Idioms Phrases Phrasal Verb (Usually For Ielts Speaking Practices) Flashcards

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Recharge one’s batteries

(C2)

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to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again

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Speed up your metabolism

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to happen or move faster, or to make something happen or move faster and in this case your metabolism

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Respiratory disease

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Issues or ailments relating to breathing

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Shed some extra pound

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means to lose weight, particularly excess body weight. It is often used in the context of someone trying to improve their health

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To keep my body in a good shape

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To be healthy and athletic.

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Mental well being

(Phrase)

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To mean your mental health

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Physical well being

(Phrase)

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To mean your physical health, how healthy are you.

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Enable sb to do sth = Allow sb to do sth

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To give someone the means or permission to do something.

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To be detrimental to

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To cause harm or damage to something.

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To detrimentally affect

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To negatively impact or influence something.

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Increase the risk of

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To raise the likelihood of something harmful or undesirable happening.

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Lead to = Result in

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To cause something to happen or to bring about a particular outcome.

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To be prone to sth

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To have a natural tendency or likelihood to experience something negative (e.g., illnesses, behaviors).

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To lead a sedentary lifestyle

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To live in a way that involves little to no physical activity or exercise.

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I’m a big fan of, I’m really into

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Used to express strong liking or enthusiasm for something.

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Detest, not my cup of tea

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To strongly dislike something; to indicate something is not enjoyable or preferable.

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Not my thing

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Used to express disinterest or lack of preference for something.

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Excessive (adj)

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Too much; more than is reasonable or necessary.

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State-of-the-art

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Refers to something that is the most advanced or modern in its field.

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Dedicated (adj) to V-ing/N

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To be fully committed or devoted to an activity or purpose.

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Committed (adj) to V-ing/N

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To be loyal or determined to a cause, activity, or purpose.

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Well-structured curriculum

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A carefully planned and organized course of study.

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Health programs

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Organized activities or initiatives aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.

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Extra-curricular activity

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Activities outside the regular academic curriculum, such as sports, clubs, or arts.

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Advanced equipment/facilities
Modern and high-quality tools or infrastructure for specific purposes.
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Safety procedure
Steps or protocols designed to reduce the risk of injury or accidents.
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Partly because
Used to explain one reason among several.
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Simply = Since
Used to indicate a straightforward reason or explanation.
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Versatile
Capable of adapting or being used for many different purposes.
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Attention-grabbing
Something that is very noticeable or captures interest easily.
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Minimalism
A lifestyle or design approach that focuses on simplicity and removing excess.
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To widen one's horizons
To expand one’s knowledge, experiences, or perspectives.
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To sharpen one’s mind/skills
To improve mental abilities or specific talents.
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To recharge my batteries
To rest or relax to regain energy.
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To stave off boredom
To prevent or delay feeling bored.
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To fend off depression
To take action to avoid or reduce feelings of depression.
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Respite
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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To help expand one’s social circle
To increase the number of people one interacts with socially.
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Hobby = Pastime
An activity done for enjoyment during free time.
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if my memory serves me right ## Footnote (also if memory serves)
**if I remember correctly**
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Down in the dump ## Footnote (**C2**)
**Unhappy**