ALC ADV1 1.1

A: Did you hear that Covid is going around Sophie's school?

B: Yes. I guess ___ before someone in our family comes down with it.

• better safe than sorry

• have started getting to me

• it's just a matter of time

• what are you going to do

• you've got to roll with the punches

A: Did you get the raise you asked for?

B: No. But ___? I'll try again in 6 months.

• better safe than sorry

• have started getting to me

• it's just a matter of time

• what are you going to do

• you've got to roll with the punches

A: All the news stories about crazy weather events ___.

B: I know. But I think you just have to live your life and try not to worry.

• better safe than sorry

• have started getting to me

• it's just a matter of time

• what are you going to do

• you've got to roll with the punches

A: I didn't get the job I really wanted.

B: Well, ___ -- keep applying, and I know you'll find a good job eventually.

• better safe than sorry

• have started getting to me

• it's just a matter of time

• what are you going to do

• you've got to roll with the punches

A: With all the stories about terrorism in the news, I don't want to go anyplace that has crowds. I think ____.

B: I know it's scary, but try not to overract.

• better safe than sorry

• have started getting to me

• it's just a matter of time

• what are you going to do

• you're just a sitting duck

A: Did you lock the car?

B: Yes. ___, right?

• better safe than sorry

• have started getting to me

• it's just a matter of time

• what are you going to do

• you're just a sitting duck

unwilling to talk proudly about yourself

able to be relied on to do or provide what is needed or right (new vocabulary from ADV1)

not easily worried or annoyed

saying what you mean, not joking or pretending