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: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .

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 two new colleagues like two peas in a pod, always working well together .

bumpy ride

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the bumpy ride, they managed to launch the event without major issues .

to be plain sailing

[phrase]

to continue without any difficulties or complications

Ex: The new software was plain sailing once we followed the instructions carefully .

like sheep

[phrase]

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

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers , who unquestioningly followed his every like sheep, relinquishing their own judgment and autonomy .

(as) blind as a bat

[phrase]

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .

to cry like a baby

[phrase]

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

Ex: It ’s hard to watch cry like a baby every time something does n’t go his way .

to fight like cat and dog

[phrase]

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

Ex: Jenny and her brother have a strong bond, but they occasionally fight like cat and dog, especially when sharing the car for weekend plans.

(as) dry as a bone

[phrase]

used to refer to something that is free of any moisture

Ex: Despite the heavy rain shower , the porch dry as a bone, shielded from the downpour by the awning .

(as) cool as a cucumber

[phrase]

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

Ex: I was nervous, but she was cool as a cucumber, guiding me through the process.

(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: As I let go of all my worries, I felt my mind becoming light as a feather, finding a sense of tranquility.

to fit somebody or something like a glove

[phrase]

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

Ex: The artist found a canvas that fit her artistic vision like a glove, allowing her to express her creativity exactly as intended.

to eat like a horse

[phrase]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.

(as) quiet as a mouse

[phrase]

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

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .

to sleep like a dog

[phrase]

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

Ex: With the soft rain falling outside , she curled up under a blanket slept like a dog, completely unaware of the world around her .

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