PUT ON BLINDERS
To ignore everything else around you and focus only on one thing.
When Sarah started studying for her exams, she p__ o__ b_______ and ignored all distractions, focusing only on her books.
Andrew is meeting new people but heâs not planning on p____in o__ b____.
BRING VALUE TO SMB
To provide something useful, helpful, or important to someone or a situation.
What I hope to do with this speaking club is b____ v____ t__ you guys in terms of both helping develop your speaking skills and getting you to meet other beautiful people.
A CRYSTAL BALL
Although he acts like he knows the future, I know he doesnât have a c_____ b____.
If you had a c______ b____, what would you like to know about your future?
CRUSHED IT!
A phrase used to say that smb did something very well or succeeded in something.
A: Look! I got an A in my final test!
B: Yeah! You c_____ i_!
SICK
(adj, slang)
Very good or impressive.
Dude, this party is s____!
Did you see his skateboard trick? It was absolutely s____!
AFFECTION
(n) A feeling of liking or loving someone.
The grandmotherâs a_____ for her grandchildren was clear in the way she always smiled and hugged them tightly.
He showed his a______ by always being there to help his friends.
OPEN UP TO (SMB):
When she felt safe, she o_____ed u__ t__ her colleagues and shared her ideas.
Itâs not easy to o___ u__ on the first date, but itâs the only way to see if you and your date have potential.
GET TO KNOW (SMB)
To learn more about a person so you can understand them better.
I want to g__ t__ k___ my new classmates better, so I invited them out for lunch.
FIND FULFILLMENT IN SMTH
To feel happy and satisfied with what you do.
She found f______ i__ teaching and enjoyed seeing her students succeed.
VULNERABLE
(adj) easy to get hurt physically or emotionally
Only by allowing ourselfves to be v_______ around your partner can you really see if they respect you and treat you gently.
The kitten was v_________ without its mother to protect it.
ESCALATE
(v) get bigger or more serious quickly
The argument between the two friends kept e______ing until they stopped talking to each other.
In â36 questions to fall in loveâ the intensity of the questions e_______s, from simple âwhat do you do?â to âwhat is your biggest insecurity'?â
RECIPROCAL
(adj) Done in return or shared by both sides.
Their friendship was r________; they always helped each other and shared their feelings.
SELF-DISCLOSURE
(n) the act of sharing personal thoughts or feelings with someone.
During their date, he showed s___-d______by telling her about his fears and dreams for the future.
The teacher encouraged s___-d_____ among students so they could share their thoughts and build trust in the classroom.
GRADUAL
(adj) step-by-step
Learning a new language is a g______ process that takes time and practice.
PDA
(public display of affection)
Showing physical affection or love towards someone in public (holding hands, hugging, or kissing)
Teenagers often show p_____ d_____s o__ a______, like giving each other a quick kiss or sitting close together.
Some people feel uncomfortable with PDA, preferring to keep those moments private.
COOK-OFF
(n) a cooking competition with other people to see who makes the best food.
- Letâs do a c____- o___! - Thatâd be fun!
The town held its annual chili c____-o___, where locals competed to see who made the best chili.
RUN INTO (SMTH)
To accidentally meet or find something.
You seem very relaxed and easygoing, which is not something I've r___ i____ in LA at all.
HAVE A CALMING PRESENCE
To make others feel relaxed and peaceful just by being around them.
I feel like you h____a very c_____ p_____ and I really enjoy that.
A GENUINE PERSON
A person who is honest and real, not pretending to be someone else.
Dani is so g______; she always speaks the truth and stays true to herself.
WORSHIP
(v) To admire or love something a lot, sometimes more than is reasonable.
LA is a city that w_______s everything and values nothing.