| 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 |