Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 12 - 12C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 - 12C in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "food for thought", "pinch", "break the ice", etc.

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pinch

[noun]

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

Ex: Even a pinch of cayenne pepper can make the dish quite spicy .

piece of cake

[phrase]

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

Ex: Did you see that?

to recharge one's batteries

[phrase]

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: A good night's sleep can do wonders to recharge your batteries and help you face the day ahead.

in the middle of nowhere

[phrase]

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

Ex: The farmhouse was in the middle of nowhere, providing a peaceful retreat from the noise and busyness of city life .

a far cry from something

[phrase]

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The current political climate a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs .

to break the ice

[phrase]

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party , she played a game that encouraged guests to interact break the ice.

to keep an eye on somebody or something

[phrase]

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.

to sleep like a log

[phrase]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: After the busy workweek , I needed sleep like a log during the weekend to recharge .

out of the blue

[phrase]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

to pull one's leg

[phrase]

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.

to make one's day

[phrase]

to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable

Ex: Her success story made their day and inspired them.

food for thought

[phrase]

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

Ex: The book is filled with profound insights and philosophical ideas , making it a rich source food for thought.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 12 - 12C