Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
25 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
A real eyesore |
A building or an object that is very unpleasant to look at |
|
|
Take offense (at sth) |
Show you're angry or upset about sth |
|
|
Make it clear |
Say sth to make s1 understand a situation |
|
|
Do no such thing |
Refuse to do the thing you have been asked to do |
|
|
Reach an agreement / conclusion / compromise |
Successfully arrived at an agreement..) |
|
|
Face the prospect (of/that) |
Recognise the possibility that sth may happen |
|
|
Settle a dispute/ argument |
End an agreement between people |
|
|
Hold somebody responsible for smth |
Think that s1 should be blamed for smth |
|
|
Take the blame for sth |
Accept the responsibility for smth |
|
|
Reach the point |
Arrive at a time or stage at which smth happens |
|
|
Back down |
Stop asking for smth or stop saying you will do smth |
|
|
Torrential rain |
Very heavy rain |
|
|
Gale-force winds |
Very strong winds |
|
|
Considerable / great difficulty |
A lot of difficulty |
|
|
Extensive / widespread damage |
A lot of damage |
|
|
Strong accent |
A very noticeable accent |
|
|
A great honour |
An action or occasion that creates a feeling of pride |
|
|
Real / special / concerted effort |
A big effort |
|
|
Main /principal / growing concern |
Biggest worry |
|
|
Familiar face |
A person who you recognise and know |
|
|
Brief summary |
A short statement giving tge main points of sth |
|
|
Classic /perfect example |
A very typical example of sth |
|
|
Strong / fierce / widespread criticism |
A lot of disapproval from others |
|
|
Utter / total chaos |
A state of complete confusion |
|
|
Narrow escape |
They were lucky to get away safely |
