Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Vocabulary in Use Advanced - Unit 19 | Quizlet

housewarming

a party to celebrate moving to a new house or flat

stag party

a party before a wedding for the future husband and his male friends

hen night

a party night out before a wedding for the future wife and her female friends

fancy dress

everyone dresses up in costume

wedding party

the main group of close family and friends at a wedding, rather than to the reception after the wedding

reception

a formal party that is given to celebrate a special event or to welcome someone

black tie event

a formal event at which men have to wear dinner jackets and black bow ties

launch party

a party to celebrate the publication of a new book or product

girls' night out

an evening out just for female friends

leaving do

a party to celebrate somebody leaving a job or institution

exchange

to give to each other

do lunch

have lunch (informal)

rub shoulders with

be friendly with someone who is important or famous

socialising

mix socially with people; informal

networking

interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.

be proactive

to take action yourself rather than wait for something to happen

hang out with

to spend time with

knock around with

spends social time with

outstay my welcome

to stay too long

party animal

someone who loves going to parties

cliquey

behaving like a clique, not making other people feel welcome

clique

a disapproving word for a small group of people who spend time together and do not allow others to join them

crowd

a group of friends, people you socialise with; informal

an item

having a romantic relationship; informal

stand somebody up

do not arrive for a date