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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out of one's depth

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

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out on a limb

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

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out of step with somebody or something

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

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out of character

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

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in one's element

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

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limelight

a focus of public attention

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in the offing

likely to happen or appear soon

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out of favor

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

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