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1
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it’s raining very heavily. it’s raining__________

A

CATS AND DOGS.

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IMPRESSIVE

I’m speechless.You take my __________ away.

A

Breath

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3
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ASK FOR A FAVOR

Would you be a _______and bring the sugar _______?

A

Love
bowl / jar

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4
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What do you think I _______ when I say ________ the plates?

A

Mean …. what’s your intepretation…
Stack / aor dry

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5
Q

LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC

I’m gonna __________ real __________ while I do the dishes because that tune is absolutely b_________.
Yeah mate, this music is proper m__________!

A

whack on the tunes / turn the music on

low

banging!

mint

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Q

WHEN I FEEL AWKWARD / LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER.

After realizing the party wasn’t to his ________, he decided to make a ________ exit, _________ out without saying goodbye to anyone.

A

liking
French
slipping

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7
Q

SARCASM INTENDED

That’s about as exciting as watching __________ .

A

Paint dry

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8
Q

BAD THUNG THAT TURNS OUT.TO BE GOOD.

That could perhaps be a b_________ in d________.

A

Blessing
Disguise

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9
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REMAIN CALM, PASSIVE AND FIRM

He _________ guns, even amidst the ___________ of criticism, ____________ in his beliefs and ___________ in his resolve.

A

stuck to his
torrent
steadfast
unwavering

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10
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___________, old chap! Don’t keep us in ____________ any longer; spill the beans and let us know what you’re hiding. Come on, let the __________ out of the bag.

A

Out with it. Say it! / Disclose

suspense

cat

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11
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FOR CHRIT’S SAKE / TELEVISION

_________ how much _________ have you been watching?

A

Just
telly

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12
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For a good listener, half a word is ___________. The message was ___________.

A

as good as a nod
loud and clear.

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13
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PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE! ILLUSTRATE

____________a picture

A

Paint us

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14
Q

You want everything handed ___________

A

on a plate.

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15
Q

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

I ________ an _______ liking __________ the film.

A

Took
Instant
to

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16
Q

Despite our efforts to move forward, we found ourselves ____________ old ground, rehashing the __________ arguments we had months ago.

NOT GO8NG ANYWHERE
RESTART

A

ranking over
same

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17
Q

TO FEEL LEFT OUT

Everyody did it. I will do it too. I wont be ____________

A

left behind.

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18
Q

Don’t stay up ___________ you have an early ___________ tomorrow.
I know, I’ll just finish this chapter and then head to bed.

Also

Don’t ___________ too late, okay?
I won’t, Mom. I’ll be home by midnight, I promise.

A

too late,
start

stay out

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19
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Do you mind if I __________ church today?

DONT ATTEND

A

skip

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20
Q

We’re calling to __________ how u _________ mate.

A

See

Doing

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21
Q

I woke up ____________ mucus/phlegm/gunk in my chest.

A

with a lot of

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22
Q

“Are you still going to __________ the fan”?
“No, you can ___________ it”.

A

need

have

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23
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UNDER CONTRPL

It’s difficult to keep __________ when you have so much money to spend.

A

your feet on the ground

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24
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I never had many friends. I kept _____________

A

myself to myself

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25
Q

I’m gonna ______________ your pocket money.

A

front you / advance

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26
Q

WHEN I WANT STH GIVEN TO ME.

_____________ to give it to me, yeah?

A

Feel free

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27
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IGNITE

Dont ___________ my anger or you’ll ____________

A

arouse

regret it.

28
Q

EXAGERATE / MAKE A FUSS

Dont go __________ it, yeah? Dont make __________ of it.

A

too deep with

too much

29
Q

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

I need to __________ my grades or I’ll end up ___________ in the remedial zone at school. I need to ____________

Best __________ with your studies. Don’t rely solely on your wits.” Can’t just __________ it, can ya?

A

bump up / improve

getting stuck

catch up.

crack on

wing / improvise

30
Q

I took the _________ exam today.

A

reMEdial

31
Q

THINK ABOUT IT / NO RUSH

Anyway, think ___________ it.
There’s no ____________.

A

on

pressure

32
Q

LOTS OF PERFUME

She ___________ herself in perfume before __________ out

A

douses

heading

33
Q

Who’s ____________, please?

