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except for someone / something: "... your presence, no one else came to the theatre"

but for

despite

whereas

in addition to

Change the word to fit the gap (COMPEL): "Anthony presented ... evidence that incriminated the suspect"

compelling = convincing (can also mean "forceful" and "demanding attention")

A panda lives ... a diet of bamboo

on

through

of

from

What's the missing word? "Cheetahs can run at ... maximum speed of 120km/h"

at ("at a speed of" = to refer to a rate of movement)

"I always keep make sure I keep my shopping receipts" = "I MAKE A _____ __ keeping my shopping receipts"

make a POINT OF doing something

"It's impossible for me stay informed about all of Donald Trump's policies" = "I can't KEEP _____ __ all of Donald Trump's policies"

keep TRACK OF

"Anthony was very disappointed about failing his exam" = "____ to Anthony's ______________, he failed the exam"

MUCH ... DISAPPOINTMENT (much to someone's delight, dismay, disappointment, surprise, etc.)

Correct the mistake: "We went despite of the rain"

IN SPITE OF or DESPITE. Never "DESPITE OF" !

"The concert will happen tomorrow" = "The concert will t _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ tomorrow"

take place = to happen

What is the adjective form of "grace" ?

graceful

What is the difference between "worthy" and "worthwhile" ?

worthy = deserving respect / admiration | worthwhile = suitable reward for time / effort

What's the missing word? "You ___ to leave your phones in your bag for the exam"

are (be + to + infinitive = formal instructions / arrangements / future)

A phrasal verb that means to find and bring together a group of animals or people: r _ _ _ _ u _

round up

Anthony loves living in London. ___, he doesn't like the weather.

However

Although

Despite

While

To read or hear new information and take the necessary time to understand it

digest

consume

obtain

acquire

"It's _______ important we get funding" (extremely important / necessary for success or existence of something)

vitally

totally

completely

largely

We .......... of using plastic.

We OUGHT TO GET RID of using plastic.

A better salary .......... employees.

A better salary IS BEING CALLED FOR BY employees.

You should ... sth/sb to avoid something that will have a bad effect on you.

stay away from

give up on

turn around to

live up to

"Jeans are very durable and will stand up to years of use". What does "stand up (to)" mean?

To continue to be strong even after receiving severe treatment.

"I finally managed to get through to Anthony how important it is to study". What does "get through to" mean?

To succeed in making someone understand or believe something

When one thing f___ in w___ anther, they exist or happen together in a way that is convenient.

FITS in WITH

If you "come up against" something, it means...

to have to deal with a problem.

Which phrasal verb means: "to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten"

brush up (on)

fit in with

do away with

get through to

"I absolutely hate English!" = "I don't like English at ___!"

all ("at all" - to make negative / questions stronger)

Any idiom that means "promise": g___ (someone) your w___"

give (someone) your word

Which phrase means "to have great respect for somebody/something" ?

hold (sb/sth) in high regard

think (sb/sth) good

consider (sb/sth) high

give (sb/sth) up

What does "not have a clue / have no clue" mean?

to be completely unable to guess, understand, or deal with something

Use "whatsoever" in a sentence.

meaning: (not at all) used after a negative phrase to add emphasis to the idea that is being expressed:

"of little / no ___________" = "not important"

of little / no CONSEQUENCE

What does "at no point" mean?

never

When something is expected: "n_ w_____"

no wonder

When something is expected: "_____ as __ surprise"

COME as NO surprise

Extreme sports is n_ j___. You can die from doing them!

be NO JOKE = to be serious or difficult

Which of these do NOT mean "be (of) no use" ?

clueless

pointless

useless

serve no purpose

The idiom is used to tell someone that something is impossible: "n_ w__"

no way ! (also "not a chance")

"There's __ such _____ (as)" = Something doesn't exist

There's NO such THING (as)

Sometimes, but not very often = "_____ now and ____"

EVERY now and THEN

Which of the following does NOT mean "at this time" ?

for actually

for the time being

for the moment

for now

Which idiom means "more than anything else" ?

first and foremost

well and truely

without a shadow of a doubt

above and beyond

An idiom you use to explain your ideas more clearly: "__ other _____"

IN other WORDS

A phrase that means "as said by most people"

by / from all acounts

not this option

do not choose this one

if you choose this, you are crazy

"Explaining bad news is difficult, *to say the least*" What does this mean?

What you are describing is much more serious or important than suggested.

With the aim of doing something = "with a ____ to *doing something*"

With a VIEW to passing the exam, we're doing this Baamboozle.

Which idiom would you say before stating something that is unpleasant but true?

let's face it

it's safe to say

not say boo

so the saying goes

"___ *something* to the ____" = to find out how good something is.

PUT *something* to the *TEST*

What does it mean if something is "at hand" ? (eg: "Don't worry, help is at hand!")

Near in time or position

What does the idiom "in for (something)" mean?

going to experience something

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of "take in (something)" ?

Attempt something challenging

Completely understand the meaning or importance of something

Go see something of interest

Include something

What does the idiom "hit the road" mean?

to leave a place or begin a journey

A phrasal verb that means "begin" (informal) = k___ o__

kick off

Which phrase means to be responsible for someone / something AND to deal with something

take care of

look out for

give up to

bring up with

It's a great song, but I wouldn't ____ it perfect.

call

The homework I give will ____ you busy for the whole weekend!

keep

I c_______ myself lucky to have survived the accident.

consider

It would ____ me happy if you come visit in the summer.

make

To find something __ = to find something difficult

tricky

painful

easy

devastatingly hard

Which phrase means "waiting and prepared to act"

ready and waiting

waiting to act

set and ready

ready, steady, go!

What does "nothing of the kind / sort" mean?

Not at all like anything mentioned.

"__ away with (something) = to get rid of something or stop using something.

DO away with

"____ in" = to turn on a radio or television.

TUNE in

Have you lost *__ in* this game of Baamboozle yet?

interest

focus

attention

attraction

Recently there has been a lot of media *__ on* the war in the Ukraine.

focus

attention

interest

attraction

The phrase "__" means to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person.

turn your attention

look forward to

up for consideration

focus on the positives

Scientists are *turning their __ to* finding a solution to global warming.

attention

attraction

focus

interest

The main *tourist __ * of Barcelona is the Sagrada Familia.

attraction

attention

interest

focus

The train derailment led to injuries and *in some __* even death.

cases

incidents

occasions

examples

Early reports suggest a *serious __* at the chemical plant.

incident

example

occasion

case

There have been *a number of __* when I've felt like quitting.

occasions

incidents

examples

cases

The government should order a *public __* into the poor state the country's infrastructure.

enquiry

survey

investigation

research

Policies shouldn't be decided before *conducting a __* of the public.

survey

investigation

research

enquiry

Scientists are *carrying out __* into the causes of lung cancer.

research

investigations

enquiries

surveys

The politician is *under __* for corruption

investigation

enquiry

research

survey

Most people have a desire __ live a happy and healthy life.

to

for

of

in

The consequences __ rash decisions may be felt later.

of

for

on

about

An increase __ 12% has been recording in electric car sales.

of

in

up

for

There has been an increase __ electric car sales.

in

of

up

for

There is little support __ the new changes.

for

on

towards

at

Some people have no regard __ keeping public spaces clean.

for

on

at

about

Workers are protesting __ public sector pay cuts.

against

to

with

on

A phrasal verb that means: "to demand something happens". c___ f__

call for

Teachers have been calling __ a change to the education system.

for

of

an

on

The new product made an immediate impact __ sales.

on

in

to

with