thực tế có thật 
actual 
I will study when September ends. ☊ 
Tôi sẽ học khi tháng chín kết thúc. ☊ Verbs 3 end ☊ kết thúc ☊ Verbs 3 The conference will end tonight. ☊ Hội thảo sẽ kết thúc tối nay. ☊ People The conference ends at two to two. ☊ Hội thảo kết thúc lúc hai giờ kém hai. ☊ People She cried when the film ended. ☊ Cô ấy đã khóc khi bộ phim đã kết thúc. ☊ Classifiers 2 like: thúc → →
to conclude negotiations ☊ kết thúc thương nghị ☊ to kill, end someone’s life ☊ kết thúc đờ ☊ to put under house arrest ☊ quản thúc tại gia ☊ 
aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ 
起床 ☊ qǐchuáng aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ 醒来 ☊ xǐnglái aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ 站起 ☊ zhànqǐlái beenden ☊ kết thúc ☊ 结束 ☊ jiéshù genießen ☊ thưởng thức ☊ 享受 ☊ xiǎngshòu wirklich ☊ thực sự ☊ 真的 ☊ zhēn de echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ 真正的 ☊ zhēnzhèng de eigentlich ☊ thực ra ☊ 本来的 ☊ běnlái de eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ 本来的 ☊ běnlái de eigentlich ☊ thực ra ☊ 本来 ☊ běn lái eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ 本来 ☊ běn lái wach ☊ thức ☊ 醒着 ☊ xǐng zhe offiziell ☊ chính thức ☊ 官方的 ☊ guān fāng de tatsächlich ☊ thực tế ☊ 事实上 ☊ shì shí shàng amtlich ☊ chính thức ☊ 官方的 ☊ guān fāng de etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ 享受某事 ☊ xiǎng shòu mǒu shì bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ 出具证明 ☊ chūjù zhèngmíng beurkunden ☊ chứng thực ☊ 用文件证明 ☊ yòng wénjiàn zhèngmíng jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách thức ai đó ☊ 挑战某人 ☊ tiǎozhàn mǒurén abgelaufene Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm hết hạn ☊ 过期食品 ☊ guòqī shípǐn jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách thức ai đó ☊ 挑战某人 ☊ tiǎozhàn mǒurén aufstehen ☊ thức dậy ☊ ☊ aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ ☊ beenden ☊ kết thúc ☊ ☊ die Speisekarte ☊ thực đơn ☊ ☊ das Menü ☊ bảng thực đơn ☊ ☊ genießen ☊ thưởng thức ☊ ☊ wirklich ☊ thực sự ☊ ☊ echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ ☊ eigentlich ☊ thực ra ☊ ☊ das Praktikum ☊ thực tập ☊ ☊ das Ende ☊ kết thúc ☊ ☊ eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ ☊ die Ernährung ☊ thức ăn, dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ die Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm ☊ ☊ die Herausforderung ☊ sự thách thức ☊ ☊ wach ☊ thức ☊ ☊ die Tatsache ☊ thực tế ☊ ☊ offiziell ☊ chính thức ☊ ☊ tatsächlich ☊ thực tế ☊ ☊ amtlich ☊ chính thức ☊ ☊ etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ ☊ das Wissen ☊ tri thức ☊ ☊ die Methode ☊ phương thức ☊ ☊ das Visum ☊ giấy thị thực ☊ ☊ bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ ☊ das Attest ☊ giấy chứng thực, giấy chứng nhận ☊ ☊ beurkunden ☊ chứng thực ☊ ☊ jemanden herausfordern ☊ thách thức ai đó ☊ ☊ das Fachwissen, das Know-how ☊ kiến thức chuyên ngành ☊ ☊ die Formel ☊ công thức ☊ ☊ die Realität ☊ thực tế ☊ ☊ die Zutaten vermengen ☊ rộn các thành phần ( thức ăn), trộn gia vị ☊ ☊ das Kochrezept ☊ công thức nấu ăn ☊ ☊ der Genießer ☊ người sành ăn, người thưởng thức ☊ ☊ abgelaufene Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm hết hạn ☊ ☊ das Gewächs ☊ thực vật, cây ☊ ☊ das Futter ☊ thức ăn (động vật) ☊ ☊ der Genuss ☊ sự thưởng thức ☊ ☊ Das Essen schmeckt dort sehr gut. ☊ Thức ăn ở đó rất ngon. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 91) Möchten Sie die Speisekarte? ☊ Em có muốn xem thực đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 114) Der Ring ist wirklich alt und hat persönlichen Wert. ☊ Chiếc nhẫn này thực sự là rất lâu đời rồi, và cá nhân tôi rất quí nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 332) Tri entscheidet sich, ein Praktikum im Sportzentrum zu machen. ☊ Tri quyết định thực tập tại trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 385) Wenn du diesbezüglich interessiert bist, solltest du ein Praktikum im Krankenhaus machen. ☊ Nếu anh quan tâm đến những điều này, thì anh nên thực tập ở bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 455) Die Stadt ist voll von Mäusen, Ratten und Vögeln, damit die Katzen Nahrung haben. ☊ Thành phố có đầy chuột nhắt, chuột cống và chim, đế mèo có thức ăn. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 490) Ich merkte, was wahre Liebe ist. ☊ Tôi thấy đó mới là tình yêu thực sự. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 591) Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616) Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊ Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675) Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) Sie hören das Quaken der Frösche und das Zwitschern der Vögel. ☊ Họ thưởng thức tiếng kêu của những con ếch và tiếng chim hót. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 737) Der Arzt kommt rechtzeitig und leistet Erste Hilfe. ☊ Bác sỹ đến kịp thời và thực hiện việc sơ cứu. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 756) Ich wollte eigentlich mit einem Wohnwagen den Norden des Landes erkunden. ☊ Thực ra thì anh muốn thám hiểm tới phía bắc của đất nước bằng ô tô. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 792) Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801) Du achtest aber auch wirklich auf jedes Detail. ☊ Em thực sự chú ý đến từng chi tiết. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 812) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Sie leidet wirklich sehr unter ihrem Liebeskummer. ☊ Chị đã thực sự chịu đựng rất nhiều về sự buồn khổ vì tình. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 868) Schon lange wollte er sich eigentlich einen neueren, besseren Wagen kaufen und den alten verkaufen. ☊ Thực sự là lâu rồi anh đã muốn mua cái xe mới, tốt hơn và bán cái xe cũ đi. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 983) Ehrlich gesagt, das Auto gefällt mir. ☊ Thực lòng mà nói tôi thích chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1000) Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124) Sie reisen gerne und sind praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Rất thích du lich và thiên về thực tiễn. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1135) Ich kann auch das Visum vom Konsulat nicht finden. ☊ Anh cũng không thấy giấy thị thực của lãnh sự quán. