05.07.2022

Question 1

1. (recall earlier time)
   - > revenir (sur [qch])
2. (recall: earlier era)
   - > rappeler
3. (be like [sth] from the past)
   - > évoquer

Answer 1

to hark back (to [sth])

Question 2

To go somewhere with someone, especially when they have not asked you to go with them
-> suivre / coller aux basques de

Answer 2

To tag along

Question 3

To start to do something with a lot of energy and determination (become fully involved)

Answer 3

Get your teeth into (sth)

Question 4

To enjoy or be successful in a particular situation, especially one that other people find difficult or unpleasant
->

Answer 4

To thrive on [sth]

Question 5

(make a success of, accomplish)

-> mener à bien

Answer 5

bring (sth) to fruition

Question 6

1. informal (scruffy, shabby)
   - > (objet) abîmé, usé, râpé
   - > (objet) miteux
   - > (personne) dépenaillé
2. informal (poorly or cheaply made)
   - > Bas de gamme / minable / de mauvais goût

Answer 6

tatty (adj)

Question 7

(question)

-> question, requête

Answer 7

query (noun)

Question 8

(insulting, pejorative)

-> (remarque) désobligeant, dénigrant / peu flatteur

Answer 8

derogatory, derogative (adj)

Question 9

(straddle)

• > enfourcher,
• > (obstacle) enjamber

Answer 9

bestride [sth]

/bɪˈstraɪd/