Flashcards on Advanced English Idioms and Pronunciation
Advanced English Idioms & Pronunciation Guide for Fluency
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English idioms and vocabulary teaching
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Card 1
Question: What does the idiom 'take someone's word at face value' mean?
Answer: Accept what a person says as true without questioning or verifying it.
Card 2
Question: Give an example situation where you might 'take someone's word at face value.'
Answer: If someone tells you they're sick and you don't verify it, you accept their statement as true.
Card 3
Question: What does 'the best of both worlds' mean?
Answer: Enjoying the advantages of two different things or situations at the same time.
Card 4
Question: Provide one example of 'the best of both worlds.'
Answer: Working very little while making a lot of money.
Card 5
Question: What does 'to be in the public eye' mean?
Answer: To be famous and regularly written about or seen in media such as newspapers, magazines, TV, or movies.
Card 6
Question: How can 'in the public eye' be contrasted in usage?
Answer: You can say someone is 'out of the public eye' to mean they are kept away from public attention (e.g., celebrities keeping children out of the public
Card 7
Question: What does the command-like idiom 'get a grip' mean?
Answer: Make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly.
Card 8
Question: How can 'get a grip' be expanded in speech when addressing someone directly?
Answer: Say 'get a grip on yourself' to tell someone to calm down and control their emotions.
Card 9
Question: What does 'off the record' indicate about information shared in a conversation?
Answer: That the information should not be publicly reported.
Card 10
Question: What is the opposite expression of 'off the record' and what does it mean?
Answer: 'On the record' — the information may be publicly reported.