Some people __________________ to make their homes attractive. (to try very hard to achieve something)
go to great lengths
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I don't want to go camping. It's going to be cold and miserable. I went last year and I ______________. It's really good fun. (We use this expression to say that someone will benefit from a certain experience.)
got a lot out of it
15
I've been______________ to understand this article all afternoon. (to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something)
struggling
15
He made a_____________ attempt to clear up the rubbish. (showing no enthusiasm or interest)
half-hearted
15
In a language lab, students learn by __________________. (trying different methods and learning from your mistakes)
trial and error
15
I tried to talk to him, but he __________________ to be friendly, so I left.
made no attempt
15
They went to a lot of trouble for their dinner party, but half the guests didn't ___________ to turn up
bother
15
I ___________________ to iron my clothes. (too lazy or tired to do it)
can't be bothered
15
She's been _______________ that essay all afternoon. (to work very hard using or doing something)
sweating over
15
"Can you fix my car for me?" --"______________"
"No sweat!"
15
You have to work hard - it should be done 15-20 minutes - but the result is________________.
worth the effort
15
If I want something, I ___________________. (work as hard as possible, make as much effort as possible)
put everything into it
15
Engineers are _______________ to locate the source of the problem. (formal--Trying)
endeavoring
15
I'll send someone to make sure you _________________. (do something the right way)
