The key answer of exercise 6
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 15 - In style for the textbook Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book with authors Carol Nuttall and Amanda French from National Geographic Learning
Question
Look at audio script 51 on page 212. With a partner, discuss what the underlined expressions mean and how you would say them in your language.
Answer
- Good grief = an expression of surprise
- stuck out like a sore thumb = look obviously and uncomfortably different to the others
- see you as a great asset = we think you are good for the company
- go a bit more easy on = use less
- she pulls it off = she makes it work / is successful
- are really in = are very fashionable
- Don’t fuss = don’t worry and interfere
- I wish I could get away with having it (like that) = I wish I could make it work without looking stupid