SKIPPER ADVANCED – GRAMMAR + VOCABULARY – KEY

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a. speaking in an honest way even if this upsets people – bluntb. behaving too confidently and speaking too loudly – brash c. cruel and heartless – callousd. bad-tempered and arguing with people for insignificant things – cantankerouse. using very few words in a way that seems rude – curt f. not faithful or loyal to their friends – fickle g. asking too many questions and trying to find out too many details about something or

someone – inquisitiveh. not caring or worrying about the possible bad or dangerous results of your actions –

recklessi. cruel and cold, having no mercy or feelings for others – ruthlessj. easily shocked or upset by seeing unpleasant things (blood, needles) – squeamish k. angry and silent – sullen l. behaving in an unfair or dishonest way to get what they want – unscrupulous m. losing temper very quickly and very easily – volatile n. very shy and quiet, and concerned only about your own thoughts – withdrawn

1. The hotel bar was full of brash, noisy journalists.2. After her husband died Priscilla became very withdrawn and seldom left her home.3. These men are ruthless terrorists and will kill anyone who tries to stop them.4. I'd have asked more questions, but I didn't want to seem inquisitive.5. The company showed callous disregard for the safety of their employees.6. Maria can be very blunt and sometimes shocks people who don't know her well.7. Morgan admitted that some of his actions may have been unscrupulous, but he denied

doing anything illegal.8. This horror film is not for people who are squeamish.9. Her story was sent back with a curt rejection note.10. Teenagers are fickle and switch brands frequently.11. The driver of the car was arrested for reckless driving.12. Dick just sat there with a sullen expression on his face, refusing to speak.13. You’d better don’t mention about that to James; he’s too volatile and who knows

what his reaction might be.14. I don’t like being around Paula; she’s too cantankerous.

2) (unit 2)

a. very enthusiastic (for people) – avidb. very obvious, done without shame or embarrassment – blatant c. very exciting and interesting (films, books) – grippingd. very frightening or shocking and making you feel very upset – harrowing e. not strict or careful enough about standards of behaviour, work, safety – lax f. not strict in the way you punish someone or in the standard you expect – lenient

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g. happening very suddenly and quickly – meteoric h. high, sharp, and unpleasant (of sounds) – piercingi. very loyal – staunchj. large and affecting everyone (for changes, reforms) – sweeping k. impossible to prove wrong or argue against – watertight

1. The company's refusal to hire him was a blatant act of discrimination.2. The film tells the story of Lee's meteoric rise from North Dakota radio singer to jazz

legend.3. He was totally absorbed in a gripping detective story.4. As a keen writer and avid newspaper reader, Jenny had always wanted to be a

journalist.5. Maggie let out a piercing scream as she saw the truck speeding toward her.6. The film contained harrowing scenes of starving children.7. I think the school has been too lax about bad behaviour in the past.8. Lucky for him, his alibi is watertight.9. Some police officers have criticized judges for being too lenient with car thieves and

burglars.10. The US has been a staunch ally of ours for many years now.11. They want to make sweeping changes to education policies.

3) (unit 2)

Boring

1. boring and depressing – dreary2. boring, without life, excitement or colour – dull3. ordinary, giving little satisfaction – mundane4. boring and frustrating – tedious

Bad

1. extremely bad – atrocious 2. very bad – dreadful3. very bad (informal) – lousy

Perfect

1. perfect, with no faults – flawless2. perfect, faultless – impeccable 3. smth that has not been spoilt or harmed – unblemished

Tiring

1. tiring and involving a lot of effort – arduous

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2. tiring and lasting for a long time – gruelling3. needing a lot of physical effort – strenuous

Untidy

1. untidy, dirty and wet (for people) – bedraggled 2. untidy, about clothes, hair, appearance – dishevelled3. untidy (for people, places), old and worn out (for clothes) – scruffy

Clever

1. clever at understanding people and situations – astute2. clever and good at using deception to achieve success – crafty3. clever and showing good judgement of other people and situations – shrewd4. clever, experienced at deceiving people and not easily deceived – wily

Ordinary

1. ordinary, normal – conventional2. conventional, neither strange, nor extreme – mainstream3. ordinary, not extreme – middle of the road4. ordinary, nothing special – run-of-the-mill

4) (unit 2) Match the nouns with the adjectives:

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1. a breathtaking2. a blatant3. a prolific4. a gripping5. a misleading6. a piercing7. sporadic8. a sweeping9. a staunch10. a watertight11. harrowing12. a lenient13. a meteoric14. an avid15. lax

a. viewb. fightingc. documentaries on animal experimentsd. judgee. lief. novelistg. readerh. securityi. republicanj. informationk. generalisationl. risem. alibin. filmo. scream

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1 a 2 e 3 f 4 n 5 j 6 o 7 b 8 k 9 i 10 m 11 c 12 d 13 l 14 g 15 h

5) (unit 3)

a. showing or saying that you are sorry that something has happened – apologeticb. debatable, may be questioned – arguablec. well-informed – knowledgeabled. clear enough to read – legiblee. fully grown, ready to eat – ripef. very careful to be completely honest and fair – scrupulous

1. Her handwriting was so tiny it was barely legible.2. Whether or not Webb is the best person for the job is arguable.3. The manager was extremely apologetic for our inconveniences.4. Don't pick the apples until they're really ripe.5. The investigation was carried out with scrupulous fairness.6. Gradually the band became more knowledgeable about the business dealings in the

music industry.

6) (unit 4)

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1. to arrive/turn up/leave in dribs and drabs2. bright and early3. by and large4. to be few and far between5. to grin and bear it6. ins and outs7. to make a song and dance about8. odds and ends9. one’s own flesh and blood10. an out-and-out lie11. to be part and parcel of12. pride and joy13. prim and proper14. pushing and shoving15. spick and span16. up-and-coming17. to have ups and downs18. wear and tear19. well and truly20. to win fair and square

a. to arrive in small numbers and at regular intervals

b. get up/leave early in the morningc. generallyd. not to be very commone. to accept an unpleasant situation without

complainingf. the details of a complicated problemg. to complain too much about smthh. small unimportant objectsi. a relativej. a complete liek. a basic part of sthl. sb/sth that a person is very proud ofm. very conservative; easily offendedn. pushingo. very cleanp. sb who shows a lot of promiseq. to have both good and bad timesr. damage caused by daily wears. completelyt. to win fairly

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1. He was up bright and early, keen to get started.2. Occasional unemployment is part and parcel of being an actor.3. We have our ups and downs like all couples.4. He went out and got well and truly drunk.5. I’d like someone to explain me all the ins and outs of this matter.6. His first year as President was, by and large, regarded as a success.7. I get bored while waiting for the guests arrived in dribs and drabs.8. People were pushing and shoving at the barriers to get a better view.9. Many up-and-coming young players have trials for the national football team.10. He constantly made rude comments, and I was expected to grin and bear it.11. We packed just about everything, but probably left some odds and ends behind.12. That is an out-and-out lie! You’ve made it all up!13. Good jobs are few and far between these days.14. I was only ten minutes late. Why are you making such a song and dancing about it?15. What do you mean I cheated? I won fair and square, and you know it.16. Christina was an only child, her parents' pride and joy.17. How can he treat his own flesh and blood that way?18. She’s far too prim and proper to have written anything as scandalous as that.19. Mum’s coming home tonight; we should get the house spick and span.20. Having a large family obviously increases the wear and tear on your furniture.

7) (unit 5)

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1. a blazing row2. to blow your top3. to be cross4. to be crotchety5. to drive sb up the wall6. galling7. a heated argument8. to hit the roof9. to be indignant10. infuriate11. irate12. to be livid13. to be in no mood to14. an outburst15. a quick temper16. to be sick and tired of sth/sb17. to throw a tantrum18. to be touchy19. to be up in arms about sth

a. an argument in which people are angryb. to lose your temperc. to be a little angryd. bad-temperede. to annoy sbf. sth that is annoying because it seems unfairg. a bad argument in which people are angryh. to lose your temperi. to be angry because sth is unfairj. make angryk. very angryl. to be very angrym. to be angry and not want ton. a sudden explosion of angero. to lose your temper easilyp. to be fed up with sth/sbq. to start kicking, crying and throwingr. bad tempered and easily made angrys. to be ready to protest

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1. Kramer's stubborn refusal to answer any questions infuriated the officers.2. Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.3. You know how it is: one minute you're talking, the next there's a blazing row.4. We’ve been inundated with complaint phone calls and letters from irate customers.5. My father blew his top when I told him I was quitting medical school.6. Mum will be cross when she finds out about the broken vase.7. I know I shouldn't have spoken to Suzanne like that, but I was absolutely livid.8. I’m always a bit crotchety when I wake up early in the morning.9. If you have red hair some employers might associate that with a quick temper before

they even meet you.10. Pine Valley residents are up in arms about plans to build a prison in the area.11. The president, rejuvenated by victory, is in no mood for compromise.12. That noise is driving me up the wall. Where does it come from?13. I'm sick and tired of your excuses.14. She throws a tantrum when she can't have the toy she wants.15. The most galling thing is that the guy who got promoted is less qualified than me.16. By the second year of the business, frayed nerves exploded into heated arguments.17. He hit the roof when he heard his son wanted to quit school.18. Try not to look at his scars - he can be really touchy about it.19. Eric was indignant at being told he would have to wait two weeks for an appointment.

8) (unit 5)

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1. the black sheep of the family2. to be as blind as a bat3. you can… till the cows come home, but it

won’t4. a dark horse5. to be dogged by sth6. for donkey’s years7. to duck8. it is like water off a duck’s back for sb9. fishy10. to hound sb11. the lion’s share12. to rabbit on13. ratty14. to have a whale of a time15. a wild goose chase16. to worm your way out of sth

a. sb considered a failure by relativesb. to have poor eyesightc. you can do sth for a long time, it won’t

change anythingd. sb who people know very little aboute. sth bad keeps causing you troublef. for a very long timeg. to avoid sth which is going to hit youh. sth does not affect youi. suspiciousj. to persistently follow sbk. the biggest partl. to talk for a long time in a boring waym. easily made angryn. to really enjoy yourselfo. a search for sth that one is unlikely to findp. to avoid doing sth

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1. You can sit here and wait for him till the cows come home, but I’m sure he won’t come.

2. I forgot to duck and hit my head on the branch.3. I was always considered the black sheep of the family, the weirdo in the group, right?4. I’ve been dogged by ill health ever sine I left university.5. I feel guilty about getting ratty with the children.6. Somehow Ben wormed his way out of mowing the lawn.7. Frank said there was nothing to worry about, but it all sounded very fishy to me.8. Didn't you see me coming? You must be as blind as a bat!9. The firm has captured the lion's share of the UK market.10. She's a dark horse. I didn't know she'd written a novel.11. How come I haven’t seen you so far? I’ve been part of this organization for donkey’s

years.12. The weather was wonderful and we all had a whale of a time on the trip.13. She never listens to my advice; it’s like water off a duck’s back.14. After the court case Lee was hounded relentlessly by the press.15. He kept rabbiting on about agriculture and I started to worry that he would never stop.16. There’s no sign of Robert. It looks like they've sent us on a wild goose chase.

9) (unit 6)

(by) far and away, given, granted, in accordance, in all, in opposition, in the event of, in the light of, largely, much as, notwithstanding, on top of

1. Granted , the music is not perfect, but the flaws are outweighed by the sheer joy of the piece.

2. Notwithstanding differences, there are clear similarities in all of the world's religions.3. We analyzed that data in the light of history and published the results for all to see.4. We received £1550 in cash and promises of another £650, making £2200 in all.5. Coolness is by far and away the most important feature of a car these days.6. It had been a tiring day, largely because of all the tedious waiting.7. On top of everything else, I now have to go to work next Saturday!8. Each group acted in accordance with its own set of objectives.9. Workers found themselves in opposition to local interests.10. Given the number of people we invited, I'm surprised so few came.11. He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.12. Much as I like Bob, I wouldn't want to live with him.

10) (unit 7)

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1. bloodcurdling (scream)2. eye-catching3. first-hand (experience)4. hair-raising5. head-on6. light-hearted7. mouth-watering8. nail-biting9. narrow-minded10. well-thumbed

a. very frighteningb. so attractive that you can’t help noticing itc. sth you have experienced personallyd. very frighteninge. a collision between 2 vehiclesf. funny and not very seriousg. food that lookks very goodh. exciting and dramatici. not accepting anything new/differentj. a book that has been read so much that the corners of

the pages are in poor condition

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1. He used to wear yellow ties and trendily-cut suits in eye-catching colours.2. The waitress came round with a tray of mouth-watering cream cakes.3. On a treacherous curve, both vehicles went out of control and met in a head-on

collision.4. Clara knew from first-hand experience that living in a foreign country would be

difficult.5. They heard a bloodcurdling scream coming from upstairs.6. It was a tight game, full of nail-biting moments.7. She’s always reading or browsing through some book; especially Hemingway’s

novels look pretty well–tumbed.8. Jenny had lots of adventures, travelling all over the world and always coming

home with hair-raising stories.9. The film takes a light-hearted look at life in prison.10. Bob was too narrow-minded and prejudiced; it was just impossible to work with

him.

11) (unit 8)

1. at the bottom of – at the foot of2. to be very expensive – to cost an arm and a leg3. to cry a lot – to cry your eyes out4. to fall madly in love – to fall head over heels in love5. to pay the bill at a restaurant– to foot the bill6. to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do sth important – to get cold feet7. to tell sb sth that has been worrying you – to take sth off your chest8. to annoy sb – to get up sb’s nose9. to be happy when sb leaves or when sth is finished– to be glad to see the back of sb/sth10. to be obssesed by sth – to have sth on the brain11. have/give sb a head start – to have/give sb an advantage over a competitor/other people12. I couldn’t stop laughing – I couldn’t keep a straight face13. I can’t answer until I have checked first – I don’t know off-hand14. I would really like to – I’d give my right arm to15. legally – in the eyes of the law16. to know a particular place very well – to know somewhere like the back of your hand17. to learn not to depend on others – to learn to stand on one’s own feet18. to rapidly make or lose large sums of money – to make/lose money hand over fist19. information given immediately without full knowledge of the facts – off the top of one’s head20. sth is in very bad condition – sth is on its last legs21. to become strict and tell sb that they can’t do sth – to put your foot down22. to really want sth – to set your heart on sth23. to interfere in situations which do not concern you – to stick your nose into other people’s

business/affairs24. to be able to give good answers to unexpected questions – to think on your feet25. in order to – with an eye to26. to show by the expression of your face how you really feel – it’s written all over your face27. you have to admire and respect sb (for sth they have done) – you have to hand it to sb

12) (9)

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a. to be in with a chance of winningb. to grab an opportunity/chance (with both hands)c. to blow your chnacesd. on the off-chancee. there’s every indication to suggest that sth will happenf. the odds are against sth happeningg. to pass up a chanceh. the chances of sth happening are very remotei. there’s every likelihood of sth happening

1. I felt that my running was improving as the season progressed and that I was in with a chance.

2. I was afraid I’d blown my chance, but she agreed to go out again on Saturday night.3. It may be the last time he offers you the job, so grab the chance while you can.4. I called on the off-chance that Patty might be home.5. I don't think you should pass up the opportunity to go to university.6. After their performance in the first half of the match, their chances of winning are

now very remote.7. The odds are against her passing the exam, as so few people get through the first time.8. There is every indication that this figure will more than double by the end of the year.9. There is every likelihood that the number of college places will go up this year.

