Summit 2A "Unit 3 - Preview" Vocabulary

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(in|into) hot water [phrase]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: After missing the important client meeting , he found himself in hot water with his boss .

cold feet [noun]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

Ex: The investor got cold feet about the risky business venture and withdrew their financial support .

to suddenly and unexpectedly take away support or remove something that someone relies on, leaving them in a difficult situation

Ex: They pulled the rug out from under the team by changing the deadline at the last minute.

with all {one's} heart [phrase]

with complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment

Ex: I ’m sorry with all my heart for what happened .

to [take] the plunge [phrase]

to become someone's wife or husband during a special ceremony

Ex: Emma and Michael had been in a committed relationship for a long time , so they finally took the plunge and exchanged wedding vows .

to [jump] to (a|the) conclusion [phrase]

to make a hasty or premature judgment or decision without sufficient evidence or information

Ex: When problem-solving, it's best to consider all options and not jump to conclusions.

big deal [noun]

something of high priority or special importance

Ex: Winning the competition was a big deal for her.

to freak out [verb]

to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

Ex: Don't freak out, but I think I lost my phone somewhere in the house.

the end of the world [phrase]

a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen

Ex: When her phone fell into the water , she acted like it was the end of the world , even though it could be fixed .

jitter [noun]

feeling of extreme nervousness, anxiety, or restlessness, especially before an event or important moment

Ex: The team had jitters before the final match, but they performed well.

mark my [word] [sentence]

used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: Despite the odds , I believe we 'll succeed in this endeavor ; mark my word , we 'll prove the doubters wrong .

to chill [verb]

to relax or calm down, often used to tell someone to stop being overly anxious or excited

Ex: Chill, dude, it's not the end of the world; we can figure it out later.