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Frage		Antworten
get one's bearings Lernen beginnen		being aware of one's position, recognize the situation
a sachet Lernen beginnen		a small closed container, containing a small of sth
to devour Lernen beginnen		to eat hungirly in a large amount so that nothing is left
to wolf down Lernen beginnen		to eat very quickly
slim pickings Lernen beginnen		a small amount left after the others have taken a share
to be off the rocker Lernen beginnen		be crazy, mad, unstable
self-conscious Lernen beginnen		nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you
to plonk Lernen beginnen		to put sth down heavily and without taking care
angst Lernen beginnen		anxiety, strong worry and unhappiness
onslaught Lernen beginnen		a strong or violent attack
to retaliate Lernen beginnen		make an attack in return for a similar attack, retailor
to set the world on fire Lernen beginnen		do sth remarkable ar sensational, be very successful
gig Lernen beginnen		a live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz musix
to have rapport Lernen beginnen		have a close and harmonious relationship
to eke out Lernen beginnen		make an amount or supply of sth last longer by using or consuming it frugally
puerlie Lernen beginnen		childishly silly and immature
to stand toe-to-toe with Lernen beginnen		standing directly in front of one another, especially in order to fight or argue
to loom Lernen beginnen		appear as large, often frightening or unclear shape or object
tatty Lernen beginnen		worn and shabby, in poor condition
to be off one`s head Lernen beginnen		to not be in control of your behaviour because you have drunk too much
snooze Lernen beginnen		a nap, short light sleep
be a bit rough round the edges Lernen beginnen		having a few inperfections
to no avail Lernen beginnen		without any success or any effect
scrawny Lernen beginnen		unoleasantly thin, with bones showing
meticulous Lernen beginnen		showing great attention to detail, very careful and precise
unobtrusive Lernen beginnen		not noticeable, discreet
extortionate Lernen beginnen		extremely expensive
to get hooked on Lernen beginnen		addicted to sth
guzzle down Lernen beginnen		eat or drink sth greedily
perk/up Lernen beginnen		become or cause someone to become happier, more energetic
plaintive Lernen beginnen		sounding sad and mournful
a hand-to-mouth existence Lernen beginnen		spend always everything
sheltered accomodation Lernen beginnen		accomodation for eldery or disabled people
teraway Lernen beginnen		hooligan, person who behaves wild
to galvanise Lernen beginnen		shock or excite (someone) into taking action
to take a shine to sb Lernen beginnen		to begin to like somebody
swathed in darkness Lernen beginnen		cover in darkness
to wean oneself off sth Lernen beginnen		make someone stoo depending on sth they like and are used to
abcess Lernen beginnen		swollen, infected areas on your body
unflappable confidence Lernen beginnen		not likely to get worried, nervous or angry
to knock the stuffing out of sb Lernen beginnen		to cause someone to lose energy and confidence
incongurous Lernen beginnen		different, unusual
to ply one's trade Lernen beginnen		to do the job
flamboyantly Lernen beginnen		in a very confident way and gaining attention
tenacity Lernen beginnen		to continue what you do
bobbing and weaving Lernen beginnen		series of movements (in boxing)
to weave one's way through sth Lernen beginnen		to get through sth
gobsmacked Lernen beginnen		so suprised that cannot speak
to mull sth over Lernen beginnen		to think carefully about sth
quizzical Lernen beginnen		expressing uncertain
to take exception to sth Lernen beginnen		get offered by someone sth
small denomination coins Lernen beginnen		coins with small values
studious, slightly aloof expression Lernen beginnen		not friendly or interested in others
underlying health issues Lernen beginnen		important health problem but not clearly seen
to slink off Lernen beginnen		to leave in a quiet and sneaky way
stand-off Lernen beginnen		situation in which agreement in argument doesn't seem possible
to fall through the cracks Lernen beginnen		to be oerloaded, fail to notice
to be hemmed in by sb Lernen beginnen		to prevent sb from doing sth/to be enclosed, limited
the downward spiral Lernen beginnen		a situation in which sth continuously decreases
to get an inkling of sth Lernen beginnen		to get a slight suggestion or a hint

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