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Describing buildings (and people): n___ (=ordinary), i___, o__ t__ t__)
nondescript, innovative, over the top
You must be very ___ if you believe fortune tellers. (=easily cheated, deceived or fooled)
gullible
"You should definitely wear a helmet! You're t____ f___!" (=You say this when you warn someone of danger.)
tempting fate
You can ___ and see what you think. (=give it a try)
give it a whirl
city d___ (=people who live in a city)
city dwellers
damage caused by normal w___ and t___ (=damage resulting from normal use)
wear and tear
Some people seem to find it harder to g__ v__ other than their own. (understand opinions)
grasp viewpoints
His half-hearted apology did little to t__ the h__ out of the situation. (reduce the level of anger/excitement)
take the heat out of
"I'm in the d____ because I messed up." (be disapproved of; sb is annoyed with you because of sth you've done)
in the doghouse
That is one m__-w__ Pave! (smelling, looking, or sounding delicious)
mouth-watering
He's always been s__-c__ about being so short. (too aware of/nervous about your own appearance and actions)
self-conscious
There are still a few bits and ___ to take away. (=small things of different types)
bits and pieces
Formal business correspondence: Refer to previous contact (formal) (hints: further/regard/dated)
Further to our previous... / With regard to your email dated...
Sleeping habits: I would lie there t___ and t___ all night and I couldn't sleep a w___. (not sleeping {well})
tossing and turning; couldn't sleep a wink
Dealing with conflict: find two expressions/phrases/sentences: (earth/belief/words/dissatisfaction/"Trust me, I will..."/It's totally...)
Where on earth did you get this from?/This is beyond belief!/I'm lost for words./I'm calling to express my dissatisfaction / I can assure you.../...unacceptable
Foreign words: a___-g___ (different, modern) (French)
avant-garde
