The timetable for the project was set .......... when investors failed to provide extra funding. ? off ? back ? down ? away
set back =delay
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I thought running a marathon would be just like a half marathon but in fact it was a completely different ........ of fish. ? tray ? pan ? kettle ? pot
different kettle of fish = totally different
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The burglary took place last night and thieves made .......... with several items of jewellery. ? out ? through ? off ? down
make off = steal
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As soon as the couple got the keys to their new home they set ........ decorating the living room. ? about ? up ? off ? down
set out = to begin
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) I've got a lot on my ........ at the moment. Can I get back to you next week when I'm less busy? ? dish ? plate ? platter ? bowl
I have a lot on my plate at the moment = too much to cope with
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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thief
Give points!
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25
rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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Although he held some strong opinions he eventually had to .......... down and admit he was wrong. ? move ? wear ? back ? roll
back down = give in (recular)
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My parents contributed a ______ amount of money to the fund.
large amount
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Train ..... are due to go up yet again next year. ? costs ? prices ? fares ? rates
Train Fares
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Mark has friends in high ........ and should be able to get the funding we need for the project. ? places ? spots ? levels ? areas
high places = friends with important jobs
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Sarah is great at fundraising and Paul is an IT expert so together they were a ........ made in heaven when they set up the charity. ? match ? pair ? team ? combination
a match made in heaven = perfect partnership
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Getting the computer repaired set me ........ quite a lot of money. ? away ? behind ? back ? off
set me back = cost money in a negative way.
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He may not look suspect to you but he is in fact a .......... dangerous criminal. ? totally ? highly ? strongly ? largely