11b

Question 1

At one’s own pace

Answer 1

At a speed which is comfortable for one

Question 2

Go to great pains

Answer 2

Try hard to do sth bc it’s important

Question 3

Feel below/under par

Answer 3

Feel tired and unable to work as usual

Question 4

Pass up

Answer 4

Not take as a chance or opportunity

Question 5

In passing

Answer 5

Incidentally

Question 6

Not put it pass sb

Answer 6

Not be suprised if sb did sth they shouldn’t

Question 7

Not a patch on

Answer 7

Not nearly as good as, not comparable

Question 8

Bring sb down a peg or two

Answer 8

Reduce sb to their true status

Question 9

Phase in

Answer 9

Introduce gradually

Question 10

Say your piece

Answer 10

Give your view or opinion

Question 11

Pile up

Answer 11

Mount up

Question 12

Feel the pinch

Answer 12

Be in a difficult financial situation

Question 13

Play at

Answer 13

Do sth that others don’t understand

Question 14

Take the plunge

Answer 14

Take the risk

Question 15

Pluck up the courage

Answer 15

Make an effort to be brave

Question 16

Plump new depths

Answer 16

Be worse than ever

Question 17

Go to pot

Answer 17

Deteriorate

Question 18

Keep sb posted

Answer 18

Keep sb informed

Question 19

Pit your wits against sb/sth

Answer 19

Compete sb/sth in a test of knowledge

Question 20

At a premium

Answer 20

At a higher price than usual (sacred)
Wanted/needed but difficult to achieve

Question 21

Press on/ahead

Answer 21

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