Words & Phrases |
Paraphrasing |
close call |
a narrow escape from danger or disaster ,(
=close shave ) |
prop up |
support or assist someone or something that
would otherwise fail or decline |
Samaritan |
a charitable or helpful person |
on one's behalf |
in the interests of a person or group, as
a representative of |
tow |
use a vehicle to pull along |
boiling point |
crisis point |
gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner |
hit the road |
depart, leave |
trunk |
boot |
hood |
bonnet |
curb |
(= kerb) a stone edging to a pavement or
raised path cf. curve, carve |
median |
(British) = central reservation |
sideswipe |
a glancing blow from the side, especially
of a motor vehicle |
ram |
crash violently against |
do the trick |
achieve the required result |
compartment |
a separate section of a structure or container |
come in handy |
turn out to be useful |
extinguish |
put out ( a fire or light ) |
spare tire |
a roll of fat around a person's waist |
give sth a once-over |
go over, run through |
mugger |
a person who attacks and robs another in
a public place |
scoot |
go or leave somewhere quickly |
navigate |
guide a vehicle over a specific route or
terrain |
lubricate |
apply oil or grease to an engine to minimize
friction |
dashboard dining |
eating in a car |
buckle up |
fasten seatbelts |
hype |
extravagant promotion |
pan out |
end up, conclude pan = wash gravel
in a pan to separate out gold |
What's your take on …? |
What's your reaction [ thought ] on …? |
distraction |
a thing that diverts someone's attention |