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C2 · Mastery

Idioms: Uncertainty, Recovery & Self-Control

Interpret idioms about uncertainty and recovery, distinguishing an emotional state from an action or a judgment about someone.

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Words & phrases: 25
Lessons: 2
Conversations: 1
Readings: 1

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English

to be left in an awkward, embarrassing spot
to talk drivel, to waffle
to keep a cool head
to lose one's head, to panic
to pull the plug, to call it off
to be most welcome, to come at just the right moment
to examine one's own conscience first
to know something inside out
to know one's usual suspects, to know who one is dealing with
to talk gibberish, to make no sense
to be way off the mark, to be completely wrong
to lose one's composure, to become flustered
to hang by a thread
to stick one's neck out
to keep a low profile
to get the better of someone, to nail someone
to be down in the dumps
to be all worked up, to be in a state
to get carried away, to spiral out of control
to rise to the occasion, to show one's mettle
to be poised, ready to pounce
to put a foot wrong, to slip up
to let go, to give free rein
a short-term fix that only makes things worse (vulgar)
to let loose, to let one's hair down

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2 Lessons

Lesson 1
Idioms for Uncertainty and Self-Control
Lesson 2
An Election Gone Wrong

Where this unit fits

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Idioms in Cultural Context

Understand and use the idioms and proverbs native speakers take for granted.

10 Units · about 7 h

Mastery · Part 2

Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.

27 Units · about 18 h

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