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1197) Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731) Ein Praktikum bietet die Gelegenheit einen Beruf näher kennenzulernen. ☊ Khóa thực tập đem đến cơ hội làm quen với nghiệp vụ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1732) Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733) Ich möchte Praxiserfahrung sammeln. ☊ Tôi muốn thu thập kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1734) Ich möchte mein Praktikum im Ausland machen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm thực tập ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1737) Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Wir erwarten, dass Sie über sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse verfügen. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi rằng anh / chị có kiến thức rất tốt về máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1746) Wir bieten Ihnen einen interessanten Praktikumsplatz. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí thực tập hấp dẫn cho anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1750) Das Praktikum ermöglicht Ihnen Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche unseres Unternehmens. ☊ Khóa thực tập tạo điều kiện cho anh / chị có cái nhìn tổng quát về tất cả các lĩnh vực của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1752) Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755) Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759) In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760) Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761) Das Praktikum war eine tolle Erfahrung. ☊ Khóa thực tập là một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1766) Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768) Sie suchen eine Herausforderung? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm một sự thách thức phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1774) Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778) Mindestens drei Jahre Berufserfahrung sind von Vorteil. ☊ Ít nhất ba năm kinh nghiệm thực tế là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1779) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Wir bieten Ihnen eine anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem internationalen Team. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra cho anh / chị một công việc có nhiều thách thức trong một môi trường làm việc quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1793) Wir bieten Ihnen eine interessante und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một công việc hấp dẫn và nhiều thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1797) Ich brauche eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi cần một sự thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1803) Ich möchte an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn thúc đẩy sự nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1804) Mein Spezialgebiet ist die Erstellung, Durchführung und Analyse von Kundenbefragungen. ☊ Phạm vi công việc chủ yếu của tôi là biên soạn, thực hiện và phân tích các câu hỏi của khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1815) Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Ich suche nach einer Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi tìm một thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1896) Meine jetzige Arbeit macht mir Spaß. Aber da ich schon drei Jahre in dieser Position arbeite, suche ich nun eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi thích công việc hiện nay. Nhưng vì từ ba năm nay tôi làm việc ở vị trí này, vì vậy bây giờ tôi muốn tìm thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1899) Wie schätzen Sie Ihre Spanisch-Kenntnisse ein? ☊ Kiến thức về tiếng Tây Ban Nha của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1906) Wie gut sind Ihre PC-Kenntnisse? ☊ Kiến thức về máy tính của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1909) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Was motiviert Sie? ☊ Cái gì thúc đẩy anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1924) Was ist – aus Ihrer Sicht – die größte Herausforderung dieser Stelle? ☊ Theo ông / bà vị trí này có thách thức gì lớn nhất? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1962) Dieses Produkt ist wirklich gesund. ☊ Sản phẩm này thực sự tốt cho sức khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2263) Diese Tagung lädt Experten aus dem Bereich Metallverarbeitung ein, ihr Wissen auszutauschen. ☊ Hội nghị này sẽ mời các chuyên gia từ lĩnh vực xử lý kim loại đến để trao đổi kiến thức. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2361) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Bitte wecken Sie mich morgen um 6 Uhr 30. ☊ Làm ơn hãy đánh thức tôi sáng mai lúc 6:30. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2401) Wir hätten gerne die Speisekarte. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn có quyển thực đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2421) Die Weinkarte, bitte. ☊ Làm ơn đưa thực đơn rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2422) Ich möchte auf den erfolgreichen Abschluss dieses Projektes anstoßen. ☊ Tôi muốn nâng cốc cho việc kết thúc thành công dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2453) accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
The play was well acted. ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
What were his actual words? ☊ actual ☊
The actual cost was higher than we expected. ☊ actual ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
What did she actually say? ☊ actually ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
There are lots of people there who can actually help you. ☊ actually ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
The food was not actually all that expensive. ☊ actually ☊
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
They're not married, actually. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'll be a bit late home. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. ☊ admire ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
A car alarm went off in the middle of the night (= started ringing). ☊ alarm ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
She had to steal food just to stay alive. ☊ alive ☊
We've got to get up early, all right? ☊ all right ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
Many people never really express any anger. ☊ anger ☊
