Lesson 15 (✨English After Hours 8.0✨)

from Betty with love❤️

daily dose of fortitude

regular infusion of courage, resilience, or mental strength that helps someone face challenges:

1) Meditation and journaling give me my _____ to handle stress.

2) Watching inspiring stories provides a vital _____ necessary to keep going.

3) After a tough week, I need my _____ to start fresh again.

a brushstroke in the portrait of who we are

a small but meaningful contribution to the overall picture of one’s identity or character:

1) Each experience adds a _______.

2) Her kindness is a defining ______ she is as a person.

3) Every challenge faced is ______ I am becoming.

fuel a resolve (to chase dreams undeterred)

strengthens one’s determination to pursue aspirations without being discouraged by obstacles:

1) Her passion for art _____, despite setbacks.

2) The support from her family _____ to pursue her career goals undeterred.

3) Every small success _____ to chase dreams undeterred, no matter how tough the journey.

a conduit for connection

an agent or medium that facilitates communication or relationships between people:

1) Social media has become a powerful ____ across borders.

2) Music often acts as____ among people from different backgrounds.

3) The youth conference is ____ for people from all around the world.

style it out

to handle a situation with confidence, flair, or style, especially under pressure:

1) Even when things went wrong during the presentation, she managed to ____ effortlessly.

2) He always knows how to ____ in awkward social situations.

3) No matter the challenge, she has a knack for ____ with grace.

an unflappable demeanour befitting sb

a calm, composed attitude that is appropriate or fitting for someone in a particular role or situation:

1) His ____ a seasoned diplomat kept the negotiations smooth.

2) She handled the crisis with ____ a professional.

3) The firefighter’s _____ someone used to life-and-death situations.

steel oneself to / for / against

to prepare oneself mentally and emotionally to face a difficult situation or challenge:

1) She had to ____ to deliver the difficult news.

2) Before the interview, he ______ for tough questions.

3) We need to ______ against the upcoming media storm.

a catalyst for serendipitous encounters

an event, object, or situation that triggers unexpected and fortunate meetings or discoveries:

1) The old bookstore was _____ with fellow book lovers.

2) That conference turned out to be _____ that changed her career.

3) His quirky T-shirt became _____ at the festival.

a nod and a wink to something

a subtle gesture or hint that alludes or pays homage to something else, often in an unobtrusive way:

1) His comment was _____ their inside joke.

2) The film’s cameo was _____ classic Hollywood.

3) Her outfit was _____ vintage fashion.