turn somebody/something down phrasal verb
1 to turn the switch on a machine such as an oven, radio etc so that it produces less heat, sound etc OPP turn up Can you turn the TV down? I’m trying to work.
2 to refuse an offer, request, or invitation
They offered her the job
but she turned it down.
I’m not going to turn down an invitation to go to New York!
He turned down a job at an investment
bank.
Josie’s already turned him down (=refused his offer of marriage).
put somebody/something off phrasal verb
1 put something ↔ off to delay doing something or to arrange to do something at a later time or date, especially because there is a problem or you do not want to do it now SYN delay, procrastinate
The match has been put
off until tomorrow because of bad weather.
put off doing something I put off going to the doctor but I
wish I hadn’t.
2 put somebody ↔ off
Don’t let the
restaurant’s decor put you off – the food is really good.
put somebody off (doing)
something Don’t let your failures put you off trying harder.
be/feel in the mood (for something)
to feel that you would
like to do something
We really felt in the mood for a party.
I don’t want to talk
about it now. I’m not in the mood.
ballet /ˈbæleɪ/
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ feeling or showing a lot of interest
and excitement about something
enthusiastic
about (doing) something
All the staff are
enthusiastic about the project.
The singer got an
enthusiastic reception.
enthusiastically adverb
passionate /ˈpæʃənət/
if you are passionate
about something, you like it a lot
She developed a passionate interest in wild flowers.
passionate about I’ve always been passionate about football.
dream
WISH [intransitive, transitive] to think about something
that you would like to happen or have
dream
of/about (doing) something
She dreamed of becoming a
chef.
He’s got the sort of money that you
and I can only dream about
.dream (that) She dreamed that one day
she would be famous.
Grammar
You dream of doing something:I’ve always dreamed of being an artist.
✗Don’t say: I’ve always dreamed to be an artist.
miss out phrasal verb
Some children miss out
because their parents can’t afford to pay for school trips.
on Prepare food in advance to ensure you don’t miss out on the fun!
2 miss somebody/something ↔ out to not include someone
or something
Make sure you don’t miss
any details out.
get
hold of something
I need to get hold of a car.
She managed to get a hold of two
tickets..
live up to something phrasal
verb
if something or someone lives up to a
particular standard or promise, they do as well as they were expected to, do what they promised etc
The bank is insolvent and
will be unable to live up to its obligations.
The film has certainly lived up to my expectations.
make the most of something/get the most out of something
Charming and friendly,
she will help you make the most of your visit.
Advice on how to get the
most out of your computer
peer pressure noun [uncountable]
a strong
feeling that you must do the same things as other people of your age if you
want them to like you
Teenagers often start
smoking because of peer pressure
within (easy) reach of something
close to a place
The beach is within easy reach of the hotel.
The Conference will
take place at several locations in the city center.
All distances are very
short (5–8-minute walk), and most hotels are also within easy reach.
The Lincoln Centre is an ideal
venue for press conferences and launches. Business and City journalists know
the venue well, which is within easy
reach of most London-based media.
Imagine is followed by an -ing form, not an infinitive.
You say: I can’t imagine living without music
.✗Don’t say: I can’t imagine to live
without music.
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