Her behaviour really made me angry. ☊ angry ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. ☊ annoy ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
He answered as truthfully as he could. ☊ answer ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
They really are apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
to make/keep an appointment ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
a formula for approximating the weight of a horse ☊ approximate ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. ☊ assistance ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
The noise was keeping everyone awake. ☊ awake ☊
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. ☊ awake ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
acutely/painfully (= very) aware ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
baby food/clothes ☊ baby ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
I'm having a really bad day. ☊ bad ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
My knowledge of French is pretty basic. ☊ basic ☊
the cost of basic foods ☊ basic ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
Where does Europe end and Asia begin? ☊ begin ☊
An alarm bell went off. ☊ bell ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) ☊ break ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. ☊ busy ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
to give sb/to make a call ☊ call ☊
capacity for doing sth: Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products. ☊ capacity ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
careful not to do sth: Be careful not to wake the baby. ☊ careful ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
Carry on the good work! ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. ☊ in case of sth ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly. ☊ cast ☊
cat food ☊ cat ☊
an exciting/interesting challenge ☊ challenge ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
to face a challenge (= to have to deal with one) ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
I'm looking forward to the challenge of my new job. ☊ challenge ☊
to accept/take up a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
to mount a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
Their legal challenge was unsuccessful. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb (to sth): Mike challenged me to a game of chess. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
The job doesn't really challenge her. ☊ challenge ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
to make a cheque out to sb ☊ cheque ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? ☊ choice ☊
The menu has a good choice of desserts. ☊ choice ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. ☊ close ☊
It was a very close finish. ☊ close ☊
the high cost of food and clothing ☊ clothing ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
ground/real coffee ☊ coffee ☊
a cold drink ☊ cold ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
At last winter came to an end. ☊ come ☊
Everything will come right in the end. ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
commercial baby foods ☊ commercial ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
a formal complaint ☊ complaint ☊
to file/lodge (= make) a complaint ☊ complaint ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
conclude with sth: The programme concluded with Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious of doing sth: He became acutely conscious of having failed his parents. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
I made a conscious effort to get there on time. ☊ conscious ☊
a conscious act of cruelty ☊ conscious ☊
environmentally conscious ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. ☊ contain ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
food with a high fat content ☊ content ☊
the alcohol content of a drink ☊ content ☊
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' ☊ continue ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
Price controls on food were ended. ☊ control ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. ☊ cry ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). ☊ curtain ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). ☊ curtain ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. ☊ damage ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. ☊ dark ☊
Is the Western a dead art form? ☊ dead ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ deal ☊
decaying leaves/teeth/food ☊ decay ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) ☊ diet ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
She awoke early after a disturbed night. ☊ disturb ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
dog food ☊ dog ☊
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. ☊ double ☊
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). ☊ down ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
food and drink ☊ drink ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). ☊ drink ☊
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. ☊ drink ☊
The urge to survive drove them on. ☊ drive ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food). ☊ eat ☊
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). ☊ economy ☊
privately educated children ☊ educated ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. ☊ educated ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
a determined/real/special effort ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
an empty plate (= with no food on it) ☊ empty ☊
the end of all his dreams ☊ end ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
The war was finally at an end. ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
Tie the ends of the string together. ☊ end ☊
the end of the book ☊ end ☊
It's the end of an era. ☊ end ☊
The word I'm thinking of ends in '-ous'. ☊ end in sth ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
end doing sth: I ended up doing all the work myself. ☊ end up ☊
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. ☊ a/the sth to end all sths ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
His stories usually have a happy ending. ☊ ending ☊
the anniversary of the ending of the Pacific War ☊ ending ☊
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. ☊ ending ☊
