Socializing 10A Celebrate good times | Quizlet

a quiet night in

Definition: an evening spent relaxing at home rather than going out

Example: After a crazy week at work, all I wanted was a ______ with a good film and a pizza.

a kids' entertainer

Definition: a person whose job is to perform for children at parties (e.g., magic tricks, games, balloons)

Example: We hired a ______ for my son's 7th birthday party, and he kept them laughing for two hours solid.

I wasn't really up for (going out)

Definition: I didn't feel like doing it; I wasn't in the mood for a particular activity

Example: Everyone wanted to go clubbing, but I was exhausted and just wasn't ______ clubbing. I preferred a quiet night in.

a big do

Definition: a large, important, and often expensive social event or party (informal)

Example: They're planning a ______ for their wedding, with over 200 guests and a live band.

to throw a surprise party

Definition: to organise a party for someone secretly, so they don't know about it until they arrive

Example: We all kept it completely secret and managed to ______ a ______ for my mum's 60th. The look on her face was priceless.

a get-together

Definition: an informal social gathering or small party

Example: We're just having a small ______ at our place on Friday. It won't be a huge party, just a few close friends.

a bunch of (friends)

Definition: a group of (friends); informal

Example: I went to the cinema with a ______ of people from my new job.

to treat yourself to (something)

Definition: to buy or do something special and enjoyable for yourself that you don't often do

Example: After passing all my exams, I decided to ______ myself ______ a weekend break in Barcelona.

a weekend break

Definition: a short holiday or trip lasting only from Friday to Sunday (or Saturday to Monday)

Example: Instead of a long holiday, we had a relaxing ______ in the countryside to escape the city.

to hire a venue

Definition: to pay to use a place for an event like a party, wedding, or concert

Example: For the company's 20th anniversary, they decided to ______ a beautiful ______ by the river.

a karaoke booth

Definition: a small, private room you can rent to sing karaoke with friends

Example: Instead of singing in front of a bar full of strangers, they rented a private ______ for the evening.

a posh restaurant

Definition: an expensive and elegant restaurant, where the food, decor, and service are high quality

Example: For their 10th anniversary, he took her to a ______ with white tablecloths and a seven-course tasting menu.