Total English - Advanced - Unit 4 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "snow under", "crop up", "fall through", etc.

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Total English - Advanced

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

Ex: Feeling at a loose end , he took up a new hobby to fill his free time .

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

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to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

Ex: The airplanes are lining up on the runway , ready to take off .
tied up [adjective]

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

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(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

Ex: The construction project started to fall through when funding issues arose .

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

Ex: Even though some team members had doubts , the project manager encouraged them to go ahead with the innovative idea .

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

Ex: They recommend winding down before sleep by dimming the lights and avoiding screens .

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

Ex: Financial challenges can often crop up , necessitating careful budgeting and planning .