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He realised how much he cared for her only when she had been away for a long time. (HOME)
–> Her prolonged _________

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absence brought home to him how much he cared for her

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He wil be the one to accept responsibility for this affair. (CAN)
–> __________

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He will be the one to carry the can for this affair

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Had it not been for John, she couldn’t have got the job (AGENCY)
–> Only ________

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through the agency of John could she get the job

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I completely emptied the drawers, but I couldn’t find the address.
–> I turned ___________, but I couldn’t find the address.

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the drawers inside out

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I think you should confront with your boss right now how you feel about this. (OUT)
–> Why don’t you ______

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have it out with your boss right now?

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She herself admitted to having given false figures in the company’s financial records. (FIDDLED)
–> On ___________

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her own admission, she had fiddled the books

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However unfavorable our situation is, we musn’t surrender. (FACE)
–> However unfavorable our situation is, __________

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we must put a bold face on it

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The prisoner was recaptured as he rushed towards the gate. (DASH)
–> The prisoner was recaptured _______

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as he made a dash for the date

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The guide book speaks highly of this hotel (SEAL)
–> The guide book __________

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gives the hotel its seal of approval

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The government recommends a balance of reward and punishment when dealing with young offenders. (STICK)
–> The government favors a ________ to young offenders.

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carrot and stick approach

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I think having to earn his own living was quite a shock to Billy.
–> Billy was brought ___________

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down to earth by having to earn his own living

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Experience has taught me not to trust people too much.
–> I have learned ________

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the hard way not to trust people too much

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Dad got really angry when I told him about the fight. (END)
–> Dad _______ when I told him about the fight.

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went off deep end

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I’m only here for a minute; I’m due at the hospital shortly. (FLYING)
–> I’m only here on ________; I’m due at the hospital shortly.

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a flying visit

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It really put Betty in her place when the boss said she was the office junior. (TWO)
–> The boss really _______

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brought Betty down a peg or two by saying she was the office junior

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You’d better get hurry if you want to be on time for the performances. (SKATES)
–> You’d better ________ if you want to be on time for the performances.

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get your skates on

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Talking to her is useless - she doesn’t respond. (HEAD)
–> Talking to her is like ________

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banging your head against a brick wall

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June never answers my questions. (MONTH)
–> June never answers __________

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my questions in a moth of Sundays

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She should see a doctor; she bruised herself terribly when she fell down the stairs (BLACK)
–> She’d better see a doctor; she is ________

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black and blue after falling down the stairs

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He was shabbily dressed and a little drunk as well. (HEEL)
–> Not only ________

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was he down-at-heel but also a little drunk

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I don’t wish to appear more important than you, but I have this to say. (UPSTAGE)
–> I don’t ________, but I have this to say.

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wish to upstage you

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Could you explain everything about the job to the new secretary tomorrow? (ROPES)
–> Do you ________?

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mind showing the new secretary the ropes tomorrow

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When it comes to money, I saw what he was really like. (COLORS)
–> He showed _______

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his true colors when it comes to money

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Al Pacino gave the best performance of all as the bride’s father.
–> Al Pacino stole _______ as the bride’s father.

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the show with his performance

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It was blindingly obvious that he knew nothing about the subject.
–> It stood out _______ nothing about the subject

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a mile that he knew

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Why did you have to cause so much trouble over something so unimportant? (DANCE)
–> Why did you have to _______ something so unimportant?

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make such a song and dance about

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Fiona will not join the strike because she thinks it is morally incorrect. (PRINCIPLE)
–> It is _______

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a matter of principle that Fiona won’t join the strike

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Marry was always making Jones the subject of her cruel jokes. (BUTT)
–> Jones _______

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was always the butt of Marry’s cruel jokes

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Tom teased Alice about her new hairstyle. (POKED)
–> Tom ________

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poked fun at Alice’s new hairstyle

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I’m sick of that program because I’ve watched it too often. (OFF)
–> I’ve ________ because I’ve watched it too often

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gone off that program

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I have to write everything out in triplicate and I’m completely fed up with it. (DEATH)
–> I’m _______

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sick to death of having to write out everything in triplicate

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Although the manager is sluggish, he is a smooth speaker. (GIFT)
–> Sluggish ______

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as the manager is, he has the gift of the gab

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She told everyone that she had been fired by the company. (SACK)
–> She let ________

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it be known that she had been given the sack by the company

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Anna had decided Tom was not telling the truth about what happened. (TEETH)
–> Anna was sure _________ about what happened.

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Tom was lying through his teeth

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If something’s worrying you, you should tell me about it now. (CHEST)
–> If you have a problem, why don’t you _______ now?

