Unit 5

referring directly to the true meaning of a word or phrase

The literal meaning of the phrase is very straightforward.

(grammar) containing or denoting expressions that sound natural to a native speaker of a language

The phrase "kick the bucket" is an idiomatic expression meaning to die.

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data.

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

Let's take up the habit of reading before bedtime.

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to lie down for a while.

to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them

They need to stop looking at each other.

to seek revenge on someone for something they did

He vowed to pay them back for ruining his reputation.

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

I will throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room.

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me?

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it.

to cause a significant and positive change in something

She turned around her academic performance with dedicated study habits.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.

in small steps or portions; not all at once

She saved money bit by bit until she could afford a new car.

to start or grow to be

He's training to become a pilot at a flight school.

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

After years of practice, he became a successful musician.

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

I need to catch up on the latest news.

to receive or come to have something

He got an unexpected bonus at work.

conforming to the most recent developments, updates, or facts

The report is up-to-date, including the most recent statistics on market growth.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication.

a very young child

A babysitter was hired to take care of the baby while the parents were out.

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up.

(grammar) a unit of language that has a specific meaning

The word "friendship" holds a special meaning for her.

(of a supply) to be completely used up

The printer ink ran out, so I can’t print these documents.

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

The car stopped on the highway because it ran out of petrol.

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other.

a person who is not mentioned by name

Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.

in a way that is right or satisfactory

She performed well in the exam, earning top marks.