The key answer of exercise 6
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4 - Communication for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli
Question
In pairs guess the meaning of the highlighted words and phrases in the dialogue.
Answer
- a stalemate → A situation in which no progress can be made, and no decision or resolution is reached because the parties involved are evenly matched and there is a deadlock.
- not to mention → Used to introduce an additional point, often something that is even more significant or noteworthy.
- gruesome → Extremely unpleasant or shocking, often involving elements of violence or horror.
- besides the point → Irrelevant or not pertinent to the current topic or issue being discussed.
- the crux of the matter → The most important or crucial aspect of an issue; the central point or essence of a matter.
- been there, done that → Expression used to convey that one has already experienced or dealt with a particular situation, often implying a lack of interest in repeating it.
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