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get it off your chest

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Although the beginning may be smooth for a business, one has to think about the worst-case scenario. (PREOCCUPIED)
–> Plain ________

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sailing as the beginning of a business may be, one has to be preoccupied with the worst-case scenario

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Apparently, a lot of employees will be made rebundant when the 21st Century Fox is taken over. (HEAP)
–> Apparently, many _______ of 21st Century Fox.

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an employee will be thrown on the scrap heap upon the takeover

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Everybody made fun of him because he had his hair cut so short. (LAUGHING)
–> His _______

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short hair made him a laughing stock

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Although he didn’t revise much, he still performed well in the end-of-year exam. (ACQUITTED)
–> Little _______ in the end-of-year exam.

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revision notwithstanding, he still acquitted himself well

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Both girls laughed so much when he told them the joke. (DOUBLED)
–> Being ________ laughter

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told about the joke, both girls doubled up with

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We are behind with our mortgage payments. –> We have fallen ______

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into arrears with our mortgage payments.

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Must you follow me everywhere I go? (DOG)
–> Must you ______

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dog my footsteps everywhere I go?

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Why are you trying to mend something that isn’t broken? (MONKEYING)
–> Why are you _______

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monkeying around with something that isn’t broken?

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She sent her husband out to buy Bulgarian mushrooms, knowing he wouldn’t find any. (GOOSE)
–> She sent her husband ______

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out on a wild goose chase for Bulgarian mushrooms

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How could I tell him if I haven’t seen him for months? (HIDE)
–> How could ______

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I tell him if I haven’t seen hide nor hair of him for months?

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Harry was blind drunk, so he wasn’t in a suitable condition to drive. (STATE)
–> Harry wasn’t ________ many.

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in a fit state to drive as he had a few too

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It is urgent that the new principal strictly deal with school violence at once. (LINES)
–> The new principal will have to_____ away.

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The figures have proved rumors about the company’s failure to be untrue. (LIE)
–> The figures _______ rocks

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have given the lie to rumors that the company is on the

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Tom has determined to quit his job and travel around the world. (JACKING)
–> Tom has set __________

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his hearts on jacking in his job and travelling around the world

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No matter how you consider it, a lot of people will be unhappy when the winner is announced. (SLICE)
–> Any _________________ unhappy people when the winner is announced.

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way you slice it, there will be a lot of

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The teacher has terrified his students by using draconian disciplinary measures (DINT).
–> The teacher, ________ hearts.

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by dint of draconian disciplinary measures, has struck terror into his students’

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The government will review their immigration policy next April. (COME)
–> The government’s immigration policy _________

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comes up for review next April

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I didn’t have the faintest idea about the quirks of the antique business, so I couldn’t give you any advice. (KEN)
–> Had _________

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the quirks of the antique business not been beyond my ken, I could have given you advice

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A real sportsman will never think of crowing over his opponents’ misfortunes. (MIND)
–> Exulting _____

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over his opponents’ misfortunes is the last thing on a real sportsman’s mind

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It was impossible to understand her colleagues’ overt hostility towards her proposal. (OPENLY)
–> That her colleagues ________ comprehension

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was openly hostile towards her proposal was beyond

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Nowadays, I consider casual friendship to be far less important than I used to (STORE)
–> Nowadays I don’t __________

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set as much store by casual friendship as I used to

56
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Graham took back his words on noticing there were fresh strawberries on the menu (TUNE)
—> Graham sang ______

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a different tune on noticing there were fresh strawberries on the menu

57
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It wasn’t until last week that the minister admitted he was wrong (ERROR)
–> Only ______

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last week did the minister admit to an error of judgement

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Looking back, I have the feeling that they gave the deceptive information about the case. (BOOKS)
–> In ________

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retrospect, I have a feeling that they cooked the books about the case

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He needs to obtain the tuition exemption, otherwise he will be forced to leave. (GOES)
–> Unless exempted ________ ear

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from the tuition, out he goes on his

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Because I believe in his lies, he got a lot of money from me. (CONNED)
–> Because I believe in his lies,__________

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he conned me out a lot of money

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I’m afraid your resume is not good enough for the engineering position. (PAR)
–> __________

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I’m afraid your resume is not up to par for the engineering position

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My husband has had to earn the income since I broke my leg. (BACON)
–> ___________

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My husband has brought home the bacon since I broke my leg

63
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The teacher got extremely upset when she realized nobody had done the homework. (COW)
–> ___________

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The teacher had a cow when she realized nobody had done the homework

64
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Doing regular exercise often helps improve your attitude to life (DO)
–> Many __________ on life.

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a time does regular exercise do wonders for your outlook

65
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I suppose she finally gave way to demands for an interview with the tabloid press (CONSENTED)
–> I dare ___________ by the tabloid press

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say she finally consented to being interviewed

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Due to his repentance of the sins, as it were, he will not be executed. (OWING)
–> His immunity _______ over the sins

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from execution was somewhat owing to his remorse

67
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Although the office received a flood of complaints, it managed to achieve positive outcomes (BROUGHT)
–> The office, deluged _________ unturned.

