Unit 5+6

She was left to reflect on/upon the aftermaths of her decisions

to think carefully and deeply about something

We have invited 50 people, not counting the children

to include someone/something when you calculate a total

It’s a lot of information to absorb all at once

to take something into the mind and learn or understand it

We played a great game – we have no reason to hang our heads

to be ashamed

Sean stared at Jenny while she was licking her lips

he licked his lips when he was being called to be bestowed the first prize

to feel pressure at the thought of something

she expresses no emotions, she stamps her foot, though

Only one friend in your friend zone is notorious. As a result, it can reflect badly on you

to affect other people's opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way

the harsh lights and cameras were hardly conducive to a relaxed atmosphere

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

Life is always fraught with success and failures

(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)

Harvard College excels in/at science and education

be very good at something

I only have two days to finalize my graduated dissertation

to complete the last part of a plan/an arrangement

You’re wasting your time eating so much with an exception of vegetables. It’s pointless

having no purpose

Lisa holds the first place in the list “top K-pop idols have the largest following in Southeast Asia”

a group of supporters

We need more family housing

buildings for people to live in

Unless there is careful handling, a glass will break

the way sb deals with sth/sb

Cancer is a very emotive subject

causing people to have strong emotions

Your ticket is already fully inclusive

(of a price or cost) including everything

How does she occupy her time?

to fill or use a pace, area, or amount of time

= keep oneself occupied

He is so stubborn that he even never confesses to his blunders

= make a confession

He’s got to commit himself

= make a commitment

Did he assure you it would be OK?

= give someone a/his full assurance