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[D] Verb Pairs (Idioms)

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insomnia

[ in-'som-nee-uh ]

noun

- the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time

Holly suffered from insomnia caused by stress at work.

captivating

[ 'kap-tuh-vey-ting ]

adjective

- holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

We spent a week relaxing on the captivating island of Capri.

accompany

[ uh-'kuhm-puh-nee ]

verb

- to go with someone to a social event or to an entertainment

I have two tickets for the theater on Saturday evening - would you like to accompany me?

take my eyes off

phrase

- to stop looking at (someone or something)

I can't take my eyes off that beautiful ring of yours!

act up

phrase

- to become active; not perform as well as it should

My allergy acts up during cold season.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. give and take

  • the practice of making mutual concessions : Compromise

GIVE AND TAKE

Dialogue

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John

How long have you been married, Alex?

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Alex

I've been married for almost 10 years now. My relationship with my wife is a real give and take, that's why we have stayed together for so long.

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John

That must be the secret to a long lasting relationship.

B. wait and see

  • to wait and be patient for results or what will happen in the future

WAIT AND SEE

Dialogue

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Anna

English is too difficult to learn. I don't see any progress with my skills at all.

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Melly

You shouldn't give up that easily. Learning takes time. Just wait and see, your skills will gradually improve

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Anna

I really hope so. Thank you for motivating me!

C. toss and turn

  • to change one's position restlessly while trying to sleep

TOSS AND TURN

Dialogue

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Anna

I am really having a hard time sleeping nowadays. Every night I have to toss and turn before I get comfortable.

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Cindy

It must be your insomnia acting up. Why don't you make an appointment with your doctor?

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

If it gets any worse, I'll definitely do that.

D. touch-and-go

  • the outcome of a situation is uncertain

TOUCH AND GO

Dialogue

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Alex

Keiko is scheduled to have her Lasik surgery today, right? Does that mean she'll have 20/20 vision afterwards?

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John

Well, the doctor said it's touch and go whether she'll have better vision, but she still carried on with it.

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Alex

I think there's a good chance that she won't need to use glasses or contact lenses after it.

E. wear and tear

  • the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period

WEAR AND TEAR

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Are you free this afternoon? Can you accompany me to the mall?

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Keiko

Yeah, sure. What are we going to do there?

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

My running shoes already look scruffy from wear and tear so I need your help choosing a new pair of shoes.

LET'S PRACTICE!

PART I

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.

wear and tear toss and turn
wait and see give and take
touch and go

  1. I appreciate the idea of the system they have set up in the community.

  2. Anna was last night after finishing three cups of espresso.

  3. Regular maintenance can help prevent in your car's engine.

  4. The exam was a great challenge. We will just have to for the results by end of the month.

PART II

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

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