1. Generous (adj) /"dženÊrës/
She's always very generous to the kids.
Please be generous with your time.(=willing to give freely)
2. Scatty (adj) /"skæti/
She is too scatty to even remember her names at times.(=sometimes)
3. Peevish / Crusty / Grumpy / Grouchy (adj) /"pi:vûÐ/ /"kršsti/ /"gršmpi/ /"gra|tÐi/
The kids were peevish after the party.
4. Coward (n) /"ka|ëd $ -ërd/
You coward! What are you afraid of?
I’m a real coward when it comes to going to the dentist.
5. Cowardly (adj) / timid (adj)
A cowardly attack on an unarmed man.
6. Cunning (adj)
He was as cunning as a fox.
7. Talkative / loquacious (adj) /lë|"kweûÐës $ lo|-/
She was in a talkative mood.
8. Taciturn (adj)
The ship's captain was a taciturn man who spoke only to give orders.
9. Frugal (adj)
He was very frugal
A frugal breakfast. (=a small meal of plain food)
The monks lead a frugal life, allowing themselves only the bare essentials.
10. Extravagant (adj) /ûk"strævëgënt/
It would be too extravagant to buy both.
11. Flatter (v)
Don't try to flatter me!
12. Stingy / close-fisted (adj)
She's too stingy to give money to charity.
13. Impulsive / hasty (adj)
I was impulsive and sometimes regretted.
14. Sneeze (v,n)
She started coughing and sneezing.
There was a loud sneeze from someone in the back of the audience.
15. Get/have the hiccups (Spoken)
Don't drink so fast - you'll get hiccups.
16. Snore (v)
If you snore, it's better not to sleep on your back.
17. Shiver / shake / tremble (v)
She shivered with fear and anger.
18. Yawn (v,n)
Alan stretched and yawned.
Kay shook her head and stifled a yawn (=tried to stop yawning).
The party was a big yawn.(=sb/sth that is boring)
19. Faint (v)
Several fans fainted in the blazing heat.
20. Faint (adj)
She gave a faint smile.(= difficult to see, hear, smell etc)
It’s a very faint noise.
The faint light of dawn.
21. Stubble (n)
Grey stubble covered his cheeks and chin.
22. Moustache (n)
He's shaved off his moustache.
23. Mustached (adj)
A young, mustached British officer
24. Beard (n)
Some of their fathers wore beards.
25. Soot (n)
The bricks gave out a strong smell of soot.
26. Peep in (Phrv)
The door was ajar and Helen peeped in.
The door was ajar and Helen peeped in.
27. Peep out (Phrv)
Her toes were peeping out from under the sheet.
Her toes were peeping out from under the sheet.
28. Have an alibi (v)
He had a perfect alibi and the police let him go.
He had a perfect alibi and the police let him go.
29. Offer Namaz (v)
We regularly offer Namaz five times a day.
We regularly offer Namaz five times a day.
30. Do penance (v)
We prayed and did penance together.
We prayed and did penance together.
31. Sins (n)
To commit a sin.
Confess your sins to God and he will forgive you.
To commit a sin.
Confess your sins to God and he will forgive you.
32. Put sth off (Phrv)
We’ll put off the meeting.(=delay)
We’ll put off the meeting.(=delay)
33. Put sb off (Phrv) When he calls, put him off as long as you can. (=to make someone wait because you do not want to meet them, pay them etc until later.
34. Discourteous (adj)
It would be discourteous to ignore his request(=rude, impolite)
It would be discourteous to ignore his request(=rude, impolite)
35. Envious (adj)
Colleagues were envious of her success.
Colleagues were envious of her success.
36. Optimistic (adj)
She’s not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
I think you’re being a little over-optimistic.
She’s not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
I think you’re being a little over-optimistic.
37. Crafty (adj) (craftier, craftiest) (usually disapproving)
He’s a crafty old devil.
He’s a crafty old devil.
38. Pessimistic (adj)
They are surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.[= expecting that bad things will happen]
It is a pessimistic view of life.
I think you’re being far too pessimistic.
( OPP) optimistic
( OPP) optimistic
39. Stale (adj)
French bread goes stale (=becomes stale) very quickly.
French bread goes stale (=becomes stale) very quickly.
40. Curry (n)
A chicken curry.
Would you like some more curry?
A chicken curry.
Would you like some more curry?
41. Religious (adj)
She belongs to a religious family.
She belongs to a religious family.
42. Abide by (Phrv)
We don’t abide by the traffic rules.
We don’t abide by the traffic rules.
43. Loose (adj)
The screw has come loose (=become loose).
This tooth feels very loose.
The screw has come loose (=become loose).
This tooth feels very loose.
44. Lose (v)
I’ve lost my keys.
Try not to lose heart (=become sad and hopeless)
I’ve lost my keys.
Try not to lose heart (=become sad and hopeless)
45. Profane (v)
Don’t use profane language!
She expressed concern over profane language used in the play
Don’t use profane language!
She expressed concern over profane language used in the play
46. Holy (adj)
The Holy month of Ramadan.
The Quran is the Islamic Holy book.
The Holy month of Ramadan.
The Quran is the Islamic Holy book.
47. Take offence (v)
Don't take offence. She says things like that to everybody.
Don't take offence. She says things like that to everybody.
48. Mock (v)
It's easy for you to mock.
It's easy for you to mock.
49. Bribe (v,n)
He bribed one of the guards.
A customs official pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes for permitting cocaine to pass through the port.
He bribed one of the guards.
A customs official pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes for permitting cocaine to pass through the port.
50. Cough (v,n)
She coughed and cleared his throat.
She gave an embarrassed cough.
She coughed and cleared his throat.
She gave an embarrassed cough.
51. Courage (n)
She showed great courage throughout her illness.
He did not have the courage to tell the truth.
She showed great courage throughout her illness.
He did not have the courage to tell the truth.
52. Bare foot /footed (adj)
He walked barefoot on the grass.
He walked barefoot on the grass.
53. Get on (Phrv)
She go on the bus and got off after ten minutes.
