LEP Flashcards

1
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to be annoying (…and cholera)

A

to pester sb.

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2
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to get sth.

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to fancy
Does anyone fancy a pint?

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3
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need no assistance

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self-sufficient

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4
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to get very angry and frustrated

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to have a tantrum

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5
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put yourself in a flat, usually horizontal position

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to lie down

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6
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continue to stay awake longer than you would usually

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stay up

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go to sleep slowly and gradually, often without intending to and often during the day

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doze/nod off

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fall asleep rapidly because you’re very tired

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crash out

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sleep and not be woken up by a loud noise or some kind of disturbance

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sleep through (something)

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10
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think about something while sleeping before making a decision

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sleep on (something)

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11
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A light,irritating sensation, often in the throat, that may prompt coughing or the need to clear one’s throat.

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A tickle in your throat

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12
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a slight indication or trace of a feeling or condition

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a hint of something

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13
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A treatment or medicine used to cure a disease or relieve symptoms.

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a remedy for a cold

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14
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Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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apprehension

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to move in a quick, irregular, or light manner; to flap or wave rapidly

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to flutter

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To make small movements,especially of the hands and feet, due to nervousness or impatience.

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fidget

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A short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes.

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blurb

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18
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Unwilling or hesitant to do something

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to be reluctant to do something

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19
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To write something quickly and carelessly.

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to scribble something down

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20
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To experience a sudden emotional outburst

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to have a meltdown,to have a tantrum

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21
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To annoy or bother someone persistently.

A

to pester someone

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22
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Able to look after yourself without assistance.

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self-sufficient

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23
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A voice that has a rough or raspy quality.

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gravelly (voice)

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24
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without intention; accidentally

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inadvertently

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to make something less severe,serious, or painful
to mitigate something
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A gap or ambiguity in the law that allows for exceptions or avoidance of legal obligations.
a legal loophole
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angry or irritated
annoyed
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Elegant or stylish; often associated with wealth or high social status.
posh
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To make a sudden small involuntary movement, often due to nerves or discomfort.
twitch
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To close and open one eye quickly,typically as a signal of affection or complicity
wink
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typical example
case in point
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as the proverb says
as the saying goes
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kind of view, point of view
perception
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respective to citizen
civic
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optimize sth. (top to the peak)
tweak
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Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
Agitated (erregt, aufgewühlt)
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Overwhelmed by pressure or anxiety.
Stressed out
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To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, due to nervousness or impatience.
to fidget
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To work persistently, especially at something difficult or tedious.
plug away
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To increase the disparity between the rich and the poor.
widen the wealth gap
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To go far beyond what is normal or expected.
massively exceed
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Uncertain or unsure about something.
be in doubt
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Submissive or inferior in status or role to someoneor something else.
subservient to
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Taking something into account or considering a particular factor.
given
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Prepared to do something if necessary.
willing to
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A minor change that could lead to signicant andundesirable consequences in the future.
the thin end of a wedge
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Similar things or people; other examples of the same kind.
the like [He enjoys classical music, jazz, and the like.]
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Signicantly in front of or more advanced than something or someone else.
well ahead of
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Signicantly in front of or more advanced than something or someone else.
well ahead of
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To behave unpredictably or in a way that is not approved by others.
go rogue [rogh]
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To lack power or effectiveness.
have no teeth
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to control or limit something that is growing or developing too quickly or becoming too powerful.
to reign something in [Zügel]
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to control or limit something that is growing or developing too quickly or becoming too powerful.
to reign something in [Zügel]
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to become less vigilant or careful,often leading to vulnerability or exposure to risk.
to let your guard down
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To prefer solitude and avoid interacting much with others.
to keep yourself to yourself
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To be honest and clear in communication or action.
to be straightforward
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To be in a prominent or noticeable position.
to be front and centre
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To be in a prominent or noticeable position.
to be front and centre
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To be curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
to be inquisitive