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Based on the evidence we have we think the accident was caused by human error. (TELL)
As far as we can tell, the accident was caused by human error.
Could you watch my bag while I go to the toilet? (EYE)
Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the toilet?
3. The teacher pretended not to see the students who were whispering at the back of the class. (EYE)
The teacher turned a blind eye to the students who were whispering at the back of the class.
I need to refresh and revise my German before my trip to Berlin next month. (BRUSH)
I need to brush up on my German before my trip to Berlin next month.
5. I’m on holiday next week but please give me regular updates on how the project is going. (PICTURE)
5. I’m on holiday next week but please keep me in the picture about how the project is going.
She definitely wasn’t pleased to see her ex-boyfriend sitting at the bar when she came in. (HAVE)
She can’t have been pleased to see her ex-boyfriend sitting at the bar when she came in.
I didn’t recognise the number that was calling me but in the end it was my brother on his new phone. (TURNED)
I didn’t recognise the number that was calling me but it turned out to be my brother on his new phone.
It took her a while to understand and accept the death of her parents. (TERMS)
It took her a while to come to terms with the death of her parents.
Investigators are trying to deduce what happened after they lost contact with the pilot of the plane. (PIECE)
Investigators are trying to piece together what happened after they lost contact with the pilot of the plane.
The match has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. (CALLED)
The match has been called off due to unforeseen circumstances.
Since getting promoted, I’ve struggled to deal with/understand my new responsibilities. (GRIPS)
Since getting promoted, I’ve struggled to get to grips with my new responsibilities.
His love of jazz music started when he visited New Orleans 20 years ago. (DATES)
His love of jazz music dates back to his visit to New Orleans 20 years ago.
There will probably be job losses at the company due to a drop in sales. (LIKELIHOOD)
In all likelihood, there will be job losses at the company due to a drop in sales.