13) (10)

a. to be in a quandaryb. to be in two minds aboutc. to be spoilt for choiced. hand-pickede. to single sb/sth outf. to sit on the fence

1. His teacher was always singling him out, calling on him when his hand wasn’t even raised.

2. The weakness of the book is that it sits on the fence on important issues.3. I am in two minds about changing the engine or repairing it.4. Consumers these days are spoilt for choice.5. I was in a quandary – I didn’t know whether to tell the police or not.6. The school is staffed with hand-picked educators and psychiatric specialists.

14) (10)

fetching, flared, garish, grubby, sturdy

1. He’s always wearing flared jeans and large T-shirts.2. Mrs Harding herself was thin and frail but her son was a sturdy sixteen-year- old.3. Your sister looks very fetching in that dress.

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4. Her coat was grubby and one of the sleeves was torn.5. Many of the rugs are too garish for my taste.

flared = if a piece of clothing flares out, it becomes wider at one endsturdy = someone who is sturdy is strong, short, and healthy looking/ determined and not easily persuaded to change your opinionsfetching = attractive, especially because the clothes you are wearing suit yougrubby = fairly dirtygarish = very brightly coloured in a way that is unpleasant to look at

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a. not to be a patch onb. to be at odds withc. to be by far (and away)d. to be every bit ase. to be in a league of one’s ownf. not to be nearly as … asg. to be nothing like as … ash. to be nowhere near as … asi. to be on a different wavelengthj. to be streets aheadk. to pale in comparisonl. there is a world of difference

1. She gave him a sweet smile, totally at odds with the look of dislike in her eyes.2. Shop-bought pasta sauces aren’t a patch on home-made.3. Twenty years ago travel was nothing like as easy as it is now.4. Unfortunately the resemblance ends there as his songs are nowhere near as good as

the master's.5. Barbara was every bit as good as she sounded.6. There is a world of difference between home-made bread and the tasteless substance

that many people buy today.7. James is streets ahead of the rest of the class at reading.8. Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on Saturday afternoons.9. When it comes to modern dance, The Chemicals are in a league of their own .10. He's not nearly as good-looking as his brother.11. My dad doesn’t understand me – he’s on a completely different wavelength.12. Today's economic problems pale in comparison with those of the 1930s.

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1. You grate cheese2. You baste a turkey/meat3. You stuff a turkey4. You grind coffee beans

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5. You beat eggs6. You knead dough7. You pluck a turkey8. You whip cream9. You sprinkle sugar10. You thicken a sauce11. You shell prawns12. You defrost a frozen chicken13. You roast a turkey/meat14. You ice a cake

17) (13) baste, butter up, dress, grill, grind, knead, peanuts, pluck, rinse, rustle up, season,

sizzle, soak, sprinkle

1. I'll rustle up a couple of steaks on the barbecue.2. Dress the salad with lemon, olive oil, and a little black pepper.3. Soak the beans overnight before cooking.4. Baste the potatoes occasionally.5. Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice and herbs.6. Could you grind up some coffee for me?7. She kneaded the dough and shaped it into loaves.8. Grandma was plucking the chicken she was going to cook.9. Rinse the vegetables under a cold tap.10. Add the strawberry jelly and season to taste with salt and sugar.11. Bacon was sizzling in the frying pan.12. I stood in the hall and listened as the interviewers grilled the next candidate.13. It’s no use trying to butter me up – I’m not going to change my mind.14. The hotel workers get paid peanuts.

rustle up = to make a meal quicklydress = to put oil, vinegar, salt etc onto a saladsoak = if you soak something, or if you let it soak, you keep it covered with a liquid for a period of time, especially in order to make it softer or easier to cleanbaste = to pour liquid or melted fat over food that is cookingsprinkle = to scatter small drops of liquid or small pieces of somethinggrind = to break something such as corn or coffee beans into small pieces or powder, either in a machine or between two hard surfacesknead = to press a mixture of flour and water many times with your handspluck = to pull the feathers off a chicken or other bird before cooking itrinse = to wash clothes, dishes, vegetables etc quickly with water, especially running water, and without soapseason = to add salt, pepper etc to food you are cookingsizzle = to make a sound like water falling on hot metalgrill sb = to ask someone a lot of questions about somethingbutte sb up = to say nice things to someone so that they will do what you want

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peanuts = a very small amount of money

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1. go bananas2. as different as chalk and cheese3. sth is not my cup of tea4. to take sth with a pinch of salt5. to simmer down (of feelings)

a. to become very angryb. to be very pleasant to sb because you want sth from

themc. very differentd. I don’t particularly like sthe. not to believe that sth is completely true

1. Jazz just isn't my cup of tea - I prefer classical music.2. She’ll go bananas when she finds out that you’ve lost her watch.3. We decided she needed some time to simmer down.4. It's best to take what he says with a pinch of salt - he's always exaggerating.5. It’s hard to believe that they’re brothers – they are as different as chalk and cheese!

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1. to act on a tip-off2. to break out of jail3. to cordon (an area/building) off4. to get away with sth5. to held sb/sth up6. to make off with sth7. to be on the loose8. to rule out (the possibility of) sth9. to tip sb off

a. (about the police) to use information they’ve been given to try to prevent a crime

b. to escape from prisonc. to place a barrier around an aread. to do sth wrong and not be punishede. to rob a person/place using an armf. to steal and escape with sthg. to have escaped from prison and not been captured by the

policeh. to say that sth isn’t possiblei. to tell the police where and when a crime will be

commited

20) (15) cache, criminal record, quash, spate

1. The High Court later quashed his conviction for murder.2. Judge Stevens noted that Osborn had no criminal record and no history of violence.3. An alarming spate of bombings has caused widespread panic.4. Police found a cache of weapons in a warehouse.

quash = to officially say that a legal judgment or decision is no longer acceptable or correctcriminal record = an official record kept by the police of any crimes a person has committedspate = a large number of similar things that happen in a short period of time, especially bad thingscache = a number of things that have been hidden, especially weapons, or the place where they have been hidden

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1. a brush with the law2. to hand down a sentence3. a law-abiding citizen4. not a shred of evidence5. to pass sentence6. to press charges against sb7. to stand trial8. to trace the whereabouts of sb

a. dealings with the police for a minor crimeb. to announce in a court of law what a sentence a

criminal will receivec. a person who does not break the lawd. not a single piece of evidencee. to tell a court what punishment a convicted person will

receivef. to make an official accusation against sbg. to go to a court of law and be judgedh. to look for sb (police language)

1. These men are all decent, tax-paying, law-abiding people.2. The police have been trying to trace the whereabouts of the suspect.3. He's in trouble this time. The police have said they're going to press charges.4. It was one of the longest prison sentences ever handed down in an American court of

law.5. The men are due to stand trial on a drugs charge.6. The judge will pass sentence tomorrow after looking at all the reports.7. There is not a shred of evidence to support the theory.8. His first brush with the law came when he was 16.

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bruised, chipped, dented, filthy, frayed, grimy, grubby, mouldy, rickety, rip, stained, stale, threadbare

1. It was difficult to see through the grimy windows of the cafe.2. She stood shivering in her threadbare dress.3. Mom fell on the ice and bruised the side of her leg.4. This pizza's so old it's gone mouldy!5. I ripped my skirt on a broken chair.6. Don't use that plate - it's chipped.7. They sat around the card table on rickety old chairs.8. He accidentally dented the garage door, trying to reverse in.9. Her fingers were stained yellow from years of smoking.10. You ought to wash that sweatshirt - it's absolutely filthy.11. Put the biscuits back in the tin or they'll go stale.12. The jacket was a little frayed at the cuffs.13. Her coat was grubby and one of the sleeves was torn.

grimy = covered with dirtthreadbare = clothes, carpets etc that are threadbare are very thin and in bad condition because they have been used a lotrip = to tear something or be torn quickly and violentlychip = if you chip something, or if it chips, a small piece of it breaks off accidentallyrickety = a rickety structure or piece of furniture is in very bad condition, and likely to break easilydent = if you dent something, or if it dents, you hit or press it so that its surface is bent inwardsstain = to accidentally make a mark on something, especially one that cannot be removed, or to be marked in this wayfilthy = very dirtystale = bread or cake that is stale is no longer fresh or good to eatfray = if cloth or other material frays, or if something frays it, the threads become loose because the material is old/ if someone's temper or nerves fray, or if something frays them, they become annoyed

grubby = fairly dirty/ grubby behaviour or activity is morally unpleasant

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a. to go to any lengths to do sthb. to be hell-bent on doing sthc. to be besotted with sbd. to go off sth/sbe. to hate the sight off. to have a soft spot for sbg. to have no time for sbh. not to be overly keen on sthi. to take an instant dislike to sbj. to take a shine to sbk. to think the world of sb

1. I used to think he was really funny, but now I’ve gone off him.2. He has no time for people who talk too much.3. I didn’t particularly want to go to Africa, but Tom seemed hell-bent on going on with

the idea.4. I like all my classes, but I’ve got a soft spot for my proficiency group.5. The sergeant knew the men hated the sight of him for the way he treated them.6. Some firms will go to any lengths, including spying, to obtain information about their

competitors.7. They took an instant dislike to each other.8. She’s a remarkable teacher; the children think the world of her.9. It’s clear that the coach has taken a real shine to the new player.10. She was too besotted with Jack to see how he really was.11. I’m not overly keen on horror movies, to tell you the truth. Let’s go and see a comedy

instead.

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1. a blind corner2. crash barrier3. dent a car4. draw up5. on full beam6. a hairpin bend7. heavy traffic8. to slam on the brakes9. the lights changed10. to mount the pavement11. to pull away12. to pull in13. to pull out14. to pull over15. to pull up16. to put a car into reverse

a. a corner around which you cannot seeb. strong low fence built along the side of a roadc. to damage the metal of a card. to stop in a vehiclee. car headlights shining very brightly and straight aheadf. sharp bend in the roadg. lots of traffich. to break quicklyi. the traffic lights turned green or redj. to go up on the pavement while drivingk. to start drivingl. to leave the road in order to stop somewherem. to join the traffic, having stopped previouslyn. to stop at the side of a roado. to stop in a vehiclep. to change into reverse gear

1. I slammed on the brakes, skidding to a stop.2. A taxi drew up at the gate.3. He mounted the pavement and crashed into a fence.4. He pulled up in front of the gates.5. And suddenly there was action - the van roared into reverse, rushing away from them,

its headlights on full beam.6. They blame his death on a faulty motorway crash barrier.7. He waved as he pulled away.8. Some idiot dented my car door last night.9. We were stuck in heavy traffic for more than an hour.10. A combination of blind corners, and high-speed frustrations has created a string of

accident black spots.11. Don't pull out! There's something coming.12. He’s always losing his patience when waiting for the lights to change.13. When the road turns sharply left in a hairpin bend, take the footpath ahead into the

woodland.14. He put the car into reverse and backed into the drive.15. A policeman was standing by the side of the road, signalling to me to pull over.16. Finally the bus pulled in, forty minutes late.

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skid, stall, swerve, tow, windscreen, write-off

1. An inexperienced pilot may easily stall a plane.2. She glanced at the windscreen of the other car but she could see nothing through the

darkened glass.3. The driver swerved to avoid a child, and crashed into a signpost.4. He was fine, but the car was a write-off.5. The police had towed his car away because it was blocking the road.6. Nineteen people were injured today when a bus skidded off the road into a ditch.

stall = if an engine or vehicle stalls, or if you stall it, it stops because there is not enough power or speed to keep it goingswerve = to make a sudden sideways movement while moving forwards, usually in order to avoid hitting somethingwrite-off = a vehicle that has been so badly damaged that it can never be used againtow = to pull a vehicle or ship along behind another vehicle, using a rope or chainskid = if a vehicle or a wheel on a vehicle skids, it suddenly slides sideways and you cannot control it

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1. to bolt sth down2. I could eat a horse3. dig in4. to eat sb out of house and home5. to be famished/starving6. to grab a bite to eat7. to be/feel peckish8. to pick at your food9. to wolf sth down10. to work up an apetite11. to be gasping for a drink12. to be parched13. to quench your thirst

a. to eat very quicklyb. I’m very hungryc. start eatingd. they eat all the food in the housee. to be very hungryf. to quickly have sth to eatg. to be a little hungryh. to eat your food very slowly/without enthusiasmi. to eat sth very quickly because you’re hungryj. to do sth which makes you hungryk. to be extremely thirstyl. to be very thirstym. to satisfy your thirst

1. Dinner’s ready everyone! Dig in!2. What do we have for dinner? I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.3. I was famished, having had no food for thirty hours.4. I'm feeling a bit peckish. What's in the fridge?5. I bolted down my breakfast and was out the door by 8:00.6. We stopped at McDonalds to grab a bite to eat.7. You can work up your appetite by exercising.8. Paige could only pick at her meal, forcing down a mouthful or two.9. It was hot and I was gasping for a drink.10. He raised the water bottle to his parched lips.11. My nephews came to stay with me for a week and they ate me out of house and

home.12. After exercising, fruit juices are excellent because they quench your thirst.13. I wolfed down my breakfast, but still felt hungry.

27) borderline candidate, edutainment, lenient, mock exam, play truant

1. Students who do well in the mock exams are more confident about passing the real tests.

2. She’s a borderline candidate; she might fail the exam.3. A good film or computer game can be seen as edutainment.4. Billy was caught playing truant and has been given extra homework for a month.5. The younger teachers generally had a more lenient attitude towards their students.

edutainment = films, television programmes, or computer software that educate and entertain at the same timelenient = not strict in the way you punish someone or in the standard you expect

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1. delicious2. dreadful3. drenched/soaked4. distraught5. famished6. filthy7. flabbergasted8. hilarious9. livid10. packed11. parched12. riveting

very tastyvery badvery wetvery upsetvery hungryvery dirtyvery surprisedvery funnyvery angryvery crowdedvery thirstyvery interesting

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1. to sit/stand bolt upright2. bone idle3. crystal clear4. dirt cheap5. pitch -black/dark6. razor -sharp7. sound/fast asleep8. stone cold9. stone deaf10. stuck fast

to sit/stand with a straight backvery lazyvery transparent/clean/clearvery cheapcompletely darkvery sharpcompletely asleepcompletely coldtotally deafstuck very firmly

1. I want to make one thing crystal clear - I do not agree with these proposals.2. He moved slowly and cautiously across the pitch-dark room until his knees touched

the edge of the bed.3. Such cheap goods obviously rely on dirt cheap labor.4. Over millions of years, some of the reptiles developed razor-sharp teeth.5. That husband of her is bone idle; no wonder the house is in such a mess.6. Dinner was stone-cold by the time I got home.7. The boat was stuck fast in the mud.8. I would have wakened you earlier but you were sound asleep.9. We found her sitting bolt upright in bed with all the lights on.10. He won’t hear you; he’s stone deaf.

