All English words - page 4
nounEnglish as taught to people whose main language is not english and who live in a country where english is an official or main language
phraseAn attempt or opportunity to do something.
Usage examples:
The team had victory snatched from their grasp, and could well have had their last bite at the cherry
idiomAnother opportunity to do something
Usage examples:
He missed a medal in the 100 metres, but will get a second bite of the cherry in the 400 metres.
nounDarkness and cooler temperatures caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun
Usage examples:
[ u ] the truck was parked in the shade., [ c ] the lamps had matching shades., he painted the room…
idiomIf you do something on a shoestring, you do it with a very small amount of money
Usage examples:
The film was made on a shoestring.
idiomSomething that has a sudden, strong, positive effect on something
Usage examples:
Winning this award has been a big shot in the arm for the students.
verbTo slide suddenly and without intending to
Usage examples:
He slipped on an icy sidewalk and broke his hip., the blanket began to slip off my shoulders., [ i …
phraseSmall and thin, usually because of being young
Usage examples:
Slip of a girl i knew her when she was a slip of a girl., you think that mere slip of a child can d…
idiomAn amount of money that seems to be a lot
Usage examples:
Getting the car fixed will cost a small fortune.
verbTo decide not to hurt or destroy something or someone
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By reducing workers’ hours, the company spared some people's jobs., a quiet chat about this would s…
phrasal verbTo take action when there is a need or opportunity for it
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Investors have to step up and assume more responsibility for their assets., efforts were stepped up…
phraseA short distance.
Usage examples:
The sea life centre is just a stone's throw from the sea itself
idiomA short distance
Usage examples:
The animal was sitting just a stone's throw away from us., the lodge is within a stone’s throw of t…
phraseGreat outrage or excitement about a trivial matter.
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On the other hand, some of the ‘stories’ that have caused a great deal of excitement are no more th…
idiomA lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important
idiomUsed to tell someone, especially someone who is leaving to go somewhere, that they should stay in touch (= communication) with you, come and visit you some time, etc.
Usage examples:
Good luck in canada - don't be a stranger!, don't be a stranger - email me from time to time.
phraseSomething that happens or succeeds suddenly because of luck, intelligence, etc.
Usage examples:
By a stroke of luck, someone else was walking along the trail and heard my shouts for help., painti…
phraseAn unreasonable or difficult demand.
Usage examples:
They thought that the deadline was a tall order
idiomTo be something that is difficult to do
Usage examples:
Building the bridge in time for the olympics will be a tall order.
idiomTo treat someone as badly as they have treated you
idiomSomething that no longer happens
Usage examples:
Giving up your seat to an older person seems to be a thing of the past.
idiomVery many
Usage examples:
I can't talk right now - i have a hundred and one things to do this morning.
verbTo send something through the air, esp. by a sudden movement of the arm
Usage examples:
[ t ] throw me the ball./throw the ball to me., [ i ] i didn’t throw as well as i expected to., [ t…
nounA particular amount of money
Usage examples:
The sum involved in the sale was not reported., the sum of seven and twelve is nineteen., in sum, t…
idiomTo be in a difficult situation
idiomIncluding all the things involved
Usage examples:
I know that my parents will take care of everything from a to z if i ask them.
idiomSaid to show that you believe if someone does something wrong, that person should be punished by having the same thing done to them
verbTo put the fingers or hand lightly on or against something
Usage examples:
[ i ] that paint is wet, so don’t touch., [ t ] she can’t touch the money from her father until she…
phraseTo suddenly become better or worse
Usage examples:
Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job., i'm pleased to say things have …
idiomSomething that is very easy to do, and usually pleasant
Usage examples:
He's used to hard physical work - this is a walk in the park to him.
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