F2F Class notes 19th August (Eddie)

Samsonite

On August 21, more than 11,000 Olympic athletes will leave Rio, some carrying medals, others lugging the weight of (falling short of expectations). Despite their varying degrees of success, many will have the same surprise waiting for them back home: a feeling that life suddenly seems ordinary.

to lug = to pull

expectations = what we hope will happen

to fall short = to fail

despite =

Despite the fact that his mother told him to put on a warm jacket, Jim went out wearing only a T-shirt.

to vary = to differ

varying = different, various

pre- = before

post- = after

E.g.

The pre-game activities included a funny dance by the players. (before)

The post-war clean-up took many years. (after)

beyond =

lead singer = the person who sings

Toby Keith