She go on the bus and got off after ten minutes.
54. After a short while
Everyone went away after a short while.
Everyone went away after a short while.
55. Feel Sleepy (v)
Are you feeling sleepy?
I don’t feel sleepy till 12:00am.
Are you feeling sleepy?
I don’t feel sleepy till 12:00am.
56. Get up / wake up (Phrv)
We get up very early in the morning.
Please wake me up at 6am sharp.
We get up very early in the morning.
Please wake me up at 6am sharp.
57. In time / on time (Prep)
I always try to come in time.
She came on time and attended the class.
I always try to come in time.
She came on time and attended the class.
58. Stubborn / Tenacious (adj)
Why are you so stubborn?
Why are you so stubborn?
59. Blink (v)
I blinked as I came out into the sunlight.(=to shut and open your eyes quickly)
The light on your answering machine is blinking.
I blinked as I came out into the sunlight.(=to shut and open your eyes quickly)
The light on your answering machine is blinking.
60. Untidy (adj)
Her clothes were untidy.
I don’t like your untidy room.
Her clothes were untidy.
I don’t like your untidy room.
61. Tidy (adj)
A tidy desk
I try to keep the garden tidy.
A tidy desk
I try to keep the garden tidy.
62. Inside out
You've got that jumper inside out.
Her umbrella blew inside out.
I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.
You've got that jumper inside out.
Her umbrella blew inside out.
I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.
63. Back to front
You've got your sweater on back to front.
You've got your sweater on back to front.
64. Masticate (v)
I took a piece of bread in my mouth and tried to masticate slowly.
65. Play hooky / truant (Idm)
We all played hooky/truant yesterday.
We all played hooky/truant yesterday.
66. Bunk off / Skive off(Phrv)
John and I used to bunk off school.
John and I used to bunk off school.
67. Take/have a day off (v)
I'm taking a few days off before the wedding.
I'm taking a few days off before the wedding.
68. Sweat (v,n)
I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning.
Sweat appeared on his forehead.
I was sweating a lot despite the air-conditioning.
Sweat appeared on his forehead.
69. Steal (v)
Boys broke into a shop and stole £45 in cash.
Boys broke into a shop and stole £45 in cash.
70. Grope (v)
She groped for her glasses on the bedside table[=to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands]
She groped for her glasses on the bedside table[=to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands]
71. Gargle (v)
After gargling she felt better.
After gargling she felt better.
72. Stroll (v)
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.[= to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way]
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.[= to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way]
73. Alms (n)
I gave alms to all the blind beggars.[= money, food etc given to poor people in the past]
I gave alms to all the blind beggars.[= money, food etc given to poor people in the past]
74. Bail sb out (Phrv)
His family paid £500 to bail him out.
His family paid £500 to bail him out.
75. Shape up (Phrv)
You better shape up and stop fooling around.[= to improve your behaviour or work]
You better shape up and stop fooling around.[= to improve your behaviour or work]
76. Argue with sb (v)
She argues with me for no good reason.[= to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way]
She argues with me for no good reason.[= to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way]
77. Complain against/ about (v)
She often complains about not feeling appreciated at work.
She often complains about not feeling appreciated at work.
78. Complain to sb (v)
Why are you complaining to me about your manager.
Why are you complaining to me about your manager.
79. Feel giddy / dizzy
The old man felt giddy and fell down.
The old man felt giddy and fell down.
80. Stare at sb (v)
What are you staring at?[= to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes]
What are you staring at?[= to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes]
81. Abstain from sth (v)
I abstain from spicy food.
I abstain from spicy food.
82. Fool around (Phrv)
These kids always fool around.
These kids always fool around.
83. Boast (v)
'I wouldn't be afraid,' she boasted.
'I wouldn't be afraid,' she boasted.
84. Spread rumour / hearsay (v)
I've heard all sorts of rumours about him.
85. Glare at sb/sth (v)
He glared round the room.[= to look angrily at someone for a long time]
I've heard all sorts of rumours about him.
85. Glare at sb/sth (v)
He glared round the room.[= to look angrily at someone for a long time]
86. Threaten (v)
Workers are threatening a strike if they don't receive a pay increase.
Workers are threatening a strike if they don't receive a pay increase.
87. Put on / have on (Phrv)
He is putting/having on a sweater.
He is putting/having on a sweater.
88. Curse (v)
Why are you cursing your fate?
Why are you cursing your fate?
89. Wipe (v)
Bill wiped his eyes (=wiped the tears from his face) and apologized.
Bill wiped his eyes (=wiped the tears from his face) and apologized.
90. Glutton (adj)
He was a glutton who ate everything in sight.
He was a glutton who ate everything in sight.
91. Leisure time / spare time (n)
I enjoy my leisure time.
I enjoy my leisure time.
92. Console (v)
No one could console her when Peter died.
No one could console her when Peter died.
93. Embarrass (v)
He didn't want to embarrass her by asking questions.
He didn't want to embarrass her by asking questions.
94. Brighten (v)
The morning sunshine brightened up the room.
The morning sunshine brightened up the room.
95. Wash up (Phrv)
I washed up and got ready for my office.
I washed up and got ready for my office.
96. Or so / around / about
We are leaving in five minutes or so.
We are leaving in around/about five minutes.
We are leaving in five minutes or so.
We are leaving in around/about five minutes.
97. At 9.00 sharp / on the dot
We're meeting at one-thirty sharp.
We're meeting at one-thirty sharp.
98. Chore (n)
We share the domestic chores.
Everyday chores like shopping and housework.
We share the domestic chores.
Everyday chores like shopping and housework.
99. Converse (v) /kën"vî:s $ -"vî:rs/
People began to converse loudly with one another.
People began to converse loudly with one another.
100. Go bananas (Idm)
Mum went bananas when I said I was going to leave nursing.[= to become very angry or excited]
101. Zonked out (adj)
I'm really zonked[=very tired or suffering from the effects of drugs]
102. Blurt out (v)
Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him.[= to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are nervous or excited]
I'm really zonked[=very tired or suffering from the effects of drugs]
102. Blurt out (v)
Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him.[= to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are nervous or excited]
103. Restless / uneasy (adj
I had a restless night due to headache.
