Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET 39.

WORKSHEET #39

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #39 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary! 

 

1.   The bird in the trail caught my eyes. Its black plu_____________ is striking against its deep red bill, which was the one-of-a-kind artwork. (*meaning “birds’ feathers)

 

2.   Hollywood is notorious for its lurid parties that would remind us of the scandalous Italian bun_______ bun_____ parties hosted with young women, allegedly including sexual acts and prostitution. The phrase became widely known in 2010 when prosecutors investigated the events, leading to a series of high-profile trials. (*meaning “the case is about underage prostitution and a lot of the talk, as we've reported before, has centered around what Berlusconi called "Bunga Bunga" parties”)

 

3.   The movie is dogged by wobbly reasoning and dramaturgical _______tude, but at least one actor tries to spice it up. (*meaning “a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy”)

 

4.   When I met the journalist in person for the very first time, I got p____________ up. (*meaning “to be filled with enthusiasm and excitement”)

 

5.   As a devoted fan of Michael Jackson’s, I always believe that he can do__________   __________ no matter how tabloids and fake news try to bury him under groundless scandals and rumors. (*meaning “someone is considered by other people to be perfect, although you may not agree with the ipinion.”)

 

6.   Anna makes contact with an oil company __________wig and uses the knowledge of her extra-marital affair to blackmail her for information. (*meaning “an important person, especially in a particular sphere”)

 

   7.   If you don’t wish to see me anymore, ________ be it. I would accept what         you said and walk away. (*meaning “one is resigned to the fact that             one can do nothing to change something.”)