at the end of one's rope

 

at the end of one's rope

= feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or out of options in a challenging situation

After working late every night for weeks, I felt I was at the end of my rope.

With mounting debts and no job, she realized she was at the end of her rope.

With the kids constantly fighting, she felt at the end of her rope and needed a break.

After failing several exams, he was at the end of his rope and considered dropping out.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "at the end of one's rope":

Synonyms:

At one's wit's end

Out of options

Reached a breaking point

At the limit 

Antonyms:

Having solutions

In control

Full of options

Resilient

Hopeful

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"After working late every night for weeks, I felt I was at the end of my rope."

In the context of the sentence, what does "at the end of my rope" imply?

A) No more patience

B) Gaining strength

C) Feeling hopeful

D) Enjoying work

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keep it at bay

keep it at bay

= to control something unwanted so it doesn't become a problem

He puts his phone away to keep distractions at bay while studying.

I budget carefully to keep my spending habits at bay and avoid accumulating debt.

Open communication can help keep misunderstandings and conflicts at bay in a team.

Regular meditation helps keep negative thoughts at bay, allowing for better focus.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "keep it at bay":

Synonyms:

Control

Manage 

Prevent

Hold back

Antonyms:

Let in

Allow to escalate

Encourage 

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Regular meditation helps keep negative thoughts at bay, allowing for better focus.

What does meditation help?

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A) Focus

B) Negativity

C) Distraction

D) Effort

 

bland

 

bland

= to describe something that lacks a strong flavor, distinctive characteristics, or vibrant qualities

The dish was so bland that I had to spice it up with some sauce and seasoning.

The soup was so bland that I added salt and pepper to enhance its flavor.

Her outfit was quite bland, consisting of a plain white shirt and gray pants, so she accessorized with a bright scarf.

The party felt a bit bland since there was no music or themed decorations to create an atmosphere.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "bland":

Synonyms

Mild 

Dull

Flavorless

Characterless

Unremarkable

Uninspired

Plain

Antonyms 

Spicy

Vibrant 

Exciting

Dynamic

Distinctive

Engaging

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In the sentence "The party felt a bit bland since there was no music or themed decorations to create an atmosphere," what does "bland" mean?

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A) Exciting

B) Uninteresting

C) Overwhelming

D) Colorful

be rotten to the core

be rotten to the core

= someone or something is fundamentally corrupt, dishonest, or morally bad

She seemed charming at first, but I finally realized she was rotten to the core.

The politician promised to change the system, but many believe he is rotten to the core.

He may look successful, but his business practices are rotten to the core.

At first, the investment opportunity seemed promising, but it turned out to be rotten to the core, built on lies.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "be rotten to the core":

Synonyms

Be fundamentally corrupt

Be morally corrupt

Be completely dishonest

Be corrupt to the bone

Be unprincipled

Antonyms

Be virtuous

Be honest

Be trustworthy

Be principled

Be good at heart

Be moral

What does the phrase "rotten to the core" imply about the business practices in the sentence "He may look successful, but his business practices are rotten to the core"?

 

A) They are deeply corrupt

B) They are very effective

C) They are mostly legal

D) They are widely praised 

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loopy

loopy

 

(adjective)

= silly

Examples

After a few drinks, Mark felt a bit loopy and started laughing at everyone.

He is talking to himself with a loopy grin on his face.

He tends to go loopy when he drinks too much.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loopy

Here are more examples of using "loopy":

After staying up all night, she felt loopy and struggled to concentrate at work.

The kids were feeling loopy after eating too much candy at the party.

His loopy jokes always lighten the mood during meetings.

When the medication kicked in, she became a bit loopy and started giggling uncontrollably.

Some synonyms for the adjective "loopy" (meaning silly):

Goofy

Wacky 

Foolish

Dizzy

Crazy 

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Question: In the sentence, "After a few drinks, Mark felt a bit loopy," what does "loopy" suggest about his behavior?

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A. He felt calm and serious.

B. He seemed light and fun. 

C. He acted rude and harsh.

D. He appeared lost and dazed. 

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strip

strip

= to remove its covering, layers, or parts

除去；

＝ to remove your clothing

脫衣服；

The artist decided to strip the old paint from the wooden table to restore its natural beauty.

藝術家決定剝去木桌上的舊漆，以恢復其自然之美。

The children stripped off all their clothes to go swimming.

孩子們脫掉所有衣服去游泳。

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