The scientists ________ making a massive breakthrough in renewable energy before the funding was cut. (were on the point of / were on the verge of / is to)

When my cousin and I first met, we immediately realized we had so much in common; we ________.  (made ourselves at home / got on like a house on fire / were on the verge of)

Don't worry about the broken glass; the manager said the replacement is ________ and we don't have to pay. (home from home / on the house / close to home)

With all that rain and the dark clouds, it is ________ be a miserable afternoon for a football match. (bound to / is to / close to home)

Let's put away / off decorating the flat until next month.

The new high-speed trains ________ arrive at the station at exactly 10:00 AM every morning. (are due to / on the house / bound to)

We've decided to put in / on an offer on the house we saw yesterday.

They're going to put their house on / at the market and spend a year travelling.

Your role in this project ________ coordinate the team and ensure everyone meets their deadlines. (is to / makes yourself at home / are due to)

If you put your mind to / on it, I'm sure you can get this renovation project finished soon.

The students ________ giving up on the difficult project when the teacher finally offered some help. (were on the point of / are due to / were on the verge of)

I really can't put up / along with the noise from the neighbours any longer!

The developers have put up / above a fence around the building works.