Solutions - Advanced - Unit 9 - 9E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9E in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "put pressure on", "spoiler", "come to an end", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
spoiler [noun]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

Ex: Some people ca n't resist sharing spoilers , even if others have n't seen the film yet .

to give the impression of having the quality or characteristic described by the following word

Ex: Winning the championship came as a triumph for the underdog team .

to reach the conclusion or final stage of something, often after a period of time

Ex: After hours of playing , the game came to an end when the winner was declared .

to cause a negative effect or injury to someone or something, typically unintentionally

Ex: Let 's avoid doing harm to our friendship by resolving our issues .
to do [verb]

to get on or progress in a certain way

Ex: The new initiative is doing quite well so far .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .

to try to influence or persuade someone to do something by applying force, stress, or urgency

Ex: The coach put pressure on the players to improve their performance .

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

Ex: During the interview , he put his foot in it by mentioning the company 's financial troubles .

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: I suppose I just took it for granted that they were married .