

"She will take over."

"The new CEO is expected to take over the company's operations next month."

to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.

"They get out of the building safely."

"The firefighters helped the terrified family get out of the burning building through a window on the second floor."

an organization that does business and earns money from it

"She works for a big company."

"The company announced its new product line during a press conference that was held in London."

to become a part of an organization, often with the goal of starting a career or profession within that organization

"He will go into business."

"Many graduates aspire to go into the medical field after completing their rigorous studies."

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

"The business will expand."

"The company plans to expand its operations into international markets next year."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

"Set up the tent carefully."

"They plan to set up a small charity to help homeless people find shelter and food."

to buy goods from a foreign country and bring them to one's own

"Companies import coffee from Brazil."

"Japan must import a large amount of oil because it has very few natural resources."

something that is created or grown for sale

"This product is very good."

"The company invested heavily in research and development to create a groundbreaking new product for the market."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

to send goods or services to a foreign country for sale or trade

"Countries export goods to other nations."

"The country exports most of its agricultural products to neighboring nations for profit."

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

"He will run the shop."

"She decided to run a small bakery after years of working in corporate finance."

a group of retail stores that have the same name and sell similar products or services, all owned and run by the same company

"It is a chain."

"The popular coffee chain has opened its newest branch in the city center."

to cause someone to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or under pressure, often due to excessive demands or expectations

"All this work is stressing me out."

"All these deadlines and difficult assignments are starting to stress me out so I need a break."

to make someone leave a place against their will

"They will chuck him out."

"The landlord had to chuck out the tenants who consistently failed to pay their rent."

to briefly visit a place, often without prior planning or notice

"Pop into my office."

"I need to pop into the pharmacy quickly to pick up my prescription before it closes."

to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful

"Do not mess up your room."

"Do not mess up the living room because we are expecting important guests to arrive soon."

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

"Let's chill out this weekend."

"After finishing all of their exams the students decided to chill out by watching movies and eating pizza together."

used to refer to a television set

"He sits in front of the telly all evening."

"They watched the football match on the telly because they could not afford tickets to the stadium."

the currency of the United Kingdom, equivalent to one hundred pence

"He hands me fifty quid for the ticket."

"He hands me fifty quid for the ticket and I give him the change in coins."

influenced by the latest or popular styles

"This cafe is trendy."

"The trendy coffee shop is popular with young people who work in the area."

a person, typically a male

"The guy near the door smiled."

"That guy in the blue jacket helped me carry my groceries to the car yesterday."

to hide a small microphone in a place or device in order to secretly listen to or record someone's conversations

"They bugged the room."

"The detective suspected that the criminal might have bugged the office to listen to their private conversations."

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

"That is a crazy idea."

"His plan to climb Mount Everest without proper equipment seemed utterly crazy."

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

"Hang on, I am coming."

"Could you please hang on for a moment while I find the document you requested?"

a friend, especially of the same gender

"He is my mate."

"She introduced me to her oldest mate, whom she had known since childhood."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

to like or want someone or something

"I fancy this."

"He began to fancy the idea of moving abroad after seeing pictures of the beautiful coastline."

a dispute or disagreement between people

"It was a hassle."

"The constant hassle between the neighbors over property lines was exhausting for everyone involved."

unusual in a way that stands out as different from the expected or typical

"His behavior is odd."

"It was odd that he did not answer his phone because he usually responds to messages within a few minutes."

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

"The bag costs $50, give or take."

"The journey takes about two hours give or take a few minutes depending on the traffic conditions today."

used to refer to an estimated or approximate amount, quantity, or range of something

"There were 20 people or so at the party."

"There were fifty people or so at the wedding reception which was smaller than the couple had expected."

to a large extent

"I have a great deal of respect for you."

"She has spent a great deal of time practicing the piano and her skill shows it."

a unit for measuring weight that is used in the US and is equal to 907.19 kg

"It weighs a ton."

"The antique piano was incredibly heavy, weighing nearly a ton."

without being exact

"Roughly half of the students passed."

"Roughly half of the students passed the exam while the other half failed and will have to retake it."

something heavy that is carried or transported

"This is a load."

"The truck was overloaded with a massive load of construction materials."

extremely great in extent, size, or area

"The desert is vast."

"The vast desert stretched as far as the eye could see without any sign of water anywhere."

the larger part or number of a given set or group

"The majority voted yes."

"The vast majority of participants expressed satisfaction with the newly implemented policies."

very large in size

"The whale was huge."

"The huge truck could not fit inside the small garage so the driver had to park it on the street."

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

"Around ten people came."

"We expect around fifty guests to attend the wedding ceremony next Saturday afternoon."

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

"The test was a piece of cake."

"The maths test was a piece of cake because I had studied very hard all week for it."

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

"I took a nap to recharge my batteries."

"I am going to the countryside for the weekend to recharge my batteries after a very stressful month."

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

"In the middle of nowhere."

"Their remote cabin was located in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense forest."

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

"This cheap room is a far cry from the hotel we wanted."

"The hotel we stayed at was a far cry from the luxury resort we had booked online."

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

"He told a joke to break the ice."

"He told a funny joke to break the ice at the beginning of the awkward business meeting."

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

"Keep an eye on the kids."

"Please keep an eye on the oven while I step out to answer the door for a moment."

to sleep very deeply

"I slept like a log."

"After hiking all day, I slept like a log and didn't wake up until morning."

occurring without prior warning

"He called me out of the blue yesterday."

"She called me out of the blue yesterday after not speaking to me for more than ten years."

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

"I was just pulling your leg."

"Don't worry, I'm only pulling your leg — I didn't really eat all the cookies."

to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable

"Your gift made my day."

"Hearing that good news really made my day because I was feeling quite sad."

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

"This is food for thought."

"The documentary provided a lot of food for thought about our environmental impact."

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

"Add a pinch of salt."

"She added a pinch of sugar to balance the flavor."