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_____ and large, Spain is a good place to live.
By
I'd say that, by and large, the information he gave was accurate. What does "by and large" mean.
In general, on the whole, everything considered
By and ____, mammals have bigger brains than reptiles.
By and large
Which one is wrong: These measures have been taken ______ increasing the company's profits.
in order to
on the purpose of
with a view to
with the aim of
They did a massive advertising campaign WITH A ____ TO increasing revenue in the short term.
view
Which one is wrong: The form cannot be signed by anyone________ you.
other than
apart
except for
except
The journey by road is not recommended to anyone _____ THAN the most experienced cyclist.
other than
Some people never even read a newspaper, let alone a book. What does "let alone" mean?
much less / emphasize how unlikely a situation is because something much more likely has never happened
They can't afford a meal out, _____ ALONE a holiday.
let alone
He could hardly touch his knees, LET _____ his toes.
let alone
Why do you find her annoying? FOR A START, she's always late. Meaning?
First, or at the first example in a list of things.
What's so different about a competition? You are playing in front of a crowd _______.
for a start
first and foremost
by and large
for the time being
Which is wrong? "It's not an easy game. ____ you have to run fast, even though it's not a race!"
For a start
In the first place
First and foremost
To begin with
I see myself, FIRST AND F___M___ , as a working artist.
first and foremost
In spite of being elected to office, she remains ___ ___ FOREMOST a writer.
first and foremost
Yet for many of us, Jones was, FIRST AND FOREMOST, a voice for the oppressed. Meaning?
Most importantly, above all else, more than anything else