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1. in culise = backstage2. un film de succes = a blockbuster3. casa de bilete = the box office4. distributia = the cast5. genericul = the credits6. a fi dublat (despre un film) = to be dubbed7. un esec total (film) = a flop8. intriga, subiectul = the plot9. recenzie = a review10. scenariul = the script11. coloana sonora = the soundtrack12. cascadorie = a stunt13. titrarea = subtitles14. reclama pt un film = trailer15. rasturnare de situatie = twist

31) (22)1. appaling 2. contemptible

3. dreary4. electrifying5. flawless6. gratuitous7. gripping8. lacklustre9. lousy10. mediocre11. mindless12. outstanding13. praiseworthy14. shallow15. slick16. sparkling17. tedious18. wooden19. unconvincing actingvery bad

sth you have no respect forboring, without lifevery excitingperfect, without mistakesunnecessaryexcitingwithout life or energybad (informal)average in qualitystupid, senselessvery gooddeserving to be admired and respectedsuperficialattractive, cleverly made, well producedfull of life and energyboring, frustratingwithout life, energy or passionacting you do not believe in

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1. a clipi = blink2. a rosi = blush3. a te incrunta = frown4. a ranji = grin5. a scrasni din dinti = grit your teeth6. a te stramba de durere = wince7. a face cu ochiul = wink8. a casca = yawn

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1. to keep/have an ear to the ground2. to lie through your teeth3. to lose face4. to play it by ear5. to do sth by the skin of your teeth6. to see eye to eye on sth7. to turn a blind eye to sth8. to turn your nose up at sth9. not to be able to get one’s tongue

round10. sth catches your eye11. I’m all ears12. my lips are sealed

to be attentive to what is happeningto tell an outright lieto lose the respect of the othersto decide what to do according to how a situation developsto only just manage to do sthto agree about sthto deliberately ignore sthto think sth isn’t good enough for youto find a phrase difficult to pronounceyou notice sth because it is attractive or unusualI can’t wait to hearI will not tell anyone

1. The leaders need to find a way of compromising without losing face among their supporters.

2. My children turn their noses up at home cooking.3. My wife and I could never see eye to eye on the business of living.4. I looked at her face and just knew she was lying through her teeth.5. We've booked the flight, but not the accommodation - we'll play it by ear when we

get there.6. Your secret is safe with me; my lips are sealed.7. I was walking through the market when a beautiful dress caught my eye.8. I couldn't get my tongue round the names of the villages we'd visited.9. The car broke down on the way to the airport and they just caught the plane by the

skin of their teeth.10. I haven't heard any more news, but I'll keep my ear to the ground.11. Teachers were turning a blind eye to smoking in school.12. Tell me exactly what happened. I'm all ears.

34) Give the English equivalent:

1. un ciorchine de strugure = a bunch of grapes2. un strop de lapte = a dash of milk3. un triunghi de branza = a wedge of cheese4. o radacina de telina = a stick of celery5. un catel de usturoi = a clove of garlic6. un cub de zahar = a lump of sugar7. un pic de sare = a pinch of salt8. un picior de miel = a leg of lamb9. o paine (o franzela) = a loaf of bread10. un cubulet/ o felie de unt = a pat of butter11. un platou de sandwiches = a round of sandwiches12. o lingura de gem = a dollop of jam

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1. butter – rancid 2. chicken – drumstick 3. apples – peel 4. strong cheese – mature 5. meat that is easy to cut – tender 6. grapes – seedless 7. oranges – pips 8. lemonade – sour 9. chocolate or yoghurt – plain 10. meat that is difficult to cut – tough

11. meat that is not fatty – lean 12. fruit that is not ready to eat – unripe

36) (26) bed, chewy, chop, course, crusty, garnish, grind, lashings, mouth-watering, piping

hot, season, in season, smothered, stodgy, stringy, succulent, topped

1. This part of the country is famous for its fine wines and succulent peaches.2. Grind some black pepper over the salad.3. The waitress came round with a tray of mouth-watering cream cakes.4. She brought lashings of food in a picnic basket.5. For the main course we had roast turkey with vegetables.6. The cake can be topped with fresh fruit.7. Garnish the salad with tropical fruits and sautéed wild mushrooms.8. There was a crusty ring around the rim of the ketchup bottle.9. Steak becomes tough and chewy when it is cooked too long.10. Can you chop up some carrots for me?11. The food in Suzie's Cafe tends to be stodgy rather than fresh and light.12. My steak arrived, smothered in onions and gravy.13. Season the chicken with pepper.14. The chicken was dry and stringy.15. Our pasta salad is served on a bed of lettuce.16. Heat the fish under a grill and serve piping hot.17. Vine tomatoes are in season from April to October.

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cling, clingy (x2), fumble, grab, pat, smack, stroke, tickle, twiddle

1. She dressed, her cold fingers fumbling with the buttons.2. "Don't worry," he said, patting her hand gently.3. If you don’t stop that, I’ll smack you!4. Jimmy is a very shy, clingy child.5. Her mother sat beside her and stroked her forehead until she fell asleep again.6. When I was little my older brother would tickle me till tears ran down my face.7. He kept twiddling the knobs on the radio trying to get a signal.8. Passengers clung desperately onto the lifeboats.9. She wore a clingy red dress.10. Why don't you go and grab some sleep?

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clutch, grab, grasp, manhandle, seize, shove, snatch, tug, tow, wrench, yank

1. A young boy pushed her over and snatched her purse as she fell.2. I'm going to run downstairs and grab some books and stuff - I'll be right back.

3. I grasped his arm firmly and led him away.4. Rivera claimed he was kicked and manhandled by police.5. Police seized 53 weapons and made 42 arrests.6. The little girl was tugging her mother's sleeve, trying to get her attention.7. “Ah!” he cried, clutching his stomach.8. The other girls surrounded her, calling her names and yanking her hair.9. Everyone was pushing and shoving to see the prince.10. The police had towed his car away because it was blocking the road.11. His hands were tied, but he managed to wrench himself free.

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1. Arizona is in the grip of one of its most severe dry spells of the past century.2. Someone has tampered with the lock on my door.3. Cordell had an excellent grasp of military issues.4. If you don't start pulling your weight around here, you're fired.

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1. You can't cure a common cold, but you can alleviate the symptoms.2. Dr Chalmers is trying to find out how many people may have contracted the disease

in her area.3. Anyone can start giving blood as long as they are between 18 and 60 years old and in

good health.4. Thomas is making a good recovery, although he is still weak.5. They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health.6. A hospital spokesman said the surgeons who performed the operation were extremely

distressed.7. Put your foot into clod water to reduce the swelling.8. She could faintly hear voices as she began to regain consciousness.9. For patients who do not respond to treatment, surgery is a possible option.10. It will be a few minutes before the drugs start to take effect.11. Before undergoing surgery, patients should discuss the various options with their

doctor.12. Patients were discharged from hospital because the beds were needed by other

people.13. She was in critical condition and was being treated in intensive care.14. Kathy's been quite ill with flu, but I think she's on the mend now.15. An ambulance was called and the boy was rushed to hospital.16. Single mothers are always under a lot of stress.17. Older people are more susceptible to infections.18. He is still in hospital, his life hanging by a thread.19. Years of smoking have taken their toll on his health.

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1. We were planning to go out last night, but Marcia had a splitting headache.2. The vaccine protects against Hepatitis B which is a highly infectious disease.3. My father is quite old and now he’s increasingly hard of hearing.4. Robin has a sore throat and a runny nose.5. A number of these patients are seriously ill.6. I get shooting pains up my spine whenever I try to move.7. The singer complained of a sore throat after Wednesday's show.8. Don’t come near me – I’ve got a stinking cold.9. The cold symptoms, the stomach upset, the fevers all pointed to flu.

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1. You won’t be able to go swimming tomorrow if your cold doesn’t clear up.2. If I eat eggs, I come out in a rash all over my body.3. When she came around her mother was sitting by her bed.4. Half of Martha’s class has gone down with flu. (contracted)5. I was hit on the head and passed out.6. His injuries are severe but he's expected to pull through.7. Can you put me onto a good dentist?8. I can't seem to shake off this cold.9. Most patients find that the numbness from the injection wears off after about an hour.

43) (31) airy-fairy, bug, bung, chuck, daft, dodgy, flog, hammer, nip, scrounge

1. Just sign the card, bung it in an envelope and send it off.2. Don't let him flog you his car -- he's had endless trouble with it.3. It really bugs me when I can't remember someone's name.4. I managed to scrounge some money off my dad.5. Do we have time to nip down the pub for a quick drink?6. She’s talking about selling her house and buying an old castle in Ireland. It all sounds

a bit airy-fairy to me.7. Don't be daft! Of course you're not too old to go clubbing.8. Chicago hammered Boston in an away game on Saturday.9. She took off her shoes and chucked them on the floor.10. Don't buy a car from him, he's a real dodgy character.

44) chock-a-block, gross, hush-hush, knock, lousy, mucky, nippy, posh, pop, scoff,

tacky, tatty

1. Critics knocked his latest film for its portrayal of women.2. Pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.3. I'm going indoors. It's a little nippy out here.

4. The room was decorated to look like a cartoon Swiss village, but managed to be cheerfully tacky.

5. I left three pies in the fridge and someone's scoffed the lot!6. His death was really hush-hush. It was so covered up that you wondered if it wasn't a

suicide.7. Don't come in here with those mucky boots on.8. Best of all were the three libraries, which were chock-a-block with rare and ancient

books.9. Ooh, gross! I hate spinach!10. At the window of the cottage hang tatty, faded curtains.11. I'm such a lousy cook that I usually eat out.12. When I'm famous I'm going to stay in a posh hotel and drink champagne all day.

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1. Our car conked out on the way home.2. Knowing both of them, I knew they would hit it off when they got to know one

another better.3. Of course the carpet's a mess - all we've got is a clapped-out old vacuum cleaner.4. I was supposed to make the introductory speech but I chickened out at the last minute.5. Go on, you kids! Beat it! Now!6. I’ve chucked out all my old clothes.7. It really winds me up when he goes on about teachers having an easy life.8. He's always slagging her off behind her back.9. You owe me twenty pounds. Come on, cough up!10. The trip was far too expensive. The agency really ripped us off.11. This jacket set me back over £1000.

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1. “Rest assured, Mrs. Copper” said the police officer. “We will find your son for you.”2. She's his niece, from what I can gather.3. By the sound of it , things are worse than we thought.4. I gather you've had some problems with our sales department.5. I think we might have a job parking in town.6. After five years with the company she hadn’t been promoted – small wonder then that

she decided to quit her job.7. It’s all very well to want to want to get rich quickly, but don’t expect any sympathy

from me if things go wrong.8. With all due respect , Minister, I cannot agree with your last statement.9. They're going to regret firing me, you mark my words.10. Whatever possessed you to leave home like that?

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1. At the end of the day , this is what you’ll have to remember.

2. I'm all for giving people more freedom.3. Meredith counted herself lucky to catch a space in the car park behind the

supermarket as some other shopper pulled out.4. You can apologise without making a big thing out of it.5. Look, we're all tired - let's call it a day.6. The girl put me in mind of my own daughter.7. Jennifer knew what a difficult time I was having, and went out of her way to be

friendly.8. When are the library books due back?9. I never vote - I feel my vote doesn't count for anything.10. No woman in her right mind would go out with a man like him.11. All told , 28 people died and 100 were wounded.12. Further details will be announced in due course.13. Politicians and the media have had a field day with the incident.14. Guests were treated to wine and caviar at the reception.15. You've got your T-shirt on the wrong way around.16. Jane has got a real thing about her hair. She’s always changing her style.17. It's just as well I took the train today - I heard the traffic was really bad.18. I don't know why he stays with her - she treats him like dirt.

48) (39) browse, gape, gaze, glance, glare, peek, peer, peruse, stare, view, witness

1. She leant forward to peruse the document more closely.2. Shut your eyes and don't peek!3. She adjusted her glasses and peered at the man.4. Glancing into Neil's room, she noticed that his suitcase was packed.5. A small boy pressed his face against the window and gaped in awe.6. Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the attack.7. "You can go if you want, but I'm staying," Denise said glaring at him.8. I lay back on the sand and gazed at the stars above.9. A few journalists were allowed to view the art exhibition the day before it opened.10. Browsing the net one afternoon, I came across Tom's homepage.11. She stared at the page for several minutes, trying to understand.

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1. Mellor cast an eye over the draft for inaccuracies.2. It's a bit like being colour-blind, only it's not colours I get mixed up, it's objects.3. Fans waited for hours at the airport to catch a glimpse of their idol.4. I gave him such a black look, however, that the smile froze on his face.5. The lady behind the counter looked daggers at me.6. Stop squinting at the screen - put your glasses on.7. He could just make out a dark shape moving towards him.8. I loved that house from the moment I set eyes on it.9. He was stitting at his desk poring over old maps of the area.

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1. Cliff's family worked in the cotton fields to eke out a living.2. Police have warned stores to look out for counterfeit money.3. Many people are living in abject poverty because of the poll tax.4. After losing his job, he fell behind with his mortgage payments.5. We lived from hand to mouth, never knowing where the next meal was coming from.6. She wasn't used to living in the lap of luxury.7. With the car repairs, I just don't see how we're going to make ends meet this month.8. Shareholders want to see a better return on their investment.9. After all, this man was a tycoon as well as a doctor; he must be rolling in it.10. My parents scrimped and saved to pay for my education.11. Most people have to tighten their belts a little when they retire.12. He was known to have made a fortune on the stock market, but was nonetheless

notoriously tight-fisted.13. Educational facilities are best in the more well-to-do residential areas.14. Every member of the family can now tuck away either £9 or £18 a month in one of

these savings plans.15. John, of course, had long since lost his northern accent and took delight in his

appearance as the well-heeled businessman.

