Do Ex 6
be/get sucked in(to) to be unable to stop yourself from getting involved in something bad.
E.g.
Like many unemployed people, Theresa got sucked into a spiral of debts.
Would America be sucked into an unwanted war?
I really don't want to get involved in this argument, but I can feel myself being sucked into it.
leap at something to accept a chance or an opportunity quickly and with enthusiasm. Synonym: jump at. Sp. aprovechar algo, no dejar pasar algo
E.g.
I leapt at the chance to go to France.
I’d leap at the chance of going to India. Sp. No dejaría pasar la oportunidad de ir a India.
think ahead (to something) to think about a future event or situation and plan for it.
E.g.
The new year is a natural time to think ahead and make plans for the future.
be/stand in awe of somebody/something to admire somebody/something and be slightly frightened of them/it. Sp. sentirse intimidado -a por alguien, sentir un enorme respeto por alguien
E.g.
While Diana was in awe of her grandfather, she adored her grandmother.
set out: to begin a job, task, etc. with a particular aim or goal. Sp. empezar, ponerse manos a la obra
E.g.
She set out to break the world record. They succeeded in what they set out to do
set out to do something Sp. proponerse hacer algo
He set out to make a million dollars. Sp. Se propuso ganar un millón de dólares.
Do Ex 7
a flash of inspiration:
If you have a flash of inspiration it means that you get a sudden idea that helps you create or achieve what you were hoping to do.
diligent: showing care and effort in your work or duties.
E.g.
a diligent student/worker
driven: Someone who is driven is so determined to achieve something or be successful that all of their behaviour is directed towards this aim. Trying extremely hard to achieve what you want. Sp. tenaz
E.g.
Like most of the lawyers that I know, Rachel is driven.
He claims he is not a driven workaholic
Do Ex 8
set your sights on something/on doing something to decide that you want something and to try very hard to get it.
E.g.
She's set her sights on getting into Harvard.
pick up the pieces to return or to help somebody return to a normal situation, particularly after a shock or a disaster. Sp. rehacer la/su vida.
E.g.
You cannot live your children's lives for them; you can only be there to pick up the pieces when things go wrong
pluck up (the) courage (to do something) to make yourself do something even though you are afraid to do it. Sp. armarse de valor.
E.g.
I finally plucked up the courage to ask her for a date.
I plucked up the courage to talk to her. Sp. Me armé de valor para hablar con ella.
a pat on the back (for something/for doing something) praise or approval for something that you have done well. Sp. felicitar a alguien (por algo).
E.g.
He deserves a pat on the back for all his hard work.
Give yourself a pat on the back!
pin your faith on somebody/something
(also pin (all) your hopes on somebody/something ) to rely on somebody/something completely for success or help. Sp. depositar las esperanzas/la confianza en alguien/algo
E.g.
She did not pin much faith on their chances of success
Why are you pinning all your hopes on him when you know he is going to let you down?
Don’t pin your hopes on it. Sp. No te hagas demasiadas ilusiones.
Do Ex 9
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