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"Whether the allegations were true or not, ______________ and the politician's career never fully recovered"
mud sticks
"I knew I had ________________ when my friend became visibly upset by my intrusive comments."
overstepped the mark
"While I appreciate his effort, I have _____________ about his questionable methods"
mixed feelings
"The government was accused of trying to ___________ the financial scandal __________."
sweep / under the carpet
The new video game ______________ debate about the ethics of violent content in entertainment.
stirred up
"We had a tiny disagreement, but you've ___________ the whole thing ____________ by not speaking to me for a week
blown out of the water
The government is trying to ___________ corruption within the police force.
stamp out
After the officical interview, an individual told reporters, ____________, that the senator had been lying
off the record
"It was £2! I'm not going to argue over such a _________ sum of money!"
trivial
_________ off to the volunteers for working so hard to make the event a success!
hats
Synonym for mistake: "She realized her ________ only after she had mistakenly revealed the surprise party plans to the guest of honor"
gaffe
Explain the phrasal verb: "The MP is 'up for' taking bribes."
being accused of
Explain the term "taking backhanders"
taking money illegally / under the table (in exchange for favours)
"What a mess! This place is in/on shambles!"
in
Synonym: Indulging / giving in to: Stop __________ to her wishes, it won't end well!
pandering
This contract is _______ _______ , it's been court approved
legally binding
