Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1B

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1B in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "at hand," "on purpose," " at times," etc.

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on the same wavelength

[phrase]

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

Ex: In the business meeting, the executives found it easy to make decisions as they were on the same wavelength regarding the company's vision and objectives.

on good terms

[phrase]

having an enjoyable or friendly relationship with someone and be able to make good interactions with them

Ex: He worked hard to stay on good terms with all his colleagues.

on bad terms

[phrase]

having an unfriendly relationship with someone, often due to a disagreement

Ex: I'm glad that we're not on bad terms anymore, because I really miss her.

on a regular basis

[phrase]

at fixed, evenly spaced intervals of time

Ex: The committee convenes on a regular basis, on the first Monday of each quarter.

at a loose end

[phrase]

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.

at short notice

[phrase]

with very little time to prepare or respond to something

Ex: Flights were rescheduled at a moment's notice after the storm.

at a glance

[phrase]

with a quick look or observation, often without going into detail

Ex: He could assess the situation at a glance, understanding the urgency of the problem.

on the increase

[phrase]

becoming more frequent, often used to describe a trend or phenomenon

Ex: Crime rates have been on the increase in the downtown area.

at hand

[phrase]

easily available or readily accessible

Ex: The manager has all the information at hand to make a decision.

broad

[Adjective]

covering or including a wide range of topics, subjects, or people

Ex: The university prides itself on offering a broad curriculum that caters to students with diverse interests and goals .

scale

[noun]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

Ex: We need to assess the scale of the problem before deciding on a suitable solution .

arm's length

[phrase]

a distance or attitude of separation or detachment, often used to imply that someone is kept at a safe or respectful distance, physically or emotionally

Ex: While they worked together, they kept their personal lives at arm's length.

at random

[Adverb]

without a specific order, plan, or pattern

Ex: The names were drawn at random for the raffle .

at times

[Adverb]

at moments that are not constant or regular

Ex: He can be unpredictable , getting into heated debates at times.

at fault

[Adjective]

having responsibility or blame for something that has gone wrong or caused harm

Ex: She was at fault when the project went over budget due to her poor planning .

on demand

[Adjective]

available to access or use whenever requested, typically used for streaming or digital services

Ex: He downloaded the lecture on-demand to study later.

on purpose

[Adverb]

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

Ex: She wore mismatched socks on purpose as a quirky fashion statement .

on average

[Adverb]

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

Ex: The restaurant serves on average 200 customers daily .

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