MAC1 FRI1400 2.2014
1st bimester

brand

a set of characteristics to identify a product or someone

drifter

someone that moves from place to place, and doesn't have a fixed job

doer

someone who would rather do things than discuss and plan actions

fighter

someone that doesn't easily admit defeat and does not give up

close call

dangerous situation that almost happened

a chatterbox

someone who talks a lot about something unimportant

a control freak

someone that wants to control every aspect of a situation

a know it all

someone who always has the answer for anything

a joker

someone who is always making people laugh

monsoons

Occurs in a period that goes from April to October in South Asia, with heavy rain.

Mandela

Confucious

Lizzy Velasquez

Your language makes you who you are

Bring (them) to...

The author can really bring the book to life.

Story of my...

I studied so much for this test, but didn't do well. Story of my life!

Large then...

She was larger than life and could make everyone around her feel happy.

All walks of...

At this kind of place you can meet people from all walks of life. Students, teachers, artists, business people.

Having the time of (my)...

Now that I'm studying abroad I'm having the time of my life.

... like

He is an amazing artist, he draws lifelike portraits.

... saver

Thank you for helping me study for my test! It was a lifesaver.

point the way

show the right direction.

Older people could point the way in which we should follow, but it depends on us to accept it or accepting ou not.

first thing on (your) mind

priority

cooking pretty good

when the fire had (...)

make it

to manage to do something

wrap someone in cotton wool

to be very protective

sum up

to summarises an idea, to resume or something

currently

I'm currently working on a really important project.

prior to

Prior to going to the school I always have breakfast.

in recent years

In recent years technology has developed a lot.

in the long term

Everything you're doing now will be worth in the a long term.

a long time ago

I used to play with these toys a long time ago.

first and foremost

I am very angry with you. Well, first and foremost where were you last night?

odds and ends

I have not finished the task, because I still want to change a few odds and ends and so it will be perfect.

rough and ready

Well, actually I enjoy watching films which are rough and ready, but today I prefer a more sophisticated one. Is it ok for you?

ifs and buts

No, you are wrong, and please no ifs and buts, ok?

by and large

I'll have to study more to get better results, but by and large I have a good base of everything.

peace and quiet

The situation in Gaza is very tense, peace and quiet quit is what we all dream and wish for that suffering people.

law and order

We need cops who are better paid and equipped to ensure law and order in the city of Sao Paulo.

heart and soul

Actually, I think when I'm working, I have to put my heart and soul to achieve the goal.

in this day and age

It is common in this day and age for people do not spend their time to help others. However, it would be simply amazing.

Remember that all phrasal verbs have more than one meaning

Get at

His boss is always getting at him for arriving late

Get ahead

Nowadays, you need IT skills if you want to get ahead

Get on with

Our new boss is very easy to get on with

Get down to

Now, let's get down to business

Get by

They're finding it increasingly difficult to get by since their daughter was born.

Get through

He gets through two bottles of wine a day.

a phrase that contains a present or past participle

Having slept all day long, she wasn't tired at night.

The cake, baked this morning, was delicious.

Having worked Working hard during the week, he was relieved to finally rest a little.