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Four Corners 4 - Unit 8 Lesson C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 Lesson C in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "careless", "unnecessary", "big deal", etc.

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Four Corners 4
expression

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

Ex: Her eyes widened in surprise, an expression that conveyed her shock better than words ever could. 
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to [make] a fool (out|) of {oneself}

to embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous

Ex: She made a fool of herself by tripping and spilling her drink at the party. 
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to [make] an effort

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: He promised to make an effort to spend more quality time with his family. 
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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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big deal
big deal
[noun]

something of high priority or special importance

Ex: Getting the contract signed is a big deal for the company. 
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to [make] up {one's} mind

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex: I need a few more days before I make up my mind. 
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to [get] into trouble

to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

Ex: When he broke the window, he knew he was going to get into trouble with his parents. 
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to get over

to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

Ex: After the breakup, it was challenging for her to get over him. 
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to get out of

to escape a responsibility

Ex: He always tries to get out of doing his chores. 
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to [get] on {one's} nerves

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: His constant whistling is really getting on my nerves. 
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to [get] rid of {sb/sth}

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: Getting rid of noise enhances the quality of your audio and makes it sound more pleasing to the ears. 
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to hate
to hate
[Verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: Can you please stop making that noise?  I hate it. 
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to [do] {one's}  best

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know the test is hard, but just do your best. 
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careless
careless
[Adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: He is a careless eater and often spills food on his clothes. 
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easily
easily
[Adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: She completed the marathon easily. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

Ex: She follows a vegan lifestyle, avoiding all animal products. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
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least
least
[Adverb]

to the lowest extent

Ex: The best ideas often come to you when you least expect them. 
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chore
chore
[noun]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

Ex: Taking out the trash is one of the daily chores he is responsible for. 
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to [do] the dishes

to wash cups, plates, bowls, etc. particularly after having a meal

Ex: They take turns doing the dishes after family dinners. 
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unnecessary
unnecessary
[Adjective]

not needed at all or more than what is required

Ex: His comments during the meeting were unnecessary and only served to prolong the discussion. 
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