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The film was a bit of a __________ – not as good as I’d expected. (disappointment)
letdown
We got caught in a complete __________without an umbrella. (heavy rain)
downpour
It’s important that everyone knows what’s involved from the __________ . (beginning)
outset
The smell is a bit __________ but it actually tastes really good. (not welcoming)
off-putting
The cupboard in my office is full of old paperwork, it needs a ________ . (cleaning)
clear-out
He grew up in a rather _______ neighbourhood. (destroyed)
run-down
She had a fairly traditional ____________ and education. (bring up)
upbringing
Messi pulled a muscle during the _________ and couldn’t play. (preparation)
warm-up
Replace the word in bracket with one of the phrases.You should not tolerate such working conditions. (tolerate)
put up with
come up against
drop out of
Replace the word in bracket with one of the phrases. I try to avoid early shifts if I can.(avoid)
get out of
get on with
come up with
Replace the word in bracket with one of the phrases. Two students quit the course.(quit)
get out of
look up to
dropped out of
Replace the word in bracket with one of the phrases. Of course we encountered problems, but we found ways to deal with them.(encountered)
look up to
came up against
put up with
Replace the word in bracket with one of the phrases. We found an effi cient way of dealing with applications.(found)
come up against
came up with
drop out of
Replace the word in bracket with one of the phrases. He’s aware that young athletes admire him as a role model.(admire)
get out of
put up with
look up to
We need to buy Sam new shoes. The ones he has he has already ( _________) of.
grown out
He can't ____________ for his terrible behaviour with just a coffee and a smile. (compensate)
make up for
