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person is straight forward. Their position is clear. Their meaning is not difficult to understand.
    Example: He may not be very friendly, but at least you know where you stand with him.

    To get over something: This means that you have recovered from a problem or an illness.
    Example: I was sad when I broke up with my girlfriend but I got over it after a few months.

Part Two

    Suddenly, he invited me to go for a drink with him. By this point he was really starting to get under my skin so I said “ no thank you” but he kept on insisting and eventually I gave in . I know I should have stuck to my guns , but he was being so friendly I started to feel bad about not liking him. Once we were in the bar he started telling me about his life and how he is married to a wonderful woman. I was secretly thinking that maybe her personality had rubbed off on him and that was why he was more pleasant now. When he went to the toilet I thought about making a run for it and leaving him on his own to wonder what the problem was. Then I started daydreaming about payback and all the ways I could take my revenge. When he returned from the toilet I was just about to make an excuse to leave when something very strange happened.

    Phrases:
    To get under one’s skin: This is very negative and describes the feeling that someone/something annoys or angers you and that you can’t stop this thing from affecting you.
    Example: I know that he is trying to help, but something about his manner really gets under my skin.

    To give in: this means the same thing as “to give up”. So it means when you submit or stop fighting/trying.
    Example: A) Can you guess what I got you for Christmas? B) No, I give in, what did you get me?

    To stick to one’s guns: This is when you don’t back down and you stick to what you believe in. Even if someone tries to change your mind you stay with your opinion.
    Example: I respect people who stick to their guns. I find people who change their minds easily a bit difficult to deal with.

    To rub off on (someone): when you are influenced by someone’s attitude or behaviour after spending time with them.
    Example: After spending a week with such a nice family, I hope that some of that good behaviour has rubbed off on Harry.

    Payback: this is used to mean revenge.
    Example: This is payback for lying to me.

Part Three

    Suddenly he started crying! I don’t know why but it completely caught me off guard and I suddenly burst out laughing . I didn’t want to show him up , but I just couldn’t help myself. After a moment I managed to get control of myself and I noticed that he had stopped crying and had stated laughing with me. This of course caused me to start laughing again. After about five minutes we both calmed down and I asked him why he was crying. After a few minutes of beating around the bush he finally got to the point and admitted that he did remember being a bully and had regretted it his whole life. To his credit he did fully apologise, and although we will never be friends I told him that it was water under the bridge . So it was a strange day but I’m glad it happened.

    Phrases:
    To be caught off guard: when something unexpected happens and you feel unprepared for it.
    Example: She completely caught me off guard when she asked me out on a date. I didn’t even think she liked me.

    To burst out laughing: to suddenly start laughing.
    Example : When he fell into the river, I couldn’t control myself and just burst out laughing.

    To show (someone) up: to embarrass someone.
    Example: He really showed himself up when he refused to help us with the preparations for the party. I mean it was his idea in the first place.

    Can’t help oneself: this describes when you can’t control your own actions.
    Example: Whenever I see chocolate, I can’t help myself, I have to eat it.

    To beat around the bush: to be very vague and not say exactly what you mean.
    Example: Stop beating around the bush and just say it. What do