Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8A

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "take time," "scoot," "have time to kill," etc.

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to [have] time to kill [phrase]

to have extra time available with nothing specific to do

Ex: They often play games on their phones when they have time to kill .

to [take] {one's} time [phrase]

to spend as much as time one needs on doing something without hurrying

Ex: In the art gallery , visitors can take their time to appreciate the diverse works of art .

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time [phrase]

to certainly happen at some point in the future

Ex: For a budding entrepreneur with a great product , it 's just a matter of time before their business takes off .

there is no time like the present [sentence]

used to imply that there is no better time to act or do something than the present moment

Ex: To make meaningful changes in your life , remember there is no time like the present .

to [have] no time for {sb/sth} [phrase]

to refrain from involving someone or spending time with them

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to [make] time [phrase]

to set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments

Ex: Despite his busy work schedule , he always tries to make time for his family .

to [give] {sb} a (hard|tough|rough) time [phrase]

to make things difficult for a person on purpose

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in plenty of time [phrase]

with enough time to spare before a deadline or scheduled event

Ex: We left early to ensure we reached the station in plenty of time .

to spare [verb]

to give someone something that one has enough of

Ex: They agreed to spare some of their budget for community outreach programs .

to scoot [verb]

to move quickly and suddenly, often with a light or nimble motion

Ex: Trying to catch the bus , she scooted down the street .

to scrub [verb]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

Ex: He scrubs the outdoor patio furniture to remove dirt and grime .

incinerator [noun]

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

Ex: The industrial complex featured a large incinerator to handle the disposal of manufacturing by-products .

federal law [noun]

a set of rules and regulations enacted and enforced by the national government of a country, applicable across all states or regions within its jurisdiction

Ex: Violating a federal law can result in severe penalties .

Face2Face - Advanced
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2A
Unit 2 - 2B	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B
Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 6 - 6A
Unit 6 - 6B	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B
Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10C