Many years of high stress at work resulted in his health deteriorating. TOLL Many years of high stress at work _____ health.
took a | toll on his
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Although people thought they were superior to their rivals, they failed to turn their superiority into goals. EDGE They were _____ their rivals but failed to turn their superiority into goals.
thought to have | the edge over
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Unlike his brother, he is certainly very intelligent. SO He is very intelligent. Certainly, _____ his brother.
more so | than
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They accused him of deceiving people into giving him their money. DECEPTION He was accused of _____ .
obtaining / getting / taking / stealing money from people | by deception
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I signed up for English lessons, but I soon realized the advanced class was too much for me. DEPTH Soon after signing up for English lessons, I realized _____ in the advanced class.
(that) I was | out of my depth
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Surprisingly, Susan was not offended at all when Sarah insulted her. ENOUGH Oddly _____ , _____ Sarah's insults.
enough, Susan | was not offended by / took no offence at / did not take any offence at
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I didn't know that you were ill, otherwise I would have substituted for you. HAD I would have filled _____ , _____ that you were ill.
in for you, | had I known / if I had known
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heart
Other team wins 20 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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lifesaver
Give 5 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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magnet
Take 5 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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It is difficult to find a cheap and reliable second-hand car these days. BY A cheap and reliable second-hand car _____ these days.
is difficult/hard | to come by
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You have to arrive early at the airport, otherwise you may miss your flight. RESULT You have to arrive early at the airport. Failure _____ in you missing your flight.
to do so | may result
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banana
Go to last place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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The government underestimates how much the problem of staff shortages affect the UK's healthcare system. EXTENT The government underestimates _____ problem of staff shortages in the UK's healthcare system.
the extent | of the
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There have been rumours of a takeover of a small company in the London area. TALK There _____ over a small company in the London area.
has been talk | of taking over
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In all probability, the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses. LIKELIHOOD There _____ the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses.