friendship

Question 1

cordial relations

Answer 1

friendly, but formal and polite. relations are cordial at work

Question 2

confidant

Answer 2

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others: a close confidante of the princess

Question 3

heal the rift

Answer 3

end a serious disagreement between friends. a chat will soon help to heal the rift

Question 4

forge new relationships

Answer 4

form or create new relationships

Question 5

acting on a tip-off

Answer 5

a secret warning: the police acting on a tip-off, arrested the thieves

Question 6

take up office

Answer 6

start work in an official position. The new governor will take up office on 1 march

Question 7

filed for divorce

Answer 7

make an official request for a divorce.

Question 8

come down heavily on

Answer 8

the police intend to come down heavily on anyone causing trouble at tomorrow’s

Question 9

soaking up the atmosphere

Answer 9

to enjoy the effects or experience of something as much as possible. soaking up the atmosphere, soaking up the sun

Question 10

free up some time

Answer 10

I will try to free up some time so that we can go away together.