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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1F in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "dropout", "stand-off", "upbringing", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
setback
setback
[noun]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

Ex: The unexpected financial setback forced them to postpone their expansion plans. 
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dropout
dropout
[noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: Despite being a high school dropout, he went on to build a successful business. 
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upbringing

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

Ex: A loving and supportive upbringing can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence. 
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runaway
runaway
[noun]

a person who has fled or escaped from a place, typically a home or institution, often to avoid control orauthority

Ex: The police are searching for the runaway who left home last night. 
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turnaround

a complete change or reversal, often resulting in an improvement or shift in direction

Ex: The company experienced a turnaround after the new CEO took charge. 
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breakdown
breakdown
[noun]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

Ex: The communication breakdown led to the project's failure. 
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breakthrough

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking research led to a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. 
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stand-off
stand-off
[noun]

a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible

Ex: The negotiation turned into a stand-off after both sides refused to compromise. 
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kick in the teeth

something that proves to be very shocking and disappointing to one, in a way that ruins one's good mood

Ex: Losing the promotion after thinking I had it was a real kick in the teeth. 
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cloud [hang] over {sb}

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The threat of losing his job hung over him like a dark cloud. 
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off the rails

used to say that someone is behaving in a way that is wild, irrational, or unconventional

Ex: After the breakup, he went off the rails and started partying every night. 
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to [follow] a different path

to choose a different course of action or way of life than what is considered traditional or expected

Ex: We've tried the traditional marketing methods without much success; maybe it's time to go down a different alley and explore digital advertising. 
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