a masculine/feminine ending ☊ ending ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
highly/really/thoroughly/very enjoyable ☊ enjoyable ☊
There was food enough for all. ☊ enough ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
He had a real enthusiasm for the work. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. ☊ not exactly ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
Do you really expect me to believe you? ☊ expect ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
to do/perform/conduct an experiment ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
His knowledge of music is extensive. ☊ extensive ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
She was a truly extraordinary woman. ☊ extraordinary ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
All my efforts ended in failure. ☊ failure ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
fancy sth: Fancy a drink? ☊ fancy ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
foods which are low in fat ☊ fat ☊
reduced-fat margarines ☊ fat ☊
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
I feel like a drink. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
I'd like to return to the final point you made. ☊ final ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
I thought you'd never finish! ☊ finish ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
The play finished at 10.30. ☊ finish ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
We might as well finish up the cake. ☊ finish ☊
The dollar finished the day slightly down. ☊ finish ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
I want to see the job through to the finish. ☊ finish ☊
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
to make/build a fire ☊ fire ☊
We had to fire him for dishonesty. ☊ fire ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). ☊ fit ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The movie follows the book faithfully. ☊ follow ☊
to follow a diet/recipe ☊ follow ☊
a shortage of food/food shortages ☊ food ☊
food and drink ☊ food ☊
the food industry ☊ food ☊
frozen foods ☊ food ☊
a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) ☊ food ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
The disease can take several different forms. ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
formal evening dress ☊ formal ☊
The dinner was a formal affair. ☊ formal ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
'How do you do?' she said formally. ☊ formally ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky ☊ formula ☊
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
the botanical gardens in Edinburgh ☊ garden ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. ☊ gentleman ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
genuine concern for others ☊ genuine ☊
genuinely sorry ☊ genuinely ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
He always gets up early. ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
The whistle went for the end of the game. ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
good food ☊ good ☊
Cuts have been made for the good of the company. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. ☊ guess ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
The story has a happy ending. ☊ happy ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
foods which are high in fat ☊ high ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
The duo were a real hit in last year's show. ☊ hit ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
an honest man/woman ☊ honest ☊
an honest answer ☊ honest ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
She's got an honest face. ☊ honest ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
hot spicy food ☊ hot ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
He's really very human when you get to know him. ☊ human ☊
I'm really hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
His public image is very different from the real person. ☊ image ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. ☊ imagine ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
food imports from abroad ☊ import ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. ☊ indeed ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
They had made industrial quantities of food (= a lot). ☊ industrial ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions ☊ instruction ☊
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. ☊ insulting ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
He sounded genuinely interested. ☊ interested ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
The baby threw its food on the floor. ☊ its ☊
recipes for jams and preserves ☊ jam ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
They finished in joint first place. ☊ joint ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: We know her to be honest. ☊ know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
knowledge of/about sth: He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. ☊ knowledge ☊
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lack of food/money/skills ☊ lack ☊
His wife was a real lady. ☊ lady ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
last (out): Will the coffee last out till next week? ☊ last ☊
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. ☊ last ☊
I got up late. ☊ late ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
the need for better law enforcement ☊ law ☊
Really, I'm not in the least tired. ☊ not in the least ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
There was lots of food left over. ☊ be left over (from sth) ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
plant/animal life ☊ life ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. ☊ limit ☊
a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food) ☊ liquid ☊
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. ☊ listen ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
a live recording made at Wembley Arena ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
She seemed to have lost interest in food. ☊ lose ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) ☊ low ☊
Can you turn the music lower—you'll wake the baby. ☊ low ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
The crowd made a mad rush for the exit. ☊ mad ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
