Vocabulary Flashcards
(37 cards)
bombshell
describes a shocking event or piece of news
a wake-up call
a shocking event which can cause changes in behaviour or attitude
damp squib
something less impressive than expected
sick as a dog
to feel extremely unwell
morning sickness
feeling of wanting to vomit during early pregnancy
brand
the way a person or family market themselves
in line
likely to receive something
sick to death
to be very bored
sick as a parrot
to be desappointed
pounds
hits several times with force
darkness (fig)
sadness; hopelessness
In something’s wake
after and as a result of an event
A good example that comes to mind
Un bon exemple qui (me) vient à l’esprit
I’m particularly proud of…
Je suis particulièrement fier de…
Timekeeping is important to me
Gagner du temps est important pour moi
court
the place where a King or Queen and their family and servants are living
a jester
a man whose job was to entertain people by doing silly things and telling jokes
tricky
difficult
in a sticky situation / in a tight spot / in a bind
in a difficult situation (3)
between a rock and a hard place
in a very difficult position, often facing a difficult decision
he’s legless /hammered
he’s completly drunk (2)
tipsy
little drunk
merry
a little drunk and happy
a model
a design or type of product