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as it was with complaints, brought off leaving no stone

68
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They designed the stadium to make hooliganism impossible (SUCH)
–> The stadium ________ out hooliganism

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was designed in such a way as to rule

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We resorted to supporting for clearing the man’s name since the public so strongly protested against the judge’s statement. (CLAMOURED)
–> We might _______ at the judge’s statement.

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as well have clamoured to clear the man’s name, so great was the public outcry

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If he only continued to play the main role when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL)
–> Long ______ of the proposal.

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may he be instrumental in the drafting

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The novel may be outstanding, but I have read a better one of this genre as yet. (EXCEPTION)
–> By ____________ of this genre.

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no means is it without exception the most outstanding novel yet

72
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She is so curious about the pocket she catches a glimpse of it (SHUFTI)
–> Overcome ___________.

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with curiosity about the pocket, she has a shufti at it

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Despite having difficulties in the early stages, he is unlikely to be reluctant to do the job. (REALMS)
–> Teething _________ from the job.

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problems notwithstanding, it is beyond the realms of possibility (that) he will shrink

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Though dumbfounded by people’s roaring with laughter, she tried to finish her speech. (ACCOMPANIMENT)
–> Nonplussed __________ laughter.

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as she was, she tried to finish her speech in accompaniment to people’s uproarious

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A great many people would congratulate Mary if she won the race. (TRIUMPHANT)
–> If Mary _____________ on her.

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were triumphant in the race, she would have congratulations showered

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It was his unexpected appearance that took us aback. (FETCHED)
–> What caught ___________ blue.

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us by surprise was (the fact) that he fetched up out of the

77
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He won’t be shocked by his poor performance since he has been too confident of his early success (HEAD)
–> Seeing _____________ up.

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that his early success has gone to his head, his poor performance won’t shake him

78
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John finally recognized that they didn’t understand each other when talking (PURPOSES)
–> John finally recognized that _________

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they were talking at cross purposes

79
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The manager was totally convinced that his deputy was honest (FAITH)
-> The manager ___________________.

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had complete faith in his deputy’s honesty

80
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My boss criticized me for not keeping my deadlines. (COALS)
–> My boss _______________

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hauled me over the coals for not keeping my deadlines

81
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It’s just possible that we may have to introduce pay cuts. (RULED)
–> We _____________

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haven’t ruled out the possibility of introducing pay cuts

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I’ve been racking my brain to remember where I’ve seen that man before. (FINGER)
–> Try as ___________ where I’ve seen that man before.

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I might, I can’t put my finger on

83
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This medicine will relieve the pain, but it won’t cure anything (MIRACLES)
–> This medicine __________ bring some pain relief.

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won’t work miracles, but it will

84
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I’ll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn’t arise here soon. (NEAR)
–> Unless an opportunity presents _________ expatriate.

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itself within near future, I will have to

85
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It is necessary to free our business from the influence of the bureaucracy right now.(HAND)
–>It is necessary to free _________

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our business from the dead hand of the bureaucracy right now

85
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The train is too crowded with commuters during the morning rush hour. (SARDINES)
–> The commuters on the train were ____________

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packed like sardines during the morning rush hour

86
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I was dismayed to discover that he gave the secret away
–> Much ____________ the bag

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to my dismay, he went so far as to let the cat out of the bag

87
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I think my elder sister is planning to take over the family home when my mother is older. (DESIGNS)
–> I think my elder sister ____________ when my mother is older.

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has designs on taking over the family home

88
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Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.
–> It is at _____________

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Mr. Foster’s request that I’m writing this letter to you.

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The business has been encumbered in deep recession. It won’t be able to make profits. (BOGGED)
–> With a recession looming, ____________

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the business has been bogged down

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There was hardly any movement in the traffic in front of us.
–> The traffic inched ___________

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along in front of us

91
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A rather nasty problem has appeared to us
–> We’ve come ___________

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up against a rather nasty problem

92
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Our teacher always made sure that all her students learned something new each lesson. (SAW)
–> Our teachers always __________ something new for all her students each lesson.

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saw to it that she included

93
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Hopefully, the sunny weather will continue for the next few months. (SHAPE)
–> Hopefully, the sunny weather will _________ for the next few months

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be the shape of things to come

94
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Because my father went away for the weekend, his secretary was in charge of the business.
–> Had ____________ store in terms of business.

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my father not gone away for the weekend, his secretary wouldn’t have minded the

94
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Preparations must be made as fast as possible as another crisis will happen soon unpredictably.
–> It is a ____________ in the wind

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race against the clock to make preparations as another crisis is

95
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Due to his mother’s permissiveness, it was little wonder to me that Jim was an exceedingly spoilt child.
–> It came ___________ every whim.

