Solutions - Advanced - Unit 3 - 3E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3E in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "like sheep", "bumpy ride", "interesting", etc.

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interesting

[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper.

like (two) peas in a pod

[phrase]

used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

Ex: The twins are like two peas in a pod; they always dress alike and share the same interests.

bumpy ride

[noun]

a rough or unpleasant journey or experience, often marked by unexpected challenges or obstacles

Ex: The project was a bumpy ride from start to finish, but they finally completed it on time.

to be plain sailing

[phrase]

to continue without any difficulties or complications

Ex: After the initial setup, the project was plain sailing.

like sheep

[phrase]

in a way that closely imitates what the others are doing in an unquestioning manner

Ex: They followed the trend like sheep without asking whether it made sense.

(as) blind as a bat

[phrase]

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without his glasses, he's blind as a bat.

to cry like a baby

[phrase]

to cry loudly and uncontrollably, similar to how a baby cries

Ex: After losing the game, he cried like a baby in the locker room.

to fight like cat and dog

[phrase]

to fight or argue over someone or something for an extended period of time

Ex: Despite being close friends, Sarah and Emma sometimes argue like cat and dog when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.

(as) dry as a bone

[phrase]

used to refer to something that is free of any moisture

Ex: After days of scorching heat, the ground became dry as a bone, cracking underfoot.

(as) cool as a cucumber

[phrase]

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: Even during the crisis, she stayed cool as a cucumber.

(as) light as a feather

[phrase]

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

Ex: With the new aerodynamic design, the racing car felt light as a feather on the track.

to fit somebody or something like a glove

[phrase]

to be the ideal size, shape, situation, environment, etc. for someone or something

Ex: The tailored suit fit him like a glove, accentuating his physique and giving him a polished look.

to eat like a horse

[phrase]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: Despite her petite figure, Mary eats like a horse, often finishing multiple plates of food during meals.

(as) quiet as a mouse

[phrase]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: She was as quiet as a mouse while hiding in the closet.

to sleep like a dog

[phrase]

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: After a long day of hiking, he was so exhausted that he collapsed on the couch and slept like a dog.

Solutions - Advanced
Introduction - IA	Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E
Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1H	Unit 2 - 2A - Part 1	Unit 2 - 2A - Part 2
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F	Unit 2 - 2H
Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3E
Unit 3 - 3F	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2	Unit 4 - 4C

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