Moods and Emotions
Alan is talking to his friend David about the weather and a camping trip that he has planned for this weekend...
Alan: You look worried, Alan... What’s the matter?
David: It’s the weather! Look at the rain outside today!
Alan: So, what about it?
David: Well, we’re planning to go camping on Saturday but if it’s raining, we can’t go! I feel awful because I promised my daughter that I’d take her with me…
Alan: Don’t panic - it’s only Thursday! The weather changes so quickly. I’ll check the weather forecast for you now…
David: Well, what’s the weather forecast like for Saturday?
Alan: You’re lucky! The weather forecast says it will be dry and sunny on Saturday afternoon, but remember to take warm clothes with you because it will be chilly on Saturday night!
David: Oh, that’s great news! I feel so much better now…
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To let down someone | To make someone disappointed when you have not fulfilled a promise. | She promised that she would be there but she let me down. | Feelings |
To break down | 1. To become very upset. 2. When something stops working | 1. She broke down when she opened her results. 2. The lift broke down. | Feelings |
To bring somebody/something down | 1. To make someone lose their powerful position. 2. To make something end. | 1. He brought his boss down by exposing personal emails. 2. The rise in export prices could bring the hospitality industry down. | Feelings |
To bottle something up | To refuse to talk about things when someone is worried or upset. | After his father passed away, he bottled his emotions up and wouldn’t talk to anyone. | Feelings |
To get something across | To make someone believe or understand something | He tried to get his point across but his manager wouldn’t listen. | Feelings |