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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
at a loose end

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.
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to snow under

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

Ex: The unexpected project extensions snowed under the construction crew , leading to overtime and tight deadlines .
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to line up

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

Ex: The cars are lining up at the toll booth to pay the toll .
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tied up
tied up
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The employees were too tied up with paperwork to take a break .
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to fall through

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

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .
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to go ahead

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

Ex: The homeowner is excited to go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .
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to get out of

to escape a responsibility

Ex: She couldn’t get out of her commitment to volunteer.
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to call off

to cancel what has been planned

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.
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to wind down

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

Ex: She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .
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to crop up

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

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .
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to [put] {one's} foot up

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.
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