Lesson 5 (✨English After Hours 10.0✨)

from Betty with love❤️

pertain to

to o relate to or be relevant to a particular subject or matter:

1)The rules _____ all employees, regardless of their position.

2) His comments ______ the recent changes in the policy.

3) The documents _____ the legal case we are working on.

gatekeep

to control access to something, often information, opportunities, or resources, and decide who can or cannot have it:

1) Some critics argue that certain online communities ____ newcomers from participating.

2) The old editor ____ the publication's archives, allowing only a select few to access them.

3) The company tends to ____ advanced training programs for only senior staff.

fight tooth and nail

to fiercely and desperately struggle or fight for something:

1) The fans fought _____ to get tickets to the concert.

2) The workers _____ for better wages and working conditions.

3) She _____l to keep her position during the company restructure.

insofar as

to the extent that; used to specify the limits or scope of something:

1) _____ I understand, the project is due next week.

2) The plan will work _____ everyone cooperates.

3) ____ your schedule allows, please attend the meeting.

snap out of smth

to recover quickly from an emotional state or bad mood:

1) After feeling sad all morning, she ____ her gloom when she saw her friends.

2) He needs to ____ his anger and focus on the task.

3) It took a pep talk to help her _____ her disappointment.

win brownie points

to do something to gain favour or approval, often from someone in authority:

1) He won ____ with his boss by staying late to finish the report.

2) She _____ by volunteering for extra duties.

3) Parents often try to _____ with their children by giving gifts.

claptrap

nonsense or empty, meaningless talk; trivial or insincere ideas:

1)The politician’s speech was full of ____ and empty promises.

2) Don't listen to his ___; he doesn't know what he's talking about.

3) The movie was criticized for its ____ dialogue.

bruise one’s ego

to hurt one's pride or self-esteem:

1) Losing the game ____ his ego because he thought he was the best.

2) Being ignored in front of her friends bruised her ___.

3) The rejection letter _____, but he kept trying.

pan out

to turn out successfully; to develop in a positive way:

1) The new business ____ better than we expected.

2) Their plans ____ after a few setbacks.

3) I hope this investment ____ in the long run