The City is planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion. DRAWN Plans _________ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
are being drawn up to
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We were horrified to see smoke coming out of the bedroom windows. MUCH ________ see smoke coming out of the bedroom windows.
Much to our horror we could
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Didn't you want me to tell the staff about your resignation? RATHER Would _________ the staff know about your resignation?
you rather I had not let
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Brian couldn't explain how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car. LOSS Brian _________ how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car.
was at a loss to explain
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This film stands a very good chance of winning an award. HIGHLY It is __________ win an award.
highly likely (that) the film will
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How can I make him understand that I don't want to see him any more? ACROSS How can I __________ that I don't want to see him any more?
get it across to him
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The police acted quickly and prevented a fight between rival groups developing. PART Quick __________ the police prevented a fight between rival groups developing.
action on the part of
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I'm sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. TRACK I'm sorry, I __________ time.
lost track of
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Roger was made responsible for health and safety in the factory. PUT They _________ health and safety at the factory.
put Roger in charge of
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He's likely to lose his job if he keeps disagreeing with his boss. DANGER If he keeps disagreeing with his boss, he's ___________ sacked from his job.
in danger of getting
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Journalists reported that the deadly accident was probably caused by a drunk driver. BLAME Journalists _________ a drunk driver for the deadly accident.
placed the blame on
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You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it. UNDER I _________ the job was mine if I wanted it.
was under the impression (that)
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It's not likely to happen but if you're not satisfied with the product we'll refund your money. EVENT __________ you are not satisfied with the product your money will be refunded.
In the unlikely event that
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I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the company. TAKEN I _________ when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last day.
was taken aback / by surprise
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Most people believe that aliens don't exist. SUCH Most people believe there _________ aliens.
is no such thing as
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We were wrongly told that the exam would be easy. LED We _________ the exam would be easy.