something befalls somebody (used only in the third person) (of something unpleasant) to happen to somebody. Sp. suceder a, ocurrir a (tragedia, accidente)
E.g.
They were unaware of the fate that was to befall them.
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Useful language
I don't know that I agree with this...
I personally wouldn't recommend...
In all honesty I wouldn't... If I were you...
All things considered...
I couldn't disagree more...
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1. This advice will prevent language learners from causing offence ___________.
2. It is always better to ____________ on the side of politeness.
3. One very British __________________ is that they tend to apologise excessively.
4. Never ______________ the importance of queueing in the UK.
5. British people are less ____________
6. To get into your host family's good books, you'd better mind your manners and offer to help with the everyday _____________
7. Having your phone on the table while having dinner is definitely ____________ upon in most homes.
KEY
1. inadvertently /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtntli/
by accident; without intending to. Synonym: unintentionally.
E.g.
We had inadvertently left without paying the bill.
2. err
err on the side of something to show too much of a good quality in order to avoid showing too little. Sp. pecar de...
E.g.
I thought it was better to err on the side of caution (= to be too careful rather than take a risk). Sp. pecar de precavido -a
3. peculiarity
4. underestimate
5. tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/
a tactile person likes to touch people, for example when talking to them.
E.g.
He's a very tactile man (= he enjoys touching people).
6. chores
7. frowned
frown on/upon somebody/something to disapprove of someone or something, especially someone’s behaviour. Sp. ver/mirar algo con malos ojos
E.g
Second marriages were frowned upon. Sp. Los segundos matrimonios estaban mal vistos
