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.”)
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