MORE VIOLENT PROTESTS in Chicago: 16 Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Advanced Terms
Violent Protesters at the DNC. The day before the DNC there were protests, but they were peaceful. Things got a little more violent on the second day of protests. Protesters delayed buses and breached a security fence. In this English lesson, we will watch a news clip and talk about the difficult phrasal verbs, English idioms, and advanced terms that were used.
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1. Tense exchanges
: Conversations or arguments where people feel angry or upset.
: There were tense exchanges between protesters and police when the protesters refused to leave.
2. Breached
: Forced your way through or broke a barrier or rule.
: Some protesters breached the police barriers and tried to get closer to the DNC venue.
3. Round (like the shape of a circle)
: Something shaped like a circle.
: The protesters formed a round circle to block the entrance to the convention center.
4. Round (like a round in boxing)
: A single part of a fight or contest, often with breaks in between.
: After a heated round of shouting, the police called for backup to control the crowd.
5. On high alert
: Being ready and watching carefully for danger or trouble.
: Security was on high alert due to rumors of more protesters arriving at the DNC.
6. Heated (angry)
: When people become very angry or emotional.
: A heated argument broke out between the police and the protesters about their rights.
7. Detained
: Being stopped and held by the police or authorities.
: Several protesters were detained after they refused to leave the restricted area.
8. Carried away
: When someone becomes overly excited or emotional and loses control.
: Some protesters got carried away and started pushing against the police lines.
9. Secret Service
: A group responsible for protecting important government officials.
: The Secret Service surrounded the DNC building to protect key political figures.
10. Protectees
: People who are protected by security, like the Secret Service.
: The protectees were safely escorted into the building despite the large crowd of protesters.
11. Attendees
: People who go to an event like a meeting, conference, or convention.
: The attendees at the DNC had to pass through several security checks due to the protests.
12. Delaying
: Causing something to take longer or happen later than planned.
: The protesters were delaying the start of the DNC by blocking the main roads.
13. Like-minded people
: People who share the same opinions or beliefs, who feel the same way you do
: The protesters were like-minded people who all wanted the same changes from the DNC.
14. De-escalation
: Actions taken to reduce tension or calm a situation down.
: The police used de-escalation techniques to prevent the crowd from becoming violent.
15. Tear gas
: A chemical used by police that makes people’s eyes sting and tear up, used to control crowds.
: The police had to use tear gas when some of the protesters became aggressive.
16. Batons
: Short, heavy sticks carried by police, often used for crowd control.
: The police held their batons but did not use them unless a protester got too close.