51) (40) economic, economical, exclusive, extravagant, finance, invoice, overdrawn, pittance,

royalties, turnover

1. The bank wrote us to tell we were 500 $ overdrawn.2. They expect their staff to work hard, but the wages they pay are a pittance.3. $400 on a dress! That's a bit extravagant, isn't it?4. I'm trying to be more economical when I go shopping, and only buying what I really

need.5. Simon's royalties for the book will go to charity.6. We have received an invoice for $250.7. They live in Bel Air, an exclusive suburb of Los Angeles.8. In this kind of economic climate, employees prefer a lower salary in a job that is

secure.9. The next step was to obtain finance to develop the project.10. Recently the company has been trying to increase its turnover by diversifying into

other fields.

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1. This property has appreciated in value during the last ten years.2. Travellers on a tight budget might prefer to camp.3. This is a flexible, well-designed machine which produces quality prints and doesn't

cost the earth to print them.

4. Do you want to go halves on a pizza?5. You can pay me in instalments if you can't afford to give me all the money back in

one go.6. The cost of the plan would be in the region of $40 to $60 billion.7. Since it’s a bit damaged, I'll knock off £10.8. Cheques should be made payable to the National Trust.9. He made out a cheque for $100.10. I joined the company in 1985, on a salary of 22,000$ a year.11. She had already put down a deposit on a ship ticket for the two of us.12. Universities have suffered a dramatic reduction in student numbers.13. The books retail for $ 22. 95 each and are available at major Bay Area bookstores and

discount outlets.14. He spent 3 months there, running up bills of £30,000, as yet unpaid.15. I'm a bit strapped for cash myself at the moment, but I'll see what I can do.16. After my surgery, we were up to our ears in debt with doctor bills.

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1. I meant to be open with him but when it came to it I beat about the bush.2. Coca Cola's prize-winning advertising campaign has put all others in the shade.3. The decisions were taken by the party leadership without consulting the grass roots.4. The cost of the project was enormous, but it was not the root cause of its failure.5. There had been signs that their marriage was on the rocks for years.6. Many of my patients’ anxieties stem from childhood experiences.7. Could you lend me £10 to tide me over till next week?8. We do have procedures in place to weed out individuals who are corrupt.9. It may seem logical, but his argument doesn't hold water.10. You're barking up the wrong tree if you think Sam can help you.

54) (42) bleep, clatter, creak, hiss, howl, patter, rustle, screech, shriek, sizzle, thud, tick

1. It sounded as though gas was hissing out of a pipe.2. The tray slipped and clattered to the floor.3. I find it impossible to sleep if there's a clock ticking in the room.4. The children began shrieking with hysterical laughter.5. Raindrops were pattering on the car roof.6. The floorboards creaked as she walked across the room.7. It was so hot that the water just sizzled and evaporated.8. Strong winds howled across the region.9. The timer on the cooker started to bleep.10. The stone thudded to the ground.11. The plane's tires screeched as it touched down on the runway.12. Leaves rustled in the summer breeze.

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chatter, chew, gargle, gasp, groan, gulp down, hum, moan, mumble, puff, sigh, sip, snore, yawn,

1. She hummed softly to herself as she worked.2. He mumbled a few words and lost consciousness.3. "That's life, I suppose,'' she sighed.4. If you snore, it's better not to sleep on your back.5. I'm fed up with hearing you moaning the whole time!6. Gargling with salt water may help your sore throat.7. She gulped down her breakfast and ran for the bus.8. This meat's so tough I can hardly chew it!9. Fred stood up, yawned and stretched.10. Everyone groaned as Scott began to tell another one of his stupid jokes.11. His mother was coughing and gasping for breath.12. She chattered away happily until she noticed I wasn't listening.13. You could see her puffing as she carried the heavy washing basket.14. She was sitting at the table sipping her coffee.

56) (45) in the aftermath of, brainwave, catch, clout, craze, fiasco, flair, gibberish, hitch,

hunch, might, scoop, scruples, slur, snag, squalor, stalemate

1. The first lecture I ever gave was a complete fiasco.2. He had no scruples about selling faulty goods to people.3. He swung the axe again with all his might.4. The case hit a snag in October when the judge handling it had to be replaced.5. The parade went off without a hitch, despite concern about protestors.6. The catch is that you can't enter the competition unless you've spent $100 in the store.7. If you have a flair for languages, there are some good career opportunities in Europe.8. The danger of disease is greater in the aftermath of an earthquake.9. Your accusation of bribe-taking is a slur which I shall never forgive.10. Unless someone comes up with a brainwave soon, I can't see how we can possible get

out of this mess.11. It looks like the long-running dispute could end in stalemate.12. I am by nature a messy person, unimpressed with orderliness and free of guilt over

squalor.13. A new fitness craze from Australia is rapidly catching on.14. "How did you know the answer?" "I just had a hunch about it."15. While we walked there, the kid just followed, talking gibberish.16. CNN quickly recognised the opportunity for a scoop.17. The banks do not carry quite as much clout as they used to.

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brawl, brim, clash, crust, forgery, hoax, rim, scuffle, skirmish, smokescreen

1. The administration's emphasis on the drop in inflation is just a smokescreen to divert attention from rising unemployment.

2. Jimmy only eats sandwiches with the crusts cut off.3. The painting, believed to be by Renoir, turned out to be a very clever forgery.4. To everybody's great relief, the bomb scare turned out to be a hoax.5. Sandison bought a very fine pale grey hat with a wide, flat brim and a white hatband.6. John's glasses had small lenses and steel rims.7. He got his face cut in a brawl outside a nightclub.8. In the last two months, there have been numerous border clashes.9. Government soldiers ran into a group of rebels, and a skirmish followed.10. Scuffles broke out between rival supporters during the match.

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appendix, aroma, blunder, cockpit, cuffs, foreword, index, misprint, oversight, reek, scent, stench

1. A last-minute blunder cost them the match.2. A full list of titles is given in the appendix.3. It can't really cost £20 - it must be a misprint.4. Due to an administrative oversight, several members of staff did not receive pay

checks this month.5. According to the foreword, the cookbook was intended to celebrate the rich variety of

Chinese food.6. The aroma of coffee brought Christine into the small cafe.7. Look under B in the index to see if biology is covered in the book.8. He came running into the house, reeking of sweat.9. The sweet scent of incense filled the air.10. He couldn’t bear the stench of cleaning fluid.11. The two pilots sat side-by-side in an enclosed cockpit, with a gangway between the

seats and full dual control provided.12. He is wearing shoes, and his shirt cuffs are buttoned.

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1. People flocked in their thousands to greet their new princess.2. The Never in a million years did I think we'd lose.3. He is a pianist of extraordinary capability, with a musical technique that is second to

none.4. The police are now back at square one in their investigation.5. Couples contemplating divorce often have second thoughts when they realize how it

will affect their children.

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1. Canada and U.S. have hammered out a final form for their trade agreement.2. Her job involves chairing meetings, and producing and circulating the minutes of

those meetings.3. The name rings a bell, but I can't place it at the moment.4. We need to iron out a few problems before we move on with the project.5. Well, in my book, if you steal, you deserve to get caught.6. I need objective advice from someone with no axe to grind.7. He went off to work in a pleasant frame of mind.8. Don't bother your mother – she has got a lot on her plate at the moment.9. His political future hinges on the outcome of this election.10. She enjoys public speaking but being on TV is a different kettle of fish.11. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop in the auditorium during Norvell's speech.12. He pulled strings to get the two of them into a university.

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1. an article of clothing2. a blade of grass3. a board of directors4. a bunch of keys5. a coat of paint6. the dead of night7. a fit of jealousy8. a flash of brilliance9. a flight of stairs10. a grain of sand11. a leg of a journey12. a load of rubbish

13. a means/mode of transport14. a pack of lies15. a piece of furniture16. a plank of wood17. a spate of robberies18. a speck of dust19. a spell of good/bad weather20. stacks of time21. a storm of protest22. a stretch of (the) motorway23. a stroke of luck24. a wealth of information

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1. The news gave a glimmer of hope that Michael might be released from prison earlier.2. My Dad used to get up at the crack of dawn every Sunday to go fishing.3. Maddox was given a clean bill of health by his doctor.4. He said they fired him without cause, and sued them for breach of contract.5. Last week Katie Wood was living in the lap of luxury up in Wick.6. He only knows a smattering of English, so it can be difficult trying to communicate

with them. (a very small amount)7. Athens is often regarded as the cradle of democracy. (the place where it started)8. He never pays a blind bit of notice to what his staff tell him.9. If he mentioned moving out of her parents' house, she dissolved into a flood of tears.10. Sceptics will tell you that there’s no such thing as reincarnation and that living a

previous life is a figment of the subject’s imagination.11. The finger of suspicion was pointed at Broderick.12. Whenever a miscarriage of justice is discovered people lose respect for the law.13. In the heat of the moment Nick threatened to resign. (when feelings were very strong)

14. Do you have any means of identification?15. She escaped from her smoke-filled home just in the nick of time.16. Our furniture is guaranteed to add a touch of class to your bedroom. (a hint of)17. Many cross the border seeking work and a better standard of living.18. The typhoon left behind it a trail of devastation.

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blunt, conceited, crafty, easy-going, gullible, outgoing, petty, ruthless, sensible, sensitive, spiteful, tactful, vain, vindictive

1. I don't want to sound conceited, but we are the experts here.2. You should be careful of Ian - he can be pretty ruthless if anyone gets in his way.3. You were always so relaxed and easy-going. It was one of the things I liked about

you.4. She's a vain girl who is always thinking about her figure.5. Mandy thought her mother's outfit was a little too fancy, but was too tactful to say so.6. My brother pretends he's tough, but he's actually pretty sensitive.7. "I'll pay her back for this.'' "Don't be so vindictive. It doesn't help anyone.''8. Sometimes he can be so petty about money.9. Laura's a pretty sensible girl. I don't think she'd talk to strangers.10. Jerry was crafty -- he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.11. She's become more outgoing since she went to college.12. Maria can be very blunt and sometimes shocks people who don't know her well.13. Plastic replicas of the Greek pottery are sold to gullible tourists.14. You shouldn't be so spiteful to your sister.

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sb who gets the thrill out of taking unnecessary riskssb standing near sth when it happenssb who is good at everythinga young girl who enjoys playing the same games as boyssb who takes advantage of any situationa young professional person who earns a lot of moneysb who goes to a party where he hasn’t been invitedsb who likes mentioning the names of famous people they knowsb who is no longer famousweak and pathetic personsb who lives in an empty building without permission

sb who always knows the right answersb who ruins the fun of othersan all-roundera bystandera daredevila gatecrashera has-beena name-dropperan opportunista smart aleca spoilsporta squattera tomboya wimpa yuppy

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bustling, dingy, drab, draughty, dreary, gloomy, godforsaken, musty, picturesque, plush, poky, remote, seedy, sleepy, stuffy, unspoiled

1. He ate lunch in a dark and dingy little cafe next to the station.2. It's so draughty in here. Is there a window open?3. The room is so gloomy. You should do something to brighten it up.4. Laurie gazed out over a dreary landscape of factories and parking lots.5. The motel room was dark and musty.6. The firm's headquarters is a plush $2.5 million office building on Woodside Road.7. When I came to Manchester from Brazil everything seemed so drab and colourless.8. The old market is a busy, bustling place, full of local colour.9. How can you stand living in this godforsaken town?10. His only modest joy in life comes from playing trombone with a third-rate jazz band

in a seedy neighborhood pub.11. It's getting stuffy in here -- shall I open the window?12. We visited the picturesque fishing village of Lochinver.13. The whole family was crammed into two poky little rooms.14. With its largely unspoiled natural beauty, Vietnam is rapid becoming a destination for

more and more foreign visitors.15. The helicopter crashed in a remote desert area.16. She headed for the High Street, the only lively spot in the sleepy little town.

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1. Barely one in three will bother to cast a vote on February 26th.2. The Labour Party won the seat, but it was a close-run election.3. Even now, although the latest rebellion has been contained, military leaders say

another coup attempt is possible.4. Ellen had to admit the gamble had paid off. (succeeded)5. The people of Houston will go to the polls next week to elect a new mayor.6. The polls were predicting that Labour would win a landslide victory.7. An opinion poll showed that 70% of adults were against legalizing drugs.8. The scourge of unemployment was added to that of rampant inflation.9. What right had I to tarnish the reputation of an acknowledged war hero?10. The organization is using the event to drum up business (get more work and sales).11. There was a gap in the market which wouldn't last for ever, so we had to take

advantage of the situation.12. Apart from teething troubles no major problems were expected.

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adamant, baffled, blasé, devastated, drowsy, enthralled, flummoxed, flustered, lethargic, livid, stunned, uptight

1. We've spent weeks investigating this case and it's got us completely baffled.2. You shouldn't drive after taking these pills - they can make you drowsy.3. The children were enthralled by the story she was telling.4. I was so livid I just ripped up the letter.5. If you do get flustered after a mistake then you're likely to make another one.6. Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.7. She used to be very meticulous about her work but she's becoming very blasé.8. He tries to be kind, but he always seems a little uptight.9. I was completely flummoxed by the whole thing.10. All this hot weather is making me feel lethargic.11. The news of his brother's death left him too stunned to speak.12. When we got back, we were devastated to find that the house had been burgled, and

everything of value taken.

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1. Sorry I was short with you on the phone this morning.2. Her name is Alex, short for Alexandra.3. The police searched the length and breadth of the country.4. The young people spoke at length about their experiences.5. Some firms will go to any lengths, including spying, to obtain information about their

competitors.

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1. I crashed out on the sofa this afternoon.2. I was just beginning to doze off when the telephone rang.3. She was just starting to drift off, when she heard a scream downstairs.4. He'd flaked out on my bed.5. I went straight to bed and went out like a light.6. It's one o'clock - time to hit the sack.7. As the speaker droned on, only the occasional nudge from my husband kept me from

nodding off.8. I think I'll go to bed late tonight and sleep in tomorrow.9. Is it okay if I sleep over at Sam's house tomorrow night?10. Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, or do you toss and turn for

hours before dropping off?11. I’m very tired. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night.

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brag, brief, clam up, intimate, mutter, reel off, waffle, whinge, yell

1. You'll be picked up from here tomorrow night and briefed on what you have to do.2. The children were yelling at each other across the street.3. Interviewers dislike candidates who just sit there and waffle instead of answering the

questions.4. He intimated, politely but firmly, that we were not welcome.5. Elsie muttered something I couldn't catch and walked off.6. He always clams up when I ask him about his job – do you think he’s doing anything

illegal?7. Jack reeled off a list of names.8. He's always whinging about being underpaid.9. I wish she'd stop bragging about how rich her parents are.

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bicker, butt in, confide in, let slip, nag, natter, scold, tease

1. Look, I don't want to keep nagging you, but would you please take your stuff out of the living room?

2. Don't scold him for doing badly at school, he's doing his best.3. He wanted desperately to confide in someone about his feelings of failure.4. Mom, Joe keeps butting in and he won't let me finish my story.5. Whenever we go shopping together we always start bickering.6. Liz let slip that she'd seen him quite recently.7. Keith and Tom were nattering about cars and not doing a stroke of work.8. Sam's sisters used to tease him because he was overweight.

