Not Dead Yet

Question 1

Grab someone’s attention

Answer 1

To attract someone’s attention

Question 2

All-in

Answer 2

In a way that shows a lot of determination and a willingness to take a big risk in order to achieve something.

Ex) Go all in rather than take the safer path and keep his day job, Merkley went all in and quit his executive post.

Question 3

Hydrated

Answer 3

Having absorbed enough water or other liquid

Ex) Be sure to stay hydrated during the race by drinking plenty of fluids

Question 4

Bathing suit bottom

Answer 4

Bikini

Question 5

Laid back

Answer 5

Relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people’s behaviour or things that need to be done.

Ex) I’ve never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she’s so laid-back.

Question 6

Passive agressive

Answer 6

Showing an unwillingness to be helpful or friendly, without expressing your anger openly.

Ex) passive-aggressive behaviour

Question 7

Party pooper

Answer 7

Someone who spoils other people’s enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity

Question 8

Look up

Answer 8

To become better

Ex) I hope things will start to look up in the new year.

Question 9

Blare

Answer 9

To make an unpleasantly loud noise

Ex) The loudspeakers blared across the square.

The radio was blaring (out) martial music.

Question 10

Unfold (Story)

Answer 10

To tell a story or explain something such as a plan

Ex) Gradually, the author unfolds a fantastical tale.

Question 11

Woozy

Answer 11

Feeling weak or ill and unable to think clearly

Ex) I was still woozy from flu/the anaesthetic/the medication/the wine.