to tear out
[verb]
to forcefully split or remove something from their place or position, often through pulling or ripping
Ex:
Total English - Advanced - Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "burn out", "itchy feet", "around the clock", etc.
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in the fast lane
[phrase]
in a state of moving or progressing rapidly, particularly with regards to one's career, success, or lifestyle
Ex:
Ever since
winning
the
championship
,
his
career
has
been
in
the
fast lane
.
wake-up call
[noun]
a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel
Ex:
He
relied on
the
wake-up call
service
to
make
his
morning
meetings
on time
.
be-all and end-all
[phrase]
the ultimate or most important thing
Ex:
The
team
's
be-all
and
end-all
approach
to
the
project
was
to
focus on
customer
satisfaction
above all
else
.
around the clock
[adjective]
non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night
Ex:
The
security
team
patrols
the
premises
around the clock
to
ensure
safety
.
golden opportunity
[noun]
a highly favorable or advantageous chance or situation that holds great potential for success or achievement
Ex:
Investing
in
the
startup
seemed
like
a
golden opportunity
.
itchy feet
[noun]
a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere
Ex:
His
constant
itchy feet
led
him
to
change
jobs
frequently
,
seeking
new
challenges
and
experiences
.
to buzz
[verb]
to make a low and continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor
Ex:
The
drone
buzzed
overhead
,
capturing
aerial
footage
of
the
landscape
.