Lesson 3 (✨English After Hours 4.0✨)

from Betty with love❤️

follow something religiously

to adhere to or practice something with great devotion and consistency, often implying a routine or habit:

1) She follows her workout regimen r_____, never missing a session.

2) He reads the news every morning r_____, staying updated on current events.

at the cost of common sense

making decisions or taking actions that disregard practical reasoning or sound judgement:

1) He invested all his savings in a risky venture at the c___ of c____ s____.

2) She decorated her house extravagantly at the c___ of c____ s____, ignoring her budget.

drive clicks

to generate online traffic or engagement, often referring to attracting visitors to a website or content:

1) The catchy headline was designed to d____ c____ to the article.

2) Social media influencers often create sensational content to d____ c____ and increase their following.

waste your breath

to speak without any hope of being heard or understood; to talk in vain:

1) Telling him to change his mind is a w____ of your b____; he’s set in his ways.

2) It’s a w____ of your b____ trying to convince her; she’s already made her decision.

pearl of wisdom

a nugget of valuable advice or insight, often shared in a thoughtful or reflective manner:

1) My grandmother always had a p____ of w_____ for every situation I faced.

2) The speaker shared a p____ of w_____ that resonated deeply with the audience.

old wives' tale

a traditional belief or superstition that is often based on folklore rather than scientific evidence:

1) Many people believe the o___ w____' t___ that eating carrots improves your eyesight.

2) The notion that you shouldn’t go swimming right after eating is just an o___ w____' t___.

float someone's boat

to appeal to someone’s interests or preferences; to make someone happy or satisfied:

1) If hiking and camping f____ your b____, we should plan a trip this summer.

2) She loves classical music, but it doesn’t really f____ my b____.

for toffee

used to describe someone who is completely inept or incapable:

1) He can't cook f____ t____; every meal he makes turns out burnt.

2) I wouldn't trust him with my car; he can't drive f____ t____.

be out of your depth

being in a situation that is beyond one's capability or understanding; feeling overwhelmed or inadequate:

1) She felt o___ of her d____ during the advanced math class.

2) Taking on such a big project made him realise he was o___ of his d___ in management.