Vocabulary to talk about positive changes
it's never too late to change your ways: it’s always possible to change habits or lifestyle
turn (your) life around: change (your) life completely
work around the clock: work very long hours
take (your) job home with you: worry about work outside working hours
be into (something): be very interested in (something)
jump at the chance: take the opportunity enthusiastically
bump into (someone): meet (someone you know) by chance
it struck me: it gave me that impression
more to (it) than meets the eye: (it’s) more complicated or interesting than (it) appears
to be hooked: to be totally involved
like a breath of fresh air: something new and exciting
do (someone) a world of good: have a very positive influence on (your) life
tied up in: very busy and unable to get away
on the up and up: getting better all the time
Vocabulary to talk about famous people
follow (someone) online: choose to read about someone in news articles or social media
first come to (your) notice: be aware of someone or something for the first time
headline news: the most important news of the day
in the spotlight: the focus of attention
know next to nothing about (something): have very little knowledge of
become front page news: be among the most important news items
have a hard time: experience difficult moments
rise to fame: become increasingly well-known
handle (yourself): behave when in public or under pressure
(something) strikes you: something that impresses you very much
become an inspiration for (others): inspire others through what you do
take up the cause: become involved in some social or political cause
the voice and face of (something): the person most associated with something
shy away from (something): not enjoy being the centre of attraction
not all about (someone): not just about the person but more important than that
Vocabulary List and Definitions
confident: in control
awkward: uncomfortable
underneath the surface, I am paddling like a swan: looking calm but not feeling it.
put up a façade: to pretend to be something you are not
a control freak: to want to do things yourself
an eye for detail: making sure everything is perfect
reliable and dependable: be trusted not to let someone down
punctuality: being on time
disrespectful: impolite
a negative trait: bad characteristic
parental way: behave like a mother or final
interpersonal skills: be good at talking to others
empathetic: understanding others emotions
generous listener: take time to hear what others are saying
to emulate: to be like
considerate: kind and thoughtful
insecure: shy and not confident
moody: sometimes happy and sometimes sad/ cross