Insight - Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 8

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 8 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "rush off", "at a loose end", "glamour", etc.

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to stand on one's own (two) feet

[phrase]

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.

to put one's foot up

[phrase]

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.

to put one's foot down

[phrase]

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: After years of accommodating unreasonable demands , she put her foot down and refused to be taken advantage of any longer .

to rush off

[Verb]

to leave quickly or abruptly, often because of an urgent or unexpected situation

Ex: I might have to rush off from work if my child 's school calls with an issue .

to land on one's feet

[phrase]

to experience success or good fortune, particularly after a period of facing challenges or setbacks

Ex: Following the company restructuring, many employees feared job loss, but fortunately, most of them landed on their feet with new opportunities within the organization.

to get off on the wrong foot

[phrase]

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .

at a loose end

[phrase]

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: On days off, she’s often at a loose end, looking for ways to stay productive.

to make (both) ends meet

[phrase]

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: He has two jobs just to make ends meet each month.

to come to an end

[phrase]

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

Ex: The conference will come to an end, and participants will return to their respective locations .

in the end

[Adverb]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

Ex: He had doubts at first , but in the end, he trusted his instincts .

at the end of one's tether

[phrase]

unable to cope with anything due to a lack of energy or patience

Ex: She was jealous , humiliated , and at the end of her tether.

to deal

[Verb]

to engage in activities or behavior aimed at resolving or improving a situation involving someone or something

Ex: I had to deal with a lot of paperwork before the deadline.

to run off

[Verb]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.

to fall on one's feet

[phrase]

to find oneself in good condition after surviving a difficult experience

Ex: The team struggled at first but fell on their feet.

to start off

[Verb]

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

Ex: The book starts off with a mysterious prologue that sets the tone for the story .

to fly

[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .

glamour

[noun]

the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

Ex: Despite the early morning and hard work , the model maintained an air of effortless glamour during the photoshoot .

to challenge

[Verb]

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

Ex: By this time , they have challenged each other in numerous debates .

stress

[noun]

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

Ex: The therapist recommended ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques .

repetition

[noun]

the act of doing or performing something again

Ex: The project 's success relied on the repetition of standard procedures .

to vary

[Verb]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .

to have a lot on one's plate

[phrase]

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.

to rise to the occasion

[phrase]

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.

show somebody the ropes

[phrase]

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to boycott

[Verb]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .

demonstration

[noun]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .

to march

[Verb]

to walk firmly with regular steps

Ex: They marched together , singing songs of unity .

to struggle

[Verb]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .

meaningful

[Adjective]

having a significant purpose or importance

Ex: The workshop provided participants with meaningful insights into effective communication .

threat

[noun]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .

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