Total English - Advanced - Unit 6 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 6 - Vocabulary in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "old hand", "save face", "come to a head", etc.

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to [have] {one's} hands full [phrase]

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

Ex: The project manager has his hands full trying to coordinate the team and meet the project deadline .

old hand [noun]

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

Ex: Our coach is an old hand in the world of professional sports , with multiple championships under his belt .

to [be|get] (run|rushed) off {one's} feet [phrase]

to have a lot of things that need to be done

Ex: The catering team was rushed off their feet during the wedding reception , making sure all the guests were served .

to [land] on {one's} feet [phrase]

to experience success or good fortune, particularly after a period of facing challenges or setbacks

Ex: Despite the initial setbacks , the new project faced , the team worked hard and managed to land on their feet with a successful product launch .

to [come] to a head [phrase]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: Their long-standing disagreement came to a head when they had a public confrontation .

to [have] a (good|) head for {sth} [phrase]

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: If you have a good head for business , you ’ll do well in this industry .

to [have] {one's} (best|) interests at heart [phrase]

to show concern about someone, often someone who is in trouble, and do one's best to help them

Ex: I chose a therapist who genuinely had my best interests at heart , providing personalized guidance and helping me navigate through challenging times .

{one's} heart [sink] [sentence]

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

Ex: The moment she heard the news of her friend 's sudden passing , her heart sank , overwhelmed by grief and a profound sense of loss .

to [face] the music [phrase]

to accept and confront the punishment or consequence of one's wrongdoings or irresponsible actions

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to [save] face [phrase]

to take action or make a statement in order to avoid embarrassment, humiliation, or loss of respect

Ex: He apologized publicly to save face after his mistake .

Total English - Advanced
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