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Live
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He prefers going to a live concert instead of listening to the album at home.
Gig
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The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on Nov 12.
Fan
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He's a big fan of Elvis Presley.
Particular
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In this particular case no one else was involved.
Computer
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The information is stored on the computer.
DVD
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The film is now on DVD.
Have friends round
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I had some friends round for dinner last night.
Guitar
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Her brother plays the guitar in a band.
Theatre
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We went to the theatre to see The Lion King last week.
Yoga
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She does yoga every Monday.
Relax
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I just want to sit down and relax for a bit.
Close
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My brother and I are very close.
Tend
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People tend to need less sleep as they get older
Switch off
begynn å lære
I switch off by listening to music.
Bring up
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He was brought up by his grandparents.
Activity
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My free time activities include hiking and climbing.
Vary
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My taste in music varies depending on my mood.
Subculture
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The article is about music subcultures.
Like-minded
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The festival was a chance to meet like-mindedpeople.
Bond
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New mothers need time to bond with their babies.
On its way out
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I think buying music on CD is on its way out – I download everything now.
Average
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He's an average student.
Reaction
begynn å lære
What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about thejob?
Impression
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I got the impression that she wasn't very happy with her job.
Behaviour
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It is important to reward good behaviour.
Base something on
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Their impressions were based on the clothes they wore.
Style-conscious
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The style-conscious mods of the 1960s dressed very neatly.
Roam around
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The dogs are allowed to roam around.
Scooter
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The mods rode around on their scooters.
Passing
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Michael watched the passing cars.
Rocker
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The rockers used to fight with the mods.
Identify
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The aircraft were identified as American.
Grease
begynn å lære
The rockers used to grease their hair.
Punk
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Punks would dye their hair pink.
Terrorise
begynn å lære
My dog likes terrorising rabbits when we go out onwalks.
Granny
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My granny made me this jumper.
Come across
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He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
Be associated with
begynn å lære
There are some problems associated with this type of treatment.
Cultural
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There are very real cultural differences between our two societies.
Tribe
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Tribes today are looser and broader than before.
Loose
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The tribes today are looser than before.
Broad
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The show aims to reach the broadest possible audience.
Access
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Music is accessed very differently these days.
Stream
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Today records are streamed or downloaded.
Download
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The games can be downloaded free from the internet.
Explore
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Nowadays it is easy to explore all kinds of music.
Openness
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An openness to music is now a natural part of being young.
Observe
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Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels.
Participate
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Some members refused to participate.
Pride
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He wore his medals with pride.
Aggression
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Television violence can encourage aggression in children.
Statement
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The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.
Odd
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It was an odd thing to say.
Exaggerate
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He believes that the political aspect was exaggerated.
It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
begynn å lære
It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
Desire
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She expressed a desire to visit us.
Mass
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Email has made mass mailings possible at the touch of a button.
Underground
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The most underground metal or hip-hop can be found not just on the internet.
Metal
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He likes listening to heavy metal music.
Hip-hop
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The kids in the area are all into hip-hop.
Restricted to
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The biggest change to pop tribes is that they are no longer restricted to young people.
Audience
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The show attracts a regular audience of about 20 million.
Powerful
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Their motorbikes were very powerful.
Expand
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Sydney's population expanded rapidly in the 1960s.
Consequence
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Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
Mainstream
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All kinds of music are now found in the mainstream.
Make up for
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I'll buy you dinner to make up for being late.
Taste
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He asked about my taste in music.
Stage
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He's doing really well at this stage in his career.
Adulthood
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It's a stage people go through before adulthood.
Experience
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If you experience any fever or dizziness contact your doctor.
Track
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There are ten great tracks on their new album.
Cassette
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My parents used to listen to music on cassettes.
Lack
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There is a lack of information available about climate change.
Visible
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The outline of the mountains was clearly visible through the window.
Overlap
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Youngsters are finding that their music taste overlaps with their parents'.
Rebellious
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All teenagers are rebellious in some way.
Overtime
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We're working overtime to get the job finished.
Editor
begynn å lære
The music editor is on sick leave this week.
sick leave
begynn å lære
I'm going on leave this afternoon. I'll be back next week.
Appear
begynn å lære
It appears to be time for us to go.
Appear
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She has already appeared in a number of films.
Think about
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I think about my ex-boyfriend a lot.
Think
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I think you're being unfair.
Depend on sb
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I'm depending on him to organise everything.
Depend on
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Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for.
Taste
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This cake tastes delicious. well done!
Taste
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Joe's tasting the soup.
Take off
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Mary was a bit jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
Take after
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Jenni really takes after her mother.
Take up
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Roger took up painting for a while but soon lost interest.
Take over
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Tom took over after the band's manager left.
Take back
begynn å lære
You'd better take back that unkind remark.
Be familiar with
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Are you familiar with this type of machine?
Promote
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Is this a good way for artists to promote their music?