You've made a terrible mess of this job. ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
My lawyer has been urging me to make a will. ☊ make ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
He never really made it as an actor. ☊ make it ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war ☊ mark ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. ☊ mile ☊
the conscious/subconscious mind ☊ mind ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
a deeply religious man with a highly developed moral sense ☊ moral ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. ☊ much as ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
I woke up with a stiff neck. ☊ neck ☊
Food aid is urgently needed. ☊ need ☊
nerve endings ☊ nerve ☊
He's a really nice guy. ☊ nice ☊
I lay awake all night. ☊ night ☊
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. ☊ noise ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
Now they want to tax food! ☊ now ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
The ending was pretty obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
The wedding is off. ☊ off ☊
official responsibilities ☊ official ☊
the Prime Minister's official residence ☊ official ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The news is not yet official. ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
an official function/reception ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
The library will be officially opened by the local MP. ☊ officially ☊
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. ☊ officially ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless. ☊ officially ☊
I'm not officially supposed to be here. ☊ officially ☊
Officially, he resigned because of bad health. ☊ officially ☊
vegetable oils ☊ oil ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
the official opening of the new hospital ☊ opening ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ☊ ought to ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
You have to pay to make outside calls. ☊ outside ☊
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. ☊ pack ☊
package sth: packaged food/goods ☊ package ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
We've done the difficult part of the job. ☊ part ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
to perform somersaults/magic tricks ☊ perform ☊
to perform on the flute ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
She performed less well in the second test. ☊ perform ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
pet food ☊ pet ☊
Make as many photocopies as you need. ☊ photocopy ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
plain food ☊ plain ☊
the animal and plant life of the area ☊ plant ☊
Stop playing with your food! ☊ play with sth ☊
to put on (= perform) a play ☊ play ☊
a pleasant smile/voice/manner ☊ pleasant ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
They always gave us plenty to eat. ☊ plenty ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
OK, you've made your point! ☊ point ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
poor food/light/soil ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
The report ended on a positive note. ☊ positive ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
a practical little car, ideal for the city ☊ practical ☊
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
to have gained practical experience of the work ☊ practical ☊
practical advice/help/support ☊ practical ☊
practical problems ☊ practical ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
In practical terms, it means spending less. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
The theatre was practically empty. ☊ practically ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
There's practically no difference between the two options. ☊ practically ☊
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well. ☊ practice ☊
She does an hour's piano practice every day. ☊ practice ☊
common/current/standard practice ☊ practice ☊
guidelines for good practice ☊ practice ☊
religious practices ☊ practice ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. ☊ practise ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
to practise self-restraint/safe sex ☊ practise ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
food preparation ☊ preparation ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
The team performs well under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
Losing his job was a real blow to his pride. ☊ pride ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
financial/practical/technical problems ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
to make/keep/break a promise ☊ promise ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
to make a purchase (= buy sth) ☊ purchase ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. ☊ push ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
enormous/vast/huge quantities of food ☊ quantity ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
a rare breed/plant ☊ rare ☊
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! ☊ rate ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
People can react badly to certain food additives. ☊ react ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
This accident could have produced a real tragedy. ☊ real ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
This is a real privilege. ☊ real ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
I do my best to hide my real feelings from others. ☊ real ☊
She never had any real friends at school. ☊ real ☊
his first real kiss ☊ real ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
We have a real chance of success. ☊ real ☊
a realistic assessment ☊ realistic ☊
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. ☊ realistic ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
We must set realistic goals. ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic target ☊ realistic ☊
to pay a realistic salary ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic drawing ☊ realistic ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
realistic graphics ☊ realistic ☊
She refuses to face reality. ☊ reality ☊
You're out of touch with reality. ☊ reality ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
the harsh realities of life ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
