David's Extra English Class

hassle (noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine. "I know it's a hassle to complete this form now, but Mr. Rogers needs it in his office by the end of the day." hard feelings: anger; animosity; bitter feelings. A: "I'm sorry that Jim got the job instead of you." B: "I have no hard feelings toward him; I know that he had stronger qualifications." hard-headed : stubborn; inflexible; unwilling to change. "I don't think Julie will change her mind. She's pretty hard-headed ." hassle (verb): annoy; bother; interrupt one's normal routine. "If you'd stop hassling me, I might get this finished on time!" have one's hands full: be extremely busy. A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?" B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finish my ...

English slang / colloquialisms 1: If someone goes to the loo in a bar, where are they going?         The bar         The cigarette machine         To talk to someone         The toilet 2: Which of the following does NOT mean money?         Dosh         Brass         Loot         Freebie 3: What's the problem? "We'd better take John home, he's absolutely legless."         He's drunk         He's tired         He's ill         He's upset 4: How does she feel? "When she said she was leaving, I was gobsmacked."         Upset         Shocked    ...