Five words I learned by watching Flashforward


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Imagine the whole world black out for 2 minutes. What might be the consequences? Now image you know what is going to happen on a specific day six month on. Would you change your present  to avoid or achieve that future? Is our fate written? This TV series, based on Robert J. Sawyer’s sci-fi novel of the same name, focuses on this matters and promises to become a breathtaking hit.

Besides of its interesting plot Flashforward can also help you to learn English. Just read these five words or phrases I learned:

  1. Flashforward = Transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to a later event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story.
  2. Atone= To make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime. Example: How do I atone for something I haven’t done yet?
  3. To be loaded = (Slang) Drunk or intoxicated. Example: Why can’t you remember everything? Becuse I was loaded.
  4. Give up on = Lose faith in or stop believing in something or someone. Example: Bryce, don’t give up on me!
  5. Things go south = when the situation turns bad. Example: If things go south, you’re definitely gonna need to keep carrying a gun.
atone=to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offense or a crime

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