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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
hype
[ hayhp ]
noun
I don't believe all the hype about how good the new season or the series will be.
rave
[ reyv ]
verb
She raved about the clothes she had seen at the Paris fashion shows.
prospect
[ 'pros-pekt ]
noun
I see no prospect of things improving here.
like a boss
idiom
My sister plays the piano like a boss.
stumble over one's words
idiom
He tried asking her on a date, but he was so nervous that he kept stumbling over his words.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. didn't live up to expectations
- was not good as expected
Dialogue
Melly
Michael
Yes. I got really curious upon seeing a lot of good reviews online so I watched it yesterday. It was good but it didn't live up to my expectations.
Melly
Well, maybe it was just not your cup of tea.
B. rough around the edges
- not perfect; need of more work
Dialogue
Bill
I'm not sure if your truck can handle a long journey, and it looks like we won't be able to fit all of our stuff in it.
Take
This old truck's a little rough around the edges, but it's still the most reliable vehicle I've owned.
Bill
Well, if you say so.
C. not all that's cracked up to be
- not as good as everyone say it is
Dialogue
Keiko
Shall we go to the newly opened restaurant downtown? I've heard a lot of good things about it, so it must be good.
Sally
Not really. People are raving about it, so I decided to give it a try to see what the hype was about, but after finishing my meal, I realized it's not all it's cracked up to be.
Keiko
Really? That's disappointing.
D. past its prime
- in a bad condition; too old
Dialogue
Sally
Who's that guy out there ?
Cindy
Oh, that's Alex. He used to be a pro surfer back in the day, but he's past his prime now.
Sally
He's still catching waves like a boss though, respect.
E. a fate worse than death
- a very unpleasant experience
Dialogue
Sally
How could you be late for a very important meeting?
Alex
I'm truly sorry, Sally. There was an accident on the highway, and I got stuck in traffic. I couldn't find another route, and it felt like a fate worse than death.
Sally
Well, James had to fill in for you, but our boss was really upset and wants to see you in his office as soon as you get here.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.
| past its prime | a fate worse than death |
| not all that's cracked up to be | rough around the edges |
| didn't live up to expectations |
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I had high hopes for the new restaurant, but the food was .
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The sequel to the popular book ; many readers felt disappointed.
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Despite being a legendary athlete, he knew he was and couldn't compete at the same level anymore.
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His presentation was informative, but it was a bit ; he stumbled over his words a few times.
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For someone who loved socializing, being isolated from others was .
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.
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The hotel room we booked for our vacation didn't live up to our expectations,as it was much smaller than advertised.
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Being stuck in a dead-end job with no prospects for growth felt like a fate worse than death.
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