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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
juicy
[ 'joo-see ]
adjective
She couldn’t wait to share the juicy details about the surprise party.
fuel
[ 'fyoo-uhl ]
noun
This hearty breakfast gave me real fuel for the busy day ahead.
juggling
[ 'juhg-ling ]
verb
She’s been juggling work, school, and family responsibilities all week.
aroma
[ uh-'roh-muh ]
noun
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
visually appealing
adjective phrase
The new website design is sleek and visually appealing.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. a feast for the senses
- to describe a meal or dish that is not only delicious but also visually appealing, fragrant, and enjoyable in every way
Dialogue
Lily
John
It really was a feast for the senses—the flavors, the colors, and even the aroma. Everything was so thoughtfully presented.
Lily
The dessert was especially striking. The combination of textures and tastes was beyond anything I expected.
John
Yes, it wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience that I’ll remember for a long time.
B. bite off more than someone can chew
- to take on more responsibility or tasks than you can handle, but it can also be used when referring to eating too much food at once
Dialogue
Anna
I’m starting to think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew with this project.
Tina
What happened? You seemed so confident about it at first.
Anna
There’s just so much work to do, and I didn’t realize how many deadlines I’d be juggling.
Tina
It’s tough, but remember you can always ask for help if it gets too overwhelming.
C. a taste of heaven
- to describe food or drink that is exceptionally delicious, almost as if it's a divine experience
Dialogue
Emma
That grilled salmon was a taste of heaven, wasn’t it?
Michael
Definitely! It was perfectly cooked, so tender and flavorful. The seasoning was just right.
Emma
And the side dishes complemented it so well. I’ve never had a meal that was so satisfying.
Michael
It was like nothing I’ve ever tasted before. I think I’ll be dreaming about it tonight!
D. to have hearty meal
- to eat a large, satisfying, and nourishing meal
Dialogue
Ava
I'm starving after that long bike ride!
Ben
Same here. Let’s find a place where we can have a hearty meal.
Ava
Good idea. I’m thinking something like steak, potatoes, and a big salad.
Ben
Sounds perfect. There’s a diner nearby that serves generous portions.
Ava
Let’s go there—I need some real fuel after all this exercise!
E. spilling the tea
- a modern idiom used to refer to sharing gossip or revealing juicy information, often used in social settings where drinks (like tea) are involved
Dialogue
Sarah
You won’t believe what I heard today!
David
What is it? I can see you’re dying to spill the tea.
Sarah
Well, apparently Lisa and Jason have been secretly planning a trip to Paris!
David
That’s amazing! I didn’t even know they were close enough to do that. How exciting!
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
| a taste of heaven | a feast for the senses |
| to have a hearty meal | bite off more than someone can chew |
| spilling the tea |
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I’m starting to feel like I’ve with all these new responsibilities.
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After spending the whole day outside, I developed and couldn’t stop snacking.
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He was so excited about the news, he couldn’t stop about it.
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I’ve never had anything so delicious in my life; that steak was .
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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The dinner at the new restaurant was absolutely incredible!