C1 Collocations 4

He doesn't work here on a regular ........, only on and off. (basis, pattern, standard, routine)

To ........ it simply, the company is facing serious economic problems. (express, put, say, tell)

He doesn't work here on a regular basis, only .......... and off. (in, on, out, to))

I'm afraid I have to ........... issue with you on that. I just don't agree. (give, take, make, draw)

The police ........ a trap for the burglars and caught them just as they were entering the house. (put, created, placed, set)

I'm not saying he's a liar, but he does tend to _________ the truth a little when he's talking about his achievements. (extend, stretch, pull, force)

I'm really ....... pressure at work at the moment.

The ....... to our success is hard work and toil. (means, key, solution, past)

The building ....... into flames and we had to call the brigade. (blasted, burst, blew, shot)

Who's going to ........ the news to the boss that we've lost the file? (break, smash, crash, crack)

Let's hope there's a ....... in the weather and we can go out in the garden. (pause, stop, fall, break)

I’d like to ........ an order for a delivery of stationery please. (place, settle, put, make)

The party was in ..... swing when the lights suddenly went out. (total, complete, full, great)

He really .......... his mark in the business and rose to be the boss. (made, set, created, put)

Our car is ...... new! It's never been driven. (dead, fresh, just, brand)