Do Ex 3
by no means | not by any (manner of) means: not at all
E.g.
She is by no means an inexperienced teacher.
We haven't won yet, not by any means.
break up: to begin the holidays when school closes at the end of a term.
E.g.
When do you break up for Christmas?
wrap something up
(informal) to complete something such as an agreement or a meeting in an acceptable way. To complete or finish something.
E.g.
That just about wraps it up for today.
It’s getting late – let’s wrap it up.
She wrapped up a deal just before she left on vacation.
We’re hoping to wrap up the negotiations this week.
The conference wrapped up yesterday
bring out the best/worst in somebody to make someone behave in the best or worst way that they can.
E.g.
Pressure can bring out the worst in people.
Christmas usually brings out the absolute worst in sentimental platitudes.
Alcohol just brings out the worst in her.
A crisis can bring out the best and the worst in people.
stand by: to be ready to do something if necessary.
E.g.
Rescue crews were standing by in case of a breakdown.
The troops are standing by.
Stand by for our Christmas competition.
Police stood by to arrest any violent fans
run up against something: to experience a difficulty
E.g.
The government is running up against considerable opposition to its tax reforms.
The museum has run up against opposition to its proposals.
The plans for the new bridge ran up against strong local opposition.
hold somebody/something up to delay or block the movement or progress of somebody/something.
E.g.
An accident is holding up traffic.
The project was held up by various legal problems.
Sorry I’m late – I was held up at work.
Do Ex 4
furnishings: (pl) the furniture, carpets, curtains, etc. in a room or house
E.g.
The wallpaper should match the furnishings.
conflict (v) if two ideas, beliefs, stories, etc. conflict, it is not possible for them to exist together or for them both to be true
synonym clash
E.g.
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims.
There are several major areas where their interests conflict.
These results conflict with earlier findings.
Do Ex 5
pave the way (for somebody/something) to create a situation in which somebody will be able to do something or something can happen. Sp. allanar el camino para algo.
E.g.
This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women.
extravagant:/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/
spending a lot more money or using a lot more of something than you can afford or than is necessary. Sp. derrochador -a, despilfarrador -a
E.g.
I felt very extravagant spending £200 on a dress.
She's got very extravagant tastes.
Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, in view of the low rainfall this year.
Would it be too extravagant to buy both? Sp. ¿Sería excesivo comprar los dos?
ostentatious:/ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəs/
(disapproving) showing your wealth or status in a way that is intended to impress people synonym: showy.
E.g.
ostentatious gold jewellery
an ostentatious display of wealth
immoderate:/ɪˈmɒdərət/ extreme; not reasonable. Excessive. Sp. excesivo, desmesurado
E.g.
immoderate drinking
immoderate demands
Some college students consume an immoderate amount of alcohol.
anticipation: the fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now. Sp. hacer algo en previsión de/a la expectativa de algo, hacer algo previendo algo.
in anticipation of something He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited
They increased production in anticipation of increased sales
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