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to grow upA2phrasal verb

To change gradually from a child into an adult.

My grandmother grew up in a village with no electricity.

embarrassedA2adjective

Feeling shy, awkward or ashamed because of how you look or something you did.

I felt embarrassed when I tripped on the stairs in front of the whole class.

blush / go redB1verb

When your face becomes red because you feel shy or embarrassed.

He went red when the teacher read his love poem out loud.

self-consciousB2adjective

Worried about how you look or behave, because you think other people are watching or judging you.

She feels self-conscious about her braces, so she rarely smiles in photos.

stand outB1phrasal verb

To be very easy to see or notice because you are different from what is around you.

With his bright orange coat, he stood out in the crowd at the station.

mortifiedC1adjective

Extremely embarrassed or ashamed, so much that you want to hide.

I was mortified when my phone rang loudly in the middle of the exam.

cringeB2verb

To feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, often on behalf of someone else, and want to look away.

We all cringed as the singer forgot the words of the national anthem.

cringeyB2adjective

Informal: so embarrassing or awkward that it makes you cringe.

My old diary from primary school is full of cringey poems about pop stars.

die of embarrassmentB1idiom

An informal exaggeration meaning to feel extremely embarrassed.

When my dad started singing in the restaurant, I nearly died of embarrassment.

make a fool of yourselfB1idiom

To behave in a silly way that makes other people laugh at you.

I made a fool of myself at the party by falling into the swimming pool.

awkwardB1adjective

Uncomfortable or embarrassing, so that people do not know what to say or do.

There was an awkward pause after she asked him why he had left his job.

grow out ofB2phrasal verb

To stop doing, liking or needing something as you get older.

My little sister has grown out of her fear of dogs.

fizzyB2adjective

Lively and full of energy and fun, like a drink full of bubbles.

The festival had a fizzy atmosphere, with music and dancing on every street.

frankB2adjective

Honest and direct, especially about things people often avoid talking about.

The doctor gave us a frank explanation of the risks of the operation.

daringB2adjective

Brave enough to do something new, risky or surprising.

The chef’s daring menu mixed chocolate with chilli and cheese.