Objective Proficiency Unit 2 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 19 Public

Prepositinal phrases and expressions with Have no

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The judge closed the club … there was too much noise being made GROUNDS

on the grounds that

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It’s … certain that the job will go to an external candidate MEANS

by no means

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I can assure you that each of your proposals will be judged … MERITS

on its own merits

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Claire’s claim that she locked the door behind her is … what she said earlier ODDS

is at odds with

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The speech to the assembly was made … the Prime Minister who couldn’t attend BEHALF

on behalf of

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I think you, …, bear some responsibility for making her leave home EXTENT

to some extent

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The staff pay rise was … 3% REGION

in the region of

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Tom looked … for the photos he’d stored in the attic - he couldn't find them VAIN

in vain

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Everyone, … Agnes, has tickets for the trip - she had better buy hers soon EXCEPTION

with the exception of

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Ivan’s English improved … after his stay with a host family - no one thought it possible EXPECTATION

beyond all expectation

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John’s excessively angry reaction to my letter was completely … TOP

over the top

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You could try to get a refund on your ticket, but…, I don’t think there’s much point HONESTY

in all honesty

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Paraphrase using HAVE NO: I don't want to see his lastest film at all

I have no desire to see ...

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Paraphrase using HAVE NO: He doesn't remember leaving the keys in the door

He has no memory/recollection of leaving ...

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Paraphrase using HAVE NO: She wouldn't hesitate to take the job in London

She would have no hesitation in taking ...

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Paraphrase using HAVE NO: The idea of going on a cruise holiday doesn't appeal to me

... has no appeal for me

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