U6 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Pack off
To avoid family disgrace,Frank was packed off to India .
To send someone away somewhere suddenly
On the brink of (doing) sth
She believed she was on the brink of discovering a cure for cancer.
Almost in a very new,dangerous or exciting situation.
Double (up) as
In the corner was an old sofa that double as Simon’s bed.
To have another use or job as something
Law and order
We are concerned about the breakdown of law and order in the country.
Safe and peaceful conditions in society that result when people obey the law.
Date back to
The college dates back to medieval times.
To be made or begun at particular time in the past.
Get sb out of
Can you get me out of going to this meeting?
To help someone avoid doing something
Take off
As soon as she saw George arrive,she just took off.
To leave a place suddenly.
Sit out
- Quite a number of voters sat out the election.
- I know it’s boring ,but we are just going to have to sit it out.
- to stop doing sth for a period of time
2. to stay until the end of something,especially something unpleasant .
Sum up
The image sums up the whole film.
To show the most typical qualities of something or someone
In the first place
- Well,in the first place he has all the right qualifications.
- If you don’t like her,why did you invite her in the first place?
- Used for stating the most basic reason for something.
2. At the beginning of a situation.
Rest on
The theory rests on the assumption that there are enough jobs for everyone.
To be based on something
Among other things
They discussed,among other things,the future of the oil industry.
Used when you are mentioning one or more things out of a larger number.
Take up
She fell into silence,and her brother took up the story.
To continue to discuss or deal with an idea,problem ,or suggestions.