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all square, clinch, hot favourite, nil, runner-up, send off, thrash, upset

1. Our team won by two goals to nil.2. The Danish runner was the hot favourite for the 100m sprint.3. Gordon was also presented with a cheque as runner-up of the closely fought contest.4. Germany scored twice in the last ten minutes to clinch the championship.5. The teams were all square at the end of the first half.6. There was a major upset when the young skater took the gold medal.7. One of Dundee's players was sent off for punching another player.8. The Gators soundly thrashed San Jose State.

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1. There's no call for that kind of language!2. He’s a desperate man. There’s no telling what he’ll do next.

3. I’ve just about had enough of my job. It’s the same old routine, day in, day out.4. Sometimes he would not leave his room for days on end.5. The marriage was a disaster from the word go, although I didn't realize this until it

was all over.6. We haven't seen Tom and Jean for yonks.7. The class has been cancelled three weeks on the trot now.8. We’ll be there in next to no time.9. The proposal would end a long-running dispute between the Internal Revenue and the

petroleum producers.10. I have a long-standing arrangement with the bank.11. Jacques launched into a long-winded explanation that left us just as confused as

before.12. All our hard work will be worth it in the long run.

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1. You should have told me beforehand that you might be late.2. Even in normal traffic, 20 minutes to get to the airport is cutting it fine.3. I was dressed in five minutes flat.4. Get a move on or we'll be late!5. All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.6. There was a protracted silence before Lydia spoke again.7. On Saturday I went to bed and slept fourteen hours solid.8. I'll be with you in a tick.9. The rebels may be playing for time while they try to get more weapons.10. I've scheduled a meeting for tomorrow. I hope everyone can attend.11. When police told them to leave, an argument ensued.12. We waited for the best part of an hour.

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boast, discerning, haggle, jet lag, littered, soak, stopover, tariff, touch down, while away

1. Discerning investors will find the guide useful.2. The passenger haggled over the fare before she got into the taxi.3. I'm suffering from jet lag but I'll feel better after a good night's sleep.4. Where fishermen once set out to sea, now travellers stop to soak up the sun which

bakes the sandy shores.5. Las Vegas benefited greatly from an influx of visitors, many of whom made

stopovers on the way to Phoenix.6. The King's private plane touched down at Heathrow airport at exactly 12.15 this

afternoon.

7. Let's while away the hours swapping stories.8. The new athletic center boasts an Olympic-size swimming pool.9. The aim of the organization is to reduce tariffs and promote free trade.10. The streets were littered with smashed vehicles and glass.

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1. Parts of Lisa's story sounded outlandish, and no one would believe her.2. The closure of the local hospital has caused a huge public outcry.3. That's a beautiful outfit you're wearing.4. It was clear from the outset that there were going to be problems.5. Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.6. Benefits of the surgery far outweigh the risk.7. I've always thought it outrageous that the poor have to pay for tax cuts for the rich.8. His outlook on life is largely a result of his strict education.9. It was an outstanding performance by a talented young actor.

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1. An overwhelming majority of the members were against the idea.2. Don't underestimate how good the other team is, or how hard they're going to play.3. Douglas often travelled overseas when he was in the army.4. As the underdog here, they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.5. In a series of very smart, underhand moves, Browne gradually gained control of the

company.6. The garden will be overgrown with weeds by the time we get back.7. To say I was surprised would be an understatement.8. Unfair criticism can undermine employees' self-confidence.9. It is easy to overlook a small detail like that.10. Plans are underway to build a new stadium in the city.

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1. If you're feeling down in the dumps, come over and have a chat.2. Stephen didn't expect her to mope around while he was away on business.3. “How do you feel to have scored the winning goal?” “Over the moon, Brian.”4. She was thrilled to bits at the idea of flying to Europe.5. She choked on the words, seeming on the verge of tears.6. Bridget suddenly burst into tears and ran out.

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despondent, elated, incessant, innocuous, intriguing, inviting, perk up, uncalled-for, uncanny, unflappable, unforeseen, ungainly, uninhabited, unprovoked, unruly

1. Elated with the election victory, the crowd waved banners and chanted.

2. Nothing's more inviting than a plump sofa or chair.3. The murder suspect was an innocuous-looking man with wire-framed glasses.4. Julia became irritated by the child's incessant talking.5. That comment was totally uncalled for.6. She wasn't feeling too good yesterday but she perked up in the evening.7. Troops have been accused of unprovoked aggression against innocent civilians.8. Gill had been out of work for a year and was getting very despondent.9. A good radio-host must be unflappable.10. It is intriguing to note that only one of his books was published during his own

lifetime.11. Jamie ran his fingers through his unruly hair.12. We had to cancel our visit to Egypt because of unforeseen problems.13. He has an uncanny ability to guess what you're thinking.14. She was old, fat and ungainly, and had to struggle to get to her feet.15. Access to this remote uninhabited Himalayan mountain is via high snow-covered

passes.

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bug, double-cross, eavesdrop, mow, overhear, plummet, plunge, rig, slash, stalk, slump, swindle, tail, tap, trim

1. The senator resigned after accusations that the vote had been rigged.2. Investors have been swindled out of millions of pounds.3. Enrollment at the school has plummeted to 25 students.4. Someone had slashed the car's tires.5. Investigators had tapped the drug dealer's phone line.6. Harry and Danny double-crossed the gang and escaped with all the money.7. It took me two hours to mow the lawn.8. Could you just trim my hair at the back?9. How did you know I was going? You've been eavesdropping, haven't you!10. The currency slumped to a record low.11. She was stalked by an obsessed fan.12. I plunged in fully-clothed and pulled her to the river bank.13. Wells was convinced the house was bugged and insisted on playing loud music while

we talked.14. A group of photographers tailed the couple all over London.15. I couldn't help overhearing you and Jim last night - is something wrong?

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banish, chuck, comb, curb, evict, expel, fling, fish around in, fizzle out, hamper, hurl, peter out, pelt, rocket, sift through

1. Car sales rocketed from 180 to 2000 a year.2. Search efforts were hampered by strong winds and fifteen foot waves.

3. They had been evicted for non-payment of rent.4. Some demonstrators began hurling bricks at the police.5. The only way to curb the spread of the disease is by immunizing the entire

population.6. Chuck me those cigarettes, would you?7. The boys sat in the back of the class, pelting each other with pieces of rolled up

paper.8. The movie made a great start, but the action seemed to fizzle out halfway through.9. By midday the rain had petered out.10. Napoleon was banished to the island of St Helena in 1815.11. The principal expelled John for stealing.12. Police and volunteers are combing the countryside in the hope of finding the missing

boy.13. He pulled the knife from her hand and flung it out of the window.14. She fished around in her purse and pulled out a photo.15. It will take a while to sift through all these magazines.

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abhor, bluff, condone, crave, deem, dispel, dwindle, exacerbate, feign, fend, flaunt, flout, glean, jeopardize, lurch, mislead, vow, waft

1. Cooking smells wafted up from downstairs.2. I'm not condoning his behaviour, but I can understand why he wanted revenge on his

daughter's attacker.3. Supporters have vowed to continue the protest until Adams is released.4. They were told to take whatever action they deemed necessary.5. Ironically, the government's reassurances may have exacerbated fear about the

disease.6. The original platoon of 30 men had dwindled to 12.7. They were accused of misleading customers about the nutritional value of their

product.8. Feigning a headache, I went upstairs to my room.9. You wouldn't really tell her. You're bluffing!10. He's very rich, but he doesn't like to flaunt his wealth or waste his money.11. The Central Bank attempted to dispel rumours of a possible financial crisis.12. Most little kids crave attention.13. The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away.14. The president abhorred all forms of racism.15. Paul lurched sideways as the boat rolled suddenly.16. Several lessons can be gleaned from our experience so far.17. Thousands of people are killed on our roads every year, yet a majority of us insist on

flouting speed limits.18. A scandal like this might jeopardize his political career.

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boycott, dismantle, divulge, elapse, endeavour, fray, grant, harbour, heckle, mar, oust, quibble, refrain, scrap

1. Kate wanted to slap Keith round the face but she refrained.2. The Communists were finally ousted from power.3. We always endeavour to provide our customers with the highest standards of service.4. Plans to build a new airport have been scrapped because of lack of funding.5. It is not company policy to divulge personal details of employees.6. It was only three o'clock and tempers were already beginning to fray.7. A surprisingly long time had elapsed between the discovery of the body and the

arrival of the police.8. Taylor denied harbouring a grudge against his former boss.9. Students have threatened to boycott certain banks as a protest at their investment

policies.10. Jimmy was in the garage, dismantling his bike.11. The company's application to build a billion dollar leisure complex has been granted

by city hall.12. Outbreaks of fighting and lawlessness marred the New Year celebrations.13. Comedians usually have a few ready comments for members of the audience that

come to heckle.14. Why quibble over whose turn it is to buy lunch? Split it, and forget about it.

82) (67) Ways of walking/running

1. skip = move as if dancing, with hopping movements2. creep = move quietly and slowly3. swagger = walk arrogantly swinging your shoulders as you go4. limp = walk without putting pressure one leg because it is injured5. strut = walk in a proud, arrogant way, shoulders back, chest pushed forward6. dash = run7. scamper = walk quickly, with little steps8. trudge = walk wearily because you are tired and unhappy9. skulk = move around secretly, often hiding10. canter = (for horses) run slowly and steadily11. trample = walk on sth and crush it as a result12. march = formally walk together in a group13. shuffle = walk without lifting your legs from the ground14. crawl = move slowly on your hands and knees15. gallop = (for horses) run very fast16. stagger = walk very unsteadily as if you are about to fall17. stride = walk confidently with long steps18. wade = walk in deep water which probably reaches your waist19. amble = walk slowly in a relaxed manner20. clamber = quickly climb up a hill on21. paddle = walk in shallow water, for pleasure

22. saunter = walk in a slow and lazy way23. trot = (for horses) move quite quickly24. hobble = walk slowly and with difficulty because it is painful for you to walk25. sprint = run very fast26. scurry = move quickly with little steps

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1. They attacked the driver and he straightaway made a bolt for it.2. I found Mark at the hospital, pacing restlessly up and down.3. A few latecomers had slipped into the room and were standing at the back of the

audience.4. After so long on the train, we couldn't wait to get out and stretch our legs.5. A woman sidled up to us and asked if we wanted to buy a watch.6. He elbowed his way to the bar and ordered a beer.7. She picked her way between the puddles.8. They decide to go for a stroll along the beach.9. The children came tearing downstairs like greased lightning.10. I ignored his command and took off after him, running as fast as my legs could carry

me.11. Tim was edging away from the threatening crowd.12. She yelled at me and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

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beam, flick, fumble, gaze, giggle, grin, jot, lounge, mumble, peer, pore, rummage, scribble, scour, snigger, slumped, whisper

1. I lay back on the sand and gazed at the stars above.2. Aunt Bella sat at the table, poring over catalogues, surveying the accounts,

calculating.3. Fran leant over and whispered something in her sister's ear.4. Brad was slumped in front of the television watching the game.5. Dan flicked through the pages, dipping into the typed sections; the handwritten

portions could wait.6. I dried off, then lounged on a hammock at the poolside.7. Let me jot down your number and I'll call you tomorrow.8. Roger peered into the dark corridor to see what was making the noise.9. He mumbled a few words and lost consciousness.10. Oh no! One of the kids has scribbled all over my report!11. He spent half an hour scouring the newspaper for any mention of the fire.12. She was holding the baby, and grinning from ear to ear.13. Linda and Christina were giggling at some private joke.14. Daddy sat in the first pew, beaming with pride.15. The phone rang, and half-asleep, Winston fumbled about to find the receiver.16. Ruth tripped and fell as she walked up the steps. The boys behind her sniggered.

17. Louise rummaged in her purse and pulled out a small envelope.

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balmy, blustery, breeze, bucket down, cloudburst, drizzle, drought, muggy, nippy, scorcher, sleet, slush, spit, swelter

1. The weather was incredible for sunbathing; the day was a scorcher.2. The weather's getting warmer, but the mornings are still nippy.3. Everyone headed for the beach on that sweltering summer afternoon.4. The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.5. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair.6. A severe drought has caused most of the corn crop to fail.7. As she was undressing it began to rain again, and soon it was bucketing down.8. When it's hot and muggy, no one feels like working.9. Everything had melted into brown slush within a few hours.10. You don't need an umbrella - it's only spitting.11. The sun had lost its fierce heat and the air was golden and balmy.12. We couldn't see anything because of the sleet and snow.13. It had poured with rain; a total cloudburst, thunder cracking and grumbling in the

skies above the city.14. I keep a firm grip on my hat and stare into the blustery abyss.

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1. It is evening, a steady cold rain is falling outside and gusts of wind rattle the shutters.2. I wouldn’t go out; it’s blowing a howling gale.3. Suddenly we nearly jumped out of our skins as there was an incredible clap of

thunder.4. Arizona is in the grip of one of its most severe dry spells of the past century.5. It will be a cold night, and there may be fog patches.6. It looks as if the rain has set in for the day.7. The day was cold, with flurries of snow and people were muffled up to the eyes.8. A thin veil of mist obscured the view of the city.9. If the weather holds, work could be completed in a short time.10. Leave the door open, it’s boiling hot in here.11. The wind had dropped and the rain gradually let up.12. Outside it was chucking it down and the streets were deserted.13. There was continuous driving rain, and a cold that numbed me.14. Let's hope the weather brightens up later.15. Interstate 5 was fog-bound early Monday morning.

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1. His family loved him so much they showered him with affection.2. You're skating on thin ice, showing up late for work every day.3. Donations have been flooding in since we launched the appeal.4. I don't have the foggiest idea what his address is.5. Don't think that learning Dutch will be a breeze.6. Mike's feeling a little under the weather so he couldn't come tonight.7. After a long and sometimes stormy meeting, a decision was finally reached.8. Some people think that the police can do everything under the sun, but of course you

can't.9. You better hope the press doesn't get wind of this.

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apply, deadline, mundane, overtime, shift, sick leave, take over, track record, vacancy

1. Skilled workers are few, and employers are having trouble filling vacancies.2. They're working overtimeto get the job finished.3. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in selling advertising.4. The deadline for applications is May 27th.5. How many jobs had you applied for before you were offered this one?6. He has been on sick leave for more than three months.7. My initial job was pretty mundane, but later I was given more responsibility.8. We need someone who's numerate for this job.9. The thought of working night shifts put her off becoming a nurse.10. Maria's been my partner since I took the business over from my father.

