FunFluena clean bill of health
A statement confirming that someone is in good health.
English shadowing practice: Everyday Idioms for Health, Getaways and Time
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A clean bill of health this is a statement or certification of being in good health.
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this is a statement or certification of being in good health.
After a thorough medical examination the doctor gave me a clean bill of health.
13. like death warmed up looking extremely ill or unhealthy.
Sarah caught a terrible cold but went to work anyway despite looking like death warmed up.
14 as fit as a fiddle this means in excellent physical health and condition.
John exercises regularly to remain as fit as a fiddle at the ripe old age of 86.
15 to go under the knife this is to undergo surgery or a medical operation.
16. to have one foot in the grave this is to be near death or in very poor health.
After his heart attack Tom felt like he had one foot in the grave and wasn't about to waste a single moment.
17. to this is to take a break and rest to regain energy and strength.
Julia decided it was finally time to have a weekend getaway to recharge her batteries.
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English idioms and vocabulary from this video
English idioms and vocabulary from this video
recharge one's batteries
Rest and take a break to regain energy and strength.
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get away from it all
Take a break from your usual routine or responsibilities, often to relax.
hit the road
Begin a journey or trip, usually by driving.
call it a day
Stop what you are doing because you do not want to continue or feel you have done enough.
donkey's years
A very long time.
once in a blue moon
Very rarely.
around the corner
Happening soon; here, the project deadline is close.
A clean bill of health this is a statement or certification of being in good health.
4:26After a thorough medical examination the doctor gave me a clean bill of health.
4:3413. like death warmed up looking extremely ill or unhealthy.
4:39Sarah caught a terrible cold but went to work anyway despite looking like death warmed up.
4:4614 as fit as a fiddle this means in excellent physical health and condition.
4:52John exercises regularly to remain as fit as a fiddle at the ripe old age of 86.
4:5915 to go under the knife this is to undergo surgery or a medical operation.
5:0516. to have one foot in the grave this is to be near death or in very poor health.
5:13After his heart attack Tom felt like he had one foot in the grave and wasn't about to waste a single moment.
5:2017. to recharge one's batteries this is to take a break and rest to regain energy and strength.
5:27Julia decided it was finally time to have a weekend getaway to recharge her batteries.
5:34Complete statement + despite + verb-ing
Show that an action happened even though a circumstance might have prevented it: Sarah went to work although she looked ill.
“Sarah caught a terrible cold but went to work anyway despite looking like death warmed up.”
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