Name: 05 English Vocabulary in Use Advanced Unit 17-20
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Dressing for work Many students, both male and female, would agree that they often look scruffy in their T-shirts and jeans.

However, those who go into the world of business have to make a rapid transition and learn about dress codes in the workplace.

Business attire needs to project a professional image, and clothing that reveals too much cleavage, for women, or your back, your chest, or your midriff is not appropriate, even in a casual business setting.

For women, see-through fabrics should be avoided, and skirts should not be too tight or too short, though nobody wants to look frumpy.

For men, trousers should not be too tight or shirts too open.

Women often need a good choice of outfits, and men find a good choice of trousers and jackets invaluable.

Accessories, for example, jewellery, shoes and cufflinks, can also enhance the professional look.

Some offices have dress-down days, often Fridays, when staff can wear more casual clothes.

In other jobs, of course, people are required to wear uniforms or protective clothing, such as overalls and safety helmets. b.

Clothes can be described as revealing, skimpy, baggy, clingy, or chic.

Sometimes an invitation to a more formal party will ask people to dress in smart casual clothes.

To be doled up, or dressed up, or done up to the nines, means to be dressed in a very fashionable or very formal way.

Some people choose to buy designer, label clothes, but most people prefer to buy clothes more cheaply on the high street.

People who can afford to sometimes have clothes made to measure, but more often people buy their clothes off the peg or rack. c.

The woman was dressed in the very latest fashion.

Dresses like this are the height of fashion.

The magazine has up-to-the-minute fashion articles.

The film has set a new trend for the silk top the Star War.

A trendsetter is a person whose style is followed by others.

Large handbags are this year's must-have item.

If a fashion catches on, it becomes popular.

If a trend catches on, it becomes popular.

A slave to fashion is someone who is strongly influenced by fashion.

A squat is an empty building where people start living without the owner's permission.

A hovel is a very small, dirty house or flat in a bad or run-down condition.

Rented accommodation can be either furnished or unfurnished.

A penthouse is a luxury flat at the top of a building.

Council or social housing is rented accommodation provided by the state for people who have low incomes.

A council estate is a large group of such housing.

High-rise flats or tower blocks are flats in a tall, modern building with a lot of floors.

A granny flat is a set of rooms for an elderly person connected to a relative's house. b.

Idioms and expressions relating to house and home.

For example, happily, my mother-in-law and I have always got on like a house on fire.

For example, Nike has become a household name.

For example, the restaurant owner offered us coffees on the house.

Information that is true but not pleasant or welcome.

For example, it's time he was told some home truths about the way he's been behaving.

For example, the town is OK but nothing to write home about.

For example, the difficulty of managing without a regular salary is hitting home now.

Make yourself feel comfortable in someone else's home.

For example, please just make yourself at home while I get dinner ready. c.

A way of life that is full of activity and excitement.

For example, as a rock star, Joe lived life in the fast lane.

For example, Paula's having the time of her life in Canada.

Become more energetic and active than before.

For example, when Georgie moved jobs, she seemed to get a new lease of life.

For example, Ryan had a dog's life in the army.

Have a life that is protected from unpleasantness.

Also, lead a busy, quiet, normal, etc. life.

For example, Kyoko has led a very sheltered life and may find it hard to adapt to the big city.

If we miss the last train, it's not a matter of life and death.

For example, you're taking your life in your hands if you cross the road here.

When Aula joined the staff, she breathed new life into the school.

Things have been really hectic on the social front here.

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