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1. The city has a well-earned reputation for corruption.2. It's the first time that outsiders have been allowed into their close-knit community.3. Genuine international concern over the possibility of all-out war breaking out was

expressed on a number of occasions.4. The media regarded him as the odds-on favorite to dethrone the old champion.5. The idea of travelling to other solar systems may sound far-fetched but scientists now

see it as a real possibility.6. Jacques launched into a long-winded explanation that left us just as confused as

before.7. The court's decision will have far-reaching implications for the health care industry.8. Kids will love this action-packed adventure movie.9. There’ve been a few last-minute changes to the script.10. Fran faced a nerve-racking wait for her medical test results.

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1. He distinctly remembered the day his father left.2. He meant to invite Monica, but he clean forgot.

3. You know full well what I mean.4. Robson strongly objected to the terms of the contract.5. He will be hard to beat. I fully expect that and I'm ready.6. They were working flat out to get the job done on time.7. He has categorically denied his guilt all along.8. The film iswell worth seeing.9. It is vitally important that you follow the directions exactly.10. What I'm telling you is strictly confidential.11. For its income, the company relies heavily on only a few contracts.12. He's one of the few writers who can make me laugh out loud.13. The government has just published a highly critical report on the state of the

education system.14. At least Ace travelled light so there wasn't too much luggage between the two of

them.15. I see the new job as a chance to start afresh.16. The newer model wins hands down when it comes to speed and capacity.17. He refused point-blank to identify his accomplices.

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1. Many companies had borrowed heavily to cover their losses.2. Even ethnically united communities are deeply divided on points of doctrine.3. The world today desperately needs to build communities of love and peace.4. I'm deadly serious, this isn't a game!5. It was a stupid thing to do and I bitterly regret it.6. Classes are booked solid , with many students unable to get the courses they need.7. He apologised profusely for the misunderstanding.8. Her left arm was locked to her side, because her shoulder was excruciatingly painful.9. The local residents were bitterly disappointed with the decision.10. I told them I was perfectly willing to help.11. They freely admitted using the drug.12. I think her books are vastly overrated.13. Several people may have been sorely tempted to accept Wilson's offer.14. It's patently obvious that you're in love with her.15. The whole house was spotlessly clean.16. For families of low income such items are almost certainly prohibitively expensive.17. We welcome this announcement and think it's long overdue.18. This is one of the most sparsely populated areas of Asia.19. This information must be readily available to members.20. Stewart received a richly deserved ovation from the crowd.

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1. It's the last word in luxury resorts.2. Making me work late on a Friday was the last straw!3. The radio was on at full blast.

4. I felt rather at a loose end at the end of the term so I decided to take a trip to London.5. She's in bed with a heavy cold.6. By 8.30, the party was in full swing.7. Carry some loose change to make emergency public telephone calls.8. Mike's had three car accidents, plus a few other pretty close shaves.9. Her companion had a broad Australian accent.10. Parents often have such high hopes for their children.11. The color printer is a mixed blessing - it looks good, but it takes a long time to print.12. I might have to get a second job as a last resort.13. It'll be a tight squeeze, but you can ride in the back seat.14. I'll ask my boss for the day off - I'm in her good books just now.15. The Chairman of the airline accepted full responsibility for the accident.16. My parents had mixed feelings about all the changes.

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1. condemned building – a building that is going to be pulled down2. small talk – conversation about unimportant things3. the sole survivor – the only person to survive4. cushy job – an easy job that is paid well5. at breakneck speed – extremely fast6. cutting-edge technology – the most advanced technology7. a foregone conclusion – a result that you can predict with absolute certainty8. a bumpy flight – a journey in which the plane moves about a lot because of air

turbulence9. a capacity crowd – an audience that fills all of the seats in the room/hall10. strong language – offensive language11. a catchy tune – a tune that is easy to remember12. to have a clean driving licence – never to have been convicted of a driving offence13. common knowledge – sth everybody knows14. a remote possibility – very little possibility of sth happening15. a compulsive liar – sb who lies all the time and cannot stop himself from doing so16. a resounding success – a complete success

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1. Only one in six adults scored full marks in a test of six familiar words.2. He was ordered to compensate all of the victims of the fire and pay a hefty fine.3. The singer's raw, husky voice seemed to touch her soul.4. By not buying that stock, I missed a golden opportunity to become a millionaire.5. Since the closing of the coal mines, the place has become a ghost town.6. I dropped a glass earlier, so don't walk around in bare feet.7. The scourge of unemployment was added to that of rampant inflation.8. Coca Cola is a household name around the world.

9. Do you want to hear some juicy gossip?10. A construction worker in the year 2084 is haunted by recurring dreams of a previous

existence on Mars.11. He was never able to get a straight answer about why it happened.12. Finally, could you leave the insults to the gutter press please?13. He is hot favourite for a semi-final place.14. His eyesight suffered irreparable damage.15. The match went all the way to a nail-biting finish.

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1. scrap of paper – a small piece of paper2. small print – the minor details of a legal document3. a bank holiday – an official public holiday4. a crushing blow – sth that has a terrible effect on a plan, business, etc5. the splitting image of sb – look similar to sb6. win by a narrow margin – you only just beat your opponents7. in a split second – very quickly 8. a nervous wreck – tired and unhealthy as a result of being constantly worried9. a niggling doubt – a small doubt that keeps worrying you10. a sweeping generalisation – sth that is true in every case and in every situation11. poetic justice – a deserved punishment12. to have a sweet tooth – to love eating sweet things13. sth is an uphill struggle – sth is very difficult to do14. wishful thinking – a false belief that sth positive will happen15. a rough guess – a very approximate guess

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1. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you personally responsible.2. The agency accused the airline of cutting corners on safety.3. The government hopes to keep inflation at bay.4. Critics of the government’s environmental policies say it has simply jumped on the

bandwagon and has not done anything serious to reduce pollution.5. The baby was fussing and running a temperature, so I called the doctor.6. I must have lost track of time because when I got to the house, it was seven-thirty.7. Board members were kept in the dark about the company's financial problems.8. Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.9. As many as 300,000 new houses were needed to meet demand this year.10. While ordinary citizens had to wait months to get hospital treatment, government

officials were able to jump the queue.11. Don't you raise your voice at me!12. Foreman, once the World Heavyweight Champion, says 'I never throw a punch in

anger.'13. Twins run in the family, so it didn't surprise us when we heard the news.14. I lost touch with Julie after we moved.

15. The festival is likely to draw huge crowds.16. I'm sure you can run rings round him.17. Fearing the bag might contain a bomb, a passenger raised the alarm.18. The shop had been standing empty for some time, and needed a great deal of work.19. Executives keep abreast of events in the company by e-mail.20. I was a waitress in a bar and he was one of my customers, and that, to cut a long story

short, is how we met.

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1. Don't beat around the bush. Ask for your account to be paid, and paid quickly.2. I wondered how I should broach the subject.3. Sabine was completely loyal to you. She would never do anything to damage your

reputation.4. I wondered how I could leave early without arousing anyone's suspicions.5. Hopkins' hopes were dashed when his appeal was denied.6. I don't mind a little mess, but I draw the line at wearing work boots in the house.7. Other cities have expressed an interest in the school program.8. He could always find fault with something, either in my writing or in my personality.9. She kept dropping hints about her birthday, just to make sure none of us forgot about

it.10. "I'm devastated," Weston said, fighting back tears.11. Katherine threw herself against Gary and dissolved into tears.12. My father was always disappointed that Joey didn't follow in his footsteps and take

over the farm.

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1. Police hope the sketch will jog someone's memory and help identify the gunman.2. Rachel left the office and ran out on to Des Voeux, hailing a taxi to take her home.3. Less than four hours before the scheduled start, the local fire brigade refused to issue

a safety licence for the arena.4. He'll have to swallow his pride and apologize.5. Don't try to pin the blame on me!6. The state government was willing to bend the rules where necessary in order to create

more jobs.7. Many schools are now trying to tackle the problem of drug abuse.8. The programs take too long to load and try the patience of young pupils.9. Serious accusations were levelled against the minister.10. She racked her brains, trying to remember what David had said.11. If the symptoms persist, seek medical advice.12. I can’t imagine how she affords to send her kids to that school – it must cost a bomb!13. You owe him an apology for misjudging him and suspecting his motives at every

turn.14. Officials can seize a home and sell it to settle a tax bill.15. The film begins well but the joke wears thin after about ten minutes.

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1. A drunk tried to pick a fight with him.2. Long-term planning after the war laid the foundations for the nation's steady

economic growth.3. “What happened when you told him you wrecked the car?” “Oh, he hit the roof.”4. Don't become despondent just because it seems that your employer is keen to drive a

hard bargain.5. British politicians tend to steer clear of religious topics.6. You have to play devil's advocate against your presentation and try to knock it to

pieces.7. The government has seen fit to start testing more nuclear weapons.8. Can you grab the waiter’s attention? I want to order.9. We packed up and hit the road.10. Don't play the fool with me. You know why I moved away.11. By coming late to work, he has laid himself open to criticism.12. She knew that her opinion carried very little weight.13. The king delivered a televised speech to the nation on Nov 5.14. Black people continue to bear the brunt of most racial violence.15. You know all about tax law - can I pick your brains for a minute?

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1. We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.2. No one has yet claimed responsibility for yesterday's bombing.3. But why not pluck up the courage to do what you've always wanted?4. The immediate aim is to launch at least five such products on the market within two

years.5. It's 26 miles, so you're pushing your luck if you try to hike it in a day.6. There was something odd about her story, something that didn't ring true.7. She started cutting classes and fighting with her teachers and parents.8. The president made a statement to allay public fears.9. I tied a towel round his leg to try to stem the flow of blood.10. A major computer failure wrought havoc on the New York subway last night.11. She never realized her ambition of winning an Olympic gold medal.12. If you don't start pulling your weight around here, you're fired.13. The other driver started hurling abuse at me.14. The Church wields immense power in Ireland.15. He won't stay put long enough for me to take his photo.16. I can only hazard a guess at what it must have been like.17. She saw the knife and let out a scream.18. You've worn a hole in your sock.

101) (84) Fill in with an appropriate preposition:

1. to be barred from somewhere/doing sth2. to cater for sb3. a cutback in sth4. in the aftermath of sth5. to be an asset to sth6. to comment on sth/sb7. aside from sb/sth8. to cope with sth9. to be absorbed in sth10. to be credited with sth/doing sth11. to comply with sth12. to account for sth13. a ban on sth/doing sth14. to be cruel to sb15. to confide in sb about sth16. to bombard sb with questions17. abide by a decision18. to brag about sth

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1. I'd like to read out a short excerpt from the poem.2. It's sickening the way he's always fishing for compliments.3. Their marriage has been fraught with difficulties.4. He's an expert on ancient Egyptian art.5. Rick has always excelled at foreign languages.6. We always endeavour to provide our customers with the highest standard of service.7. Three athletes were disqualified from the championships after failing drugs tests.8. Lally refused to elaborate on her earlier statement.9. These plants are affected by fluctuations in temperature.10. Are you familiar with his books?11. Frank had seen the movie before and thought I wouldn't like it so tried to dissuade me

from going.12. He was glued to the TV when the Olympics were on.13. There is a fundamental flaw in Walton's argument.14. He embarked on a new career as a teacher.15. His journal shows he disapproved of slavery.

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1. His policy is to ingratiate himself with anyone who might be useful to him.2. Yesterday's win was indicative of the U.S. team's talent.3. She was intent on pursuing a career in business.4. Judging by his jovial manner he must have enjoyed his meal.5. You can find more information on the Civil War at the library.

6. Last year’s attacks have continued to have a negative impact on the tourist industry this year.

7. Do you think I'm justified in refusing?8. Williams invested a large sum of money in Swiss stocks.9. My brother was always pretty hopeless at ball games.10. I think the chief exec was favourably impressed by your presentation.11. The picture is identical to the one in the museum of modern art in New York.12. I hate having to haggle over prices.

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1. to meet with little/no success2. to marvel at sth3. to be obsessed with sth4. to meddle in sb’s life/affairs5. to be pressed/pushed for time6. to merge with sth7. to pride yourself on sth8. to lavish praise on sb/sth9. to long for sth10. to persist in doing sth11. to be prior to sth12. to lapse into another language13. a place is plunged into darkness14. to be popular with sb15. to model sth on sth else16. to be licensed to do sth17. to liken sb to sb else18. to be lacking in sth19. to be a newcomer to a certain area20. to be noted for sth

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1. The college's reputation for a sound education is strong.2. I didn't expect you to stoop to lying.3. Gina succumbed to temptation and had a second serving of cake.4. My mother was a stickler for cleanliness.5. The U.S. is seeking tighter restrictions on weapon sales to the region.6. Fox writes about how culture is related to art.7. I don't know how you all manage to survive on Jeremy's salary.8. The street was strewn with broken glass.9. I know you’re upset, but there’s no need to be rude to your mother.10. The Agriculture Department recently issued a report on world population.11. Henry had more or less reconciled himself to Don's death.12. Please refrain from smoking in the restaurant.

13. The council has taken a pro-growth, pro-business stance on development issues.14. He's always been so scathing about psychiatrists.15. He led the people in their struggle for independence.16. Soil on the mountain slopes is very susceptible to erosion.17. When children are criticized, mothers often see it as a reflection on themselves.18. He revelled in his new-found fame.19. The chef specializes in Hunan and Szechuan cuisine, but all the dishes we tried were

delicious.20. You can substitute margarine for butter in this recipe.21. I was racked with guilt at my part in making her this unhappy.22. This meeting is beginning to stray from the point.

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1. Can you update me on what's been happening?2. Of course, the issues discussed here are not unique to the U.S.3. It was the start of the new semester, and the campus was teeming with students.4. Some people have really bad taste in clothes.5. Congress is wary of becoming too dependent on foreign oil.6. When darkness fell, he would venture out.7. Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient.8. Simon and Julian were vying for her attention all through dinner.9. Someone needs to talk sense into Rob before he gets hurt.10. Crop yields will improve dramatically as vegetation thrives on an atmosphere rich in

carbon dioxide.11. You need to give 30 days notice to withdraw money from the account.12. He thinks nothing of staying up all night in casinos.

