Lesson R&S 93
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Organizing a party
- The host is expected to lay on food and drink, which can be expensive and
time-consuming. Consider asking others to make a contribution and bring
something.
- A lot of food means a lot of clearing up. Think about disposable plates and
cutlery.
- Don’t advertise it on the internet beforehand. You don’t want people to crash your party.
- Parties take a while to warm up. Consider music (not so deafening that it drowns out the conversation) or party games to liven things up.
- Finally, don’t get carried away.
time-consuming consider
cutlery advertise
beforehand while
deafening drowns out
liven…up carried away
Lay on means to provide generously. Time-consuming means it takes a lot of time.
Warm up means the party becomes more lively and fun.
Drowns out means a loud sound (music) covers up other noises (people talking).
Liven …up means to make something more interesting or exciting
Crash your party means going to a party without being invited.
And carried away means to get very excited and do too much.