Lesson 3 - Vocabulary - MY FUTURE

VOCABULARY

Selected colloquial language and slang expressions

Look at these parts of different conversations. Do you know the meaning of the underlined words?

1. A: I always have lasagna here. It is excellent
   B: Are you a regular?
2. Where is she off to in such a hurry? I wanted to talk to her.
3. This round is on me; you can get the next one if you want.
4. I was a total wreck that day and couldn’t concentrate. Sorry.
5. I don’t like any of these blouses. They are really tacky.
6. You’re not much of a talker, are you?
7. Can’t you put a smile on your face and make the best of it for tonight?
8. I told you I was a rotten dancer.
9. I know I should have stayed and explained it to her but I guess my pride got in the way.
10. I haven’t thought that far ahead yet.
11. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
12. I’m in two minds about this offer, Sir.

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Which of the underlined expressions mean:

1. of cheap quality
2. I’ll pay
3. very bad
4. always come to the same place because you like it there
5. wish you luck
6. to leave

Answer

1. tacky
2. it is on me
3. rotten
4. I’m a regular
5. to keep one’s fingers crossed
6. to be off