That’s the second time that plumber has ________ us down. Next time we’ll use a different one.
That’s the second time that plumber has let us down. Next time we’ll use a different one.
Louisa’s been a great __________ to me since my pet died.
Louisa’s been a great comfort to me since Mary died.
Hundreds of people gathered to ____________ the dead president.
Hundreds of people gathered to mourn the dead president.
I had no money left and was getting ____________.
I had no money left and was getting desperate.
He served an _________________ as a mechanic.
He served an apprenticeship as a mechanic
She’s been feeling _____________ since that argument with Jack.
She’s been feeling down since that argument with Jack.
It’s getting late. Shall we ask the waiter for the _____?
It’s getting late. Shall we ask the waiter for the bill?
His father, who was also a lawyer, shared his legal __________ to help civil rights groups.
His father, who was also a lawyer, shared his legal expertise to help civil rights groups.
The charity offers support to the increasing numbers of people sleeping __________ on the city’s streets.
The charity offers support to the increasing numbers of people sleeping rough on the city’s streets.
Hang on while I __________ a cup of coffee and a sandwich.
Hang on while I grab a cup of coffee and a sandwich.
The policeman signalled to him to _______ over.
The policeman signalled to him to pull over.
Critics gave the performance ________ reviews.
Critics gave the performance rave reviews.
Humza, who works in my department, took me under his ________ for the first few weeks.
Humza, who works in my department, took me under his wing for the first few weeks.
He had an ability to put his students ____ ease.
He had an ability to put his students at ease.
He tried to __________ me that I would be okay.
He tried to reassure me that I would be okay.
