Do Ex 5
be up to somebody to be somebody’s duty or responsibility; to be for somebody to decide.
E.g.
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job.
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you.
tactless: saying or doing things that are likely to annoy or to upset other people. Synonym: insensitive.
E.g.
a tactless remark
It was tactless of you to comment on his hair!
opposite tactful
extension (of something) an extra period of time allowed for something
E.g.
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year.
a visa extension
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis.
Do Ex 6
luggage rack: a shelf for stowing luggage, typically overhead, in a coach or train.
E.g. those luggage racks were always full of bags.
Do Ex 7
Another can be followed by a singular noun, by of and a plural noun, or by a number and a plural noun.
E.g.
This is another of his stupid ideas. Esta es otra de sus ideas estúpidas.
Finished?’ ‘No, I've got another three questions to do.’
I’m retiring in another three years. Sp. En tres años más me voy a jubilar.
Five people were killed and another twenty injured. Sp. Cinco personas murieron y otras veinte resultaron heridas.
Do Ex 8
unacceptable:
Adverb collocations:
absolutely
completely
entirely
totally
wholly
quite ...
E.g.
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society.
Most people would consider such risks wholly unacceptable.
Such a solution would be quite unacceptable to the majority of people.
Do Ex 9
on account of somebody/something because of somebody/something
E.g.
She retired early on account of ill health.
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers.
in demand wanted by a lot of people
E.g.
Good secretaries are always in demand
on demand done or happening whenever somebody asks.
E.g.
Feed the baby on demand.
The service allows you to watch video on demand.
in no time so soon or so quickly that it is surprising
E.g.
The kids will be leaving home in no time
big deal: something that people think is important, usually because it is exciting or it makes them worried. Sp. algo muy importante.
E.g.
So what's the big deal about the movie?
He makes a big deal about the recent rise in gender equality.
The former champion made a big deal of the fact he has been boxing for 27 years.
big deal for somebody/something This leak is a big deal for people who reuse passwords on other websites.
make a big deal about something (también make a big deal out of something) dar demasiada importancia a algo.
bestie: a person's best friend.
E.g.
It was fun hanging out with my bestie.
be besties with somebody Hank is besties with Sarah.
in accordance with something (formal) according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be done. Sp. conforme a algo, de acuerdo con algo
E.g.
in accordance with legal requirements
We acted in accordance with my parents’ wishes
Head: + adv./prep. to move in a particular direction
Where are we heading?
Where are you two headed?
Let's head back home.
They woke early and headed off for breakfast.
She headed for the door.
We headed north.
Head towards the mall.
The boat was heading out to sea.
(figurative) Can you forecast where the economy is heading?
in terms of something | in… terms used to show what aspect of a subject you are talking about or how you are thinking about it. Sp. desde el punto de vista, en términos de.
E.g.
The job is great in terms of salary, but it has its disadvantages.
This title ranks alongside the Olympics in terms of importance.
What does this mean in terms of cost?
In terms of cost—how much were you thinking of charging?
In terms of extra staff—how many will we need?
In practical terms this law may be difficult to enforce.
The decision was disastrous in political terms.
He's talking in terms of starting a completely new career
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