English

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Surf 'n' Turf

Vocabulary
calories / surf 'n' turf / a treat / he should pace himself / the restaurant's atmosphere / to enjoy the company / to control your diet / to prepare mentally / a snack / to make or break someone / starving / completely stuffed

Who runs your world? _script

Expression
to do somebody a power of good _{to be a benefit to someone - I was really stressed at work, then I went for a long holiday, it did me a power of good and now I feel much more relaxed.}
the powers that be _{important people who have power in a particular situation - I wanted to build a new house on my land, but the powers that be said I couldn't.}
to power something up _{to start a machine or electrical device, to turn it on}
the power behind the throne _{someone who is secretly in charge but does not have have an official position}
a power breakfast / lunch / dinner _{a business meeting held during a meal}
a power nap _{a short sleep for busy business people during the day}
a power tool _{a tool, for example a drill or saw, which operates with an electric motor}
power dressing _{wearing particularly formal clothes to make youself seem more powerful and important.}