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

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.

"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?

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

to r--- o-- means to eliminate, prevent, preclude, or cancel someone or something as a possibility. e.g.It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't r--- o-- the possibility. I guess that r---s o-- our trip to Spain this summer.

If you act as though everything is normal or fine in times of trouble, what do you keep up? e.g. We all have to keep up a------------s while we wait for the tide to turn.

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------.

when people are g------- they are easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say e.g Telephone salespeople often take advantage of g------- people.

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.

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

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

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