Drum up
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The organisation is using the event to drum up new business.
Session
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Josh Freese is a very successful session drummer based in Los Angeles.
Unique
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Every person's fingerprints are unique.
Sell out
begynn å lære
Sorry tickets for tomorrow's show have sold out.
Available
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Tickets are available from the box office.
Snare drum
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A fan was allowed to take one of Josh Freese's a snare drums home.
Release
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The new game will be released online in February.
Varied
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My music tastes are quite varied.
Personal
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Italian food is my personal favourite.
Reccomandation
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I often discover bands through personal recommendations.
Stuff
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I've got some sticky stuff on my shoe.
Be into sth
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I'm into the same music as my friends.
Mainly
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The workforce at the hospital is mainly made up of women.
Share
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The three of us shared a taxi home.
Show off
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He couldn’t resist showing off his skills on the tennis court.
Bother
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I don’t usually bother with Twitter or Facebook.
Miss out
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Prepare food in advance so you don’t miss out on thefun!
Come out
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Artists will tell you when they've got a song coming out.
Have in common with
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I found I had a lot in common with these people.
Sociable
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My little brother is quite shy whereas my older brother's very sociable.
Influence
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Several factors are likely to influence this decision.
Be obsessed with
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A lot of young girls are obsessed with how they look.
Creative
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I think artists are at their most creative when they are just starting out.
Jazz
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My parents used to go to a jazz festival every year.
Insurance broker
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Sarah Collins is an insurance broker.
At heart
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Let's face it. we're all romantics at heart.
Fondly
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It's a time that I look back on fondly.
Haircut
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Punks often had outrageous haircuts.
Personality
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Unfortunately the illness can lead to changes inpersonality.
Roots
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Recently I've decided to return to my punk roots.
Hang around with
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The people I hang around with are much older thanme.
Perform
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Chenier and the band are performing at the SilverPalace tomorrow.
Extend
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Kasabian have extended their tour to include extradates.
In advance
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The tickets are expected to sell out far in advance.
Stage
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She is on stage for most of the play.
Characteristic
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Natural imagery is a defining characteristic of hiswork.
change your mind
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He father tried to persuade her to change her mind.
Accurate
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The guide tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.
Relative
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The relative methods of both approaches have to be considered.
Relative
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I spent the holidays at my relatives' house in the countryside - it was lovely.
Caution
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We must proceed with caution and not make hasty decisions.
Comfort
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The temperature in the pool was too low for comfort.
Comfortable
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The bed was so comfortable. I didn't want to get up!
Drama
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Maggie's life is always full of drama.
Dramatic
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Some of the most dramatic events in American history happened here.
Emotion
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Her voice was full of emotion.'t buy much new music - I just share my friends' files.
Emotional
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She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.
Generosity
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I shall never forget the generosity shown to me by the people of Bataisk in Russia.
Generous
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She's always very generous with birthday presents.
Harm
begynn å lære
Put that vase on a high shelf away from harm.
Harmful
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Smoking is harmful to your health.
Hope
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When I first arrived in New York I was full of hope for the future.
Meaning
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Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning.
Pessimist
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Don’t be such a pessimist!
Pessimistic
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I try not to be too pessimistic.
Prediction
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The data can be used to make useful economic predictions.
Predictable
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The snow had a predictable effect on traffic.
Reliability
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Reliability is the first quality I look for when choosing a new car.
Reliable
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My uncle was a quiet and reliable man.
Sympathy
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I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.
Sympathetic
begynn å lære
She is a sympathetic friend.
Lone
begynn å lære
What these kids need is love and support.
Lovable
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She's such a lovable child.
Oversimplify
begynn å lære
I don't want to oversimplify the situation.
Sum sb up
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I can sum him up in one sentence: He loves to have fun.
Outlook
begynn å lære
He's got a wonderful outlook on life.
Inconsistent
begynn å lære
The team's performance has been so inconsistent this season.
Contradictory
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The public is being fed contradictory messages about the economy.
Thrill-seeker
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The park's new roller coaster will please thrill- seekers.
Neatly
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People cannot be neatly divided into personality types.
Alter
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Our friendship hasn't altered much over the years.
Misconception
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There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you.
Ideal
begynn å lære
What do you think is the ideal number of children in a family?
Sibling
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I'm an only child - I don't have any siblings.
Competitive
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He is a very competitive person.
Jealousy
begynn å lære
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
Combination
begynn å lære
A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation.
Encourage
begynn å lære
Fleur encouraged Dana in her ambition to become a model.
Take seriously
begynn å lære
It's only a joke - don’t take it seriously.
Pressure
begynn å lære
The minister was under pressure to resign.
Treat
begynn å lære
She treats me like one of the family.
Impact
begynn å lære
We need to asses the impact of climate change.
Wise
begynn å lære
I think you were wise to leave when you did.
