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[B] Dealing with Emotions II

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

ace

[ eys ]

verb

- to win or succeed in a competitive situation

This is what Hillary needs to do to ace the debate.

engross

[ en-'grohs ]

verb

- if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

He seemed completely engrossed in his book.

urge

[ urj ]

noun

- a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control

I felt an irresistible urge to laugh.

comeback

[ 'kuhm-bak ]

noun

- a return to an earlier and better position or condition

Sixties singing star Petula Clark is making a comeback.

plot twist

phrase

an unexpected development in a book, film, television program, etc.

There is one plot twist, however, late in the film involving Michael Douglas' character that really shocked me.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different personalities below.

A. at the edge of one's seat

  • very excited, and giving all your attention to something, because you want to know what is going to happen

WATCH

Dialogue

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Mike

That was an intense action movie! What did you think?

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John

I loved it! I was at the edge of my seat during the entire film.

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Mike

Me too! The plot twists and fight scenes had me completely engrossed.

B. have/give butterflies (in one's stomach)

  • to feel very excited and nervous, usually about something you are going to do

INTERVIEW

Dialogue

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Keiko

I have a final interview this afternoon. My heart is racing fast and I have butterflies in my stomach.

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Sally

It's natural to feel nervous, but you got this! Just take some deep breaths and visualize yourself acing the interview. Remember to stay calm and confident.

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Keiko

Thank you. I think I'll grab a cold soda to help calm my nerves and settle my butterflies.

C. cry your eyes out

  • to cry uncontrollably

CRY

Dialogue

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Anne

My daughter had her interview with the teacher today, but she suddenly cried her eyes out.

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Sally

Oh no, what happened? Was she scared?

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Anne

I think so. She felt nervous and overwhelmed, but I told her it's okay to feel that way. We'll work on building her confidence for next time.

D. get itchy feet

  • to become bored with the place or situation that you are in, and want to move somewhere new or start doing something new

BORED

Dialogue

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Anna

I've been feeling so restless lately. We should plan a trip somewhere.

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John

I completely understand. I get itchy feet when we stay in one place for too long.

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Anna

Let's start researching destinations and plan an adventure together.

E. weight off your mind/shoulders

  • a worry that you had but that is now gone or a huge relief

FAMILY

Dialogue

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Anna

I'm really looking forward to moving to the new house.

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John

Me too. It will be a weight off our shoulders to have more space and less clutter.

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Anna

And the best part is, we'll have a backyard where we can relax and unwind.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.

weight off one's shoulders cry one's eyes out
butterflies in one's stomach get itchy feet
at the edge of one's seat
  1. After watching the heartbreaking movie, she couldn't help but .

  2. After confessing my mistake to my boss, I and could breathe easier.

  3. Standing in front of the crowd, she felt the fluttering nervously.

  4. As the final seconds of the game ticked away, the fans were , hoping for a comeback.

  5. After being in one place for too long, I start to and feel the urge to travel.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.

  1. Talking over my problem with my best friend was a weight off my shoulders.

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  2. My son cried his eyes out when we told him we couldn't afford a new bike. .

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