B2 Video: Could You Survive Jurassic Park?
- Derek Newton
- Jul 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 29
00:26 – It's up my street
Definition: It’s something I like or find interesting.
Example: That movie about dinosaurs is right up my street.
01:20 – theme park (UK), amusement park (USA)
Definition: A large outdoor place with rides, games, and shows for fun.
Example: We went to a theme park last weekend and rode all the roller coasters.
01:30 – wipe from the face of the planet/earth
Definition: To destroy something completely.
Example: The dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth millions of years ago.
02:20 – night vision goggles
Definition: Special glasses that help you see in the dark.
Example: Soldiers use night vision goggles during night missions.
03:26 – No chance
Definition: It’s impossible.
Example: Can I outrun a dinosaur? No chance!
03:35 – chirping
Definition: A short, high sound made by small animals like birds or insects.
Example: I woke up to birds chirping outside my window.
04:07 – managed to (do something)
Definition: Succeeded in doing something difficult.
Example: She managed to finish the race even though she was very tired.
04:50 – I guess
Definition: I think, but I’m not sure.
Example: I guess it might rain later.
05:19 – slap bang in the middle
Definition: Exactly in the centre.
Example: His house is slap bang in the middle of the city.
05:41 – caught up
Definition: Involved in something, often without meaning to be.
Example: He got caught up in the excitement of the moment.
07:39 – butt
Definition: (Informal) The part of your body you sit on.
Example: He fell and landed on his butt.
09:14 – don't take my word on this
Definition: I might be wrong, so check for yourself.
Example: I think the museum is open today, but don’t take my word on it.
10:10 – be crazy into something
Definition: Really like something a lot.
Example: She’s crazy into dinosaurs and knows all their names.
11:21 – be a goner
Definition: Be in big danger or likely to die.
Example: If that T-Rex sees you, you’re a goner.
11:34 – be toast
Definition: Be in serious trouble.
Example: If we don’t leave now, we’re toast!
11:53 – squelch
Definition: A wet, sucking sound made when walking in mud.
Example: His boots squelched as he walked through the swamp.
13:30 – to factor in
Definition: To include something in your plan or thinking.
Example: We need to factor in the cost of transport when planning the trip.
14:23 – happen to have
Definition: Have something by chance.
Example: Do you happen to have a pen I can borrow?
14:55 – a stand-in
Definition: A person who takes someone else’s place temporarily.
Example: The actor was sick, so they used a stand-in for the scene.
16:10 – It doesn't bear thinking about
Definition: It’s too horrible to imagine.
Example: Losing my passport while abroad doesn’t bear thinking about.
17:23 – for goodness sake
Definition: Used to show you are annoyed or surprised.
Example: Oh, for goodness sake, just answer the question!
18:24 – blown off
Definition: Forced away by wind or an explosion.
Example: His hat was blown off in the storm.
19:33 – I figured as much
Definition: I thought so / I expected that.
Example: You’re late again? I figured as much.
20:05 – make it back
Definition: Return safely to a place.
Example: I hope they make it back before dark.
20:13 – trope
Definition: A common idea or pattern in stories.
Example: The “hero saves the day” is a classic trope in action films.
23:03 – fly off
Definition: To leave a place quickly by flying.
Example: The bird flew off when it heard the noise.
24:47 – smash
Definition: Break something into pieces.
Example: He smashed the window with a rock.
26:34 – yikes
Definition: Something you say when you are surprised or scared.
Example: Yikes! That’s a big spider!
27:53 – moot point
Definition: A subject people argue about but that doesn’t really matter now.
Example: We missed the bus, so whether we were late or not is a moot point.
26:35 – 165-million-year run
Definition: A long period when something existed or continued.
Example: Dinosaurs had a 165-million-year run before going extinct.
29:16 – roam
Definition: Move around freely over a large area.
Example: Lions roam across the plains of Africa.
30:14 – poop (USA), poo (UK)
Definition: The solid waste that comes out of your body when you go to the toilet.
Example: He said he couldn't come because his dog had just done a poop on the carpet.
32:32 – upbeat
Definition: Happy and full of energy.
Example: She sounded upbeat after getting the job.
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