Athur’s tea shop Flashcards
(9 cards)
To set up
He decided to set up a charming little tea shop in our hometown.
To establish or create something like a business or organisation
To whip up
He was known for wiping up tasty scones and aromatic brews.
To quickly and skilfully prepare something usually food
To turn down
When he applied for loan, the bank manager turned him down believing his venture wouldn’t work out.
Take on the challenge
He took on the challenge of transforming our grandma’s dilapidated cottage into a delightful tea room
Dust off
catch up on
He dusted off some old family recipes and caught up on the latest trends.
Eat humble pie
Cuppa
The bank manager had to eat humble pie when he came to enjoy a cuppa
Tell someone off
He never missed the chance to offer his daughters a treat when they came instead of telling them off.
To scold someone for their behaviour.
Faff about
He made sure not to faff about when it came to achieving his dreams.
Instead of studying for his exams, Tom would often faff about on social media.
Turn the tables
He had truly turned the tables on his doubters. His tea room became a striving success.