I had a restless night due to headache.
104. Make a noise (Idm)
Try not to make a noise when you go upstairs.
Try not to make a noise when you go upstairs.
105. Express sorrow (v)
He expressed his sorrow at my father's death.
He expressed his sorrow at my father's death.
106. Back out of sth (Phrv)
you are backing out of your words now.
you are backing out of your words now.
107. Deny (v)
I've never denied that there is a housing problem.
Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
I've never denied that there is a housing problem.
Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
108. Do hair (v)
I was doing my hair when I heard a scream.
I was doing my hair when I heard a scream.
109. Peel (v)
I was Peeling the potatoes.
I was Peeling the potatoes.
110. Scare (v)
Why did you scare the child?
Why did you scare the child?
111. Scared (adj)
At first, he was really scared.
At first, he was really scared.
112. Frisk (v)
Policeman frisked me for weapons.
Policeman frisked me for weapons.
113. Ill bred (adj)
This child is ill bred.
This child is ill bred.
114. frivolous (adj)
I couldn’t bear that frivolous comment.
I couldn’t bear that frivolous comment.
115. Frivolity (n)
I can’t waste my time on such frivolities.
I can’t waste my time on such frivolities.
116. Conspire against sb (v)
All six men admitted conspiring to steal cars.
All six men admitted conspiring to steal cars.
117. Protest (v)
Everybody is protesting against the government.
Everybody is protesting against the government.
118. Accomplished (adj)
He is an accomplished designer
He is an accomplished designer
119. Spy on sb (v)
Somebody is spying on you.
Somebody is spying on you.
120. Grass on sb (v)
He grassed on other prisoners.[= to tell the police about a criminal's activities]
He grassed on other prisoners.[= to tell the police about a criminal's activities]
121. Miffed (adj)
She is miffed that we aren’t taking her with us.
She is miffed that we aren’t taking her with us.
122. Fidgety (adj)
The boys get fidgety if they can't play outside.
The boys get fidgety if they can't play outside.
123. Be out of order (Idm)
Telephone is still out of order.
Telephone is still out of order.
124. Crowded (adj)
All the buses were crowded.
All the buses were crowded.
125. Confused (adj)
I was confused in the beginning.
I was confused in the beginning.
126. Satisfied (adj)
How do you get satisfied?
How do you get satisfied?
127. Tease (v)
Stop teasing the child!
Stop teasing the child!
128. Seem (v)
It seems that she is worried.
It seems that she is worried.
129. Intend (v)
I intend to meet him again.
I intend to meet him again.
130. Ask for (Phrv)
Children are asking for more money.
Children are asking for more money.
131. Blame (v)
You can’t blame me for Patrick's death.
Don't blame me - it's not my fault.
You can’t blame me for Patrick's death.
Don't blame me - it's not my fault.
132. Accuse sb of sth / doing sth (v)
He was accused of murder.
Smith accused her of lying.
He was accused of murder.
Smith accused her of lying.
133. Intention (n)
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.
I have no intention of retiring.
It is our intention to be the number one distributor of health products.
They went into town with the intention of visiting the library.
I have no intention of retiring.
It is our intention to be the number one distributor of health products.
134. Make fun of sb/sth (Idm)
I'm not making fun of you.
I'm not making fun of you.
135. Sympathetic (adj)
I like your sympathetic attitude.
I like your sympathetic attitude.
136. Impassive (adj)
She was impassive during the trial.
She was impassive during the trial.
137. Helpless (adj)
He was near to death, and I was helpless with fear.
He began to feel depressed and helpless.
He was near to death, and I was helpless with fear.
He began to feel depressed and helpless.
138. Reclusive (adj)
She became reclusive after the sudden death of her husband.
She became reclusive after the sudden death of her husband.
139. Extrovert (adj)
He was an extrovert young doctor.
He was an extrovert young doctor.
140. Stumbling block (n)
It is still a stumbling block.
It is still a stumbling block.
141. Adamant (adj)
She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.
She is adamantly opposed to the new directive.
She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.
She is adamantly opposed to the new directive.
142. Stubborn / Obdurate (adj)
Paul can be as stubborn as a mule (=very stubborn).
'I don't care,' she said stubbornly.
Why are you so stubborn?
Your father is so stubborn - he won't listen.
They argued, but he remained obdurate.
Paul can be as stubborn as a mule (=very stubborn).
'I don't care,' she said stubbornly.
Why are you so stubborn?
Your father is so stubborn - he won't listen.
They argued, but he remained obdurate.
143. Self- respecting (adj)
No self-respecting actor would appear in such a movie.
No self-respecting actor would appear in such a movie.
144. Pity (v)
I don't want you to pity me - I just want you to help me.
I don't want you to pity me - I just want you to help me.
145. Tranquility (n)
It was an atmosphere of tranquility.
It was an atmosphere of tranquility.
146. Stand by sb (Phrv)
His wife stood by him during his years in prison.
His wife stood by him during his years in prison.
147. Fluke (n)
He agreed that the second goal was a fluke.
He agreed that the second goal was a fluke.
148. Eagerness (n)
People were pushing each other out of the way in their eagerness to get to the front.
People were pushing each other out of the way in their eagerness to get to the front.
149. Drag (v)
she dragged the table into the kitchen.
He grabbed her arm and dragged her into the room.
I dragged myself out of bed and into the bathroom.(=to move with difficulty because of being ill, tired or unhappy)
Mom dragged us to a classical music concert.(=persuade sb to come)
Friday afternoons always drag.(= go very slowly because nothing interesting is happening)
she dragged the table into the kitchen.
He grabbed her arm and dragged her into the room.
I dragged myself out of bed and into the bathroom.(=to move with difficulty because of being ill, tired or unhappy)
Mom dragged us to a classical music concert.(=persuade sb to come)
Friday afternoons always drag.(= go very slowly because nothing interesting is happening)
150. Quarrel (v,n)
We're not going to quarrel about a few dollars.