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1. keep sth at bay – away from you so that it does not hurt or trouble you2. at all costs – whatever happens3. to be/put at a disadvantage – to have a disadvantage/sth gives you a disadvantage4. to be at sb’s disposal – to be available for sb to use5. at gunpoint – with sb pointing a gun at you6. to be at large – to have escaped and not yet have been caught7. at the latest – no later than8. not to be at liberty – not to have permission to say/do sth9. at long last – finally 10. at a loss to explain – unable to explain11. at short notice – with little advance warning12. at a push – with difficulty13. at random – not according to a particular system/pattern/method14. at this rate – if we continue like this15. to be at stake – to be at risk

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1. to be in arrears2. in disarray3. to be in a foul mood4. to be in full swing5. in the heat of the moment6. to be in very poor taste7. in short supply8. in store for sb9. to be in the limelight10. in the long run11. to be in the open12. sth is at the pipeline13. in the same breath14. in the same vein15. to be in the wrong

not to have paid sthto be disorganised or in a state of confusionto be bad-tempered and easily annoyed(of a party) all the guests have arrivedrashly, impulsivelyto be unacceptable/offensivewhen there is very little availablesb is going to get an unpleasant surpriseto receive a lot of attention from the mediaat some time in the distant future(about a secret) everybody knows about itsth is being prepared and will happen soonto say sth which contradicts what you have just saidsimilar in style and contentto be to blame for an accident/mistake

1. By 10 o'clock the party was in full swing and everyone was dancing.2. He criticized the film, then predicted in the same breath that it would be a great

success.3. Russell said expulsion may be in store for some of the students involved in the

fighting that broke out Friday.4. The novel starts in an ironic way and continues in the same vein until the second

chapter.5. Hardin publicly admitted he had been in the wrong.6. The defeated army retreated in disarray.7. Food was in short supply; women stood in line for hours for a bucket of drinking

water and some bread.8. After considerable market research, several new products are now in the pipeline.9. The band is in the limelight again because of its recent hit single.10. Moving to Spain will be better for you in the long run.11. In the heat of the moment Nick threatened to resign.12. The manager was in a foul mood and was shouting at everyone.13. She acknowledged her remark had been in poor taste and apologised.14. Many people are in arrears with their rent.15. By now the whole affair was in the open, so there was no point in hiding anymore.

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1. to be on tenterhooks – to be very excited while waiting for sth to happen2. on the air – being broadcast on TV3. on the dot – at an exact time4. on paper – theoretically 5. to be a bit on the short/long/heavy side – to be a little too short/long/heavy, etc6. on alert – ready to deal with anything7. to live on the breadline – to be extremely poor8. on the trot – one after the other in succession9. to be on the brink/verge of – to be very close to10. on the outskirts of – in the parts of the town that are furthest away from the centre11. to win on aggregate – to have a higher total score in a game with more than one round12. on second thoughts – a phrase used to say that you have changed your mind about sth13. to be on the cards – it looks as if sth is likely to happen14. on behalf of – as a representative of15. on offer – available to be bought or used16. on the line – at risk17. on balance – all things considered18. on the grounds that – because

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1. Raising children isn't easy by any stretch of the imagination.2. The building across the street was burned beyond repair.3. My passport was in the inner pocket of my bag, for safekeeping.

4. Without a shadow of a doubt , he's the most talented player we have.5. All the main tourist attractions are within easy reach of the hotel.6. Cotton sheets are cool and smooth to the touch.7. Violence increased to the extent that residents were afraid to leave their homes.8. I think we're at cross-purposes. I’m talking about John not Jim.9. It might be to your advantage to take a computer course of some kind.10. He was a successful lecturer, much in demand.11. By all accounts , Garcia was an excellent manager.12. He admits that a lot of his troubles are entirely of his own making.13. Peter muttered something resentful under his breath, but did as she asked.14. I was under the impression that you couldn't get a parking ticket on private property.

111) (91, 92)

1. They've torn down the old buildings with a view to renovating the whole neighborhood. (hoping to)

2. The cost of the plan would be in the region of $40 to $60 billion. (approximately)3. He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death. (if he dies)4. In keeping with tradition, everyone wore black. (suitable in relation to)5. We all laughed, with the exception of Maggie. (except for)6. Mrs Henessy was at pains to say that she was fighting for a principle, not just for

financial compensation. (making an obvious and special effort)7. They're investigating safety matters in connection with the astronauts' experiences.

(about)8. He got to the station early, for fear of missing her. (worried because he might miss

her)9. The neighbours are back from holiday by the looks of it. (judging from appearances)10. Some buildings damaged in the earthquake are still in need of repair. (need repair)11. John Nelson has been re-examining the evidence, and his conclusions are greatly at

odds with the story so far. (different)12. Games are often canceled on account of rain. (because of)13. Manuel was hired immediately on the strength of Cassidy's recommendation.

(because of)14. At the time, Liberia was still in the throes of a civil war. (in the middle of)15. The law was passed in response to public pressure. (as an answer to)16. Famine followed in the wake of the drought. (as a result of)17. Arizona is in the grip of one of its most severe dry spells of the past century.

(experiencing a difficult situation which cannot be controlled)18. Having lost engine power, the boat's crew found themselves at the mercy of the wind.

(unable to do anything to protect themselves)19. We usually start with general questions along the lines of, 'How do you feel?' (similar

to)20. In some cases, a telephone interview will be held in lieu of a personal visit. (instead

of)21. In common with a lot of other countries, we're in an economic recession. (similar to)22. The group operated in tandem with local criminals. (worked together with)

23. We came to the island in the hope of finding a simpler way of life. (hoping that)24. In view of his conduct, the club has decided to suspend him. (taking into

consideration)

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1. to catch on – to become popular or fashionable2. to catch up – to reach sb3. to answer sb back – to reply in a rude way4. to block sth off – to completely close a street5. to bottle sth up – to keep strong feelings inside you6. to churn sth out – to produce sth in great quantities7. to branch out – do sth different from your normal activities8. to act for sb – to represent sb in a legal matter9. to clamp down on sb/sth – to take firm official action to stop sb/sth10. to act up – to behave badly11. to conjure up images of – to bring an image to mind12. to be cooped up in a place – to be in a place which is too small13. to answer for – to be punished for14. to bank on sb/sth – to rely/depend on15. to barge in – enter somewhere without knocking16. to be barking up the wrong tree – to wrongly accuse another person of sth17. to brush up on sth – to practise and study a skill18. to account for – to explain19. to bump into sb – to meet sb by chance20. to crop up (at work) – to appear suddenly and unexpectedly

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1. He was continually dreaming up new schemes to promote and enlarge the business. (inventing)

2. Newsweek magazine dredged up some remarks which he made last year. (found and brought to people’s attention)

3. The noise of the battle was drowned out by his aircraft's engine. (was not heard anymore because of the aircraft’s engine)

4. Why don't you wait until the rain eases up a little? (gets less)5. Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon. (disagreed)6. Cliff's family worked in the cotton fields to eke out a meager living. (manage to earn)7. They tried to dig up something from his past to spoil his chances of being elected.

(find sth well hidden)8. It was a bureaucratic battle that was to drag on for more than five years. (continue for

longer than necessary)9. He was asked to draw up proposals for reforming the law. (prepare and write out)10. I think you'd better fill me in on what's been happening. (inform me)11. Bob didn't want to jump, but his friends kept egging him on. (encouraging him)12. He’s not modest; he’s just fishing for compliments. (trying to get praise)

13. I could have done with some help this morning. (needed)14. She fobbed him off with a promise to pay him the money next week. (tried to stop

him from complaining)15. The movie made a great start, but the action seemed to fizzle out halfway through.

(decrease, lose intensity)16. I still can't fathom out what she meant. (understand)17. John's university fees have been eating into our savings. (using part of)18. It dawned on me that Jo had been right all along. (I suddenly realised)

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1. to grow on sb – to gradually start liking sb2. to hang onto sth – to keep sth3. to mope about/around – to wander around a place feeling sorry for yourself4. to mull sth over – to think long and hard about sth5. to hit back at sb/sth – to reply forcefully6. to hit it off – (of two people) to like one another7. to gang up on – join together in order to harm sb8. to glaze over – (for eyes) to become dull and lose expression9. to gloss over – ignore10. to knock off – to finish working for the day11. to liven sth up – to make sth more exciting12. to lay sb off – to dismiss sb from their job13. to hush sth up – to stop people from finding out about sth that might damage your

reputation14. to jot down – to write notes15. to line sth up - to arrange for sth to take place during a special event

1. Why not liven up the room with some flowers?2. 3000 car workers have been laid off at the factory in Cleveland.3. There was no one in the office because they'd all knocked off for lunch.4. Ally's jealous that Matt and Ann hit it off.5. I think I'll hang on to the documents for a bit longer.6. She glossed over the details of her divorce.7. Let me jot down your number and I'll call you tomorrow.8. He’s not even attempting to look for a job – he just mopes around the house all day.9. He's mulling over the proposals before making any changes.10. The actress hit back at claims that she had threatened a member of staff.11. She smiled softly, her eyes glazed over as if she were daydreaming.12. The whole affair was hushed up by the government.13. I hated his music at first, but it grows on you.14. Schoolchildren are quick to gang up on anyone who looks or behaves differently.15. We've lined up some excellent speakers for tonight.

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1. What were you doing nosing around in my office? (looking around curiously)2. His French is so good that he can pass as a Frenchman. (pretend to be)3. Employees who do not wish to be part of the company's healthcare program can opt

out if they want to. (choose not to participate)4. Unless the guilty person owns up, the whole class will be punished. (confesses)5. I missed the movie because I kept nodding off. (falling asleep)6. Older members of staff often pick on an apprentice and make his life a misery.

(victimise)7. I picked up a few words of Greek when I was there last year. (learned)8. The Houston Astros have notched up another win. (achieved)9. He went back to patch things up with his wife. (make friends again after a bad

argument)10. By lunchtime he had narrowed his search down to three out of the dozens of girls

missing in the London area. (reduced)11. Pull yourself together - you don't want him to see you crying like that. (take control of

your emotins)12. Police are trying to piece together his movements before the murder. (put together

different facts to make a whole story)13. I don't think you should pass up the opportunity to go to university. (not take)14. You shouldn't let other people push you around -- you've got to stand up for yourself.

(give orders to you in a rude way)15. He was upset because it was the first day of the sale and Astrid had phoned in sick.

(telephoned to tell he was not coming because he was ill)16. Mum suddenly piped up 'No!' (said)17. Management has been playing down the possibility of job losses. (made it seem less

important)18. The local people plied me with beer, until I could barely move. (gave me a lot of it)19. I spent the morning pottering about in the garden. (doing small unimportant things)20. The goalkeeper pulled off six terrific saves. (succeeded)

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1. to scrape by – to manage to live on little money2. to shake a clod off – to get rid of a cold3. to scrape through – to only just pass an exam4. sth sinks in – to slowly understand important news5. to sit for an exam – to take an exam6. to rave about – to talk enthusiastically about sth7. to rule sth out – to say that sth is not possible8. to snuff out – to extinguish9. to stick by – to support sb in a difficult situation10. to rustle up – to quickly cook sth11. to sit through sth – to stay until the end of a lecture/speech though you don’t like it12. to slip through someone’s fingers– to escape from sb

13. to slip up – to make a mistake14. to be stuck for sth – not to be able to find

1. We can scrape by, thanks to what we grow ourselves.2. Winning this tournament means so much to me. It hasn't really sunk in yet.3. I scraped through my exams with marks just good enough to keep my place in the

school of pharmacy.4. I can't seem to shake off this cold.5. I wasn't the least bit interested in all the speeches I had to sit through.6. I'll rustle up a couple of steaks on the barbecue.7. The company apologized for slipping up so badly.8. I bought some of that Colombian coffee you used to rave about.9. She has refused to rule out the possibilityof singing again.10. Don't let a chance like that slip through your fingers!11. He snuffed out the candle and left the room.12. Jean has stuck by her husband through thick and thin.13. Most of what they accused him of was true, and Wyden was stuck for an answer.14. He sat for the FCE exam last year.

117) (98) Fill in the blanks with one of the verbs below adding any necessary particles:

a) tag, talk(x2), tell, think, tone, touch, toy, trigger, trot

1. Talk over any worries with your GP.2. I've been toying with the idea of going to Japan to visit them.3. Linda finally talked me into buying a new car.4. I felt my letter was worded too strongly, so I toned it down a bit.5. The report touches on the relationship between poverty and poor health.6. It's almost impossible to tell the twins apart.7. Steve trotted out the same old excuses.8. Kate tagged along with mum and Vicky.9. I want some more time to think things over.10. The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting.

b) throw, turn(x2), wait, wear, weigh, while, whip, wind, work

1. Once the initial shock has worn off you'll realize that things aren't as bad as you first thought.

2. They'll do anything to whip up a bit of interest in a book.3. The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.4. The show was so popular police had to turn people away.5. We're still weighing up the pros and cons of the two options.6. When things got really bad, I turned to my family for help.7. Don't wait up for me - I'll be very late.8. The plot is very complicated - it'll take you a while to work it out.9. I find it difficult to wind down after a day at work.

10. Nick got thrown out of college in the second year for taking drugs.

118) (99) Match the phrasal verbs to their meaning:

1. back down2. back on to sth3. back sb up4. call for sth5. cut down on6. cut sb off7. be cut out for sth8. hold off9. hold out for10. let yourself in for11. live it down12. let sb in on sth13. live off sth/sb14. live up to sth15. see to sth/sb16. step forward17. step in18. step up sth19. work on sb20. work out at

admit you are wrongthe back of a building faces sthsupport sbdemand sthreduce consumption ofno longer provide sb with sthhave the right qualities for sth(of bad weather) stay awayrefuse to accept sth and continue to demand moredo sth that will cause you troubletell sth that is secretbe allowed to forgetget your money of food from sb/sthbe as good as sthattend or help sbcontact an organisation for helpintervene and helpincrease production/effortstry to persuade sbbe equal to (with reference to money)

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1. blow sth out2. blow sth up3. drop in/by4. drop sb off5. drop out (of somewhere)6. grow apart7. grow into sth8. grow out of9. keep on at sb about sth10. keep to sth11. keep up with sb/sth12. move on to sth

extinguishdestroy using explosivespay a casual visitgive sb a liftleave school, college, etcgradually become less intimate with sbbecome a particular kind of person as an adultbecome too big forto be continually telling sb to do sthnot to leave a path/not to break the rulesgo at the same pace as sbstart talking about a new subject

b)1. settle down2. settle for sth3. settle up (with sb)4. stand for sth5. stand in for sb6. stand up for sb/sth7. turn down8. turn out9. turn over10. tie sb down11. be tied up12. be tied up in sth

get married and lead a stable lifeaccept sthpay the billrepresenttemporarily replace sbdefend sb/sthrefuse sbhappen in a way you were not expectingchange from one TV channel to anotherlimit sb’s freedombe very busyhave money invested in sth

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1. Some people suspect that government officials were involved in a cover-up of the incident.

