Informal Speaking Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

catch up

A

talk with someone after long time apart

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2
Q

doze off

A

fall asleep

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3
Q

cope with

A

endure a difficult situation

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4
Q

broaden horizons

A

increase range of knowledge

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5
Q

come down with a flu

A

get sick with a cold or flu

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6
Q

back on my feet

A

get better

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7
Q

cost an arm and a leg

A

cost a lot of money

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8
Q

neck of the woods

A

area

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9
Q

zero interest in

A

no desire to do something

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10
Q

grow on

A

start to like something more

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11
Q

hit up

A

go to a place

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12
Q

put up with

A

bear with

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13
Q

temper tantrum

A

unpleasant behavior

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14
Q

hidden gem

A

something rare or special

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15
Q

rack up a pile of debt

A

accumulate a large amount of debt

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16
Q

mull it over

A

think deeply about something

17
Q

keep your head above water

A

survive

18
Q

stick my neck out

A

take a risk

19
Q

take a toll on

A

negatively affects

20
Q

throw caution to the wind

A

ignore risks

21
Q

up and about

A

awake and ready for the day

22
Q

piece of cake

A

easy to do