PHONE CONVERSATION

A

calling

34
Q

SCOLD

I’m going to give her a ____________ and “I’m going to give her a ____________ are both used to reprimand someone __________.

A

Telling off

Bollocking.

sternly

35
Q

THAT’S WHAT EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW

Now, the __________ question is… I mean, that’s tthe _____________ question.

A

Burning

million-dollar

36
Q

Hey, I’m _____________ over to mom’s.
You’re _____________ to your mum’s? Alright, have ____________ then! Say hi to her for me.

A

heading

off round

a good one

37
Q

DOUBFUL / WARY ABOUT A SITUATION

Her sudden change in behavior really ____________ for me

A

Raised a red flag

38
Q

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE

You should ___________ it with you just _________

A

Have / keep
In case

39
Q

NO MORE PAPER TOWEL

The ____________ roll we were using ___________

A

kitchen

has run out

40
Q

MANNERS

You ___________ I’m chatting with your mum and you just ___________ me? Is that __________ behaviour?

A

clock

talk over

proper

41
Q

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

_____________ that’s supposed to do it, not me.

A

It’s you

42
Q

They gave me a ring the moment I ____________ that door

A

stepped through / crossed / walked in

43
Q

Yeah, ____________ Talk is ____________ though, innit? And practice is a whole different ______________

A

Right / spot on

cheap

ball game!

44
Q

TISSUE

Go grab a ____________ to _____________ your nose

A

hanky
blow

45
Q

PROBLEMS IN HELPING

What’s the bleedin’ _____________ in ____________’ a hand a bit more

A

hassle

lendin

46
Q

BIG FLAMES / JSTOVE

Cooking on _____________ on the _____________ gets it _________ quicker.

A

high heat

hob

done

47
Q

GETTING BEAUTIFUL / DRESSING UP

She’s ______________

A

glamming up.

48
Q

TYPE OF WRITING

Do you write in ______________ or _____________?

A

print

cursive

49
Q

REPORT SOMEONE

Are you _________________ your best friend?

A

snitching on

50
Q

HAVE NO SALT LEFT

The salt’s _____________, mate. We need to _____________ some more.
Yeah, we’re _____________ Time to _____________.

A

run out

grab

all out of it.

restock

51
Q

IT HAS TWO USES

This room serves as _______________ an office and a ________________.

A

both

guest bedroom

52
Q

TURNED OFF THE STOVE

I ______________ off the ___________.

A

switched

hob

53
Q

ASKING SOMEONE TO SWITCH OFF THE LIGHT

______________ you ______________ the living room _____________, please?”

A

Could

Turn off

light

54
Q

WASH THE NOSE

Go do a nasal ____________ with ______________.!

A

rinse

saline

55
Q

PUT IT TO WASH

“I think I’ll be ____________ these trousers one more time. I’m not gonna put ‘em _______________ yet.

A

wearing

in the wash

56
Q

RENOVATION / ALL OVER THE PLACE

We’re having some ______________ at home. The ______________ is massive. There’s rubbish ______________

A

work done

mess

everywhere here.

57
Q

FASTER THAN WHAT YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO.

You did it ______________.

A

too quick

58
Q

INSTALL WASTE SHREDDER

“I’m gonna _______________ one of those _____________ in the sink.

A

fit

waste disposals

59
Q

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, JUST CALL HER.

We’re ________________ to the beach, and only gran is ______________ her mobile. If anything, give her a _______________.

A

heading down

taking

bell

60
Q

SPLASH SOME WATER ON IT.

If you can’t wash it, at least give it a ___________.

A

rinse

61
Q

DONT FORGET TO SPREAD ALCOHOL ON THAT THING.

_________________ you _____________ that thing.

A

Make sure

sanitize

62
Q

CAN YOU GET ME FOOD FROM OUT OF THE HOUSE. I’M STARVING

Hey love, can you ________________ some food. I’m _______________ .

A

bring me back

famished

63
Q

STOP USING THIS PHONE

_______________ the ______________ phone.

A

Get off

stupid

64
Q

THE VOLUME IS TOO LOW

The TV sound is still _________________

A

too quiet.

65
Q

FINISH / NO MORE

________________ your exams this week?”

A

Done with

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