ANGOLKA

Phrasal verb: sand (something) down

Definition: to rub something with sandpaper, or a similar abrasive material, until it is completely smooth.

E.g.1: Before you paint that wall, you should sand down the parts that you have repaired.

E.g.2: I’ve sanded the door down so I just need to hang it in place.

This phrasal verb can be separated. (E.g. 2)

Test

The Greek culture minister says the British want the Elgin Marbles returned to Greece, _______ a meeting with his UK counterpart.

1. before, 2. ahead of, 3. prior to, 4. in advance of

Joke

Bad Hearing

A man goes to his doctor and says, „I don’t think my wife’s hearing is as good as it used to be, what should I do?“

The doctor replies, „Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand fifteen feet behind her and ask her a question, if she doesn’t respond keep moving closer asking the question until she hears you.“

The man goes home and sees his wife preparing dinner. He stands fifteen feet behind her and says, „What’s for dinner, honey?“

He gets no response, so he moves to ten feet behind her and asks again.

Still no response, so he moves to five feet. Again, no answer. Finally he stands directly behind her and says, „Honey, what’s for supper?“

She replies, „For the fourth time, I said chicken, you deaf bastard!“

Correct answer to the TEST question:

2. ahead of (Králik Róbert)