Things that stir up feelings B1
An old song, a photo, a smell — and suddenly you're flooded with memories.
Talking about memories
look back on — remember the pastA: Do you ever look back on your time at university?
B: All the time! Those were some of the best years of my life.
bring back B2 — make someone rememberA: Why are you smiling at that photo?
B: It brings back good times we had at university.
Reacting to someone's mood
put off B2 — discourage or repelA: Are you going to join the gym?
B: I was, but the high fees put me off.
enjoy life — have fun; make the most of your timeA: You always seem so positive. What's your secret?
B: I just try to enjoy life and not stress too much about little things.
Going furtherB2 · once the core feels easy
grow up B2 — stop behaving childishlyA: You can't just quit when things get hard.
B: I know, I guess I need to grow up.
An old photo
Ellie: Aw, this photo really brings back memories. Look how young we were!
Rob: I love to look back on those uni days. We had no money but we had a laugh.
Ellie: It gets me every time, this one. I go all emotional.
Rob: Same. You've got to enjoy life while you can, eh?
Lighten up a bit
Hana: He moans about everything. It really puts me off, to be honest.
Liam: I know. I keep telling him to grow up and stop sulking over little things.
Hana: Right? Life's too short. Just enjoy it a bit.
Liam: Maybe one day he'll look back on all this and realise he wasted the good years.