Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 6 - 6C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6C in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "out of favor", "out on a limb", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
out of {one's} depth
out of {one's} depth [phrase]

in a very nervous or frustrating state of mind in face of a problem or situation one knows very little or nothing about

Ex: I 'm out of my depth with these complicated financial documents .
out on a limb
out on a limb [phrase]

in a situation that involves a lot of risk and little support or evidence, especially one that arouses negative reactions in others

Ex: The scientist ventured out on a limb by proposing a groundbreaking theory that challenged existing beliefs .
out of step with {sb/sth}
out of step with {sb/sth} [phrase]

having ideas or beliefs that are in conflict with those of other people

Ex: The artist 's unconventional style of painting was out of step with the traditional art scene , but it garnered attention for its uniqueness .
out of character
out of character [phrase]

said of something that is completely unexpected and does not resemble one's usual behavior

Ex: She found his generosity to be out of character , as he 's known for being quite frugal .
in {one's} element
in {one's} element [phrase]

in a good mood because of enjoying what one does or being in a place or situation that one likes

Ex: The artist was in her element when painting outdoors .
limelight
limelight [noun]

the center of public attention or interest

Ex: The invention brought the scientist into the limelight .
in the offing
in the offing [adverb]

likely to happen or appear soon

Ex: A major policy change appears to be in the offing after the recent meetings .
out of favor
out of favor [phrase]

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: Traditional landline phones have gone out of favor with the widespread use of smartphones .
Insight - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A Unit 1 - 1C Unit 1 - 1D Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1 Unit 2 - 2A Unit 2 - 2C Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E Vocabulary Insight 2 Unit 3 - 3A Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D Vocabulary Insight 3 Unit 4 - 4A Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4D Unit 4 - 4E Vocabulary Insight 4 Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5C Unit 5 - 5D Unit 5 - 5E Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A Unit 6 - 6C Unit 6 - 6D Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6 Unit 7 - 7A Unit 7 - 7C Vocabulary Insight 7
Unit 8 - 8A Unit 8 - 8C Unit 8 - 8D Vocabulary Insight 8
Unit 9 - 9A Unit 9 - 9C Unit 9 - 9D Unit 9 - 9E
Vocabulary Insight 9 Unit 10 - 10A Unit 10 - 10C Unit 10 - 10D
Unit 10 - 10E Vocabulary Insight 10