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He finally accepted the situation. He finally __________ the situation. (TERMS)
came to terms with
The results were exactly what we expected. The results __________ expectations. (LIVED)
lived up to
His performance was worse than expected. His performance __________ expectations. (SHORT)
fell short of
You must consider all the factors carefully. You must __________ all the factors. (ACCOUNT)
take into account
The new policy caused many changes. The new policy __________ many changes. (BROUGHT)
brought about
Tim copied one of his heroes as a young musician. Tim __________ one of his heroes as a young musician. (MODEL)
modelled himself on
I promised him it wouldn’t happen again. I __________ that there would be no repetition. (WORD)
gave him my word
The organisers planned everything very carefully. Everything was planned __________ by the organisers. (UTMOST)
with the utmost care
The company’s image suffers because of poor service. Poor service __________ the company. (REFLECT)
reflects badly on
No one knows why Fred made such a strange decision. No one knows what __________ so extraordinary a decision. (MAKE)
prompted Fred to make
I never get bored of this film. I __________ this film. (TIRE)
never tire of
You should think about people less fortunate than you. You should __________ those less privileged than you. (SPARE)
spare a thought for
David played a key role in writing the proposal. David __________ the drafting of the proposal. (INSTRUMENTAL)
was instrumental in
The manager made me wait almost an hour. I __________ for the best part of an hour by the manager. (KEPT)
was kept waiting
I helped Rob, and because of that his business succeeded. I did Rob a favour, __________ his business became successful. (RESULT)
as a result of which
Becoming famous caused him to lose his privacy. His rise to fame __________ his privacy. (EXPENSE)
came at the expense of
Don’t let small problems affect you so much. Don’t let small problems __________ you to such a great extent. (PREY)
prey on
He had no idea what would happen next. __________ what was in store for him. (LITTLE)
Little did he know
The film caused so much controversy that it was banned. __________ it was banned in several places. (SUCH)
Such was the controversy caused by the film that
He was annoyed about being left out of the team. He __________ being left out of the team. (EXCEPTION)
took exception to
I didn’t lock the door, so it was stolen → If I __________, it wouldn’t have been stolen (LOCKED)
had locked the door
They didn’t act, so the problem worsened → If they __________, the problem wouldn’t have worsened (ACTED)
had acted sooner
I forgot, so I’m in trouble → If I __________, I wouldn’t be in trouble (FORGOTTEN)
had not forgotten
He didn’t work hard, so he failed → If he __________, he wouldn’t have failed (WORKED)
had worked harder
I didn’t see him, so I didn’t speak → If I __________ him, I would have spoken (SEEN)
had seen
The meeting had just started when complaints began → No sooner __________ complaints began (HAD)
had the meeting started than
He only understood later → Only later __________ the situation (DID)
did he understand
You must never reveal this → __________ reveal this information (NO)
Under no circumstances should you
The problem was so serious that action was taken → __________ that action was taken (SUCH)
Such was the problem
He didn’t realise what would happen → __________ what was in store for him (LITTLE)
Little did he know
She is capable __________ solving the problem
of
He made a point __________ attending the meeting
of
The policy had an impact __________ the economy
on
The evidence points __________ a new conclusion
to
The plan is bound __________ fail
to
The results are far __________ conclusive
from
The situation worsened __________ time
over
He arrived __________ the last minute
at
The issue is __________ discussion
under
The issue stems __________ poor planning
from
The decision resulted __________ major problems
in
He took __________ to the criticism
exception
The changes were brought __________ by new management
about
His performance fell __________ expectations
short of
The plan failed to live __________ expectations
up to
She finally __________ with her failure
came to terms
His actions gave __________ a great deal of controversy
rise to
You must __________ mind the consequences before acting
bear in
The findings are consistent __________ earlier studies
with
The policy was introduced __________ response to criticism
in
He acted __________ good faith (on, at, in, with)
in
The issue was brought __________ focus
into
The plan collapsed __________ the weight of its flaws
under
The decision was taken __________ haste
in
She has little tolerance __________ incompetence
for
The report casts doubt __________ the results
on
The issue calls __________ immediate action
for
He is widely regarded __________ an expert
as
The policy resulted __________ significant changes
in
The results differ __________ previous findings
from
He was praised __________ his efforts
for
The proposal was rejected __________ of its cost
because
She spoke __________ length about the issue
at
The findings are __________ variance with earlier results
at
His success came __________ the expense ______ his health
at, of
The matter is still __________ consideration
under
He struggled to __________ the demands of the job (fall short of, live up to, give rise to)
live up to
The issue worsened, __________ no action was taken (despite, as a result of which, whereas)
as a result of which
She __________ the idea of working overtime (objected to, brought about, bore in mind)
objected to
He tends to __________ minor issues unnecessarily (live up to, bring about, take exception to, fall short of)
take exception to
The new policy will __________ major reforms (take exception to, bring about, bear in mind)
bring about
His results __________ expectations by a large margin (came to terms with, fell short of, brought about, bore in mind)
fell short of
Her performance failed to __________ expectations (bring about, live up to, take exception to)
live up to
You should always __________ the risks involved (give rise to, bear in mind, fall short of)
bear in mind
The decision __________ a lot of criticism (gave rise to, bore in mind)
gave rise to
He finally __________ the pressure after months of stress (brought about, came to terms with, gave rise to)
came to terms with