Answer — Exercise 4
6.3 - Charisma·New Total English Advanced - Students' Book
Question
Find the phrases from the box below in the article. Work in pairs and discuss what you think they mean. Use the context to help you.
Answer
- the formula remains elusive → there's no easy way / recipe. It is complex.
- a crowd-pleaser → something / someone that is very popular
- he infected everyone within earshot → everyone who heard him became enthusiastic
- a larger-than-life figure → someone who is very charismatic and noticeable, usually a popular or famous figure
- on the edge of their seats → extremely interested in and aroused by a performance
- star quality → with great potential to become famous