Face2Face Intermediate "Unit 7 - 7A" Vocabulary

goal

noun

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our purpose or desired result

aim end object objective

Example

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Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business.

Setting achievable goals is essential for personal growth and development.

achievement

noun

a

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the action or process of reaching a particular thing

aim end object objective

opportunity

noun

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a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

aim end object objective

to achieve

Verb

a

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v

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to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

aim end object objective

Grammatical Information:

transitive

effort

noun

e

ɛ

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ɜ

r

t

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

aim end object objective

to mess up

Verb

/mˈɛs ˈʌp/

to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful

aim end object objective

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

mess

phrase's particle

up

to dream

Verb

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to think about something that one desires very much

aim end object objective

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to make the most (out) of something

phrase

/mˌeɪk ðə mˈoʊst ˈaʊt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Idiom

Informal

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

aim end object objective

What is the origin of the idiom "make the most of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "make the most of something" originates from the idea of optimizing or maximizing the benefits or opportunities presented by a particular situation or resource. It is used to convey the idea of using something to its full advantage and not squandering it.