advise
advise sb to do; advise sb that; advise sb on/about sth; advise (sb) against sth/doing
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advise sb to do; advise sb that; advise sb on/about sth; advise (sb) against sth/doing
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anxious about sth/doing; anxious to do
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work of art; modern art; art gallery; art exhibition
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put on/try on/wear/take off clothes; clothes line; clothes peg; best clothes
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in combination with; combination of
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pay sb a compliment; compliment sb on sth
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criticise sb (for sth/doing)
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be/set an example;an example of; for example; follow an/sb’s example
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in fashion; be/go out of fashion; follow fashion; fashion model/show
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cut/brush sb’s hair; have/get a new hairdo/hairstyle; have a haircut; let your hair down
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insist on sth/doing; insist that
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put on/apply/wear/take off make-up
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follow a pattern; a checked/striped/plain pattern
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plenty of sth; plenty more sth; plenty to do
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prepare (sb) for sth; prepare to do
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proud of sth/sb/doing; proud to do
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refer to sth; refer sb to sth
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seem to be; it seems that
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stare at sth/sb
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in style; be/go out of style; do sth/go somewhere in style; have style
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have/show good/bad taste (in sth);in good/bad taste
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have a tendency to do
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a trend in sth; follow/set a trend
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use sth (for sth/doing); use sth to do
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useful for sth/doing; useful to sb
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become popular or fashionable
your green hair is great, but I don't think it will catch on
get rid of; remove
I'll do away with all theses old files, they're occupying space in my computer
create (plans, etc)
the architect started to draw up the plans for the new house
put on fancy or unusual clothes
I'm going to dress up for my interview, I really want to get this job!
repeat or think about again in order to understand completely
we should go over the whole process again until all of us understand how it works
develop from; become too big for
my ambition to be a computer programmer grew out of playing computer games
give something valuable to your children or grandchildren, usually when you die
this necklace was handed down to me by my grandmother
get/put into lines
the soldiers all lined up, ready to be inspected by the officer
visit quickly or for a short time
mom popped into the cake shop to get something for after dinner
take sb on a tour of a place
let me show you round the garden
remove (a piece of clothing)
Carl took of his coat and started to warm himself by the fire
rip into pieces
Robbin suddenly grabbed the letter out of my hand and tore it up
put on (a piece of clothing) to see how it looks and whether it fits
Laura took the skirt into the changing room to try it on
the way that someone or something
the twins are almost identical in appearance
the typical amount or level
unemployment here is twice the national average
a shirt for women
women are expected to wear blouses in this office
material used for making things such as clothes and curtains
I really like the cloth you've used in these cushions
clothes
I told the hotel manager that some items of clothing had gone missing from my room
clothes that the actors wear in a play or film
I thought the costumes they were wearing in the play were fantastic
happening or existing now
production is likely to remain at current levels
to decide how something will be made or what it will look like
the bride wore a dress designed by herself
to change the colour of something such as cloth or hair using dye
why don't you dye your hair red?
very common or completely normal
we all need a friend to help us with everyday problems
if clothes fit, they are the right size for you
it's important that children's shoes fit correctly
to look somewhere quickly and then look away
I must go, Claudia said while glancing at her watch
to see someone or something for a moment or not completely
I glimpsed a strange man through the window, and then he was gone
the appearance that someone or something looks
let's create a stylish modern look for your home
to make goods in large quantities in a factory
the firm manufactures women clothing
if one thing matches another, or they match, they form an attractive combination
she wore a green dress and a hat to match
relating to or belonging to the present time
modern offices are usually full of computers
recently made, invented or developed
they are going to build a new office block here
to put paint onto something in order to change its color
wash the walls before you start to paint
to make or grow something
we are now producing the same quantity of goods with a fewer workers
to cover a part of your body with a piece of or jewellery
Dorothy put on her coat and went out
if a style or something you wear suits you, it makes you look good
the new hairstyle really suits her
a set of clothes made from the same cloth, usually a jacket with trousers
he was wearing a white suit and a tie
to provide someone or something with something
two huge generators supply power to farms in the area
a piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body
she was wearing a red skirt and a black top
to have something on your body as clothing, decoration or protection
He was wearing jeans and a T-shirt
to have something on your body as clothing, decoration or protection
He was wearing jeans and a T-shirt
A short text using 22 of the key phrases. Tap a highlighted phrase for its meaning.
My brother has a great passion for movies. When he sees a , he counts down the days until . He always goes to the on – that’s the first day a movie, show, concert, or performance is open to the public. He also loves to analyze the and tries to guess which movies will be .
One of his favorite will be about the Vietnam War. It’s , and they’re in Vietnam – that means they will be recording/filming the movie in the same location as the story occurs.
This actor had previously mentioned the possibility of retiring, but when he was offered the in a film that’s sure to be a he couldn’t turn it down.
In contrast, I have a preference for books. I’m currently by Stieg Larsson (the book is taking all my attention) – it’s the final part of a trilogy, and I can’t wait to see how things turn out for the . I already have a huge collection of books, and I also .
Last week, I checked out a book that covers modern feminism and motherhood. It’s a bit of a , but it’s an . I’m not sure I’ll have time to finish it before I have to . Maybe I’ll for another week – that means to get an extension of the length of time I can keep the book.
We talk about the of a book, story, or film (not the “start and finish”). The first and last parts of a story can also be called the or the .