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: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .

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: They ’ve been inseparable since childhood , like peas in a pod .

bumpy ride [noun]

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

Ex: The startup ’s first year was a bumpy ride with financial struggles and uncertain markets .

to [be] plain sailing [phrase]

to continue without any difficulties or complications

Ex: The final stages of the plan were plain sailing , with no major obstacles .

like sheep [phrase]

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

Ex: The fashion industry often dictates trends , and consumers follow them like sheep , without considering their own personal style or preferences .

(as|) blind as a bat [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: The room was dark , and he was as blind as a bat trying to find the light switch .

to [cry] like a baby [phrase]

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

Ex: He always cries like a baby during emotional movies .

to [fight] like cat and dog [phrase]

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

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(as|) dry as a bone [phrase]

used to refer to something that is free of any moisture

Ex: The drought had taken its toll on the once-lush farmland , leaving it dry as a bone and causing crop failures .

(as|) cool as a cucumber [phrase]

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

Ex: Even though the situation was chaotic , she remained cool as a cucumber , calmly directing everyone and finding a solution .

(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: She danced across the stage , feeling as light as a feather , gracefully moving with each step .

to [fit] {sb/sth} like a glove [phrase]

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

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to [eat] like a (horse|pig) [phrase]

to eat an excessive amount of food

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(as|) quiet as a mouse [phrase]

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

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to [sleep] like a dog [phrase]

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

Ex: After spending the whole weekend relaxing , she felt refreshed and ready to take on the week , having 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
Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 4 - 4F	Unit 4 - 4G	Unit 4 - 4H
Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1	Unit 5 - 5A - Part 2	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5F
Unit 5 - 5G	Unit 5 - 5H	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6B
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6E	Unit 6 - 6F	Unit 7 - 7A - Part 1
Unit 7 - 7A - Part 2	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7F	Unit 7 - 7G
Unit 7 - 7H	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Unit 9 - 9E	Unit 9 - 9F	Unit 9 - 9G