CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET 53 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

WORKSHEET #53

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #53 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary! 



  

    1.   She has become a painfully disciplined perfectionist because she grew up under the strict parental t_______________e. (*meaning “protection or guardianship of parents”)

 

    2.   My boss doesn’t allow us to enjoy bad____________ in the meeting. He is such a rigid and inflexible man who can hardly ever stand frolic atmosphere at work. (*meaning “humorous and witty conversation”)

 

    3.   So ________ for our plans to travel abroad! (*meaning “an idiom used to express that something has ended or is no longer valid, often with a sense of disappointment or resignation”)

 

    4.   Not every actor could ______________ up all their courage like Tom Cruise to pull off such a lot of stunts as hanging from the side of a plane, skydiving, or climbing the world's tallest building. (*meaning “to try hard to find that quality in yourself because you need it in order to do something”)

 



5.   We’re over. You understand what I mean? I said so, and ________’s that. (*meaning “There is nothing more to say or do about it. The speaker is trying to indicate that he/she is not changing their decision.”)

 

    6.   Jessie has had a rough _______  of it since he divorced. (*meaning “to have a very difficult experience”)

 

    7.   The j__________d magician did not seem to show enthusiasm at the show anymore. (*meaning “tired; exhausted; bored; lacking zeal”)

 

    8.   I’m afraid she will freak out if Tim keeps showing her lim_________. (*meaning “a state of deep infatuation or romantic desire for someone”)

 

    9.   The politician is notorious for hemming and h___________ instead of revealing his stance in public. (*meaning “to hesitate; to be indecisive; to avoid giving a definite answer or position”)

 

    10.  The actor has gained critical acc_______________ from top notch film critics from many countries. (*meaning “to earn/ achieve enthusiastic approval”)




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