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CPE expressions

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    C2 fixed expressions (fill in the gaps)
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  • Don't be so ______- it's none of your business!
    nosy
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  • "You know Sam's girlfriend, don't you?" "No, actually I'm ______ ___ ______ her". (think of another way to say "I haven't met her yet")
    yet to meet
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  • I've never danced salsa before but I'll _____ it a ______.
    give /     whirl/try/go
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  • I'm longing _____ news of him
    for (remember you can also "long to do sth")
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  • Most evenings there's a party and the ______ code is strict - black tie only. 
    dress
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  • I overslept because my alarm didn't ___ ______.
    go off
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  • The actors got a standing ovation when they reappeared for the _______ call.
    curtain
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  • Sorry I forgot to call. It completely ______ my mind.
    slipped
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  • They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite _____ being lent the money.
    of
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  • The boy seemed to have an unquenchable thirst _____ knowledge.
    for
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  • "Seriously Dave, I've had ______ of your complaining."
    had enough
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  • He seems intent ___ upsetting everyone in the room!
    on
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  • "He's a fair ________ fan. I mean, he where was he last year when we were losing every week?"
    weather
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  • Do you have anything exciting lined _____ for the weekend?
    up
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  • She's trying to _________ a comeback with her first album for 20 years.
    make
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  • Our firm _______ to lose a lot of money if the deal doesn't go through
    stands
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