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The film wasn’t as good as I thought it would be (SHORT) I’m afraid.
The film fell short of my expectations I’m afraid.
Tickets are probably sold out but we might as well call (HARM) to check.
Tickets are probably sold out but there’s no harm in calling to check
My son completely ignored (NOTICE) my advice and spent all his birthday money on video games.
My son took absolutely no notice of my advice and spent all his birthday money on video games
It seems that there’s not much chance that (PROSPECT) they will be able to win the championship now.
It seems that there’s little prospect that they will be able to win the championship now
It was a really interesting lecture that made us think (FOOD).
It was a really interesting lecture that gave us food for thought.
His injury seriously affected (EFFECT) his ability to earn a living.
His injury had a serious effect on his ability to earn a living.
Giles will always (RELIED) help out if you’re in a spot of bother.
Giles can be relied on to help out if you’re in a spot of bother.
8. I never thought of asking (OCCURRED) Jenny for help with the car, I didn’t know she was an engineer.
8. It never occurred to me to ask Jenny for help with the car, I didn’t know she was an engineer.
He was sent to prison for the rest of his life for (SENTENCE) murder
He was given a life sentence for murder
10. Sadly, her career has always been more important to her than (PRIORITY) her family.
Sadly, her career has always taken priority over her family
11. The printer has a tendency to (APT) disconnect from the wifi network, it has a mind of its own.
11. The printer is apt to disconnect from the wifi network, it has a mind of its own.
The specials menu can sometimes change (SUBJECT) on a daily basis.
The specials menu is subject to change on a daily basis.
Julia speaks German extraordinarily well (COMMAND), she did the presentation very well. (N…)
Julia’s command of German is extraordinary, she nailed the presentation.
For the first month of membership you won’t have to pay (EXEMPT) delivery fees.
For the first month of membership you will be exempt from paying delivery fees
the winter months it’s so cold you wouldn’t believe it (BEYOND) so bring warm clothes.
In the winter months it’s cold beyond belief so bring warm clothes.
Let’s go out! I feel like dancing (MOOD) tonight.
Let’s go out! I’m in the mood for dancing tonight.