Depressed
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She felt lonely and depressed.
Enormous
begynn å lære
They gave her an enormous bunch of flowers.
Terrified
begynn å lære
Sid is terrified of heights.
Exhausted
begynn å lære
I was exhausted by the end of the journey.
Brilliant
begynn å lære
We think that's a brilliant idea.
Furious
begynn å lære
Her family are furious that her name has been published by the press.
Judge
begynn å lære
You should never judge a person by their looks.
Gifted
begynn å lære
She was an extremely gifted poet.
Mixed feelings
begynn å lære
I had mixed feelings about meeting Laura again.
Sibling rivalry
begynn å lære
A bit of sibling rivalry is completely normal.
Label
begynn å lære
The college had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.
Efficient
begynn å lære
What is the most efficient way to organise the project?
Admire
begynn å lære
I really admire the way he brings up those kids on his own.
Determination
begynn å lære
Yuri shows great determination to learn English.
Coach
begynn å lære
My swimming coach is fantastic - I've improved so much this year.
Protective
begynn å lære
He's very protective of his younger brother.
Look uo to
begynn å lære
I've always looked up to Bill because of his courage and determination.
Capable
begynn å lære
I don’t think he's capable of carrying all those boxes.
Arty
begynn å lære
My cousin is very arty - he loves to paint draw and sculpt.
Conventional
begynn å lære
He is conventional in his approach to life.
Set your heart on
begynn å lære
She had set her heart on becoming a hairdresser.
Desperately
begynn å lære
I desperately wanted to act too.
Courage
begynn å lære
Gradually I lost the courage to speak out about anything.
Make it
begynn å lære
If we run we should make it before the show starts.
Talented
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Her brother is a talented actor.
Novelist
begynn å lære
John Grisham is a very successful novelist.
Broadcaster
begynn å lære
Will Self is a famous novelist and broadcaster.
get rid of
begynn å lære
It's time we got rid of all these old toys.
turn up
begynn å lære
Steve turned up late as usual
Value
begynn å lære
Shelly valued her privacy.
Intellect
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I've always admired her intellect and her ability to speak her mind.
Incredible
begynn å lære
The view is just incredible.
establish yourself
begynn å lære
He had three years in which to establish himself as Prime Minister.
the public eye
begynn å lære
I would hate to have a job in the public eye. I'm far too shy.
Cheque
begynn å lære
They sent me a cheque for £100.
Rescue
begynn å lære
Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.
Underground
begynn å lære
She got lost on the underground.
Mature
begynn å lære
Cara still can’t accept that I'm now a mature woman with children.
sort out
begynn å lære
We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away
Filing
begynn å lære
We need to sort out the filing system.
get away
begynn å lære
I just wanted to get away from everything.
Founder
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Rupert Young is the founder of a charity.
Depression Lucy has suffered from depression in the past
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but counselling has helped her a lot.
give up
begynn å lære
I give up: tell me what the answer is.
Tearaway
begynn å lære
His car was wrecked by a couple of young tearaways.
self-conscious
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Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his height.
Regret
begynn å lære
Don’t do anything you might regret.
Upset
begynn å lære
Anna looks upset - have you spoken to her this evening?
on tour
begynn å lære
The Moscow Symphony Orchestra is here on tour.
split up
begynn å lære
Steve's parents split up when he was four.
Supportive
begynn å lære
My family were very supportive throughout my illness.
Scary
begynn å lære
The book is both scary and funny.
Cute
begynn å lære
That's really cute outfit.
get on
begynn å lære
I've always got on well with Henry.
be worth doing
begynn å lære
A lot of the small towns in this area are worth visiting.
Argumentative
begynn å lære
He quickly becomes argumentative after a few drinks.
step-father
begynn å lære
My step-father has three daughters.
Convinced
begynn å lære
I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.
Inspirational
begynn å lære
Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
Patient
begynn å lære
You'll just have to be patient and wait until I'm off the phone.
Accommodation
begynn å lære
The price for a package holiday includes flights and accommodation.
Placement
begynn å lære
The centre provides a job placement service.
Appropriate
begynn å lære
It would not be appropriate to discuss this now.
would be grateful if
begynn å lære
I'd be grateful if you could send me more details.
Suburb
begynn å lære
Don’t you get bored living in the suburbs?
Prompt
begynn å lære
Prompt payment is requested.
Doorstep
begynn å lære
He stood on the doorstep straightening his tie.
Confident
begynn å lære
Despite her disability Philippa is very confident.
Independent
begynn å lære
Now that my sons are more independent I have more time for myself.
Shy
begynn å lære
He was a quiet shy man.
Organised
begynn å lære
He is a very organised person.
Practical
begynn å lære
I try to be practical when planning business trips.
in chargé
begynn å lære
He asked to speak to the person in charge
Spontaneous
begynn å lære
The crowd gave a spontaneous cheer.
