IELTS Vocabulary – Part 122

Elevator Pitch: A brief presentation of an idea, one short enough to be delivered in an elevator.

Sentence – The five-part series of online workshops, at www. pwc. tv, will cover topics like: how to craft a boffo “elevator pitch” and how to articulate your long-term career goals to interviewers.

Eleventh Hour: The last minute.

Sentence – At the eleventh hour the government decided that something had to be done.

Even Steven: Owing nothing; tied (in a game).

Sentence – It was even Steven in the second half, but towards the end Gloucester roared into life.

Every Dog Has His (Its): Day Everyone has a moment of fame, power, or influence.

Sentence – Every dog has his day, and we just need wait the day come ture!

Face the Music: Dealing with consequences of one’s actions.

Sentence – He will have to face the music of his opponent’s criticisms of apartheid.

Fall for Something: Hook, Line, and Sinker To be completely deceived.

Sentence – I told them that I like this stupid school, and they totally fell for it—I guess I’m a pretty good actress.

Fall Off the Wagon: To begin using alcohol (or another problem substance) after quitting.

Sentence – There have been a few times that I’ve nearly fallen off the wagon, but thinking of my responsibility to my daughter helps keep me sober.

Fall on One’s Sword: To accept blame; to sacrifice oneself.

Sentence – The CEO fell on his sword when widespread corruption in the company was exposed.

Fall Prey to: Be victimized by; be harmed by; be vulnerable to.

Sentence – It is unfortunately very common for elderly people to fall prey to online scam artists, who take advantage of their lack of technological know-how.

Fancy Someone (British English): To find someone very attractive.

Sentence – Sure, I like to dance, but I don’t fancy myself as a real dancer by any means.

Farther (On) Down the Road: Later, at some unspecified time.

Sentence – Farther down the road is the Fu Zhong hardware and furniture wholesaler.

Fashion-Forward: Tending to adopt new styles quickly.

Sentence – Colored contact lenses are one of the hottest trends in celebrity and fashion-forward style.

Fat Cat: A highly placed, well-paid executive.

Sentence – The report criticised boardroom fat cats who award themselves huge pay increases.

Father Figure: A mentor, a person who offers guidance.

Sentence – It may be asked how the great bearded father figure comes into the matter.

Feast Your Eyes On: To take great pleasure in looking at someone or something.

Sentence – Just feast your eyes on the car’s leather seats and walnut dashboard.

Feather in One’s Cap: An achievement for which one is recognized; a noteworthy achievement.

Sentence – If this clinical trial is successful, it will be a real feather in her cap.

Feather One’s (Own) Nest: Use one’s influence or power improperly for financial gain.

Sentence – Now that the apartment is officially mine, I can’t wait to start feathering my nest!

Fed Up With: Refusing to tolerate something any further; out of patience.

Sentence – I’m getting really fed up listening to all your complaining!

Feel Like a Million Dollars: To feel great, to feel well and healthy.

Sentence – I guess fluids and rest were all I needed to beat that cold. I’m already feeling like a million dollars compared to yesterday!

Feel On Top of the World: To feel very healthy.

Sentence – I felt on top of the world when I found out that I’d gotten an A on my hardest exam.

Fell off a Truck: Probably stolen or illicitly obtained; said of something offered for sale to avoid discussing its origins.

Sentence – Luis also suffered a childhood fall off a truck, which cracked his skull in quarters, family members said.