English Vocabulary and Idiomatic Expressions

Vocabulary flashcards covering key idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions from the lecture notes.

Take for a ride

To trick or deceive someone.

In due course

At the right, appropriate, or expected time.

Burn the midnight oil

To work or study late into the night.

Act on impulse

To act recklessly or without prior thought.

Carry out

To conduct, execute, or perform a task or campaign.

Go to great lengths

To try very hard or take extreme measures to achieve a goal.

Take a liking to

To instantly or quickly develop a fondness for someone.

Misconception

A mistaken belief or misunderstanding about a topic.

Come to terms with

To accept a difficult situation, loss, or failure.

On one's toes

Alert and ready for action at all times.

Without rhyme or reason

Completely without logic, sense, or explanation.

Take kindly to

To accept or receive something willingly or pleasantly.

Beat the clock

To finish a task or performance before time runs out.

Shown the door

Expelled, dismissed, or forced to leave.

Sink like a lead balloon

To fail completely or be received very poorly.

Assent to

To give official agreement or consent to a proposal or decision.