Deadline
begynn å lære
He missed the deadline for applications.
Imaginative
begynn å lære
I like people who are imaginative.
Focus
begynn å lære
He needs to focus more on his career.
Thoughtful
begynn å lære
It was really thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
Realistic
begynn å lære
It's just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon.
Cautious
begynn å lære
You're too cautious when making decisions.
Argument
begynn å lære
She had a big argument with her husband.
Interest
begynn å lære
Her interests include walking and golf.
Education
begynn å lære
Education is very important to me so I'm training to be a teacher.
Career
begynn å lære
He realised that his acting career was over.
Possession
begynn å lære
I packed my oldest possessions in a suitcase.
Attitude
begynn å lære
As soon as they found out I was a doctor their whole attitude changed.
Astonished
begynn å lære
I was astonished by the result.
Irresponsible
begynn å lære
When it comes to money Dan is completely irresponsible.
Fascinated
begynn å lære
I was fascinated by the article.
out of touch
begynn å lære
I'm out of touch with modern celebrity culture - I don't understand it at all.
Affectionate
begynn å lære
Jo is very affectionate towards her.
Unimpressive
begynn å lære
Her test results were unimpressive.
Infrequent
begynn å lære
I make infrequent trips to the gym.
Inflexible
begynn å lære
Her inflexible attitude towards change has been a problem.
Unexpected
begynn å lære
The experiment produced some unexpected results.
bury your head
begynn å lære
I buried my head in my pillow
catch on television
begynn å lære
Try to catch the European Cup Final on television tomorrow.
Enrich
begynn å lære
Owning a pet can greatly enrich your life.
Passion
begynn å lære
He has a passion for football.
Fare
begynn å lære
Air fares have shot up by 20 percent this year.
Abroad
begynn å lære
I've never lived abroad before.
Borrow
begynn å lære
Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
Despite
begynn å lære
Despite all our efforts to save the school the authorities decided to close it.
Relieved
begynn å lære
She looked very relieved when she heard the news.
Madness
begynn å lære
It would be madness to drive all that way on your own.
Fortunate
begynn å lære
I've been fortunate to find a career that I love.
Confuse
begynn å lære
I always confuse you with your sister - you look so alike.
Obsession
begynn å lære
The game pachinko became a national obsession in Japan.
Dream
begynn å lære
He has the strangest dreams.
log on to
begynn å lære
You need to log on to access your emails.
Sensible
begynn å lære
She seems very sensible.
Employee
begynn å lære
The company has over one hundred employees.
Employer
begynn å lære
The shoe factory is the largest employer in this area.
Straightforward
begynn å lære
Installing the program on your computer is very straightforward.
Sob
begynn å lære
He began sobbing noisily.
Hurt
begynn å lære
I'm so sorry if you were hurt by my comments.
Disappointment
begynn å lære
He could see the disappointment in her eyes.
Enthusiasm
begynn å lære
They greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.
Hug
begynn å lære
We hugged and promised to stay in touch.
Community
begynn å lære
The new arts centre will serve the whole community.
Tease
begynn å lære
Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.
be absorber
begynn å lære
They are delighted to become absorbed by something outside home.
Explosion
begynn å lære
Explosions of joy are normally thin on the ground.
thin on the ground
begynn å lære
Taxis seem to be thin on the ground.
Celebration
begynn å lære
If you follow a football team there are celebrations all the time.
Witness
begynn å lære
Witness the behaviour that tennis brings about at Wimbledon.
Damp
begynn å lære
Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
Squeal
begynn å lære
The children squealed with delight.
Spurt
begynn å lære
Water spurted through the whole in the dam.
Nightmare
begynn å lære
My little sister used to have terrible nightmares.
penalty shoot-out
begynn å lære
Liverpool's match against AC Milan went to a penalty shoot-out.
in a sweat
begynn å lære
I woke up from the nightmare in a cold sweat.
Tremble
begynn å lære
His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.
Define
begynn å lære
What defines us as human is not only language.
Wealth
begynn å lære
The country's wealth comes from it oil.
Rehearsal
begynn å lære
We only had a couple of rehearsals before the performance.
Distraction
begynn å lære
I prefer studying in the library as there are too many distractions at home.
let down
begynn å lære
He had been let down badly in the past.
Emphasise
begynn å lære
The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards.
Stressful
begynn å lære
Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
Domestic
begynn å lære
Unfortunately his domestic life wasn't very happy.
Worried
begynn å lære
She gave me a worried look.
Annoyed
begynn å lære
I'll be annoyed if we don't finish by eight.
Embarrassed
begynn å lære
Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.
mad about
begynn å lære
I've been mad about horses for most of my life.
Pony
begynn å lære
I used to have a pony when I was young.
Colleague
begynn å lære
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
Persuade
begynn å lære
I finally persuaded her to go out for dinner with me.
keep up
begynn å lære
I used to speak French but I haven’t kept it up.
