Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 7)

Here you will find the vocabulary from The Last Word Unit 7 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "hang on", "live and learn", "cheer up", etc.

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Headway - Advanced

to feel happy and satisfied

Ex: The atmosphere at the party started to cheer up as more people arrived .
in the end [adverb]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

Ex: In the end , the project was a huge success , despite the setbacks .

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

Ex: Hang on a second ; I need to grab my coat before we leave .
positive [adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: The teacher was positive that her students would excel in the upcoming exam .

used to refer to the positive or good aspects of a situation, even if other parts are not so good

Ex: The store was out of your favorite snack , but on the bright side , you found a new flavor you really like .

to manage to keep one's spirit and stay hopeful in the face of challenges and hardships

Ex: Keep your chin up , it ’s just a minor setback .
live and learn [interjection]

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

Ex: You ’ll figure it out eventually ; after all , you live and learn .

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

Ex: I know I missed your birthday , but here 's your gift now , better late than never .

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Ex: Better luck next time you'll get it on the next try !

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

Ex: He looked back on his career with pride , reflecting on his accomplishments .

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

Ex: Failing the exam was a blessing in disguise as it pushed her to study harder and eventually achieve higher grades .

used for saying that something is going to be of advantage despite causing difficulty at the moment

Ex: Although he was sad to leave his old job , he believed it was for the best because the new opportunity offered more growth potential .

used to say that once something has been completed or taken place, it cannot be altered or undone, and thus it is best to accept the outcome and move on

Ex: I regret not speaking up earlier , but what is done is done now .

used to suggest that when something is obtained or achieved easily, it is often lost or wasted just as easily

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to conclude in a positive outcome

Ex: Efficient communication ensures that tasks work out seamlessly .

to physically attack someone, often with repeated blows

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