I think they've had a quarrel.
151. Gamble (v)
Their religion forbids them to drink or gamble.
Jack loves gambling on the horses.
We're not going to quarrel about a few dollars.
I think they've had a quarrel.
151. Gamble (v)
Their religion forbids them to drink or gamble.
Jack loves gambling on the horses.
152. Nearly / narrowly
It took nearly two hours to get here.(=almost)
I nearly always go home for lunch.
He's not nearly as good-looking as his brother.(=not at all)
We've saved some money, but it's not nearly enough. (=not at all)
153. It goes without saying.
The Internet, too, it goes without saying, is a good source of information.
154. Pretend (v)
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
He's not asleep - he's just pretending.
It took nearly two hours to get here.(=almost)
I nearly always go home for lunch.
He's not nearly as good-looking as his brother.(=not at all)
We've saved some money, but it's not nearly enough. (=not at all)
153. It goes without saying.
The Internet, too, it goes without saying, is a good source of information.
154. Pretend (v)
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
He's not asleep - he's just pretending.
155. Innocent (adj)
The court found him innocent and he was released.
Nobody would believe that I was innocent.
He's so innocent that anyone can take advantage of him.
Nobody believes that she's innocent.
The court found him innocent and he was released.
Nobody would believe that I was innocent.
He's so innocent that anyone can take advantage of him.
Nobody believes that she's innocent.
156. Keep / fulfill promise (v)
I can’t break my promise.
She made a promise to visit them once a month but didn’t fulfill it.
157. Enthusiastically / with gusto (adv, Phr)
The supporters shouted enthusiastically.
They were chanting slogans enthusiastically.
They sang hymns with great gusto.
I can’t break my promise.
She made a promise to visit them once a month but didn’t fulfill it.
157. Enthusiastically / with gusto (adv, Phr)
The supporters shouted enthusiastically.
They were chanting slogans enthusiastically.
They sang hymns with great gusto.
158. Bloom (v)
She was blooming the last time I saw her.
159. Rain heavily / pour down / bucket down (Phrv)
It’s raining heavily.
It’s pouring down/bucketing down.
It’s raining heavily.
It’s pouring down/bucketing down.
160. Drizzle (v)
When I woke up, it was drizzling.
161. Blow sb off (Phrv)
Bud got into trouble for blowing off the meeting.
When I woke up, it was drizzling.
161. Blow sb off (Phrv)
Bud got into trouble for blowing off the meeting.
162. Leave sb in the lurch (Idm)
My own friends left me in the lurch.
My own friends left me in the lurch.
163. Side with sb (Phrv)
Frank sided with David against their mother.
Frank sided with David against their mother.
164. Catch fire (v)
The curtains caught fire.
One of the plane's engines had caught fire.
165. Set fire (v)
Rioters set fire to a whole row of stores
166. Phone (v)
Why didn't they phone the police?
167. Go numb (v)
When the teacher called me, my legs went numb.
The curtains caught fire.
One of the plane's engines had caught fire.
165. Set fire (v)
Rioters set fire to a whole row of stores
166. Phone (v)
Why didn't they phone the police?
167. Go numb (v)
When the teacher called me, my legs went numb.
168. Chicken hearted (n)
Dave's too chicken to ask her out.
Dave's too chicken to ask her out.
169. Prodigal (adj)
She has a prodigal lifestyle.
She has a prodigal lifestyle.
170. Habitual of sth / doing sth (adj)
He is habitual of getting up early.
She is habitual of coffee.
He is habitual of getting up early.
She is habitual of coffee.
171. Put sb/sth to the test (Idm)
Living together will soon put their relationship to the test.
172. Poke one’s nose into sth (Idm)
I'm sick of your mother poking her nose into our marriage.
Living together will soon put their relationship to the test.
172. Poke one’s nose into sth (Idm)
I'm sick of your mother poking her nose into our marriage.
173. Choke (v)
He choked on a piece of bread.
174. Execute / hang (v)
We can’t execute this plan without your consent.
She hung the sheets on the washing line.
175. Be influenced by evil eyes (adj)
The child is influenced by evil eyes.
176. Aptitude for sth (n)
He has a natural aptitude for teaching.
177. Inferiority complex (n)
He had a deep-rooted feeling of inferiority complex.
He choked on a piece of bread.
174. Execute / hang (v)
We can’t execute this plan without your consent.
She hung the sheets on the washing line.
175. Be influenced by evil eyes (adj)
The child is influenced by evil eyes.
176. Aptitude for sth (n)
He has a natural aptitude for teaching.
177. Inferiority complex (n)
He had a deep-rooted feeling of inferiority complex.
178. Superiority complex (n)
After becoming famous some people suffer from superiority complex.
After becoming famous some people suffer from superiority complex.
179. Off spring (n)
a young mother is trying to control her offspring
a young mother is trying to control her offspring
180. Bounce back (Phrv) / get well (v)
The patient is bouncing back rapidly.
She got well within a week.
The patient is bouncing back rapidly.
She got well within a week.
181. Instigate (v)
They were accused of instigating racial violence.
They were accused of instigating racial violence.
182. Provoke (v)
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.(=to cause a particular reaction)
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.(=to cause a particular reaction)
183. Defame / Vilify / Stigmatize (v)
They are defaming the senator’s reputation.
Our opponents have vilified us in the press.
184. Notorious (adj)
He is a notorious computer hacker.
They are defaming the senator’s reputation.
Our opponents have vilified us in the press.
184. Notorious (adj)
He is a notorious computer hacker.
185. Soon after that / just then
Silently she closed the door. Just then she heard a noise.
Just then (=exactly at that moment) Mrs. Jones appeared at the bedroom door.
Silently she closed the door. Just then she heard a noise.
Just then (=exactly at that moment) Mrs. Jones appeared at the bedroom door.
186. Make a cock and bull story (Idm)
She was making a cock and bull story about the dog eating her homework.