Relevant
begynn å lære
We received all the relevant information.
so far
begynn å lære
So far we have not had to borrow any money.
Regard
begynn å lære
I have always regarded you as a friend.
Therapy
begynn å lære
Music for me is a kind of therapy.
Mood
begynn å lære
You're in a good mood this morning!
Volume
begynn å lære
Can you turn the volume on the TV up? I can't hear it properly.
Cheerful
begynn å lære
Danny is always very cheerful.
Luxury
begynn å lære
He was leading a life of luxury in Australia.
Boutique
begynn å lære
She runs a boutique hotel in Brighton.
Accessory
begynn å lære
She bought accessories to match her dress.
worth the money
begynn å lære
The food was expensive but it was worth the money.
good value for money
begynn å lære
The lunch special is really good value for money.
waste of money
begynn å lære
The beach holiday was a total waste of money – it rained every day.
put your money where your mouth is
begynn å lære
If you think it's such a good idea why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?
have money to burn
begynn å lære
John won the lottery so now he's got money to burn.
not made of money
begynn å lære
I can't buy a new car - I'm not made of money you know
have more money than sense
begynn å lære
He's got more money than sense
short of money
begynn å lære
I'm a bit short of money this month.
be worth a fortune
begynn å lære
That watch must be worth a fortune.
money is tight
begynn å lære
Money was tight but we didn't mind because we were doing what we loved.
make ends meet
begynn å lære
When Mike lost his job we could barely make ends meet.
live within your means
begynn å lære
You should teach your children to live within their means.
in debt
begynn å lære
Nearly half the students said they were in debt.
on a budget
begynn å lære
Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.
give away
begynn å lære
He gave most of his money away to animal charities.
credit card
begynn å lære
Can I pay by credit card?
standard of living
begynn å lære
Young people today have a higher standard of living than their grandparents' generation.
Charity
begynn å lære
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Profit
begynn å lære
She sold her business and bought a farm with the profit.
Inherit
begynn å lære
He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
Stall
begynn å lære
Tis business started on a market stall.
Rapidly
begynn å lære
Sarah rose rapidly in her company and became a manager when she was just 25.
take time out
begynn å lære
Liz always took time out to return to her first love
loads of
begynn å lære
Don’t worry there's loads of time.
Satisfying
begynn å lære
I find working in my garden very satisfying.
Loan
begynn å lære
I had to take out a loan to buy my car.
Case
begynn å lære
In many cases standards have improved.
Poverty
begynn å lære
Our foundation helps people living in poverty.
Operational
begynn å lære
The new system became operational in March.
Privileged
begynn å lære
Students from a privileged background have an advantage at university.
Appreciate
begynn å lære
We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
Finance
begynn å lære
The concerts are financed by the Arts Council.
Security
begynn å lære
Parenting is about giving your child security and love.
Yacht
begynn å lære
I don’t think a yacht or a Ferrari would bring them happiness.
Graduation
begynn å lære
After graduation Nancy became an art teacher.
Ceremony
begynn å lære
We really enjoyed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Whereas
begynn å lære
The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.
Publish
begynn å lære
They are publishing the dictionary on CD-ROM.
eye-catching
begynn å lære
The title of an advertisement needs to be eye-catching.
Precious
begynn å lære
We cannot afford to waste precious time.
user-friendly
begynn å lære
I need to find a user-friendly guide to computers.
Treasure
begynn å lære
The British Museum is full of treasures - many of the objects are priceless.
Resource
begynn å lære
Canada has vast mineral resources.
Volcano
begynn å lære
Pompeii was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 79AD.
Desert
begynn å lære
This area of the country is mostly desert.
mountain range
begynn å lære
It's a land of high mountain ranges and deep valleys.
Tropical
begynn å lære
They travelled through tropical rain forests.
Penguin
begynn å lære
The film Happy Feet was about penguins.
Seal
begynn å lære
There were a lot of grey seals on the rocks.
polar bear
begynn å lære
There are no polar bears in Antarctica.
South Pole
begynn å lære
They travelled across the ice to the South Pole.
Expedition
begynn å lære
Ernest Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole is very famous.
Survive
begynn å lære
Everyone except Shackleton survived the trip.
Battle
begynn å lære
We battled through the storm back to the house.
Nature
begynn å lære
We grew up in the countryside surrounded by the beauties of nature.
Record
begynn å lære
The American team set a new world record in the sprint relay.
break a record
begynn å lære
They were trying to break a world record.
Mentally
begynn å lære
It's important to prepare mentally for a trip like this.
physically fit
begynn å lære
She is young and physically fit so she has a good chance of completing the marathon.
Fit
begynn å lære
I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.
Route
begynn å lære
They took the most direct route home.
run out of
begynn å lære
They ran out of money and had to abandon the project.
Doubt
begynn å lære
I doubt we'll ever see him again.
