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C2 Key Word Transformations Set 1

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  • When what really happened is revealed, you’re going to be in big trouble. (LIGHT) When what really happened ............ you’re going to be in big trouble.
    comes to light
  • He looks very similar to his uncle. (BEARS) He ............... to his uncle.
    bears a close resemblance
  • Be optimistic, at least it isn’t raining. (BRIGHT) ..................., at least it isn’t raining.
    look on the bright side
  • New restrictions will become law on Friday night. (FORCE) New restrictions will .............. on Friday night.
    come into force
  • People who earn under €10,000 a year don’t have to pay income tax. (EXEMPT) People who earn under €10,000 a year ................ income tax.
    are exempt from paying
  • She’s been a bit sad for the last few days. (MOUTH) She’s been a bit ............ for the last few days.
    down in the mouth
  • The film is very different from the book. (CRY) The film is ................ the book.
    a far cry from
  • Sadly, he just doesn’t have what it takes to be a professional basketball player. (CUT) Sadly, he just ............... a professional basketball player.
    isn't cut out to be
  • In his autobiography, he finally told the truth about the infamous argument with his manager. (RECORD) In his autobiography, he finally ........... about the infamous argument with his manager.
    set the record straight
  • The little boy was very jealous to see his cousin riding his new bike. (GREEN) The little boy was ........... to see his cousin riding his new bike.
    green with envy
  • He is determined to go to LA to be an actor. (HEART) He ............... to LA to be an actor.
    has his heart set on going