Most performers thrive ____ positive recognition but react badly to negative criticism
on
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The organisers were hard-pressed ____ new ideas for evening entertainment, so when I suggested a classical evening at a clue, they thought it was great!!
for
15
A professional pianist, Boris really enjoyed getting his teeth _____ challenging pieces by Bartok or Shostakovich.
into
15
Why is it that the older generation always hark ______ to the good old days of the 60s and 70s music scene?
back
15
As part of the breakdancing team, we spent months working _____ common goal.
towards
15
Sally took _____ her new hobby of amateur theatricals like a duck to water!
to
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Someone said he was a well-known actor but his name doesn't _________. (sound familiar)
ring a bell
15
That acrobatic display was fantastic! They certainly __________ . (tried their very best)
pulled out all the stops
15
Leila spent the whole meeting __________ instead of listening to other people's opinions! (talking about her own achievements)
blowing her how trumpet
15
Their old gymnastic equipment _________ on a well-known online auction site. (was sold very cheaply)
went for a song
15
Phil insisted that he loathed any form of dance but after seeing the Cuban dancers performing live, he quickly ___________ . (expressed a different opinion)
changed his tune
15
I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to say to Lisa about her performance but I'll _____________ and see how she reacts. (see how a situation develops before deciding what to do)
play it by ear
15
The classic Abba songs such as Dancing Queen and the title-track Mamma Mia really brought the _______ _____
house down
15
Harris admitted to s________ from c________ stage fright in the past,
suffering, crippling
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Despite the __________ rollercoaster of the last few weeks, she said that seeing the _______ smiles of audience at the end had made it all worthwhile!
emotional, beaming
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The show has received g_______ reviews across the board and tickets are selling like _____ _______ so get yours while you can!
