Lesson 15 (✨English After Hours 9.0✨)

from Betty with love❤️

zingy

something that is lively, energetic, or exciting, often with a sharp or memorable quality:

1) The story requires Charity to be downtrodden and possess the self-esteem of a squashed tomato. Simultaneously she must look terrific, dance prettily, and belt numbers with _____ confidence.

2) Her _____ new song instantly became a hit on the radio.

3) The chef’s ____ spices gave the dish a fresh, vibrant flavour.

clogged with

filled or blocked with a large amount of something, making it difficult to move or function properly:

1) The sink was ______ hair and soap residue.

2) The city’s streets were _____h traffic during rush hour.

3) His speech was _____ too many abstract notions, it was hard to follow.

keep your eyes peeled

to remain alert and watchful for something happening or appearing:

1) ______ for any suspicious activity while we’re out.

2) When trying to get out of an escape room, _____ for clues.

3) The detective told us to _____ for unusual facts.

once bitten, twice shy

after having a bad experience, someone is more cautious and hesitant to try again:

1) After failing her first driving test, she was _____ about taking it again.

2) He got burned in a bad investment, so now he’s _____ about stocks.

3) She didn’t trust online dating after a bad breakup; _____.

be/live in each other's pockets

to spend so much time together that it seems like you are inseparable or overly dependent on each other:

1) The twins are always together; they ______.

2) After moving in together, they started to l_____.

3) I love my friends, but I can’t stand ______ all the time.

fink out

to back out of a promise, commitment, or plan, often suddenly or unwillingly:

1) He _____ at the last minute and didn’t show up to the meeting.

2) I was all set to go hiking, but my friends ____ because of the rain.

3) Don’t ____ now; we’ve come too far to turn back.

refrain from

to deliberately avoid doing something:

1) Please _____ smoking in the restaurant.

2) She _____ commenting until she had all the facts.

3) They asked us to ______ taking photos during the performance.

fight fire with fire

to respond to an attack or problem using the same methods or tactics as the opponent, often implying reciprocating in kind rather than seeking a peaceful solution:

1) When they started spreading rumours, he ____ by exposing their lies.

2) The company decided to ____ and adopted more aggressive marketing tactics.

3) Sometimes, you have to _____ to win a heated argument.

veneration

a feeling of profound respect or reverence::

1) Many popular devotional practices involve ____ of the saints.
2) As an Oscar-winning actor he became the object of great ____.
3) He was absorbing the ____ in their voices, signing the autographs.