ESL Podcast 225 - Feeling Homesick
long face - an expression of sadness on someone's face; the look on a person's face when they are unhappy
He had such a long face when he got home from work that we immediately knew something was wrong.
homesick - sad to be away from family, friends, and home; missing or longing to be home
Whenever Alexander looks at pictures of his family, he becomes homesick.
adjustment - adaptation; change to fit into a new environment or place
It was hard for Sheila's daughter to make the adjustment to going to daycare most of the day when Sheila went back to work full-time.
to cope - to manage or to deal with a difficult situation
She isn't coping very well with her mother's death. I wish I knew how to help her.
to afford - to be able to pay for something; to have enough money for something
I would like to buy a new computer, but I can't afford it right now.
to long for (something) - to strongly want something; to have a strong wish for something
They have been studying very hard for final exams, and now that the exams are over, they're longing for summer vacation.
comforts of home - things found in the home that make life more pleasant; things that make you feel comfortable and happy at home
After two weeks of hiking in the mountains, we were ready to enjoy the comforts of home: a hot bath, good food, and a soft bed.
lonely - sad to not be with other people; sad to be by oneself
He feels very lonely when his wife has to travel for work.
to be depressed - to be sad, sometimes without an explanation
When people are depressed, they often stay in bed all day.
nostalgic - sad when remembering a past time or a place far away that is part of a happy memory
I felt nostalgic when I thought about how my brother and I used to play together when we were children.
to see through rose-colored glasses - to see something as being better than it really is; to see only the good and not the bad
Ever since they got married, they're always so happy and optimistic! They're seeing the world through rose-colored glasses.
idyllic - perfect; without problems; peaceful and beautiful
We had an idyllic vacation in the Caribbean. The beaches were beautiful and quiet, and we were able to forget about all of our problems.
to be bummed out - to be disappointed, depressed, or sad
Zachary was bummed out when he heard that he didn't get the job in Peru.
on (one's) own - without other people; by oneself
Do you live on your own or do you have a roommate?
misery loves company - a saying that means that sad people like to be around other sad people
Julie and Zelda spend a lot of time together crying about their ex-boyfriends. I guess misery loves company.
to be up for (something) - to be willing to participate; to be willing to do something
Do you think you'll be up for a movie tonight after work?