Total English Intermediate "Unit 1 - Vocabulary"

to see red

phrase

/sˈiː ɹˈɛd/

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Idiom

Informal

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Example

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Every time he insults her, she sees red and can't help but respond angrily.

Whenever they interrupt him during a presentation, he sees red and loses his train of thought.

What is the origin of the idiom "see red" and when to use it?

The idiom "see red" is believed to have originated from the physiological response of the human body during intense emotional states, particularly anger. The phrase is commonly used in situations where individuals feel deeply angered, provoked, or threatened, leading to an intense visceral reaction. It can be used during arguments, conflicts, or confrontations when emotions run high and individuals may act impulsively or aggressively.

to get over

Verb

/ɡɛt ˈoʊvɚ/

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

get worse

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

over

argument

noun

a

ɑ:

r

g

u

j

ə

m

e

ə

n

t

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

business

noun

b

u

ɪ

s

z

i

n

e

ɪ

ss

s

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

nickname

noun

n

i

ɪ

ck

k

n

a

eɪ

m

e

a familiar or humorous name given to someone that is connected with their real name, appearance, or with something they have done

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

shoemaker

noun

sh

ʃ

oe

u

m

a

eɪ

k

e

ɜ

r

a person who designs, makes, or repairs shoes

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

wild

Adjective

w

i

aɪ

l

d

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

tame

athletic

Adjective

a

æ

th

θ

l

e

ɛ

t

i

ɪ

c

k

related to athletes or their career

spike

noun

s

p

i

aɪ

k

e

a type of athletic shoe that has pointed protrusions on the sole, designed to provide better traction and grip on surfaces such as grass, dirt, or track

athlete

noun

a

æ

th

θ

l

e

i

t

e

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Who is an "athlete"?

An athlete is a person who participates in physical sports or activities that require strength, skill, and endurance. Athletes train and compete in various sports, such as running, swimming, soccer, or gymnastics, to improve their abilities and achieve success. Being an athlete involves regular practice, physical conditioning, and dedication to performance, often with the goal of excelling in competitions or tournaments. Athletes can compete at different levels, from local events to professional and international competitions.

eventually

Adverb

e

i

v

e

ɛ

n

t

ʃ

ua

ə

ll

l

y

i

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of time

ago

Adverb

a

ə

g

o

oʊ

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

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adverb of time

already

Adverb

a

ɔ

l

r

ea

ɛ

d

y

i

before the present or specified time

Grammatical Information:

adverb of time

for

preposition

f

o

ɔ:

r

used to indicate a time duration

just

Adverb

j

ʤ

u

ʌ

s

t

very recently or only before this moment

Grammatical Information:

adverb of time

since

conjunction

s

i

ɪ

n

c

s

e

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

yet

Adverb

y

j

e

ɛ

t

up until the current or given time

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of time

to grow up

Verb

/ɡroʊ ˈʌp/

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

grow

phrase's particle

up

to bring up

Verb

/ˈbrɪŋ ˈʌp/

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

bring

phrase's particle

up

to tell off

Verb

/tˈɛl ˈɔf/

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

tell

phrase's particle

off

to take after

Verb

/tˈeɪk ˈæftɚ/

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

take

phrase's particle

after

to look after

Verb

/lˈʊk ˈæftɚ/

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

look

phrase's particle

after

to get on

Verb

/ɡɛt ˈɑn/

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

on

to look up to

Verb

/lˈʊk ˈʌp tuː/

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

look down on

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

look

phrase's particle

up to

to carry on

Verb

/kˈæɹi ˈɑːn/

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

carry

phrase's particle

on

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