Illustrated Everyday Expressions with Stories 1 - Target Idioms Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering essential idiomatic expressions and definitions from Illustrated Everyday Expressions with Stories 1 by Casey Malarcher.

above all (else)

Most importantly.

according to

As shown by or stated by a source.

all of a sudden

Without warning; unexpectedly.

be about to

To be ready to do something in the immediate future.

be divided into

To be separated into parts or sections.

be familiar with

To know something or someone well.

be famous for

To be well-known because of a particular feature or achievement.

be filled with

Have a lot of the same thing inside; be full of.

be fond of

Get a lot of pleasure from; like; enjoy; love.

be impressed by

Feel admiration for; be moved by; be touched by.

be responsible for

To protect and care for someone or something; have the duty of taking care of.

be supposed to

Expected to happen or required to do something.

be thankful for

Appreciate; be grateful for.

be worth (~ing)

Good or rewarding to do even though it is difficult or expensive.

break out

To start suddenly, such as a fire, fight, or war.

call off

To cancel or stop an event or activity.

can't afford

To not have enough money to buy or do something.

can't help -ing

Unable to stop oneself from doing something.

cope with

To be successful in a challenging situation; to manage or deal with difficulty.

count on

Depend on; rely on; trust.

depend on

Trust; rely on; count on; be dependent on.

die out

To disappear completely; become extinct.

do well in

Be successful in; do a good job.

don't mention it

A polite response to thanks, meaning it was no trouble.

figure out

To discover the answer to something; understand.

for the time being

At the present time; temporarily.

get rid of

To remove or dispose of something unwanted.

go on

Continue; not stop; last.

have a good time

Enjoy oneself; have fun.

have to do with

To be related to or connected with something.

hold on

Wait; hold the line; be patient for something to happen.

in fact

In reality; actually.

in the meantime

While waiting for something to occur; during the intervening time.

in vain

Without success; producing no result.

keep an eye on

Watch; monitor; guard and care for.

leave out

Exclude; miss out; omit.

live on

Keep oneself alive with food or money; survive on.

look up to

To respect someone greatly; admire.

make up for

To compensate for something; make amends or show one is sorry.

make up one's mind

To make a decision.

make up with

To return to normal, peaceful relations after an argument.

on foot

By walking rather than riding in a vehicle.

pay attention to

Focus on; concentrate on.

put off

To delay or postpone an action.

put up with

Tolerate; be patient with something or someone unpleasant.

remind A of B

Make A think of B; be reminiscent of; evoke.

run across

To find or see by chance; encounter unexpectedly.

side by side

Beside each other; next to one another.

stay up

Not go to bed; remain awake.

stick to

Follow; adhere to a plan, diet, or promise.

take part in

To participate or join in an activity.

take place

To happen; be held; occur.

talk over

To speak with someone about a subject; discuss.

take turns

Do something alternately; one at a time in succession.

turn off

Switch off; shut off; disconnect; unplug.

turn on

Start the flow of power or operation.

what's the matter (with)

What is the problem or reason for distress.

worthwhile to/~ing

Beneficial; worth the time, effort, or cost spent.