Meaning: quickly say a few words, briefly chat - Example: Can I______ a word with you?
have
15
Meaning: in short, in summary - Example: ____ ___ word, we are very busy, so we can’t come to the party.
in a
15
Meaning: say the last thing in an argument - Example: He had the _____ word.
last
15
Meaning: to break one's promise - Example: I told her I'd help. I can't ____ ______ ____ my word.
go back on
25
Meaning: to have a talent for using language in a charming, eloquent, effective or persuasive manner - Example: Alexis really has a _____ _____ words, so she should be the one to address the issue!
way with
20
Meaning: spoken communication as a means of transmitting information - Example: We get most of our work through word ____ ________ recommendations.
of mouth
20
Meaning: used to say that a person does not know what to say - Example: He wanted to express his appreciation for all they had done, but words _____ him.
failed
15
Meaning: used for saying that you cannot think of a more exact way of describing or explaining what you mean - Example: They were worried about, for ______ ____ _____ ______ word, competition from other charities.