LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
rave
[ reyv ]
verb
Now I understand why travelers rave about Lapland.
anticipate
[ an-tis-uh-peyt ]
verb
We don't anticipate any major problems.
enticing
[ 'en-tahy-sing ]
adjective
The potential to win a free trip was enticing enough that it convinced him to donate.
predictable
[ pri-'dik-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
The ending of the book was entirely predictable.
scared to death
phrase
I was scared to death when a mouse ran across the kitchen floor.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Idioms for criticizing things
A. didn't live up to my expectations
- was not as good as expected
Dialogue
Melly
Anna
That's too bad. When we went to Bali, we made sure to read reviews and ratings before booking a hotel. We ended up staying at a highly recommended one, and it was great.
Melly
Yeah, I learned my lesson. I'll definitely do that next time.
B. not one's cup of tea
- not something one enjoys
Dialogue
Ken
I saw you came out of the vet clinic yesterday on my way home. Is your dog alright?
Cindy
Yes, thank goodness! My dog wasn't eating so much lately so I was scared to death. Have you thought of raising pets?
Ken
No, I haven't. It's not my cup of tea. And besides I've got no time to look after them. I work for almost 12 hours Monday through Friday and I spent most of my weekends doing other jobs.
C. like watching paint dry
- used to refer to an activity that you consider extremely boring
Dialogue
Mike
How was your weekend?
John
It was pretty dull. I tried to watch the movie my colleague recommended, but it was like watching paint dry. I think I slept halfway through it.
Mike
That's a shame. I spent my weekend hiking in the mountains. It was really beautiful up there. I should've invited you.
John
That would've been more fun.
D. leaves a bad taste in my mouth
- have an unpleasant memory of it / makes me feel very uncomfortable
Dialogue
Bill
I had high hopes when I made the reservation after reading the appealing online reviews, but it turned out to be a complete scam.
Anna
Did it cost more than you anticipated?
Bill
Actually, the cost wasn't an issue for me. I don't mind paying a lot if the experience is worth it. Unfortunately, our entire time at the resort left a bad taste in my mouth.
E. second rate
- not very good / low quality
Dialogue
Sally
What are your plans for the weekend? I've been wanting to go shopping with you at Macy's. I can't remember the last time we hang out together.
Cindy
Not much, really. I was actually considering going there too, but some of my friends told me the clothes are second rate.
Sally
Oh, I see. Well, how about we skip the shopping and watch a movie instead.
F. taste of one's own medicine
- when someone get the same bad treatment that he has been giving others
Dialogue
Mike
Hey, did you hear about that rude guy in accounting? He finally got a taste of his own medicine.
Cindy
What do you mean?
Mike
Apparently he was treating everyone poorly and his boss finally gave him a taste of his own medicine by yelling at him in front of the whole office.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.
leave a bad taste in one's mouth | not one's cup of tea |
didn't live up to one's expectations | like watching paint dry |
second rate | a taste of one's own medicine |
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I am sure some poetry lovers enjoy these never ending poems, but this is .
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I'd rather pay a bit more for the finest pork I can acquire than settle for a sandwich.
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I regret taking that job offer, the company culture .
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Overall, I guess this novel considering all the rave reviews.
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The characters are flat, the dialogue is predictable and the pace is like .
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She was always gossiping about others, but now she's getting a .
Part II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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Part III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. ( health-conscious / not my cup of tea )
2. ( reviews / didn't live up to my expectations )
Online travel package promos look enticing. I once had a three-day trip in Bali, Indonesia, but one hotel there didn't live up to my expectations.