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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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Total English - Advanced
to tear out

to forcefully split or remove something from their place or position, often through pulling or ripping

Ex: The gardener had to tear out the invasive weeds from the flower bed.Ā 
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in the fast lane

in a state of moving or progressing rapidly, particularly with regards to one's career, success, or lifestyle

Ex: After the promotion, her career moved into the fast lane.Ā 
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wake-up call

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

Ex: She requested a wake-up call at 6 AM to ensure she wouldn't miss her early flight.Ā 
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be-all and end-all

the ultimate or most important thing

Ex: For a successful business, customer service is often the be-all and end-all in building long-term relationships with clients.Ā 
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around the clock
around the clock
[Adjective]

non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night

Ex: The nurses worked around the clock during the emergency.Ā 
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to burn out

to feel very tired from working too much over a period of time

Ex: She burned herself out by taking on too many projects at once.Ā 
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golden opportunity

a highly favorable or advantageous chance or situation that holds great potential for success or achievement

Ex: He didn't want to miss the golden opportunity to work with the renowned scientist.Ā 
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itchy feet

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

Ex: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands.Ā 
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to buzz
to buzz
[Verb]

to make a low and continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor

Ex: The bees buzzed around the blooming flowers in the garden.Ā 
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