She was making a cock and bull story about the dog eating her homework.
187. Eavesdrop on sb (v)
She was eavesdropping outside the door.
She was eavesdropping outside the door.
188. Look for (Phrv)
I'm looking for Steve - have you seen him?
I'm looking for Steve - have you seen him?
189. Prevaricate (v)
Stop prevaricating and come to the point.
Stop prevaricating and come to the point.
190. Fudge (v)
Politician are often very clever at fudging the issues.
Politician are often very clever at fudging the issues.
191. Fleece (v)
Some local shop keepers fleece the customers.
Some local shop keepers fleece the customers.
192. Raise slogan / tag line (v)
Everybody was raising slogans/taglines against the government.
Everybody was raising slogans/taglines against the government.
193. Turn sb against sb (Phrv)
Why are you turning me against my own brother.
194. Give sb the cold shoulder (Idm)
She gave us the cold shoulder without saying even a word.
She gave us the cold shoulder without saying even a word.
195. Bear/take/suffer the brunt of sth (Idm)
Everybody is bearing the brunt of recession.
Everybody is bearing the brunt of recession.
196. Cast a slur upon sb/sth (Idm) to criticize
How dare she cast a slur on (=criticize) my character?
How dare she cast a slur on (=criticize) my character?
197. Put a damper on sth (Idm)
The burglary put a damper on the family’s Christmas.
The burglary put a damper on the family’s Christmas.
198. Fix (v)
He is fixing the brakes
I'll watch the kids and you fix dinner.
199. In a fix/jam (Idm)
That's put us in a fix.
200. Push over (n)
The game will be a push over.(= a thing that is easy to do )
He is fixing the brakes
I'll watch the kids and you fix dinner.
199. In a fix/jam (Idm)
That's put us in a fix.
200. Push over (n)
The game will be a push over.(= a thing that is easy to do )
201. Wishful thinking (n)
I’ve got a feeling that she likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.
I’ve got a feeling that she likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.
202. Stupor (n)
As soon as she heard it, she got in a state of stupor.
As soon as she heard it, she got in a state of stupor.
203. Get into stupor (v)
The shock got him into stupor.
The shock got him into stupor.
204. Scold/rebuke/chide/reprimand (v)
She scolded the child.
He scolded them for arriving late.
She rebuked herself for her stupidity.
She chided herself for being so impatient with the children.
My senior reprimanded me for my behavior.
205. Blow one’s own trumpet (Idm)
Dave spent the whole evening blowing his own trumpet.
She scolded the child.
He scolded them for arriving late.
She rebuked herself for her stupidity.
She chided herself for being so impatient with the children.
My senior reprimanded me for my behavior.
205. Blow one’s own trumpet (Idm)
Dave spent the whole evening blowing his own trumpet.
206. Pass away (Phrv)
He passed away last year.
He passed away last year.
207. Typical (adj)
This painting is typical of his work.
This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.
This painting is typical of his work.
This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.
208. Complicated (adj)
For young children, getting dressed is a complicated business.
Mental illness is a very complicated subject.
The human brain is an incredibly complicated organ.
For young children, getting dressed is a complicated business.
Mental illness is a very complicated subject.
The human brain is an incredibly complicated organ.
209. Resemble (v)
It's amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.
210. Take after sb (Phrv)
She really takes after her mother.
It's amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.
210. Take after sb (Phrv)
She really takes after her mother.
211. Snap one’s fingers (Idm)
Somebody was snapping his fingers in the class.
Somebody was snapping his fingers in the class.
212. As ill luck would have it (Idm)
As ill luck would have it, the very next day I got an accident.
As ill luck would have it, the very next day I got an accident.
213. As good luck would have it (Idm)
As good luck would have it, police came early.
As good luck would have it, police came early.
214. Furious (adj)
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
215. Torture (v)
Policemen were torturing the protesters.
Policemen were torturing the protesters.
216. Stroke (v)
He lifted her face and stroked her hair from her eyes.
He lifted her face and stroked her hair from her eyes.
217. Brutal (adj)
Some of the prison guards were brutal and corrupt.
It was a brutal attack.
Some of the prison guards were brutal and corrupt.
It was a brutal attack.
218. Drown (v)
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
219. Groan (v)
She was drowned in the river.
A train blew its whistle and drowned his voice.(= if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heard)
220. Compulsion (n)
She felt a compulsion to tell him the truth.
She was drowned in the river.
A train blew its whistle and drowned his voice.(= if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heard)
220. Compulsion (n)
She felt a compulsion to tell him the truth.
221. Compelled (adj)
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
222. Compel (v)
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
223. Memory like a sieve (Idm) (=to forget things easily)
You'd better remind him about the party - he's got a memory like a sieve!
224. The accused (n)
The accused escaped from the court.
225. Cut throat competition (n)
The cut throat competition excited everyone there.
You'd better remind him about the party - he's got a memory like a sieve!
224. The accused (n)
The accused escaped from the court.
225. Cut throat competition (n)
The cut throat competition excited everyone there.
226. Give sb a curt reply (v)
He gave me a curt reply.
He gave me a curt reply.
227. Curiosity (n)
I opened the packet just to satisfy my curiosity.
The news aroused a lot of curiosity among local people.
Margaret looked at him with curiosity.
I opened the packet just to satisfy my curiosity.
The news aroused a lot of curiosity among local people.
Margaret looked at him with curiosity.
228. Impose curfew (v)
The court can impose a fine.
The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.
The court can impose a fine.
The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.
229. Take sb on (Phrv)
230. Pass cryptic remark (n)
He is very good at passing cryptic remarks.
He is very good at passing cryptic remarks.
231. Cry baby (n)
Don’t be such a crybaby.
Don’t be such a crybaby.
232. Crushing defeat (n)
We gave them a crushing defeat.
We gave them a crushing defeat.
233. Crucial (adj)
This aid money is crucial to the government's economic policies.
This aid money is crucial to the government's economic policies.
234. Crowd puller (n)
He proved himself to be a crowd puller.
235. Break down (Phrv)
The car broke down.