Leader
begynn å lære
His air of confidence makes him a natural leader.
Ambition
begynn å lære
She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
Bravery
begynn å lære
His bravery saved the woman's life.
get your head round
begynn å lære
I just can’t get my head round what's been going on here.
come face to face
begynn å lære
It was the first time he had come face to face with death.
put your foot in it
begynn å lære
I've really put my foot in it this time.
see eye to eye
begynn å lære
We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
catch somebody's
begynn å lære
catch somebody's
eye
begynn å lære
As he drove through the city a billboard caught his eye.
keep an eye on
begynn å lære
Mary will keep an eye on the kids this afternoon.
keep a straight face
begynn å lære
I couldn’t keep a straight face when she said that.
get cold feet
begynn å lære
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet
can't face
begynn å lære
I can't face going out tonight - I'm far too tired.
put your foot down
begynn å lære
You'll just have to put your foot down and tell him he can’t stay out on school nights.
Review
begynn å lære
Mark Kermode reviews new films for the BBC.
Veteran
begynn å lære
Leo Stone is a veteran of several polar expeditions.
Polar
begynn å lære
As our climate warms up the polar ice caps will begin to melt.
Descendant
begynn å lære
He was a direct descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Compass
begynn å lære
Worsley took the compass Shackleton used.
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
begynn å lære
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
Hell
begynn å lære
Honestly the town centre is absolute hell on Saturday afternoons.
Navigation
begynn å lære
The team had a map and modern navigation equipment.
Endure
begynn å lære
It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Spare
begynn å lære
One of Shackleton's team fell seriously ill which luckily the 21st century team was spared.
Crevasse
begynn å lære
There were incredibly dangerous crevasses on the Beardmore Glacier.
Plateau
begynn å lære
They reached the Antarctic plateau.
Glacier
begynn å lære
The plateau was more difficult to cross than the glacier.
Climax
begynn å lære
The climax of the story is when they arrive at the place that Shackleton turned back.
Inspiring
begynn å lære
Dr King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.
Memorable
begynn å lære
We want to make this a truly memorable day for the children.
Relief
begynn å lære
I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.
Reputation
begynn å lære
That judge has a reputation for being strict but fair.
Hero
begynn å lære
His father was a war hero a former fighter pilot.
Shipwrecked
begynn å lære
They were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.
set off
begynn å lære
I'll set off early to avoid the traffic.
cabin cruiser
begynn å lære
He set off from Florida in his cabin cruiser.
Sail
begynn å lære
Three tall ships sailed past.
blow up
begynn å lære
It looks as if there's a storm blowing up.
Launch
begynn å lære
The Canadian police plan to launch an investigation into the deal.
Noodle
begynn å lære
Serve the meat with rice or noodles.
Ashore
begynn å lære
Seals come ashore to breed in the spring.
life guard
begynn å lære
He works as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool.
Shelter
begynn å lære
They are in need of food and shelter.
Bare
begynn å lære
She felt the warm sun on her bare arms.
Raft
begynn å lære
They built a raft to escape from the island.
fishing rod
begynn å lære
He has just bought a new fishing rod.
in the wild
begynn å lære
There are very few pandas living in the wild now.
Threat
begynn å lære
The fighting is a major threat to stability in the region.
Shock
begynn å lære
He was suffering from shock.
Frostbite
begynn å lære
I nearly got frostbite.
Hypothermia
begynn å lære
When they found the climbers they were suffering from hypothermia.
Panic
begynn å lære
He panicked when the car went out of control.
Faint
begynn å lære
Several fans fainted in the blazing heat at the festival.
Incydent
begynn å lære
Roads were sealed off because of a major incident.
Multiple
begynn å lære
She's published multiple articles on the subject of conservation.
Deafness
begynn å lære
Deafness is not a barrier to enjoying films or music.
Variation
begynn å lære
At this time of year there's not much variation in temperature - it's always warm and dry.
Soaking
begynn å lære
I got caught in the storm and am soaking wet.
Dense
begynn å lære
The jungle was so dense we worried that we would lose our way.
torrential rain
begynn å lære
The torrential rain last night caused severe flooding.
Freeze
begynn å lære
I froze and listened; someone was in my apartment.
storm out of
begynn å lære
He stormed out of the room.
like lightning
begynn å lære
Mitch moved like lightning and caught the little girl before she fell.
be icy with
begynn å lære
She was icy with me and refused to say hello.
cloud over
begynn å lære
His face clouded over in disappointment.
a face like thunder
begynn å lære
The boss had a face like thunder when he arrived this morning.
Avalanche
begynn å lære
Luckily nobody was injured in the avalanche.
Warning
begynn å lære
The weather forecast gave warnings of severe flooding this evening.
