Vocabulary practice · Episode 110

Review the useful expressions from the episode

Study the episode’s central expressions with English definitions, nuance and examples, plus reviewed support-language versions where available.

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Expression 1

excellent

Extremely good; of a very high quality.

Nuance: A strong, versatile upgrade from very good.

Your presentation was excellent.

That is an excellent idea.

Expression 2

impressive

Causing admiration because something is special, skilful or powerful.

Nuance: Use it when the result creates a strong positive reaction.

Her progress is impressive.

That was an impressive performance.

Expression 3

outstanding

Exceptionally good; clearly better than most others.

Nuance: Stronger than excellent when something truly stands out.

She did an outstanding job.

The service was outstanding.

Expression 4

without notes

Without looking at written prompts or reminders while speaking.

Nuance: Often suggests that a speaker is well prepared and confident enough to speak from memory.

She spoke for ten minutes without notes.

He answered every question without notes.

Expression 5

stand above the rest

To be noticeably better or more impressive than the others in a group.

Nuance: A figurative comparison used when one person, result or performance clearly distinguishes itself.

Her performance stands above the rest.

One candidate stood above the rest.

Expression 6

overlap

To share some features, meaning, time or responsibility with something else.

Nuance: The things are partly similar or shared, but they are not completely identical.

The meanings of excellent and outstanding overlap.

Our responsibilities overlap in this project.

Expression 7

from beginning to end

For the whole duration of something, from its first moment to its last.

Nuance: Emphasises completeness or consistency throughout an entire experience or process.

The hotel gave us excellent service from beginning to end.

I watched the presentation from beginning to end.

Expression 8

get carried away

To become so excited or emotional that you lose restraint or perspective.

Nuance: Often used as a light warning when enthusiasm is making someone go too far.

Let us not get carried away.

I got carried away and bought more than I needed.

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