A star is born Flashcards
(10 cards)
Jumble refers to a confused or disordered mixture of things. It can imply that items are thrown together in a chaotic manner, making it hard to identify or organize them.
When I opened the drawer, I found a jumble of old receipts, pens, and broken toys.
Tumble means to fall or roll over suddenly and clumsily, often without control. It can also refer to a sudden drop in position or value. The term can be used literally, like falling down, or figuratively, such as prices tumbling in the market.
He lost his balance and tumbled down the hill, landing in a patch of grass.
Spot can have several meanings, but generally, it refers to a specific location, mark, or small area. It can also mean to notice or identify something.
As a noun: It refers to a particular place or a small area.
She found a nice spot to sit and read in the park.
As a verb: It means to notice or see something.
I spotted a rare bird in the garden this morning.
Extended Example: He was able to spot the difference between the two paintings instantly.
Rag can refer to different things depending on the context:
As a noun: It commonly refers to a piece of old, torn cloth or a ragged piece of material used for cleaning, wiping, or dusting.
Example: She used a rag to clean the spill on the floor.
As a verb: It can mean to tease or make fun of someone, often in a playful manner.
Example: They ragged him about his new haircut.
In British slang: It can also refer to a newspaper or magazine, often implying that it is of poor quality.
Example: He reads that rag every morning for the gossip.
In a more specific context, it can refer to a traditional student event or celebration, particularly in British universities.
Example: The students organized a rag to raise money for charity.
“Out of tape” refers to the situation where a tape recording device has run out of tape, meaning it can no longer record or play back audio or video. It can also metaphorically describe a lack of resources or options in various contexts.
After recording all day, the team realized they were out of tape and had to stop filming until they could buy more.
“Stuck on” is a phrase used to describe being unable to move on from a particular situation, idea, or feeling. It can refer to being physically trapped, mentally fixated, or emotionally attached to something or someone.
She was so stuck on her last relationship that she couldn’t focus on meeting new people.
“Stammers” is the third-person singular form of the verb “stammer,” which means to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions, often due to nervousness or a speech disorder. It can also refer to someone who has difficulty speaking fluently.
When he got nervous during the presentation, he started to stammer, making it hard for the audience to understand his points.
“Get down off” is a phrase used to instruct someone to descend or climb down from a higher position or surface. It often implies that the person is on something elevated, like a chair, table, or any other structure, and should come down for safety or other reasons.
The teacher told the student to get down off the desk before he fell and hurt himself.
“stage” has multiple meanings, but it commonly refers to a raised platform where performances, presentations, or events take place. It can also refer to a particular phase in a process, development, or life cycle.
Example (theater context):
The actors took their places on the stage, ready to begin the performance.
Example (development context):
At this stage of the project, we need to focus on gathering all the necessary resources before moving forward.
A “bus-driver wig” typically refers to a specific style of wig that resembles the hairstyle often associated with bus drivers, which is usually short, practical, and conservative. This term can also be used humorously or derogatorily to describe an outdated or unflattering hairstyle.
She decided to wear a bus-driver wig for the costume party, aiming for a funny and nostalgic look.
