Speaking Marathon

Question 1

As it currently stands

Answer 1

As it is right now — As it currently stands, the project is behind schedule.

Question 2

As unfortunate as it is

Answer 2

Even though it’s bad — As unfortunate as it is, we have to cancel the trip.

Question 3

Put in jeopardy

Answer 3

Put at risk or danger — His reckless actions put his career in jeopardy.

Question 4

Wrapped up in

Answer 4

Deeply involved in something — He was so wrapped up in his book that he didn’t hear me.

Question 5

Gaming consoles

Answer 5

Devices for playing video games — Many kids spend hours on their gaming consoles every day.

Question 6

Binge-watching TV shows

Answer 6

Watching multiple episodes in a row — We ended up binge-watching TV shows all weekend.

Question 7

Browsing the internet

Answer 7

Looking through websites casually — She spent hours browsing the internet without any purpose.

Question 8

Exchanging text messages

Answer 8

Sending and receiving messages — We kept exchanging text messages throughout the day.

Question 9

Posting stuff (online)

Answer 9

Sharing content on the internet — He enjoys posting stuff online about his daily life.

Question 10

Excessive screen time

Answer 10

Spending too much time on screens — Excessive screen time can lead to eye strain.

Question 11

Eye strain

Answer 11

Discomfort from looking at screens too long — Staring at a screen for too long causes eye strain.

Question 12

Hearing impairment

Answer 12

Partial or complete hearing loss — Loud music can lead to hearing impairment over time.

Question 13

Sleep disturbance

Answer 13

Problems with sleeping well — Stress can cause sleep disturbances.

Question 14

On a family level

Answer 14

Related to family matters — These decisions should be discussed on a family level.

Question 15

Family-bonding activities

Answer 15

Activities that strengthen family ties — Playing board games is a great family-bonding activity.

Question 16

Hold meaningful conversations

Answer 16

Have deep and valuable discussions — It’s important to hold meaningful conversations with loved ones.

Question 17

Dysfunctional family dynamics

Answer 17

Unhealthy family relationships — Many movies depict dysfunctional family dynamics.

Question 19

Word/Phrase

Answer 19

Meaning & Example

Question 20

Cut classes

Answer 20

Skip school without permission — He was caught cutting classes and got into trouble.

Question 21

Get poor grades

Answer 21

Receive low academic marks — Students who don’t study often get poor grades.

Question 22

Fall behind academically

Answer 22

Struggle to keep up in studies — If you skip too many classes, you will fall behind academically.

Question 23

Neglecting assignments

Answer 23

Not completing schoolwork — His habit of neglecting assignments hurt his grades.

Question 24

Extracurricular activities

Answer 24

Non-academic school activities — She participates in many extracurricular activities like debate and chess.

Question 25

Manage time properly

Answer 25

Use time effectively — Students must learn to manage time properly during exams.

Question 26

Word/Phrase

Answer 26

Meaning & Example

Question 27

Spend money impulsively

Answer 27

Buy things without thinking — She always spends money impulsively on clothes.

Question 28

Live beyond their means

Answer 28

Spend more than they can afford — Many people live beyond their means by using credit cards.

Question 29

Splurge on

Answer 29

Spend a lot of money on something — He splurged on a new phone despite his tight budget.

Question 30

Impulse buying

Answer 30

Buying without thinking ahead — Supermarkets encourage impulse buying with sales.

Question 31

Take a heavy toll on

Answer 31

Cause great harm or damage — Stress takes a heavy toll on mental health.

Question 32

Scrape by

Answer 32

Survive with very little money — They barely scrape by on their small salary.

Question 33

Cut back on expenses

Answer 33

Reduce spending — We need to cut back on expenses to save money.

Question 34

To make ends meet

Answer 34

Earn just enough to survive — Many families struggle to make ends meet.

Question 35

Throw a wedding

Answer 35

Organize and pay for a wedding — They are planning to throw a wedding next summer.

Question 36

Word/Phrase

Answer 36

Meaning & Translation

Question 37

Lack self-discipline

Answer 37

Not having control over oneself – O‘z-o‘zini boshqara olmaslik

Question 38

Emotional regulation

Answer 38

Managing one's emotions effectively – Hissiyotlarni boshqarish

Question 39

Give in to one's impulses

Answer 39

Act on sudden desires without control – Impulsiv qarorlarga bo‘ysunish

Question 40

Indulge one's whims

Answer 40

Satisfy sudden wishes without restraint – Istaklarni bemalol bajarish

Question 41

Grapple with emotions

Answer 41

Struggle to deal with emotions – Hissiyotlar bilan kurashish

Question 42

Self-hatred

Answer 42

Strong dislike for oneself – O‘zidan nafratlanish

Question 43

Mood swings

Answer 43

Sudden emotional changes – Keskin kayfiyat o‘zgarishlari