Vocabulary from Lesson 2 – 12th January

Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions?

A decision and/or a change that you made that you are pleased about

to resolve

fyrverkeri  – fireworks

förrätt  – starter

 

less carbs, less people –   fewer people, fewer changes, fewer problems

less time, less money

People have/has less time now.

We was/were at a party.

to build up your stamina

raw ingredients, basic ingredients

 

What’s the problem with sugar?

dairy products

food intolerances

to be gluten intolerant

to be lactose intolerant

a nectarine

an allergic reaction

Acting is a competitive business. It’s hard to break into.

H&M and Lindex are competitors

There’s too much competition on the market.

 

goblin mode

to win by a landslide

Labour won by a landslide  (= huge majority)

to win by a thin margin

frivolous

the party you have with your friends before you get married

a stag night/party

a hen night

a bachelor party  (US)

to pop a balloon

 

job/career opportunities

possibilities = choices

I went/read through it very quickly

I flicked through it very quickly (=book, magazine)

in the armchair, on the sofa

to binge watch,  to binge eat,  to binge eat

to do crosswords, to do a jigsaw puzzle

What’s the appeal of…?

I don’t understand the appeal  (= why it’s popular)