3.

If you can do something ..., you can do it any time you want

at will

as expected

sure enough

to make someone think about something from the past

bring back sth

learned in such a way that you can repeat it from memory

by heart

to spend time thinking pleasant thoughts about something you would prefer to be doing or something you would like to achieve in the future

to daydream

not working or being used

idle (an idle moment or period of time is one in which there is no work or activity)

to help

aid

to become completely involved in something

immerse yourself in sth

to use the same methods as someone else in order to defeat them

fight fire with fire

to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction

obey

at the last possible moment

in the nick of time

very similar, especially in appearance

like two peas in a pod

to not completely believe something that you are told, because you think it is unlikely to be true

take sth with a pinch of salt

someone deserves the punishment given

it serves someone right

If an event is ..., it cannot start or continue because it is raining

rain sth out

a sudden wish or idea, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained

whim (we booked the trip on a whim)

in a way that involves great care and attention to detail

assiduously

used to say that a decision, action, etc. is sudden and done without any planning

on the spur of the moment

to stop an argument and become friends again

bury the hatchet

made by people, often as a copy of something natural

artificial

able to work as intended or able to succeed

viable

able to exist, perform as intended, or succeed

viable

extremely

immensely

to make someone stop giving their attention to something

distract (from)

to make something seem less valuable or less deserving of admiration than it really is

detract from sth

only just; almost not

hardly

certainly not

hardly

to talk to someone for a short time to find out how they are or what they think about something

touch base (with)

If you ..., you intentionally ignore them or show no interest in them

give someone/sth the cold shoulder

to force yourself to be brave enough to do something, although you are frightened or worried about it

pluck up (the/your) courage to do something

to do something that keeps you busy while you are waiting for something else to happen

kill time

a way of ending a relationship with someone suddenly by stopping all communication with them

ghosting

to do what other people are doing or to agree with other people because it is the easiest thing to do

go with the flow

to disapprove of something

frown on/upon sth

to have a positive opinion of someone or something

approve (of)

to (cause to) lose balance and fall down

topple

to give something and be given something else instead

to swap (with/for)

a painful swelling on the skin that contains liquid, caused usually by continuous rubbing, especially on your foot, or by burning

blister

the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel

sole

a woman who is having a sexual relationship with a married man

mistress

a series of television or radio programmes about the lives and problems of a particular group of characters. The series continues over a long period and is broadcast (several times) every week

soap opera

a city that is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area

capital

not shy, especially in a way that shows no respect

bold

not frightened of danger

bold

an offer of a particular amount of money for something that is for sale

bid (make a bid, put in a bid)

very good; excellent

fabulous

to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back

fetch

a large bird with a rounded body and long tail, that spends a lot of time on the ground and is often shot for sport and food, or the meat of this bird

pheasant

to drive a vehicle backwards

reverse (into; gear)

a tall post with a light at the side of roads and in other public places

lamppost

a vertical stick or pole stuck into the ground, usually to support something or show a position

post

a pole at the side of a road, especially at a point where two or more roads meet, that gives information about routes and distances

signpost

a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things

pole

to throw something carelessly

toss

to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep

toss and turn

to bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform

bow

towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction

backwards

happening once every year

annual

used when you are speaking to or about a royal person

Her/His/Your Highness

to cause something to happen

bring about

if it is necessary

if need be

done or experienced by someone

on the part of someone/on sb's part

the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities

humility

a building used as offices by people working for a city government

city hall

to be so surprised by something that you cannot say anything

be struck dumb

extremely ugly or bad

hideous

to defend yourself against a powerful person or organization when they treat you unfairly

stand up to sb/sth

thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive

slender

describes people or actions that show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly

vicious

to make a long, high, sad sound

whine

to do something unwillingly and in a way that shows that you think you are too important to do it

deign to do sth

stylish and fashionable

chic