Anna (NMT 4)

Come to terms with

to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation and learn to deal with it. (змиритися з чимось, прийняти неприємну ситуацію)

It took her several months to __________ the fact that her relationship was over.

After losing his job, he struggled to __________ his new situation.

She still hasn't __________ the death of her grandfather.

Sometimes we have to __________ things we cannot change.

Get the sack

to lose your job because your employer decides to fire you, usually because you have done something wrong or your work is not good enough. (бути звільненим з роботи)

He was constantly late for work, so he eventually __________.

If you keep ignoring your boss's instructions, you might __________.

She __________ after her manager discovered that she had been stealing money from the company.

Nobody expected him to __________ after working for the company for over ten years.

Come in handy

to be useful or helpful in a particular situation, especially when you need something unexpectedly. (стати в пригоді, виявитися корисним)

You should take an umbrella with you. It might __________ if it starts raining.

My knowledge of Spanish really __________ when we got lost in Madrid.

Don't throw away those old boxes. They might __________ when you move to a new apartment.

The first aid skills I learned at school __________ when I saw someone get injured.

get revenge on somebody

to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you or treated you badly. (помститися комусь за щось)

After discovering that his best friend had betrayed him, he decided to __________ him.

She wanted to __________ her classmates for spreading nasty rumours about her.

Instead of trying to __________ her ex-boyfriend, she decided to move on with her life.

He finally __________ the man who had ruined his career.

Get on sb's nerves

to annoy or irritate someone, especially by doing something repeatedly. (діяти комусь на нерви, дратувати когось)

My little brother really __________ when he keeps interrupting me while I'm studying.

The way she constantly complains about everything __________.

I love my flatmate, but his habit of leaving dirty dishes everywhere is starting to __________.

His colleagues __________ by talking loudly on the phone while he was trying to concentrate.

Get off sb's back

to stop criticizing, bothering, or putting pressure on someone, especially when they want to be left alone. (відчепитися від когось, перестати чіплятися або тиснути на когось)

I wish my parents would __________ and stop asking me about my grades every single day.

I've already promised to clean my room, so please __________!

My boss finally __________ after I finished the project ahead of schedule.

If you want your teenage son to become more independent, you need to __________ and let him make his own decisions.

Go over the top

Go over the top — to do something in a way that is too extreme, exaggerated, or excessive, especially when it is unnecessary. (переборщити, перестаратися, перейти межу)

She really __________ with the decorations for her birthday party. There were hundreds of balloons and flowers everywhere.

You don't need to __________ when buying a present. Something small and thoughtful will be enough.

His parents __________ with the wedding preparations and spent almost all their savings.

I think you __________ when you shouted at him in front of everyone just because he was five minutes late.

Go even with

to do something unpleasant to someone because they have done something bad to you, so that you feel you have punished them in return. (поквитатися з кимось, помститися комусь)

After his colleague took credit for his work, he decided to __________ him.

She wanted to __________ her ex-boyfriend for spreading lies about her.

Instead of trying to __________ the people who bullied him at school, he focused on becoming successful.

He finally __________ his older brother by playing the same cruel trick on him.

Be in charge of

to be responsible for managing, organizing, or controlling something or someone. (відповідати за щось або когось, керувати чимось)

As the head of the department, she __________ a team of twenty employees.

Who __________ organizing the school trip this year?

While our manager is on holiday, I'll __________ the entire project.

Be on the safe side

to be extra careful and take precautions to avoid possible problems or risks. (перестрахуватися, про всяк випадок, щоб бути впевненим)

I don't think it's going to rain, but I'll take an umbrella just __________.

We should leave for the airport three hours early __________ because there might be heavy traffic.

a flock of

a group of birds, sheep, or goats that live, move, or stay together. (зграя птахів, отара овець або кіз)

We saw __________ birds flying across the sky in a V-shaped formation.

The farmer was trying to lead __________ sheep back to the field before sunset.

a swarm of

a large group of insects, especially bees, flies, or mosquitoes, moving together. (рій комах, наприклад бджіл, мух або комарів)

While we were having a picnic, __________ bees suddenly appeared near our food.

We couldn't enjoy our evening by the lake because __________ mosquitoes kept flying around us.

to persuade

to make someone agree to do something by giving them good reasons or convincing them that it is a good idea. (переконувати, вмовляти когось)

My parents didn't want me to travel alone, but I managed to __________ them to let me go.

She tried to __________ her friend to apply for the job because she thought it was a great opportunity.

innocent

not guilty of a crime or something wrong; not having done anything bad or illegal. (невинний, невинуватий, непричетний)

The police arrested him for stealing the money, but he insisted that he was __________.

She was accused of cheating on the exam, even though she was completely __________.

a purse

to try to achieve something over a period of time, especially a goal, dream, or career; to follow or chase someone or something. (прагнути досягти мети, здійснювати мрію, будувати кар'єру; переслідувати, гнатися за кимось)

Despite her parents' doubts, she decided to __________ her dream of becoming a professional actress.

After graduating from university, he moved to London to __________ a career in law.

towards

in the direction of someone or something; used to show movement, direction, or someone's attitude towards a person or thing. (у напрямку до, назустріч, до; стосовно когось або чогось)

When she noticed a suspicious man walking __________ her, she quickly crossed the street.

The children ran __________ their parents as soon as they saw them at the airport.

defence

the act of protecting someone or something from danger, attack, or criticism; something you say or do to protect yourself or explain why you are not guilty. (захист, оборона; виправдання)

The soldiers built a strong __________ around the city to protect it from enemy attacks.

When her classmates started making fun of her, her best friend immediately came to her __________.

to joke around/ mess around

to behave in a funny or silly way, saying or doing things to make people laugh, often instead of being serious. (жартувати, дуркувати, пустувати)

The students kept __________ during the lesson instead of listening to the teacher.

Stop __________! We have an important exam tomorrow, and we need to concentrate.

to mess with someone/ make fun of someone/ mock someone

to annoy, tease, trick, or deliberately cause problems for someone, often to get a reaction from them. (чіплятися до когось, дражнити, провокувати, морочити комусь голову)

Stop __________ your little sister! She's getting upset, and you're making her cry.

He enjoys __________ his friends by telling them ridiculous stories and pretending they're true.

desire

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing to have or achieve something. (сильне бажання, прагнення; сильно бажати, прагнути)

Ever since she was a child, she has had a strong __________ to become a famous actress.

His biggest __________ is to travel around the world and experience different cultures.

violence

the use of physical force to hurt, injure, or kill someone; behaviour that causes physical harm or damage. (насильство, жорстокість, застосування фізичної сили)

The government introduced stricter laws to reduce __________ in schools and public places.

The film contains several scenes of __________, so it is not suitable for young children.

disaster

a sudden event that causes great damage, destruction, or loss of life; a situation that goes very badly wrong. (катастрофа, стихійне лихо, повний провал)

The earthquake was a terrible __________ that destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands of people homeless.

The wedding turned into a complete __________ when the cake fell on the floor, the photographer didn't arrive, and it started pouring with rain.

tinned goods

food that is stored in metal containers (tins) to keep it fresh for a long time without needing a refrigerator. (консерви, консервовані продукти)

Before the storm, people rushed to supermarkets to buy __________ such as beans, tuna, and soup.

We always keep some __________ in the kitchen cupboard in case we run out of fresh food.