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Vocab unit 3 - food

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"What is the meaning of the idiom ""a piece of cake""?" Something that is very easy to achieve or perform.
"Translate the Spanish word ""bebida"" into the English term for a drink." beverage
"The English term for ""quemadura"" is _____." burn
"What does it mean to ""butter someone up""?" To flatter or be extra nice to someone to gain a favor or advantage.
What verb describes the act of using your teeth to bite and grind food? chew
"How would you describe food that is ""fibroso"" or ""correoso"" in English?" chewy
"What is a ""couch potato""?" A person who is lazy and spends a lot of time sitting or lying down watching TV.
"Translate the idiom ""cry over spilt milk"" into its Spanish equivalent." lamentarse por lo ocurrido
"What is the English verb for ""disminuir"" or ""reducir""?" decrease
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ exercises"" (hacer ejercicios)." do
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ research"" (investigar)." do
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ someone a favour"" (hacer un favor)." do
"Which verb is used in the phrase ""_____ someone good"" to mean ""sentar bien a alguien""?" do
"Which verb is used for ""hacer las tareas domésticas"": ""_____ the housework""?" do
"Define the term ""edible""." Something that is fit or safe to be eaten; comestible.
"What adjective describes something that is ""interminable"" or ""infinito""?" endless
flavour
To have or do two good things at the same time that are normally impossible to have together.
"What does the phrase ""in a nutshell"" mean?" Using as few words as possible; briefly.
"What does it mean to ""keep an eye on"" something?" To watch something or someone carefully; to stay observant.
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ a mistake"" (equivocarse)." make
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ an effort"" (esforzarse)." make
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ deliveries"" (hacer repartos)." make
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ predictions"" (hacer pronósticos)." make
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ progress"" (avanzar)." make
make sense
make sure
"What is the adjective form of the noun ""poison""?" poisonous
"Describe ""raw"" food." Food that is in its natural state and has not been cooked.
"What does it mean to ""spice things up""?" To make something more exciting or interesting.
To force something out of your mouth.
"The verb ""supply"" means to _____." provide or provide a sufficient amount of something needed.
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ a break"" (tomarse un descanso)." take
"Complete the collocation: ""_____ advantage of"" (aprovecharse de)." take
"What does it mean to ""take something for granted""?" To fail to properly appreciate something because you are so used to it.
"Which collocation means ""participar en"": ""_____ part in""?" take
"What does it mean to ""take pride in"" something?" To feel very pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done.
"Explain the idiom ""take with a pinch of salt.""" To not completely believe something that you are told because you think it is unlikely to be true.
"What are the ""taste buds""?" Small structures on the tongue that allow us to perceive different flavors.
"What is the meaning of the verb ""value""?" To consider someone or something to be important or beneficial.
"Define the verb ""vanish""." To disappear suddenly and completely.
"What does it mean to ""walk on eggshells""?" To be extremely cautious about what one says or does around someone to avoid upsetting them.
"What is the meaning of ""well-being""?" "The state of being comfortable
put all your eggs in one basket
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