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The grass is always greeener on the other side

be caught red-handed

have a golden opportunity

Every cloud has a silver lining.

It was a blessing in disguise.

Money doesn't grow on trees.

Have a ray of hope.

One apple a day keeps the doctor away.

have too much on your plate.

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tourists / holidaymakers

the elderly

children

teens /adolescents

pre-teens

middle-aged men / women

pensioners

school-goers

cinema-goers / theater-goers /opera-goers

restaurant-goers / customers

beachgoers / clubgoers/ churchgoers

opera lovers / nature lovers / music lovers / art lovers

key workers

civil servants

DESCRIBING PEOPLE

generous

friendly

considerate

unselfish

caring

thoughtful

helpful

affectionate

understanding

supportive

likable

irresponsible

arrogant

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raise awareness

make up your mind

change your mind

be torn between two choices

weigh up the pros and cons (of something) before making a decision

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It completely lived up to my expectations.

You should definitely give it a go.

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TO START

It is widely believed that...

Nowadays,

In this day and age,

Pollution is an increasing problem / a growing issue in today's society.

Recent research indicates that...

All over the world...

What is the best way to tackle this problem?

How can we deal with this issue?

TO CONCLUDE

In light of the above,

Taking all this into account,

Although it is true that....I strongly believe that the advantages of...outweigh the disadvantages.

From my point of view,

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FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

I enjoy cooking

I'm into cooking

I'm keen on cooking

I'm fond of cooking

I quite like cooking

spend time on the computer

surf the net

chat with friends

do indoor / outdoor activities

spend time with your friends

take up swimming

go clubbing

eat out (twice a month)

be hooked on (a TV series)

EDUCATION

sign up for a language course

start learning a foreing language

do extracurricular activities

have a degree in physics

graduate from university

play truant

virtual / remote lessons

remote learning

compulsory / optional subjects

have a learning disability

attend a school / a class / a lecture

have private lessons

pass an exam with flying colours

WORK

commute to work

apply for a job

do a training course

be unemployed

be a key worker

work in shifts

work flexitime

be self-employed

get a pay rise

have a tedious /monotonous job

have a demanding / challenging / rewarding job

have a well-paid /badly-paid job

run a business

gain work experience

deal with very difficult customers

be on (maternity/ sick) leave

have a permanent / temporary job

work under pressure

have a good work-life balance

work from home

have supportive / friendly colleagues

set up your own company

learn from your mistakes

be part of a successful team

It's hard to make ends meet.

TRAVELLING

travel around the world

go abroad

go sightseeing

meet new people

see new places

go to your cottage

go to big cities

visit smaller towns

HEALTH

try to get into better shape

CODID-19 is a highly contagious virus

Heart disease is more prevalent among people who are obese.

have a stomach bug

Don't go to work with a cold or you'll pass it on to other people.

Life expectancy has risen to above 80 in most developed countries.

Children are vaccinated against polio and tetanus.

A constant headache could be a symptom of something more serious.

come down with an illness / the flu.

get over an illness / the flu.

I got a prescription for stronger painkillers.

see a doctor

give up smoking

be addicted to

SHOPPING

cost an arm and a leg

corner shop

shopping mall

department store

sreet market

online shopping / shop online

When I opened the parcel it was a bit of a let-down.

place an order

faulty

get a refund

get a replacement

enter your card details

I got a good deal on my car.

That's a really good deal.

It was a bargain.

be on sale for $150 with an additional 10% off.

I got 10% off my sofa.

The sofa was 10% off.

Designer T-shirts are a rip off.

It doesn't fit me.

It doesn't suit me.

FASHION

be obsessed with style and image

experiment with new looks

try out new styles

feel under pressure to wear something

follow the crowd

have a crazy dress sense

look really cool

pick up bargains

stand out in a crowd

wear a particular label or brand

put too much emphasis on external appearance

wear a trendy outfit

ENVIRONMENT

There should be stricter rules to combat air pollution.

The use of renewable sources could stop the destruction of rainforests.

endangered species

protect the environment

You risk skin cancer if you are often exposed to strong sunlight.

Is factory farming a way of animal abuse?

If the polar ice caps melt, the ocean levels rise.

Toxic chemical substances threaten sea turtles.

A ship with toxic waste sank.

FOOD

be allergic to seafood

home-made food

fast food / junk food

convenience food

have a balanced diet

Do you prefer sweet or savoury?

Enjoy your meal!

It's bland / tasteless.

It's delicious.

salty / bitter / sweet / sour

TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

state-of-the-art / computer / equipment / technology

to be hooked on a gadget / your phone / your tablet.

I can't do without my iPhone / my tablet.

be a computer geek

use social networking sites

a user-friendly /obsolete / labour-saving device

making viral videos

social media

be born in the age of technological progress

technophiles # technophobes

digital natives

browse products on the internet

FAMILY / RELATIONSHIPS

look after my younger brother / sister

stay at home with my family

hang out with friends

have a quiet night in

throw a party

catch up with a friend

break up / split up (with your partner)

fall out with a friend

make it up

grow apart

don't see eye to eye (with sb)

argue / have an argument

have a stormy relationship

WHERE WE LIVE

live in the heart of the city

in a run-down area

SPORT

do sport

go for a walk

stretch before doing exercise / warm up

attract spectators

beat an opponent /a team

prepare for a competition

take part in a tournament

be stuck inside all daywork out with friends

be a member of a gym

get new sports clothes

MUSIC

play an instrument

go to a concert

compose music / write a song

read a musical score

the orchestra played superbly.

sing in a choir

attend a concert

rehearse

ART

see an exhibition

something is on display