Culture and identity Flashcards
(23 cards)
to think that you are better than someone
look down on someone
to behave in the way that most other people behave
conform
to have something or someone as the only interest or subject
revolve around
not religious or not controlled by a religious group
secular
to no longer communicate with someone:
lose touch
to try to control or become involved in a situation, in a way that is annoying
interfere
said to mean that people should accept the way other people live and behave, especially if they do things in a different way
live and let live
giving cause for hope and confidence + the likely future situation
positive outlook
to be connected to, or to be about someone or something:
relate to someone/something
to laugh at someone and make them seem silly, in a funny or unkind way
take the mickey/mick (out of someone)
people who do not often talk about or show their feelings or thoughts
reserved
It is generally used to indicate that conclusions or evaluations were made based on a cursory examination of the evidence.
on a superficial level
bored, annoyed, or disappointed, especially by something that you have experienced for too long
fed up
to help someone to improve, especially through training or practice
bring someone on:
Her new piano teacher has really brought her on
the final line in the accounts of a company or organization, stating the total profit or loss that has been made
bottom line
to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by that group
fit in
a man, often one who is considered to be ordinary
bloke
humour is very funny in a way that is clever and not obvious
Dry
a dry sense of humour
the opposite, less good, or less popular side of something
flip side
to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly
grasp
It means to continue or maintain established customs or beliefs within a family, community, or society
keep up traditions
to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it
take something for granted
It means to remember or keep in mind
to bear in mind
