This job sucks. I haven't come any closer to __________________. Most part of the work still needs to be done, so I must hurry.
BREAKING THE BACK OF IT.
15
Mrs. Farah thought that her company had _____________. But the truth is, she has totally __________________. - Complete with TWO expressions with BREAK.
broken even / broken the bank
15
He intends to travel abroad, but he's not so sure about the money. - Rephrase using nominalization.
His INTENTION is...
15
They will decide about the future of the company tomorrow. - Rephrase using nominalization.
They will make a decision...
15
You should complain in writing to the customer services department. - Rephrase this sentence using MAKE.
You should make a complaint...
15
The boss gave a ________________ about the current situation of the company. Our numbers are okay, I guess.
BALLPARK FIGURE
15
This test is _____________________. It's impossible to make sense of it. I quit.
ROCKET SCIENCE
15
You get promoted, I get your old office. I see this as a ______________ situation.
WIN-WIN
15
We should think of a better solution to engage the PEOPLE WHO STUDY IN OUR SCHOOL. They seem tired and distracted. - Use nominalization to rephrase.
THE STUDENTS - Nominalization is also about synonyms and words that can keep our discourse shorter.
15
I'll have to be the one to ________________ to Mark about his resignation. Poor guy.
BREAK THE NEWS
15
People know that the current situation of the school is not looking good, so there's no need to keep bringing it back. - Rephrase using a passive reporting verb.
It is known that...
15
When the boss found out how the customers were being treated, she decided to fire two people from the front desk. - Rephrase using nominalization.
(an answer that makes sense will be accepted)
15
Taking my phone to bed everyday has been keeping me from sleeping. It's difficult, but I'll have to _________________.
BREAK THE HABIT
15
My dog Fred has ____________ my previous one. That poor good boy, only got to live for six years.
OUTLIVED
15
Banks ________________ to have stolen $ 6,000 of their clients in the past few weeks. (report)
WERE REPORTED
15
___________________ (believe) that the new Tarantino movie could be the best one so far.
IT IS BELIEVED - "people believe" is too damn easy for this level.
