Avanzamento - Avanzato - L'ultima parola (Unità 8)
Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 8 di The Last Word nel libro di testo Headway Advanced, come "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud", ecc.
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used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes
used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words
used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life
to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other
used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown
used to describe someone who shares the same qualities, preferences, or values as the person being referred to, often expressing approval or admiration for their similar mindset or behavior
used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature
used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation
the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one
used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything
used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on
used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow
used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three
used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father
used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive
used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all
something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation
used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior
to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so
to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made
used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd
to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine
used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another
an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public
used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity
used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends
used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away
completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage
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to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it
to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them