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word bank #105

I've got so many things piling up at work. I might have to work late to get things finished.
pile up: "to accumulate"


1. My parents were always discouraging me from going into the theatre as a profession. They wanted me to be a doctor.

2. Our teacher gives us loads of encouragement when we feel a little fed up with our lessons. She really knows how to motivate us.

3. It was a very courageous decision to quit her job and start up her own business.


One day I hope to find work on a regular basis instead of the odd day here and there.
"a regular basis"
# by scummy | 2008-08-26 22:23 | CAE

word bank #105

Thanks for stepping in when you did. I was very close to losing my temper.
step in: "to help out in a difficult situation"


1. Did you vote in the last election?

2. He became Managing Director despite being unelected. He was simply appointed by the President.

3. The electoral system is often criticized for being unfair.


You will save yourself a lot of time if you catch a taxi home tonight.
"to save time"
# by scummy | 2008-08-26 22:21 | FCE

word bank #104

Somebody has been putting about a story that he's been cheating in exams. I'm sure it's not true.
put about: "to spread a rumour"


1. I prefer dealing with small companies. They aren't so impersonal as the larger ones who tend to treat everyone the same.

2. He does a really good impersonation of Elvis Presley. Have you ever seen him do it?

3. She's so lovely and has a great personality.


We don't have any firm evidence of government corruption but we strongly suspect someone is acting dishonestly.
"firm evidence"
# by scummy | 2008-08-26 22:18 | CAE

word bank #104

Have you heard the sad news? Sam's wife has passed away. She suffered a heart attack.
pass away: "to die"


1. They made an announcement to all the guests, telling them that they planned to get married the following year.

2. He'd been working abroad for 10 years when he came home totally unannounced. His arrival was a complete shock to everyone.

3. The announer on the TV was introducing the next programme when she started coughing.


If you take the next turning on your right, you'll see the bank on the right opposite the library.
"to take a turning"
# by scummy | 2008-08-26 22:17 | FCE

word bank #103

I've got to go to the bank to draw some money out.
draw out: "to take money out of a bank account"


1. He is a top mathematician at Oxford University.

2. I'm sorry, but that's mathematically impossible. It can't add up to that.

3. She has a very mathematical method of working things out.


You shouldn't try to work so hard. Come on, face the truth. You aren't as young as you used to be.
"to face the truth"
# by scummy | 2008-08-26 22:16 | CAE

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