A Closer Look-2-Lesson 8

review

flashcard

spelling

quiz

start-learning

wise owl [noun]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

Ex: The company 's CEO is regarded as a wise owl in the business world .

night owl [noun]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

Ex: Night owls often enjoy the tranquility of the late hours , when they can work or read without interruptions .

mousey [adjective]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

(as|) quiet as a mouse [phrase]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex:

monkey wrench [noun]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

more fun than a barrel (full|) of monkeys [phrase]

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Working on the project with her friends was more fun than a barrel of monkeys , making the task enjoyable .

[be] a monkey's uncle [sentence]

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex:

to monkey around [verb]

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

Ex: Stop monkeying around and focus on your homework .

pigs (can|might) fly [sentence]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex:

in a pig's eye [interjection]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Ex:

pigheaded [adjective]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

to [eat] like a (horse|pig) [phrase]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex:

pigs (can|might) fly [sentence]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex:

to pig out [verb]

to eat a large amount of food, often messily

Ex: They pigged out at the buffet .

rabbit ears [noun]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

rat [noun]

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

Ex: The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage .

to rat [verb]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

Ex:

rat race [noun]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

Ex: Many people feel trapped in the rat race of their jobs and long for more meaningful work .

to [smell] a rat [phrase]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unusual financial transactions led the accountant to smell a rat and report potential fraud to the authorities .

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler) [phrase]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex:

(as|) slow as a snail [phrase]

extremely low in speed

Ex: The construction project is progressing slow as a snail due to various delays .

if (it|this) (was|were) a snake, it would have bitten you [sentence]

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex:

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [phrase]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: The suspect in the crime is as slippery as an eel , making it challenging for the detectives to gather enough evidence .

snake [noun]

a person treacherous, deceitful, or willing to betray others

Ex: The snake laughed while betraying his friends .

snake eyes [noun]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

sheepish [adjective]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

Ex: She felt sheepish during the interview , stumbling over her words and avoiding eye contact .

to [talk] turkey [phrase]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: Instead of beating around the bush , let 's talk turkey and address the challenges we are facing head-on .

turkey [noun]

an inept, foolish, or undesirable person

Ex:

a whale of time [phrase]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex:

to [whale] on {sb/sth} [phrase]

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The security guard had to use force to subdue the unruly protester who was whaling on the building 's entrance .

wolf [noun]

a man who aggressively or persistently pursues sexual attention from women

Ex: She avoided the wolf at the party who made unwanted advances .

to wolf down [verb]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

Ex: He wolfed down the pizza like he had n’t eaten all day .

can of worms [phrase]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The decision to renovate the old building seemed simple at first , but it quickly turned into a can of worms when structural issues and historical preservation concerns arose .

worm [noun]

a person regarded as weak, cowardly, or contemptible

Ex:

(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm [sentence]

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm , which is why he always gets the best opportunities .

to [worm] {sth} out of {sb} [phrase]

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex:

Street Talk 1
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	A Closer Look: Lesson 2	Lesson 3
A Closer Look: Lesson 3	A Closer Look 2: Lesson 3	Lesson 4	A Closer Look: Lesson 4
Lesson 5	Lesson 6	A Closer Look: Lesson 6	Lesson 7
A Closer Look: Lesson 7	Lesson 8	A Closer Look: Lesson 8	A Closer Look 2: Lesson 8
Lesson 9	A Closer Look: Lesson 9	Lesson 10	A Closer Look: Lesson 10