Instant
begynn å lære
We had an instant connection as soon as we met.
curl up
begynn å lære
I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
Packed
begynn å lære
My mouth was packed with snow.
lose it
begynn å lære
She completely lost it with one of the kids in the class.
be out of your mind
begynn å lære
He must have been out of his mind to employ her.
upside down
begynn å lære
To get the plant out of the pot turn it upside down and give it a gentle knock.
over the moon
begynn å lære
She's over the moon about her new job.
Misfortune
begynn å lære
It was a terrible misfortune but we're trying to be positive.
Trivial
begynn å lære
She writes about such trivial subjects.
Drown
begynn å lære
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
Tremendous
begynn å lære
Suddenly there was a tremendous bang and the whole building shook.
Pitch
begynn å lære
The night was as black as pitch.
Violent
begynn å lære
There was a violent storm last night.
Anxious
begynn å lære
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
Despairing
begynn å lære
She gave me a despairing look.
Unbearable
begynn å lære
The pain was almost unbearable.
Vision
begynn å lære
He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop.
Grab
begynn å lære
I grabbed my bag and ran to catch the train.
Rail
begynn å lære
Several passengers were leaning against the ship's rail.
Shiver
begynn å lære
Jake stood shivering in the cold air.
Afloat
begynn å lære
Somehow we kept the ship afloat.
Vividly
begynn å lære
I can vividly remember the day we met.
after-effect
begynn å lære
I'm still not sure how long the after-effects will last.
Tornado
begynn å lære
John survived a tornado in Mississippi.
Twister
begynn å lære
Did you hear about the twister in Iowa last week?
Goods
begynn å lære
The goods train thundered past the towns.
Howl
begynn å lære
The howl of the wind was terrifying.
Shudder
begynn å lære
The ground shuddered as the tornado swept through.
Trailer
begynn å lære
The rain against the side of the trailer sounded like machine-gun fire.
Snap
begynn å lære
A twig snapped under my feet.
Consciousness
begynn å lære
David lost consciousness at 8 o'clock and only woke up a few hours later.
end up
begynn å lære
He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together.
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
begynn å lære
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
Lung
begynn å lære
Smoking can cause lung cancer.
Cracked
begynn å lære
He escaped with a cracked rib and bruising.
Rib
begynn å lære
I think I might have broken a rib when I fell off my horse this morning.
Shattered
begynn å lære
The cup fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
Surgeon
begynn å lære
The surgeons managed to save his life.
Sew
begynn å lære
She sewed the two sides together.
Drizzle
begynn å lære
The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.
Lightning
begynn å lære
I find storms with thunder and lightning really exciting.
dull ache
begynn å lære
She had a dull ache in her back.
lightning bolt
begynn å lære
There's not much left of the house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning.
Wound
begynn å lære
A nurse cleaned and bandaged the wound.
Complex
begynn å lære
It was a very complex relationship between two complex people.
Calculation
begynn å lære
Diana looked at the bill and made some rapid calculations.
Skid
begynn å lære
The car skidded as she turned onto the highway.
Emergency
begynn å lære
Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies.
(be) unsuccessful
begynn å lære
We have been unsuccessful in finding a new manager.
Discouraged
begynn å lære
A lot of players get discouraged and quit.
Impossible
begynn å lære
It's impossible to be accurate about these things.
Misunderstand
begynn å lære
They misunderstood our instructions and went the wrong way.
Advantage
begynn å lære
Younger workers tend to be at an advantage.
Disadvantage
begynn å lære
The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.
Misread
begynn å lære
The doctor must have misread the notes.
Likely
begynn å lære
Snow showers are likely tomorrow.
Unlikely
begynn å lære
The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.
Impatient
begynn å lære
He turned away with an impatient gesture.
Regular
begynn å lære
Our regular opening hours are 10a.m. to 7p.m.
Irregular
begynn å lære
They work irregular hours.
Incapable
begynn å lære
He seemed incapable of understanding how she felt.
Heatstroke
begynn å lære
Heatstroke often occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature.
Dizzy
begynn å lære
I hate heights - they make me feel dizzy.
Tap
begynn å lære
I went up and tapped on the window.
Eventually
begynn å lære
He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.
flood back
begynn å lære
Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.
Snack
begynn å lære
Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.
Organic
begynn å lære
The shop sells organic food.
be allergic to
begynn å lære
I'm allergic to feathers.
Diet
begynn å lære
She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet.
Strict
begynn å lære
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian
begynn å lære
Let's go to the new vegetarian restaurant.
Vitamin
begynn å lære
Try to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
well-balanced
begynn å lære
He makes sure he has a well-balanced diet.
Salt
begynn å lære
This might need some salt and pepper.
dairy-free
begynn å lære
She's on a dairy-free diet at the moment.
Honey
begynn å lære
Honey is a good natural sweetener.
Curry
begynn å lære
She ordered chicken curry for lunch.
Rice
begynn å lære
Serve the meat with plain boiled rice.
