Lesson 9 (✨English After Hours 8.0✨)

from Betty with love❤️

package oneself

to present or portray oneself in a particular way, often carefully crafting an image or persona:

1) She tends to _____ herself as a confident leader during interviews.

2) He _____himself as a laid-back artist, even though he’s quite anxious underneath.

3) The politician _____ himself as a champion of the people to win votes.

packed to the gills with

completely filled or crowded with something; overflowing:

1) The concert hall was ____ with excited fans.

2) His backpack was ____ with books and supplies.

3) Her debut album was ______ with famous performers..

be draped all over someone

to cling to someone; cover or hang loosely over someone in a way that looks like a covering or adornment:

1) He arrived ____ his girlfriend, who looked slightly overwhelmed.

2) The screaming lady was _______ the shocked actor who awkwardly pat her on the back.

3) She's not acting like she usually does when she finds a new guy to ____

for some ungodly reason

used humorously or sarcastically to express that a particular reason seems bizarre or inexplicable:

1) _____, she decided to wear sandals in the snow.

2) They cancelled the flight ______ that nobody understood.

3) He kept calling her _____ even after she ignored him.

ebb and flow

the way in which the level of something regularly becomes higher or lower in a situation:

1) You have to accept the ____ of love in a relationship.

2) You can’t predict the ____ of fashion.

3) Inside the room I saw the pulsing _____ of light that meant a fire.

weak at the knees

feeling faint, nervous, or overwhelmed, often emotionally or physically:

1) She was ____ when she saw her favourite band live.

2) The unexpected news made him _____.

3) Standing before the audience, he felt _____ with stage fright.

cover all bases

to prepare for every possibility or eventuality; to be thorough in planning:

1) We need to _____ before launching the new product.

2) The lawyer _____ during the trial to ensure nothing was overlooked.

3) She _____ by bringing extra supplies for the camping trip.

compartmentalise

to separate different aspects of life or thought into distinct categories, often to prevent conflicts or confusion:

1) He ______ his work and personal life carefully.

2) It’s hard for her to _____ her emotions after the breakup.

3) Doctors often _____ their medical knowledge to focus on specific fields.

ebullience

overflowing enthusiasm, excitement, or high spirits:

1) The children’s ____ was contagious at the party.

2) Her speech was full of ____, inspiring everyone in the room.

3) Despite the setbacks, he faced the challenge with _____.