May-June Flashcards
(15 cards)
Idiom
From scratch means starting from the very beginning, without using anything that was prepared earlier.
From scratch
I baked this cake from scratch, using only fresh ingredients.
They built their business from scratch, with no outside help.
Phrasal verb
Dropped out means to leave school, university, or a program before finishing it; it can also refer to withdrawing from an activity or group.
Dropped out
She dropped out of college in her second year to start her own company.
He dropped out of the competition after injuring his knee.
Phrasal verb
Dropped out means to leave school, university, or a program before finishing it; it can also refer to withdrawing from an activity or group.
Dropped out
She dropped out of college in her second year to start her own company.
He dropped out of the competition after injuring his knee.
Idiom
Make ends meet means to earn just enough money to cover your basic living expenses like rent, food, and bills — often used when it’s difficult to do so.
Make ends meet
After losing his job, he had to take two part-time positions to make ends meet.
Many families are struggling to make ends meet with the rising cost of living.
Idiom / Phrase
Talked his way into one means he used clever, persuasive speaking to gain access to something — often a place, opportunity, or situation — that might otherwise have been difficult to enter or obtain.
Talked his way into one
He didn’t have a ticket, but he talked his way into the concert by convincing the staff he was with the band.
She didn’t qualify for the program, but she talked her way into one by impressing the interviewer.
Idiom / Phrase
More often than not means something happens usually, most of the time, or in the majority of cases.
More often than not
More often than not, he arrives late to meetings.
More often than not, a quick walk helps me clear my head.
Idiom / Phrase
On the margins of society means being in a socially, economically, or politically disadvantaged or excluded position—outside the mainstream.
On the margins of society
Many immigrants and refugees find themselves on the margins of society, struggling to access jobs and services.
People living on the margins of society are often overlooked in policy-making decisions.
Idiom / Phrase
Believe your own hype means to become overly confident or arrogant because of praise or publicity, often losing touch with reality.
Believe your own hype
After a few good reviews, the actor started to believe his own hype and became difficult to work with.
It’s important to stay humble and not believe your own hype too much.
Phrasal verb
Screw up means to make a mistake or do something badly. It’s informal and common in everyday speech.
Screw up
I really screwed up my interview—I was so nervous I forgot half my answers.
Don’t worry, everyone screws up sometimes.
Noun
Upbringing refers to the way a child is raised, including the care, education, and moral guidance they receive from their parents or guardians.
Upbringing
She had a strict upbringing, so she values discipline and order.
His upbringing taught him to treat everyone with respect.
Noun
Aftertaste is the taste that remains in your mouth after you have swallowed food or a drink.
Aftertaste
The medicine worked, but it left a bitter aftertaste.
I loved the dessert, especially the sweet aftertaste of vanilla.
Noun
Outlook means a person’s general attitude or view on life or a particular situation; it can also mean the likely future or prospect of something.
Outlook
She has a very positive outlook on life.
The economic outlook for next year is promising.
Phrase (informal)
Rip off means to cheat someone by charging too much money or giving poor value.
Rip off
The taxi driver really ripped me off by taking a longer route.
That phone case was a rip-off — it broke after one day.
Phrase / Verb phrase
Write up means to prepare a detailed report or description about something, often after an event or investigation.
Write up
I need to write up the meeting notes before tomorrow.
The journalist wrote up an article about the new exhibition.
Verb
To completely eliminate or destroy something harmful or unwanted.
Eradicate
Efforts to eradicate the invasive species have been successful.
The government aims to eradicate illiteracy within the next decade.
