Do Ex 1
safeguard:
to protect something/somebody from loss, harm or damage; to keep something/somebody safe
safeguard something
to safeguard a person’s interests
It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant.
safeguard something/somebody against/from something
The new card will safeguard the company against fraud.
safeguard against something
The leaflet explains how to safeguard against dangers in the home.
Do Ex 2
take a walk on the wild side:
To engage in risky, raucous, adventurous, or licentious behaviour.
If you're looking for a wild time on your vacation, you should travel with Samantha—she's always ready to take a walk on the wild side!
I've had such a quiet, sheltered life that I want to take a walk on the wild side at least once before it's too late!
raucous: /ˈrɔːkəs/ sounding loud and rough. Sp. estridente, ruidoso.
E.g.
raucous laughter
a raucous voice
a group of raucous young men
They grew more and more raucous as the evening went on.
licentious /laɪˈsenʃəs/ behaving in a way that is not considered sexually moral. Sp. libertino.
E.g.
He fell out of favour with his mother because of his licentious behaviour.
bask:
to lie, sit or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
E.g.
basking in the warmth of the sun
Lizards were basking in the morning sun.
take away from phrasal verb
take away from something | take something away from something [no passive] to make the effort or value of something seem less. Sp. restarle valor a algo
synonym detract
E.g.
I don't want to take away from his achievements, but he couldn't have done it without my help.
I don't want to take anything away from what you have all achieved.
The sad news took away from our enjoyment of the evening. Sp. La triste noticia nos arruinó la velada.
Do Ex 3
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