"A page-turner full of brilliant moments of insight and an unparalleled depth of feeling, this is a gripping tale that unfolds in...." What do "insight" and "gripping" mean in this context?

to g-- sth o--- w--- means to finish the task as soon as possible so that you have more time to do more pleasant things e.g. The sooner we start, the sooner we'll g-- it o--- w---. Let's g-- it o--- w--- as soon as possible.

Earlier the weather was unpleasant but now it has improved H---- -- t----- o-- n---?

I don't want to bias your choice by telling you mine. What does "bias" mean in this context?

to d---- means to avoid something unpleasant e.g She managed to d----- all the difficult questions by changing the subjects. I'll leave early so as to d----- the rush-hour.

h----- is (a situation causing) difficulty or trouble e.g. I can't face the h----- of moving house again. e.g.I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn't think it was worth (all) the h------.

to become so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do g-- c------ a--- e.g. Sorry, I g-- a little c------ a---- there—I just love talking about my favorite artists!

When you mean to say " It's getting late ", which preposition do you use instead of "late" - up/at/in/on/to?

if sth/sb is s----- a---- they are wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare e.g. He is the most s---- a--- dress designer

Make a story using the following expressions: overrated, to get carried away, to flop into an armchair, to drop off, hassle, to rave about, to be taken in, uncalled-for, mind you

Make a story using the following expressions: to tread carefully, reluctant, to come round to an idea, a turn-up for the books

That's never happened before! That's a first! That's unprecedented! That's u------ o-! e.g Travel for pleasure was almost un----- o- until the 19th century. It's almost un----- o- in France for a top politician not to come from the

when you show your disapproval of something, you f---- u--- it e.g. Most parents f----- u--- their children doing part-time jobs though they may benefit from it.