Vocabulary test from Kathy 3 Flashcards
What does ‘let off the hook’ mean?
We will let you off the hook now but if you make more mistakes, you will lose your job.
My students did not submit homework, but I let them off the hook.
> to not punish/reprimand/get angry with someone
What does ‘to bear it mind’ mean?
to remember
It is useful to have a copy of the casenotes before class. Please bear this in mind for next lesson.
What does ‘take it personally’ mean?
when something goes wrong and you feel bad about yourself.
I made my friend some tea, but she did not like how it tasted. I felt like she rejected my friendship, but it was just that she did not like how much milk I added. I took it personally.
What does ‘deal with something’ mean?
I’m sorry you are in so much pain. Let’s find a way to deal with it.
What does ‘my best mate’ mean?
My best friend.
My best mate sent me a lovely card for my birthday.
What does ‘I’m over that now’ mean?
to have recovered from either a physical or emotional challenge.
He got divorced ten years ago and it took him a long time before he was over it and able to form new relationships.
I failed my driving test last week, and I was really disappointed for a couple of days. Now I am preparing for the new test. I am over it.
