GLOSSARY UNIT 4

SLANGS

sick as a dog: you are very ill
under the weather: you don't feel like doing something
keep your chin up: face up a difficult situation with pride
to top it off: something make a situation go really bad in very little time
when it rains it pours: when something can't get any worse
likely/split: in a hurry
a little bird told me: keep your source of information secret
whale of time: t have a great time
night owl: someone that stays up late at night
take the bull by the horns: to face up a problem without being afraid
rat race: fast pace of life
eat crow: to be humilliated
call the dogs off: a request to do something
get your ducks in a row: get your things in order
knee-jerk reaction. act without thinking
change of heart: change your opinion
a blessing in disguise: something thought to be bad end up being good
feel the pinch: feel restrincted with limited resources
get on your nerves: be irritating
not laughing matter: it's a serious matter
you're toast: you're in a troubble
salad das: good times


PHRASAL VERBS

calm down: become/make someone quieter/more relaxed
chill out: relax completely
cheer up: become or make someon happier
cut down. reduce the amount you take/use something
face up to: accept that a problem exist
open up: talk about how you feel
slow down: start doing something less fast
work out: do exercise to get fit


SPORT INJURIES

aching muscles
allergic reaction
broken leg
bruised knee
stiff neck
awollen ankles
sore back
itchy skin