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as no surprise to me that Jim was a exceedingly spoilt child ass his mother had always given way to his

96
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She knew nothing of her husband’s impending promotion.
–> Little __________ for promotion

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did she know that her husband was in line

97
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Despite her let-down at his decision, Karen did not think badly of him. (BORE)
–> Disappointed __________ feelings over his decision.

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as she was, Karen bore him no ill

98
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He didn’t hesitate to recommend me for the job. (BONES)
–> He ________ for the job

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made no bones about recommending me

99
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Brian is a strong contender for the position. (LIST)
–> Brian _____________.

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is on the short list for the position

100
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He has done stupid things before, but this is really annoying. (BISCUIT)
–> _______________________.

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He has done stupid things before, but this really takes the biscuit.

101
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It seems that John doesn’t really want to go camping with us. (MIND)
–> ___________________.

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It seems that John has half a mind about going camping with us.

102
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Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students. (UNDER)
–> Students ___________

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are under no obligation to attend the additional evening lectures.

103
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The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. (MET)
–> ___________________________

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The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities.

104
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She was delighted with her new car. (PINK)
–> She was ___________________

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tickled pink with her new car

105
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I think that my boss is prejudiced against me (IT)
–> I think _______________

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that my boss has it in for me

106
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The tourists were unharmed after the train crash. (NONE)
–> The tourists _____________

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were none the worst for their experience in the train crash

107
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I think it is going to rain all day. (SET)
–> I think ____________

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the rain has set up for the day

108
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I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her parents greeted me so warmly. (EASE)
–> Gita’s parents ___________ the warmth of their greetings.

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put me at ease with

109
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The government shouldn’t let this situation get worse. (STATE)
–> This _________ to get worse by the government

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state of affairs shouldn’t be allowed

110
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Just think about his face at that moment makes me laugh. (VERY)
–> The _____________ makes me laugh.

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very thought of his face at that moment

111
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Everybody wants Pauline as an after-dinner speaker (DEMAND)
–> Pauline is ___________ after-dinner speaker

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in great demand as an

112
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Drinking too much will affect your health (TELL)
–> Drinking too much __________

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will tell on your health

113
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He hated the way media scrutinized his private life. (CAME)
–> He hated ____________________

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how his private life came under scrutiny from the media

114
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If you want to succeed, you need to make good use of the things you are good at. (PLAY)
–> You have to ________________________-

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play your strengths if you want to succeed

115
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The politician tried to find people who were willing to back his campaign to help the homeless. (DRUM)
–> The politician tried to _________________

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drum up support for his campaign to help the homeless

116
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How much did the market bill come to this week? (TOTAL)
–> How much _____________?

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did the market bill amount to a total

117
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I shouldn’t have trusted a stranger with my savings. (BETTER)
–> I should have ___________

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known better than to trust a stranger with my savings.

118
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Has anybody been hurt in the road collision?
–> Has anybody come ____________?

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to any harm in the road collision

119
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The community spoke enthusiastically about the recently elected mayor (SANG)
–> The community ______________

A

sang the recently elected mayor’s praises

120
Q

I’m not certain, but there may be about 20 applicants for the job.
–> As a _____________________

A

guess, there are about 20 applicants for the job

121
Q

Julia realized her boss was in a bad mood when he snapped at her before she had even said “good morning”. (SIDE)
–> Julia realized _________________ when he snapped at her before she had even said “good morning”.

A

that her boss got out of bed on the wrong side

122
Q

That young man used to be a drug addict. (MONKEY)
–> That young man _______________

A

used to have a monkey on his back

123
Q

The science building should be soon finished. (WAY)
–> The science building ______________

A

is well under way

124
Q

I’d be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. (CAST)
–> I’d be ____________

A

grateful if you could cast a

125
Q

I feel certain that there will be a new government after the election. (BOUND)
–> In my opinion, _______________

A

there is bound to be a change in government after the election.

126
Q

Graham stopped talking to deal with a customer. (OFF)
–> Graham ______________

A

broke off to deal with a customer

127
Q

I wish I hadn’t let Mark borrow my money because none of his investments has shown a profit. (NEVER)
–> I ought ___________________ because none of his investments has shown a profit.

A

never to have lent Mark my money

128
Q

It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)
–> The band’s tour ______________

A

is in the balance

129
Q

She was exhausted from trying to satisfy the demands of her large family. (COPE)
–> She was wearing ____________

A

herself out trying to cope with the demands of her large family.

130
Q

He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (AUTHORITY)
–> He is _______________

A

an authority on primitive religion.

131
Q

Not many people turned out at the meeting. (TURNOUT)
–> There __________________-

A

was a poor turnout for the meeting

132
Q

With 6 children to look after, she’s extremely busy. (HANDS)
–> With _____________, she’s extremely busy.

A

6 children on her hands.

133
Q
A

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