What do you really think about it? ☊ really ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
They are not really my aunt and uncle. ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
I want to help, I really do. ☊ really ☊
Now I really must go. ☊ really ☊
I really don't mind. ☊ really ☊
He really likes you. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
I'm really sorry. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
We've done well, really. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
refuse sb sth: They refused him a visa. ☊ refuse ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
to make a remark ☊ remark ☊
He made a number of rude remarks about the food. ☊ remark ☊
She was a truly remarkable woman. ☊ remarkable ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
a restricted range of foods ☊ restricted ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
I haven't made a sale all week. ☊ sale ☊
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ☊ satisfy ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
Save some food for me. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Save me some food. ☊ save ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' ☊ say ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
scientific knowledge ☊ scientific ☊
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. ☊ search ☊
to do a search on the Internet ☊ search ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. ☊ sense ☊
sensitive to sth: My teeth are very sensitive to cold food. ☊ sensitive ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
Set the alarm for 7 o'clock. ☊ set ☊
Opening this door will set off the alarm. ☊ set sth off ☊
She gave him a shake to wake him. ☊ shake ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
to shop for food ☊ shop ☊
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. ☊ significantly ☊
The answer is really quite simple. ☊ simple ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. ☊ hit/knock sb for six ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
We both slept right through (= were not woken up by) the storm. ☊ sleep ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish ☊ smooth ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
soft margarine ☊ soft ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
She had refused all solid food. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
All too soon the party was over. ☊ soon ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
We ended up staying for lunch. ☊ stay ☊
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. ☊ step ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
Food stocks are running low. ☊ stock ☊
a health food store ☊ store ☊
animals storing up food for the winter ☊ store ☊
to wake up in a strange bed ☊ strange ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
to make/carry out/conduct a study ☊ study ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
Fran was studying the menu. ☊ study ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
When my father died, Jim was a real support. ☊ support ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
swallow (sth): Always chew food well before swallowing it. ☊ swallow ☊
sweet food ☊ sweet ☊
Swimming is a good form of exercise. ☊ swimming ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
The new magazine has really taken off. ☊ take off ☊
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
taste like sth: This drink tastes like sherry. ☊ taste ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
How much teaching do you actually do? ☊ teaching ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
the end of the term ☊ term ☊
We'll need to perform a series of tests. ☊ test ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
a thorough knowledge of the subject ☊ thorough ☊
The work had not been done very thoroughly. ☊ thoroughly ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
There is a real threat of war. ☊ threat ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. ☊ thus ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
I set out to buy food. ☊ to ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
We take it in turns to do the housework. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
unconscious desires ☊ unconscious ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. ☊ underneath ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
He was never actually unkind to them. ☊ unkind ☊
I sleep with the window open unless it's really cold. ☊ unless ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
We ate all the food up. ☊ up ☊
I have some paperwork to finish up. ☊ up ☊
urge sb to do sth: She urged him to stay. ☊ urge ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). ☊ urge ☊
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. ☊ urge ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
food with a high nutritional value ☊ value ☊
They're only £40—not bad value, really. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (as sth): I really value him as a friend. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
There are various ways of doing this. ☊ various ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ wait ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
I always wake early in the summer. ☊ wake ☊
Wake up! It's eight o'clock. ☊ wake ☊
wake to sth: They woke to a clear blue sky. ☊ wake ☊
wake from sth: She had just woken from a deep sleep. ☊ wake ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
wake sb (up): Try not to wake the baby up. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
There are two points which I wanted to make. ☊ want ☊
waste sth: to waste time/food/energy ☊ waste ☊
It seems such a waste to throw good food away. ☊ waste ☊
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). ☊ waste ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. ☊ weak ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
to carry out sb's wishes ☊ wish ☊
Skill comes with practice. ☊ with ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
She's an artist whose work I really admire. ☊ work ☊
We started work on the project in 2009. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
the animal/plant/insect world ☊ world ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. ☊ worry ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
Enjoy yourselves! ☊ yourself ☊