C1 News and Media

"Whether the allegations were true or not, ______________ and the politician's career never fully recovered"

"While I appreciate his effort, I have _____________ about his questionable methods"

Explain the phrasal verb: "The MP is 'up for' taking bribes."

"I knew I had ________________ when my friend became visibly upset by my intrusive comments."

"The government was accused of trying to ___________ the financial scandal __________."

_________ off to the volunteers for working so hard to make the event a success!

Synonym for mistake: "She realized her ________ only after she had mistakenly revealed the surprise party plans to the guest of honor"

The government is trying to ___________ corruption within the police force.

Explain the term "taking backhanders"

Synonym: Indulging / giving in to: Stop __________ to her wishes, it won't end well!

The new video game ______________ debate about the ethics of violent content in entertainment.

This contract is _______ _______ , it's been court approved

"It was £2! I'm not going to argue over such a _________ sum of money!"

After the officical interview, an individual told reporters, ____________, that the senator had been lying

"We had a tiny disagreement, but you've ___________ the whole thing ____________ by not speaking to me for a week

"What a mess! This place is in/on shambles!"