21 advanced phrases EWL

Question 1

at face value

Answer 1

accepting something as it appears to be, without questioning its true nature or authenticity

Question 2

to have a crack at sth

Answer 2

to attempt or try something, often for the first time or with great enthusiasm

Question 3

to burn the midnight oil

Answer 3

to work or study late into the night, often to complete a task or prepare for something

Question 4

to strike a balance

Answer 4

to find a compromise or middle ground between two competing factors

Question 5

to let off steam

Answer 5

to do or say something that helps you release some anger or frustration that you feel

Question 6

to count one´s blessings

Answer 6

to make an effort to be grateful for the good things in your life

Question 7

to bloom

Answer 7

to become healthy, happy and confident; to flourish

Question 8

to stick one´s neck out

Answer 8

to take a risk or expose yourself to possible criticism or danger by doing or saying something

Question 9

a knee-jerk reaction

Answer 9

an immediate, automatic response to a situation, often without careful consideration or thought

Question 10

to split hairs

Answer 10

to argue or worry about very small details or differences that are unimportant

Question 11

pecking order

Answer 11

a social hierarchy in which individuals in a group are all aware of how important everyone is

Question 12

shrewd

Answer 12

someone who is good at understanding and making judgements about situations and makes decisions that will give them an advantage (chytrý, mazaný, vychytralý)

Question 13

obstinate

Answer 13

refusing to change your opinion or actions desite people trying to make you do so (zatvrzelý, tvrdošíjný)

Question 14

placid

Answer 14

someone who is very calm and isn´t easily excited or annoyed (klidný, tichý, poklidný)

Question 15

to pull some strings

Answer 15

to use one´s influence or connections, often secretly or unofficially, to achieve a desired outcome

Question 16

to have a field day

Answer 16

to take advantage of situation, typically for personal benefit, often at the expense of others

Question 17

to be privy to

Answer 17

to have access to or knowledge of secret or confidential information

Question 18

on the back burner

Answer 18

refers to something that is low priority and is not being dealt with at the present moment

Question 19

cushy

Answer 19

very easy, requiring little effort (pohodový, nenáročný)

Question 20

to get one´s foot in the door

Answer 20

to enter a company or organisation at a low level with a chance of being promoted or being more successful in the future

Question 21

to go belly up

Answer 21

often referring to business that fail completely and have to close

Question 22

to take a risk or expose yourself to possible criticism or danger by doing or saying something

Answer 22

to stick one´s neck out

Question 23

an immediate, automatic response to a situation, often without careful consideration or thought

Answer 23

a knee-jerk reaction

Question 24

to argue or worry about very small details or differences that are unimportant

Answer 24

to split hairs

Question 25

a social hierarchy in which individuals in a group are all aware of how important everyone is

Answer 25

pecking order

Question 26

someone who is good at understanding and making judgements about situations and makes decisions that will give them an advantage (chytrý, mazaný, vychytralý)

Answer 26

shrewd

Question 27

refusing to change your opinion or actions desite people trying to make you do so (zatvrzelý, tvrdošíjný)

Answer 27

obstinate

Question 28

someone who is very calm and isn´t easily excited or annoyed (klidný, tichý, poklidný)

Answer 28

placid

Question 29

to use one´s influence or connections, often secretly or unofficially, to achieve a desired outcome

Answer 29

to pull some strings

Question 30

to take advantage of situation, typically for personal benefit, often at the expense of others

Answer 30

to have a field day

Question 31

to have access to or knowledge of secret or confidential information

Answer 31

to be privy to

Question 32

refers to something that is low priority and is not being dealt with at the present moment

Answer 32

on the back burner

Question 33

very easy, requiring little effort (pohodový, nenáročný)

Answer 33

cushy

Question 34

to enter a company or organisation at a low level with a chance of being promoted or being more successful in the future

Answer 34

to get one´s foot in the door

Question 35

often referring to business that fail completely and have to close

Answer 35

to go belly up

Question 36

accepting something as it appears to be, without questioning its true nature or authenticity

Answer 36

at face value

Question 37

to attempt or try something, often for the first time or with great enthusiasm

Answer 37

to have a crack at sth

Question 38

to work or study late into the night, often to complete a task or prepare for something

Answer 38

to burn the midnight oil

Question 39

to find a compromise or middle ground between two competing factors

Answer 39

to strike a balance

Question 40

to do or say something that helps you release some anger or frustration that you feel

Answer 40

to let off steam

Question 41

to make an effort to be grateful for the good things in your life

Answer 41

to count one´s blessings

Question 42

to become healthy, happy and confident; to flourish

Answer 42

to bloom

Question 43

The business went ____________ after just a year of trading.

Answer 43

belly up

Question 44

Lena got _________________ as an intern, but she worked her way up to being more successful in the future.

Answer 44

her foot in the door

Question 45

Ellen´s got a ________ job that pays well but allows her lots of free time.

Answer 45

cushy

Question 46

By ________________, Tom was able to get his sister a prestigious position at a London-based accounting firm.

Answer 46

pulling some strings

Question 47

When the news of the scandal broke, tabloid journalists had a _______________ writing sensational stories.

Answer 47

field day

Question 48

The CEO´s assistant is _________ to all the important decisions in the company.

Answer 48

privy

Question 49

Let´s put this project on the _______________ and focus on more pressing matters.

Answer 49

back burner

Question 50

Despite the hullabaloo around her, Ally remained _________ and continued with her work.

Answer 50

placid

Question 51

Henry was a very __________ teenager, and he consistently refused to admit he might be wrong about something.

Answer 51

obstinate

Question 52

Clare was a ________ businessperson, and she made several wise investment decisions when she was still young.

Answer 52

shrewd

Question 53

There´s a clear ______________ in the group of friends, with Sally being top of the pile.

Answer 53

pecking order

Question 54

Sometimes, I feel like my husband _______________ over insignificant matters, and it leads to unnecessary arguments.

Answer 54

splits hairs

Question 55

When we heard about the increase in crime rates, our _______________________ was to insist on more police patrols in the area.

Answer 55

knee-jerk reaction

Question 56

Despite the controversy surrounding the issue, Jane decided to ____________________________ and support the new policy.

Answer 56

to stick her neck out

Question 57

Karl ________ during his six-week holiday in the countryside thanks to the fresh air and healthy food.

Answer 57

bloomed

Question 58

Whem I´m feeling down, I try to remember to count _____________ and be grateful for what I have.

Answer 58

my blessings

Question 59

I was so furious that I had to go for a walk around the block to _________________.

Answer 59

let off steam

Question 60

It´s essential to _________________ between work and leisure for healthy lifestyle.

Answer 60

strike a balance

Question 61

With exams approaching, Sarah found herself ______________________ to cover all the required material.

Answer 61

burning the midnight oil

Question 62

Even though she had never tried rock climbing before, Tara decided to ____________________ at it during the team-building event.

Answer 62

have a crack

Question 63

You shouldn´t take everything you read about nutrition at _____________; always verify the information is from reliable sources.

Answer 63

face value