ESLPOD [015;016;017] Flashcards
(43 cards)
to get something or someone you want, especially by acting quickly
snag
the particular place where someone or something is; a particular place on your body; a particular town, city, or area; a particular place where people go for entertainment
spot
There are about 20 people in the line.
The line is about 20 deep.
someone whose job is to make certain that no one causes trouble in a bar or club, for example by not allowing particular people to come in
bouncer
the part of your body between your hand and your arm
wrist
come in without a ticket or an invitation
crash the party
to enclose an area using ropes, usually because of danger
roped-off
someone who is very enthusiastic about a particular pop group, and often tries to meet them at their concerts
groupie
after a short time
before too long
warm-up act
opening act
people in an audience shout to show that they disagree with a speaker or dislike a performance
boo
people in a concert
concert-goer
noisy and causing trouble
rowdy
to say something in a loud voice, or to make a loud noise because you are angry, afraid, excited, or in pain
yell
a violent protest by a crowd of people; worn or used by police to protect themselves during a riot
riot
to be the main performer in a show or at an event where other people are also performing
headlining
the best songs
first number
someone who is happy or satisfied with a situation
happy camper
get tired of sth very fast
real old, real fast
a situation that causes problems for you or that annoys you very much
hassle (n.)
to live somewhere temporarily, usually paying rent to live in someone else’s house, or to provide someone with a place to live
lodge
a place that is visited by many tourists and is therefore crowded and expensive
tourist trap
to delay the progress of something by causing people to waste time on something else that is unimportant
sidetrack
a particular style used in movies, writing, or art, which can be recognized by certain features
genre