Chicken
begynn å lære
We’re having roast chicken for dinner tonight.
can't stand
begynn å lære
I can’t stand bad table manners.
Chilli
begynn å lære
Some people can’t stand the taste of chilli.
Spice
begynn å lære
I love food which has lots of spice in it.
Flavour
begynn å lære
Which flavour do you want - chocolate or vanilla?
Addictive
begynn å lære
Scientists say that chocolate can actually be addictive.
for the sake of
begynn å lære
He moved to the the seaside for the sake of his health.
Bitter
begynn å lære
Lemon cordial is bitter but refreshing.
Caffeine
begynn å lære
Avoid drinks with caffeine in them before bedtime.
Ingredient
begynn å lære
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Culture
begynn å lære
In our culture it is rude to ask someone how much they earn.
Recipe
begynn å lære
Have you got a recipe for tomato soup?
acquired taste
begynn å lære
Chillies are an acquired taste.
Sensation
begynn å lære
I felt a tingling sensation in my fingers.
Benefit
begynn å lære
I never had the benefit of a university education.
Evidence
begynn å lære
At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
Raw
begynn å lære
Cabbage can be eaten raw.
Research
begynn å lære
It's a good idea to do lots of research before you buy a house.
Jaw
begynn å lære
Our jaws aren't strong enough to chew huge quantities of plants like chimpanzees.
Chew
begynn å lære
The meat's so tough I can hardly chew it.
Leisure
begynn å lære
Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.
Debate
begynn å lære
We had a really good debate about politics over dinner.
Rot
begynn å lære
The trees were cut and left to rot.
Hunter
begynn å lære
When humans learned to preserve meat it meant hunters didn’t have to bring back meat so often.
Digestive
begynn å lære
The development of cooking resulted in our digestive systems becoming much smaller.
Brain
begynn å lære
Our brains are much more developed than other animals'.
take place
begynn å lære
The next meeting will take place on Thursday.
Tradition
begynn å lære
It's tradition that the eldest son inherits the property.
Divide
begynn å lære
The book is divided into six sections.
ice age
begynn å lære
During the ice age most of Britain was uninhabited.
Similarity
begynn å lære
I can see the similarities between you and your sister.
self-service
begynn å lære
The atmosphere is more casual in a self-service restaurant.
Formal
begynn å lære
Will the dinner be very formal? Should we dress up smartly?
Common
begynn å lære
Bad dreams are fairly common among children.
Critic
begynn å lære
He has become a food critic.
Humus
begynn å lære
They suggested he grab some hummus from his usual Greek takeout.
Takeout
begynn å lære
He eats too many takeouts.
Reflective
begynn å lære
Always wear reflective clothes when you ride your bike at night.
Jar
begynn å lære
There was only half a jar of peanut butter left.
Olive
begynn å lære
I don't really like olives - they're so salty.
Artichoke
begynn å lære
There were jars of artichokes on the walls.
turn out
begynn å lære
To my surprise it turned out that I was wrong.
turn somebody away
begynn å lære
A year before he had been turned away from the half-empty restaurant.
Unaccompanied
begynn å lære
Unaccompanied children are not allowed on the premises.
squeeze somebody in
begynn å lære
The restaurant was full but the waitress squeezed him in.
Impress
begynn å lære
We were very impressed by the standard of his work.
Stare
begynn å lære
She stared at me in disbelief.
Cash
begynn å lære
You can pay with cash or with a credit card.
strike up
begynn å lære
I struck up a conversation with the girl sitting next to me.
Mousse
begynn å lære
I had chocolate mousse for dessert.
Arugula
begynn å lære
He recommended they try the arugula salad.
leather-bound
begynn å lære
He owned a leather-bound volume of Shakespeare's plays.
Softish
begynn å lære
The restaurant played softish jazz music.
Overly
begynn å lære
I'm not overly fond of cats.
sickly-sweet
begynn å lære
There were no sickly-sweet smiles.
Insulting
begynn å lære
He made several insulting remarks
Complimentary
begynn å lære
Please accept this complimentary dessert.
Tripe
begynn å lære
He was given a complimentary tripe stew.
Stew
begynn å lære
He didn’t know what was in the stew.
Intestine
begynn å lære
You can eat intestines - they're delicious with onions and peppers.
Foodie
begynn å lære
My boyfriend is a real foodie he loves to cook and to eat out.
Chef
begynn å lære
He's the chef at the new French restaurant.
extend a greeting
begynn å lære
The chef came over to extend a greeting.
Cuisine
begynn å lære
He knew a little about traditional Italian cuisine.
Cool
begynn å lære
She's pretty cool. violinist His younger sister is a brilliant violinist.
Media
begynn å lære
The scandal was widely reported in the national media.
Contestant
begynn å lære
He was a contestant on a TV game show.
Keen
begynn å lære
He told me he was keen to help.

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