Unit 2 Vocabulary and Idioms Review

Vocabulary terms, key idioms, synonyms, and definitions extracted from Unit 2 lecture notes.

lay the groundwork

to make the preparations necessary for something to happen or succeed later

full steam ahead

to proceed with as much speed and energy as possible

break the ice

make people feel comfortable

a piece of cake

very easy

bode well for the future

to be a sign that something good is likely to happen in the future; to indicate a promising future

come to a standstill

to stop completely; to no longer move or make progress

not the other way around

used to emphasize the correct order or direction of something

stay in charge

to continue being responsible or having control over a situation or group

in hot water / in deep water / on thin ice / in a tight corner

in a difficult or dangerous situation

appliance

piece of equipment, especially for household use.

automated

operated by machines or computers with little or no human control

steeped in

rich in

blend

mix

pack

wrap

adopt

embrace