The two groups are ........ apart and look very unlikely to reach agreement soon on the next steps. ? rods ? poles ? sticks ? planks
poles apart = opposed positions
) During the discussion the speaker showed an excellent .......... of all the issues. ? knowledge ? grasp ? comprehension ? skill
Grasp of all the issues
I picked up a nasty tummy ______ while I was on holiday and couldn't stop being sick. 1. sickness 2. illness 3. bug 4. cold
Tummy Bug
I thought running a marathon would be just like a half marathon but in fact it was a completely different ........ of fish. ? tray ? pan ? kettle ? pot
different kettle of fish = totally different
The daily ______ for car hire usually includes insurance. 1. rate 2. cost 3. charge 4. price
Daily rate
) I wish you hadn't told me that about him. It puts me in a difficult .......... . ? position ? spot ? fix ? quandary
difficult poistion
He may not look suspect to you but he is in fact a .......... dangerous criminal. ? totally ? highly ? strongly ? largely
Highly Dangerous
One of the ..... traits of an introvert is the need to be alone at times to recharge their batteries. ? human ? personality ? individual ? spirit
Personality Traits
The lecturer_____the class's attetion to an error in the calculations. A. drew B. attracted C. put D. showed
drew the class's attention
There is a world of ........ between preparing for an exam and learning for pleasure. ? contrast ? variation ? change ? difference
there is a world of difference between...
You need to have a ........ for business if you intend to work for that company. ? head ? mind ? brain ? sense
head for business = business knowledge
The audio quality was very poor and I couldn't make .......... what they were saying. ? up ? out ? through ? in
make out = hear something clearly
Getting the computer repaired set me ........ quite a lot of money. ? away ? behind ? back ? off
set me back = cost money in a negative way.
) When he was presented with a prize for his latest book he was lost for .......... . ? thoughts ? speech ? words ? talk
lost for words
Their business plan didn't quite work out so the team had to go back to the ......... board. ? writing ? drawing ? planning ? sketching
back to the drawing board = start over
My teacher's great. I have a very high ......... of him. ? opinion ? regard ? thought ? respect
High Opinion of him.
Sarah is great at fundraising and Paul is an IT expert so together they were a ........ made in heaven when they set up the charity. ? match ? pair ? team ? combination
a match made in heaven = perfect partnership
Mark has friends in high ........ and should be able to get the funding we need for the project. ? places ? spots ? levels ? areas
high places = friends with important jobs
My parents contributed a ______ amount of money to the fund.
large amount
As soon as the couple got the keys to their new home they set ........ decorating the living room. ? about ? up ? off ? down
set out = to begin
He's quite arrogant and likes to make himself .......... to be the company's best sales person. ? out ? up ? away ? in
make out = false impression
He brings the .......... touch to a very impersonal business. ? human ? spirit ? individual ? character
Human Touch
Although he held some strong opinions he eventually had to .......... down and admit he was wrong. ? move ? wear ? back ? roll
back down = give in (recular)
The timetable for the project was set .......... when investors failed to provide extra funding. ? off ? back ? down ? away
set back =delay
The applicant was asked to supply two .......... references from previous employers. ? character ? personality ? individual ? human
Character Reference
The burglary took place last night and thieves made .......... with several items of jewellery. ? out ? through ? off ? down
make off = steal
Train ..... are due to go up yet again next year. ? costs ? prices ? fares ? rates
Train Fares
) I've got a lot on my ........ at the moment. Can I get back to you next week when I'm less busy? ? dish ? plate ? platter ? bowl
I have a lot on my plate at the moment = too much to cope with
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