Unit 11.3

Question 1

afoot

Answer 1

happening or being planned or prepared:

There are plans afoot to launch a new radio station.

Question 2

abreast

Answer 2

used to say that two or more people are next to each other and moving in the same direction:
We were running/swimming two abreast.

Question 3

read up (on/about) sth

Answer 3

to spend time reading in order to find out information about something:
It’s a good idea to read up on a company before going for an interview.

Question 4

in view of sth

Answer 4

because of a particular thing, or considering a particular fact:
In view of what you’ve said, I think we should reconsider our proposed course of action.

Question 5

in the face of sth

Answer 5

despite having to deal with a difficult situation or problem:
She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.

Question 6

set/put sb’s mind at rest/ease

Answer 6

to stop someone from worrying about something:

Chris phoned to say they’d arrived safely, so that really put my mind at rest.

Question 7

be taken aback

Answer 7

to be very shocked or surprised:

I was somewhat taken aback by her honesty.

Question 8

out of your depth

Answer 8

not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation:
I was out of my depth in the advanced class, so I moved to the intermediate class.

Question 9

what’s more

Answer 9

used to add something surprising or interesting to what you have just said:
The decorations were absolutely beautiful and what’s more, the children had made them themselves.

Question 10

nuisance

Answer 10

something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you:
I’ve forgotten my umbrella - what a nuisance!

Question 11

leave sth to chance

Answer 11

leave sth to chance

Question 12

occur to sb

Answer 12

If a thought or idea occurs to you, it comes into your mind:
The thought did occur to me.
It never even occurred to us that he hadn’t been invited.