Negotiations broke down after only two days.(= to fail or stop working in a successful way)
His health was breaking down rapidly.
He proved himself to be a crowd puller.
235. Break down (Phrv)
The car broke down.
Negotiations broke down after only two days.(= to fail or stop working in a successful way)
His health was breaking down rapidly.
236. I ‘m sitting cross legged
We sat cross-legged on the floor.
We sat cross-legged on the floor.
237. Crooked (adj)
Your tie's crooked.(= bent, twisted, or not in a straight line)
A crooked civil servant sold hundreds of British passports.(=dishonest)
Your tie's crooked.(= bent, twisted, or not in a straight line)
A crooked civil servant sold hundreds of British passports.(=dishonest)
238. Up the creek (Idm)
If I don't get my passport by Friday, I'll be up the creek.(=in a difficult situation)
If I don't get my passport by Friday, I'll be up the creek.(=in a difficult situation)
239. Crease (sb) up (Phrv) (=to laugh a lot, or to make someone laugh a lot)
She really creases me up!
She really creases me up!
240. Crushing bore (Idm)
The movie was crushing bore.
The movie was crushing bore.
241. Bored (adj)
We were bored to death.
We were bored to death.
242. Crafty (adj)
Jerry was crafty -- he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.
He's a crafty old devil.
Jerry was crafty -- he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.
He's a crafty old devil.
243. Send sb Coventry (Idm)
When he refused to join the strike, his mates sent him to Coventry for three weeks.
When he refused to join the strike, his mates sent him to Coventry for three weeks.
244. Stupid/Charlie/moron/dumb/nuts (adj)
That was a stupid thing to say.
Whose stupid idea was this?
I stupidly agreed to organize the party.
He understands - he's not stupid.
Feel a right/proper Charlie (=feel very stupid)
Don't leave it there, you moron!
What a dumb question.(=stupid)
I'm going to go nuts (=become crazy) if I don't find a new job soon.
Are you nuts?
The crowd went nuts after the performance(=very excited because something good has just happened)
Mom's going to go nuts if you don't clean this mess up(=to become very angry about something)
245. Bumpkin (adj)
I felt like a country bumpkin in that dress.
I felt like a country bumpkin in that dress.
246. Cozy (adj)
The living room was warm and cozy.
The living room was warm and cozy.
247. Comfy (adj)
It’s not a comfy chair. (=comfortable)
It’s not a comfy chair. (=comfortable)
248. Ignorant of sth (adj)
He is an ignorant and uneducated man(=not knowing facts or information that you ought to know)
He is an ignorant and uneducated man(=not knowing facts or information that you ought to know)
249. Aware of sth (adj)
The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.
They were well aware that the company was losing money.
As you are aware, a fee will be charged annually.
The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.
They were well aware that the company was losing money.
As you are aware, a fee will be charged annually.
250. Condone (v)
I'm not condoning his behaviour
The Government seems to condone police brutality.
I cannot condone the use of violence under any circumstances.(= to accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is morally wrong)
I'm not condoning his behaviour
The Government seems to condone police brutality.
I cannot condone the use of violence under any circumstances.(= to accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is morally wrong)
251. Confiscate (v)
The principal confiscated firecrackers.
The principal confiscated firecrackers.
252. Condescend to sb (v)
Take care not to condescend to your readers.
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience.
Take care not to condescend to your readers.
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience.
253. Condolence (v)
To give/offer/express your condolence.
To give/offer/express your condolence.
254. Conducive (n)
An environment conducive to learning
The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.
(=making it easy, possible or likely for sth to happen)
255. Commotion (v)
I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.
The crowd waiting outside was causing a commotion.(= sudden noisy confusion or excitement)
I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.
The crowd waiting outside was causing a commotion.(= sudden noisy confusion or excitement)
256. Commendable (adj)
Commendable honesty (=deserving praise and approval)
She showed commendable loyalty to the family firm.
Commendable honesty (=deserving praise and approval)
She showed commendable loyalty to the family firm.
257. I’m at your command
A pianist with the keys at his command(=if you have a particular skill at your command, you are able to use that skill well and easily)
A pianist with the keys at his command(=if you have a particular skill at your command, you are able to use that skill well and easily)
258. Off color/under the weather (Idm)
She's been feeling a bit off-colour for a week or so.
She's been feeling a bit off-colour for a week or so.
259. Collect yourself /collect your thoughts (Col)
I got there early so I had a few minutes to collect my thoughts before the meeting began.
(=to make an effort to remain calm and think clearly and carefully about something)
With an effort I pulled myself together.
I'm staying with my parents for a while, until I've got myself together a bit.(= to change your life so that it is organized and you are in control of it)
I got there early so I had a few minutes to collect my thoughts before the meeting began.
(=to make an effort to remain calm and think clearly and carefully about something)
With an effort I pulled myself together.
I'm staying with my parents for a while, until I've got myself together a bit.(= to change your life so that it is organized and you are in control of it)
260. Get/have cold feet (Idm)
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet.(= to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do)
261. Disgrace/humiliate/insult (v)
How could you disgrace us all like that?(= to do something so bad that you make other people feel ashamed)
Be a disgrace used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed:
The UK rail system is a national disgrace.
You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
It's an absolute disgrace, the way he treats his wife.
262. In spite of sth (Perp)
We went out in spite of the rain.(= without being affected or prevented by something) [= despite]
The picture made her laugh in spite of herself.(= if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it)
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet.(= to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do)
261. Disgrace/humiliate/insult (v)
How could you disgrace us all like that?(= to do something so bad that you make other people feel ashamed)
Be a disgrace used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed:
The UK rail system is a national disgrace.
You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
It's an absolute disgrace, the way he treats his wife.
262. In spite of sth (Perp)
We went out in spite of the rain.(= without being affected or prevented by something) [= despite]
The picture made her laugh in spite of herself.(= if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it)
263. Hardly ever
We hardly ever go out.(=Not very often)
My back has been bad ever since(=continuously since) I fell and hurt it two years ago.