2. The pile-up happened in thick fog and caused a seven-mile tailback on the motorway.3. Police have found the helicopters that the terrorists used to make their getaway.4. The amount of tax you have to pay depends on your income.5. A patient received the wrong drugs because of a hospital mix-up.6. It's a good-looking car - the only drawback is the price.7. One bad investment eventually led to Roberts' downfall.8. The two losses are a serious setback for the team's playoff hopes.9. Many of the golfers complained about the course layout.10. Doctors are very concerned about an outbreak of tuberculosis in an East London

School.11. I don’t feel like cooking tonight – can we get some takeaway?12. These shows are always popular, and we're expecting a big turnout.13. Streets were flooded, but still there was no let-up in the rain.14. The negotiations are continuing, and we are hoping for a positive outcome.15. A man was shot dead in a hold-up at a downtown bank.16. There was a break-in at the college last night - they took all the computers.17. This was an important breakthrough that had an enormous impact on the scientific

community.18. It will be a major letdown if we lose the game to Kansas.19. The miniskirt made a comeback in the late 1980s.20. Morris' play got a really good write-up in the press.

21. A sudden rise in oil prices could lead to a breakdown of the economy.22. It was clear from the outset that there were going to be problems.

121) (102, 103)

1. If they find out what I've done, I'll be in for it, won't I?2. You see, this is what we're up against - the suppliers just aren't reliable.3. I know she’s really into sports, so I thought I’d ask her to come skiing with us.4. The computer system was down all afternoon, so we went home.5. Try to break the habit of adding salt to your food at the table.6. She's in for a surprise if she thinks we're going to help her pay for it.7. All the worry and anxiety had been too much for her, and she suddenly broke down in

tears.8. When they broke for lunch she left the stage very quickly, anxious only to go back to

her room.9. Roosevelt's social reform program broke new ground.10. The company made a small loss last year but this year has managed to break even.11. He stretched out his hands to break his fall.12. How would he break the news to Mary that he'd been lying to her?13. Three policemen were needed to break up the fight.14. The streets bring back memories, though the buildings here have changed.15. Workers have their own organisations which can bring pressure to bear on

governments and make demands on the state.16. Any foods containing wheat bring him out in a rash.17. The old system should be brought up-to-date.18. It was one of the other students who brought your misbehaviour to my attention.19. Hang on a minute - let me catch my breath!20. The public's reaction obviously caught the governor off guard.21. I caught myself watching everybody else instead of paying attention to the lecture.

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1. Cheaper memory, faster processors, and larger storage devices, come on to the market with increasing rapidity.

2. You think I'm too selfish? That's rich coming from you!3. A lifeboat came to the yachtsman's rescue.4. The bus slowed down and came to a halt at some traffic lights.5. It should come as no surprise that cycling builds leg strength.6. The situation came to a head when the workers went out on strike.7. The government has come in for fierce criticism over its handling of this affair.8. Eventually a ban on the sale of fireworks to children came into operation.9. It eventually came to light that the CIA had information about a security problem.10. They almost came to blows over the money.

123) (104) Phrasal verbs with “come”

1. There are job vacancies from time to time. I'll let you know if anything comes up. (appear)

2. I pretended to read the note a moment longer, giving myself a chance to come up with something. (invent)

3. It was a good idea, but it didn't quite come off. (succeed)4. How did you come by these pictures? (find)5. Suddenly, he came at me with a knife. (attack)6. I'm sorry about that – I don't know what came over me. (happen to sb)7. I came across an interesting news item in yesterday's 'Times'. (find by chance)8. When is the new edition coming out? (published)9. The things he comes out with are so funny! (suddenly say sth)10. Henry's eyelids flickered. 'He's coming around!' Marie cried. (regain consciousness)

124) (105) “make” and “do”

1. It looks as if your holiday has done you a power of good.2. Criticizing people's work often does more harm than good.3. I know I haven't done enough revision for tomorrow's exam.4. She did her best to make him comfortable.5. I put on my life jacket and told the children to do likewise.6. The medical staff did their utmost to save the patient's life.7. People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory

jobs.8. The shops outside the station were doing a roaring trade in umbrellas.9. The second surgery on my knee seemed to do the trick.10. I know you don't like her, but please make an effort to be polite.11. Authorities made no attempt to stop the march.12. We've only got one day in Paris, so we'd better make the most of it.13. I usually make do with a cup of coffee for breakfast.14. You're ten minutes late. I hope you're not going to make a habit of this.15. Bridget made a point of thanking each of us for the gift.

125) (106) Phrasal verbs with “fall”

1. After losing his job, he fell behind with his mortgage payments. (be late paying)2. That bookcase looks as if it's about to fall over. (fall)3. That was the summer I worked at the fairground, and met and fell for Lucy. (fall in

love)4. She fell in with the wrong crowd in her teens. (become friends)5. Murray left the company after he fell out with the chairman over his salary. (quarrel)6. He is too smart to fall for that trick. (be deceived)7. The deal fell through because they couldn't get enough money from the bank. (not be

successfully completed)

8. Where negotiation fails, they must fall back on the law. (use as a last resort)

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1. A lot of marriages fall by the wayside because couples cannot talk to each other.2. The health service is falling apart at the seams.3. We must not let these documents fall into the wrong hands.4. Edwards fell foul of the authorities and was ordered to leave the country.5. It was so funny everyone just fell about laughing.6. If reforms are not carried out soon, the economy will simply fall to pieces.7. People were falling over themselves to help her.8. The theory falls flat on its face when put into practice.9. Don't fall into the trap of investing all your money in one place.10. Once the police received this new evidence, things began falling into place.11. As rioting continued, Mayor Warren appealed for calm, but his words fell on deaf

ears.

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1. I couldn't get my tongue around the names of the villages we'd visited.2. I soon realized that being tough was getting me nowhere fast.3. You need to get away from it all for a couple of weeks.4. Her show never really got off the ground in the UK.5. The day had got off to a bad start.6. He got the shock of his life when he found out who I was.7. Once George starts talking it's difficult to get a word in edgeways.8. Let me get this straight - Tom sold the car and gave you the money?9. I hope Emma isn't going to be there - she really gets on my nerves.10. People who think the song is about drugs have got the wrong end of the stick.11. It's easy to get carried away when you can do so much with the graphics software.12. They burned the ship to get rid of the evidence.

128) (107, 108)

1. I'd love to get my hands on the guy who slashed my tires.2. Monica's so spoiled - she always gets her own way.3. Your peace will be shattered when the tourist season gets underway.4. We're trying to get to the bottom of this, and see if she is lying.5. I've never really got to grips with this new technology.6. Reporters somehow got wind of the fact that Carr was going to be arrested.7. Would you just get to the point?8. I love speaking to large audiences. I really get a kick out of it.9. She’s callous and snobbish and it’s time she got her comeuppance.10. I must get hold of Vanessa to see if she can babysit.11. What really gets me is the way he leaves wet towels on the bathroom floor.12. She wanted to get her own back on Liz for ruining her party.

129) (108) phrasal verbs with “get”

1. We need to get down to some serious talking. (start giving attention to)2. We don't have a lot of money to spend on luxuries, but we get by. (have enough

money to buy the things ones needs)3. He felt he was being got at by the other students. (criticized)4. I know how to get round Chris. (persuade)5. I don't want to get behind with my work. (not to have done enough work)6. Mrs McIntyre must be getting on for 90 by now. (be nearly)7. Joe is always trying to get out of cleaning the bathroom. (avoid doing sth)8. I haven't got round to unpacking from my holiday yet. (finally find time to)9. I tried phoning her office, but I couldn't get through. (contact)10. What did you get up to at the weekend? (do)

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1. Shall I give you a hand with that bag?2. They never give Gene any credit for all the extra work he does.3. She left the company because her boss was giving her a really hard time.4. A young person who has finished the course will be given priority over one who has

not.5. I'd thought about it for some time and decided to give it a go.6. Ryan gave me the lowdown on the meeting.7. Don't you worry about Tim. He may be small but he gives as good as he gets!8. I give you my word that it won't happen again.

131) (109) Phrasal verbs with “give”

1. The wood gave off a sweet, perfumed smell as it burned.2. I knew that if I moved I would give myself away.3. He'd been in a coma for six months, and doctors had almost given up on him.4. Don't give in to the temptation to argue back.5. Students were giving out leaflets to everyone on the street.6. He gave up his job so that he could look after his wife.7. I gave most of my books away when I left college.8. The whole day was given over to cooking and preparing for the celebrations.9. The siege ended peacefully after the gunman gave himself up.10. It was given out that the government was to enter into negotiations with the rebels.

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1. This day will go down in history as the start of a new era in South Africa.2. Moving in together was a mistake, and things rapidly went downhill.3. She went berserk and began shouting at everybody on the platform.4. I should have realized that he'd go behind my back.

5. Go easy on Peter - he's having a hard time at school.6. Both want to steal the show and they are going to great lengths to do it.7. Go easy on the cheese - it has a lot of fat.8. She went on a shopping spree and spent over $1500 on clothes in one afternoon.9. Dave really let his promotion go to his head.10. It seems that the government is prepared to let all our hospitals and schools go to rack

and ruin.11. I think it goes without saying that a rested person is a better person, more able to face

life.12. Hate crimes will not be tolerated and will not go unpunished.13. It just goes to show how much people judge each other by appearances.14. For some inexplicable reason, her mind went completely blank.15. Ann's going through a bad patch right now.

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1. His suggestion did not go down very well.2. Don't worry if you don't understand everything - she'll go over the main points again

at the end.3. I love that pale blue wallpaper, but I don't think it would go with the carpet.4. Often it was easier to go along with her rather than risk an argument.5. Only a fool goes by the rules all the time.6. I used to drink tea all the time, but I've gone off it lately.7. The dog suddenly went for me.8. I want to learn German but I don't know the best way to go about it.9. I get up as soon as the alarm clock goes off at 7:15.10. She was going on about what a genius her brother is.11. He bravely went through with the wedding ceremony even though he was in a lot of

pain.

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1. I'd had enough of the neighbors' noise, so I called the police.2. The manager has no qualms about dropping players who do not perform well.3. Opponents of nuclear energy have deep misgivings about its safety.4. I had no alternative but to report him to the police.5. You had every right to be angry with them.6. They had great difficulty in finding a replacement.7. I have no intention of retiring just yet.8. I have no recollection of how I found my way there in the dark.9. I would have no hesitation in recommending Philip for the position.10. We have the makings of a winning team.

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1. make a comeback – try and become popular again

2. make an allegation – claim that sth is true3. make a donation – give money to charity4. make an appointment – arrange a time to see a doctor, bank, etc5. make contact – succeed in communicating with sb6. make a killing – make a lot of money in a business transaction7. make a mess – cause untidiness8. make a booking – reserve a seat/ a table/ a hotel room9. make a fortune – make a lot of money10. make the team – be good enough to be selected to play for a team11. make a loss – lose money12. make amends – compensate for having done sth bad

136) (112, 113)

1. You're ten minutes late. I hope you're not going to make a habit of this.2. We made out a case for hiring another assistant.3. Sorry I made such a fool of myself last night. I must have been drunk.4. I made a beeline for the food as soon as I arrived.5. She was only five minutes late! You're making a mountain out of a molehill.6. Pay me now or later - it makes no odds.7. Several houses were demolished to make way for a new road.8. Mr. Stutzman makes no bones about his religious beliefs.9. He made a point of spending Saturdays with his children.10. He makes like he never met me before.11. "The dog won't touch you," she said , "unless you make a move towards me."12. I'd just as soon make do with a packed lunch.13. I went over the article several times but couldn’t make head nor tail of it.14. It's a shame that teachers don't make use of the new computer lab.15. Ron's buying the drinks.' 'That makes a change.'

137) (113) Phrasal verbs with “make”

1. The movie made her into a star overnight.2. Thieves broke into the school and made off with computer equipment worth £40,000.3. If you want to pay by check, make it out to GK Fisher.4. I think it's time we made for home.5. The committee is made up of representatives from every state.6. The team will be anxious to make up for a disappointing start to the season.7. It was difficult to make out where the rocks ended and the sea began.8. When you're the boss you can make up your own rules.9. He had clearly made up his mind to end the affair.

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1. to put into words – to express an idea2. to put sb in the picture – to give sb information about a situation

3. to put on a play – to present a theatrical play4. to put sth to the vote – to vote5. to put paid to – to destroy6. to put an end to – to stop an activity7. to put the finishing touches to sth – to complete the final details of sth8. to put effort into doing sth – to work very hard9. to put two and two together – to make a simple connection10. Who put that idea into your head? – Who persuaded you that that was the truth?

139) (114) Phrasal verbs with “put”

1. We're trying to put a little by each month for a new car.2. I put in for a pay increase.3. She put on some music while they ate.4. I was having difficulty reading, which I put down to the poor light.5. We had to have the dog put down.6. It puts me off when you watch me all the time.7. He was trying to put across a serious point.8. I moved to another neighbourhood because I couldn’t put up with the noise any

longer.9. Don't let the restaurant's decor put you off - the food is really good.10. The rescue services are still trying to put out the fires.

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1. to set sail – to begin a journey by boat or ship2. to set up home somewhere – to start living somewhere3. to set your heart on sth – to really want sth4. to set sb a target – to tell sth that they have to achieve sth5. to set a precedent – to do sth for the first time and thereby establish rules for similar

actions that will follow6. to set a trap for sb – to invent a plan to catch sb doing sth wrong7. all set – ready to leave8. to be set in your ways – to be unable to change the way you do things9. to be set up for life – to have so much money that you need never worry about money

again10. to set out with the intention of doing sth – to start doing sth with a particular objective

in mind11. to set eyes on sb/sth – to see sb/sth for the first time12. to be dead set against sth – to be totally opposed to sth

141) (115) Phrasal verbs with “set”

1. Winter seems to be setting in early this year.2. Smoke alarms can be set off by smoke from cigarettes, cooking, and fireplaces.3. This jacket set me back over £1000.

4. He set forth an idealistic view of society.5. He set out to make Newcastle the best football team in the country.6. If we set off early in the morning we should reach the coast before dark.7. Try to set aside some time each day for exercise.8. Cox claimed that he was innocent and that the police had tried to set him up.9. The Enterprise Center runs courses for people who want to set up in business on their

own.

142) (116) Phrasal verbs with “take”

1. You'd better take back that remark!2. He told me that it was a genuine diamond, and I was completely taken in.3. I’m not going to my next class. I’m too tired to take anything in.4. Percy was changing so rapidly that no one could tell whom he would eventually take

after.5. Looking after a baby really takes it out of you.6. Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest.7. We're taking on 50 new staff this year.8. I'll take you up on that offer of a drink, if it still stands.9. Don't take it out on me just because you've had a bad day.10. I was completely taken aback by his aggressive and unreasonable attitude.

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1. to take an instant dislike to sb – to dislike sb the moment you meet them2. to take sb for granted – not to treat sb with respect and not thank them for their help3. to take sth apart – to separate sth into pieces4. sth takes its toll on your health – sth is having a bad effect on your health5. to take priority over sth – to be considered to be more important than sth6. to take your mind of sth – to stop worrying about sth7. not to take kindly to – not to like sth and be annoyed by it8. to take exception to – to be offended by9. to take sth in your stride – to accept and deal with sth bad without worrying about it