303. The Count of Monte Cristo (extract) B2 Story

These are the B2 phrases we are going to study in today's podcast:

thinking twice

• Definition: Considering a decision carefully or hesitating before doing something. 
• Example: I saw the cat in the tree and, without thinking twice , I climbed up to save it. 

lose his nerve

• Definition: To suddenly become afraid or lose the courage to do something intended. 
• Example: He wanted to go skydiving, but he lost his nerve as soon as he looked out of the plane door. 

it crossed his mind

• Definition: To have a sudden or brief thought about something. 
• Example: It never crossed my mind that I might actually win the competition. 

switch

• Definition: An act of changing or swapping one thing for another. 
• Example: We made a switch at the last minute and went to the cinema instead of the park. 

rip open

• Definition: To tear something open quickly and forcefully. 
• Example: He was so excited that he ripped open the present in seconds. 

shiver

• Definition: To shake slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement. 
• Example: The cold wind made me shiver as I waited for the bus. 

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