As ever, Joe was late.(=as always happens)
I suppose they'll get married and live happily ever after.(= for all time after something)
She's ever such a nice girl.(= used to emphasize what someone or something is like)
She lives in Spain, so we hardly ever (=almost never) see her.
264. Humiliation (n)
She suffered the humiliation of being criticized in public.
The election result is a humiliation for our party.
We hardly ever go out.(=Not very often)
My back has been bad ever since(=continuously since) I fell and hurt it two years ago.
As ever, Joe was late.(=as always happens)
I suppose they'll get married and live happily ever after.(= for all time after something)
She's ever such a nice girl.(= used to emphasize what someone or something is like)
She lives in Spain, so we hardly ever (=almost never) see her.
264. Humiliation (n)
She suffered the humiliation of being criticized in public.
The election result is a humiliation for our party.
265. Burp/belch (v)
Suddenly, she burped loudly three times.
It was nearly twelve when Mama began to burp the baby.
266. Pant (v)
When I reached the top of the stairs I was puffing and panting like an old steam engine.
Michael was still panting after his run.
When I reached the top of the stairs I was puffing and panting like an old steam engine.
Michael was still panting after his run.
267. Croon (v)
somebody was crooning in the washroom.(= to sing or speak in a soft gentle voice)
somebody was crooning in the washroom.(= to sing or speak in a soft gentle voice)
268. Toss and turn (v)
I've been tossing and turning all night.
I've been tossing and turning all night.
269. Run nose (v)
if someone's nose is running, liquid is flowing out of it.
if someone's nose is running, liquid is flowing out of it.
270. Earn (v)
He earns nearly £20,000 a year.
He earns nearly £20,000 a year.
You don't earn much money being a nurse.
He did all sorts of jobs to earn a living.
I was the only person in the house who was earning.
She was earning good money at the bank.
Chris will pay - he's earning a fortune.
He did all sorts of jobs to earn a living.
I was the only person in the house who was earning.
She was earning good money at the bank.
Chris will pay - he's earning a fortune.
271. Deceive (v)
He tried to deceive the public.
He tried to deceive the public.
272. Giggle (v)
If you can't stop giggling you'll have to leave the room.(= to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed)
What are you two girls giggling about?
If you can't stop giggling you'll have to leave the room.(= to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed)
What are you two girls giggling about?
273. Itch (v,n)
My feet were itching terribly.(= if part of your body or your clothes itch, you have an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails)
The label on this shirt itches me.
Scratch my back – I have an itch.
An itch for adventure(=a strong desire to do or have something)
My feet were itching terribly.(= if part of your body or your clothes itch, you have an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails)
The label on this shirt itches me.
Scratch my back – I have an itch.
An itch for adventure(=a strong desire to do or have something)
274. Mess sth up (Phrv)
It took me ages to get this right - I don't want some idiot to mess it up.
She felt she'd messed up her whole life.
It took me ages to get this right - I don't want some idiot to mess it up.
She felt she'd messed up her whole life.
275. Mess with sb/sth (Phrv) to deceive someone or cause trouble for them:
If you mess with me, and I'll beat you up.
If you mess with me, and I'll beat you up.
276. Offend (v)
His remarks deeply offended me.
She was offended by such a personal question.
The careful language is designed not to offend.
His remarks deeply offended me.
She was offended by such a personal question.
The careful language is designed not to offend.
277. Stagger (n)
He managed to stagger home.
She staggered back a step.
He managed to stagger home.
She staggered back a step.
278. Assure (v)
Her doctor has assured us that she'll be fine.
The document is genuine,I can assure you.
Her doctor has assured us that she'll be fine.
The document is genuine,I can assure you.
279. Bump into sb/sth (Phrv)
The roof was so low he bumped his head (=his head hit the roof).
I ran after him, bumping against people in my hurry.
I bumped into you in a rush.
The roof was so low he bumped his head (=his head hit the roof).
I ran after him, bumping against people in my hurry.
I bumped into you in a rush.
280. Come across (Phrv)
I came across an old diary in her desk.
I've never come across anyone quite like her before.
I came across an old diary in her desk.
I've never come across anyone quite like her before.
281. Cry bitterly (v)
The baby was crying bitterly.
The baby was crying bitterly.
282. Mob (n)
A mob of a few hundred demonstrators.(= a large noisy crowd, especially one that is angry and violent)
A mob of a few hundred demonstrators.(= a large noisy crowd, especially one that is angry and violent)
283. Obsession (n)
Gambling became an obsession, and he eventually lost everything.(= an extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else)
The current obsession with exam results is actually harming children's education.
He has an enthusiasm for art, to the point of obsession in my opinion.
Gambling became an obsession, and he eventually lost everything.(= an extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else)
The current obsession with exam results is actually harming children's education.
He has an enthusiasm for art, to the point of obsession in my opinion.
284. Obsess (v)
Stop obsessing about your hair. It's fine.
Stop obsessing about your hair. It's fine.
285. Bother/tease (v)
He didn't bother to answer the question.(= to make the effort to do something)
Many young people didn't bother voting.
Being in a crowd really bothers me.(= to make someone feel slightly worried, upset, or concerned)
It really bothered me that he'd forgotten my birthday.
He didn't bother to answer the question.(= to make the effort to do something)
Many young people didn't bother voting.
Being in a crowd really bothers me.(= to make someone feel slightly worried, upset, or concerned)
It really bothered me that he'd forgotten my birthday.
286. Irrational (adj)
He's becoming increasingly irrational.(= unreasonable)
He's becoming increasingly irrational.(= unreasonable)
287. Ingratiate yourself (with sb) (v) ( disapproving )BrE / ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt /
to do things in order to make sb like you, especially sb who will be useful to you
The first part of his plan was to ingratiate himself with the members of the committee.
to do things in order to make sb like you, especially sb who will be useful to you
The first part of his plan was to ingratiate himself with the members of the committee.
288. Stirrer (n)
A person who likes causing trouble, especially between other people, by spreading secrets.
289. Respite (n) a short time when something bad stops happening, so that the situation is temporarily better
The trip was a welcome respite from the pressures of work.
We have a few days' respite before we have to pay them.
His creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite.
The trip was a welcome respite from the pressures of work.
We have a few days' respite before we have to pay them.
His creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite.
290. Crony (n)
A person that sb spends a lot of time with.
He was playing cards with his cronies.
A person that sb spends a lot of time with.
He was playing cards with his cronies.
291. In born (adj) (=an inborn quality or ability is one you have had naturally since birth)
Some people have an inborn tendency to put on wait.
Some people seem to have an inborn talent for cooking.
Some people have an inborn tendency to put on wait.
Some people seem to have an inborn talent for cooking.
292. pave BrE / peɪv / [ often passive ] ~ sth (with sth)
to cover a surface with flat stones or bricks
a paved area near the back door
pave the way (for sb/sth)
to create a situation in which sb will be able to do sth or sth can happen
This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women.
to cover a surface with flat stones or bricks
a paved area near the back door
pave the way (for sb/sth)
to create a situation in which sb will be able to do sth or sth can happen
This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women.
293. Cover your tracks (Idm)
to try to hide something you have done so that other people do not find out:
He started to destroy documents to cover his tracks.
to try to hide something you have done so that other people do not find out:
He started to destroy documents to cover his tracks.
294. Mend your ways (Idm)
to improve the way you behave after behaving badly for a long time:
If he doesn't mend his ways, he'll be asked to leave.
to improve the way you behave after behaving badly for a long time:
If he doesn't mend his ways, he'll be asked to leave.
295. Self respect (n) a feeling of being happy about your character, abilities, and beliefs
Serious illness often results in a loss of confidence and self-respect.
Tom's job teaching young kids gives him pride and self-respect.
Serious illness often results in a loss of confidence and self-respect.
Tom's job teaching young kids gives him pride and self-respect.
296. Immodest (adj) having a very high opinion of yourself and your abilities, and not embarrassed about telling people how clever you are [≠ modest]:
I don't mean to sound immodest, but I graduated from high school when I was 15.
They thought it was immodest for both sexes to swim together.(= behaviour that is immodest shocks or embarrasses people)
I don't mean to sound immodest, but I graduated from high school when I was 15.
They thought it was immodest for both sexes to swim together.(= behaviour that is immodest shocks or embarrasses people)
297. Humility (n) the quality of not being too proud about yourself
Mother Theresa remained a woman of great humility.
Humility and discipline are important in the martial arts.
Mother Theresa remained a woman of great humility.
Humility and discipline are important in the martial arts.
298. Ponder over sth (v) to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or something that has happened [= consider]:
The university board is still pondering over the matter.
299. Latch on to sb/sth (Phrv)
He latched onto Sandy at the party and wouldn't go away.(= to follow someone and keep trying to talk to them, get their attention etc, especially when they would prefer to be left alone)
300. Bald (adj)
Dad started going bald when he was in his thirties.
He combed his hair and tried to hide his bald patch (=part of someone's head where there is no hair).
301. Stab (v) [transitive] to push a knife into someone or something
He had been stabbed in the chest repeatedly.
Stab somebody in the back: to do something that harms someone who likes and trusts you [= betray]
He was stabbed to death in a fight
302. God forbid! used to emphasize that you hope that something will not happen:
“Supposing has an accident” ‘God forbid!’
The university board is still pondering over the matter.
299. Latch on to sb/sth (Phrv)
He latched onto Sandy at the party and wouldn't go away.(= to follow someone and keep trying to talk to them, get their attention etc, especially when they would prefer to be left alone)
300. Bald (adj)
Dad started going bald when he was in his thirties.
He combed his hair and tried to hide his bald patch (=part of someone's head where there is no hair).
301. Stab (v) [transitive] to push a knife into someone or something
He had been stabbed in the chest repeatedly.
Stab somebody in the back: to do something that harms someone who likes and trusts you [= betray]
He was stabbed to death in a fight
302. God forbid! used to emphasize that you hope that something will not happen:
“Supposing has an accident” ‘God forbid!’
303. Nothing (Pron) for nothing
a) without paying for something or being paid for something:
Why pay a plumber when my brother will do it for nothing?
b) if you do something for nothing, you make an effort but do not get the result you want:
We went all that way for nothing.
We went all that way for nothing.
304. have/be nothing to do with somebody/something if you have nothing to do with someone or something, or if someone or something has nothing to do with you, you are not involved or connected with it:
He said that he had nothing to do with the decision.
As I said, it's nothing to do with me.
That's got nothing to do with you.
I want nothing to do with (=do not want to be involved) the whole thing.
My staff had nothing whatsoever to do with this.
He said that he had nothing to do with the decision.
As I said, it's nothing to do with me.
That's got nothing to do with you.
I want nothing to do with (=do not want to be involved) the whole thing.
My staff had nothing whatsoever to do with this.
305. Sue (v) to make a legal claim against someone, especially for money, because they have harmed you in some way:
If the builders don't fulfil their side of the contract, we'll sue.
The company is suing a former employee.
308. Charity (n) [countable] An organization that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick etc [↪ charitable]:
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Refugees living on charity(=money or gifts given to help people who are poor, sick etc)
Her pride wouldn't allow her to accept charity.
309. I’ll get you nowhere (adv) (=to have no success or make no progress)
A negative attitude will get you nowhere.
I soon realized that being tough was getting me nowhere fast (=was not helping me achieve anything).
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Refugees living on charity(=money or gifts given to help people who are poor, sick etc)
Her pride wouldn't allow her to accept charity.
309. I’ll get you nowhere (adv) (=to have no success or make no progress)
A negative attitude will get you nowhere.
I soon realized that being tough was getting me nowhere fast (=was not helping me achieve anything).
310. blank face/look/expression/eyes
Zoe looked at me with a blank expression.
She gazed at him in blank astonishment.
Zoe looked at me with a blank expression.
She gazed at him in blank astonishment.
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