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endeavour

try

Phil will take care of the travel arrangements.

Phill will be responsible for the travel arrangements

Sorry to keep you waiting

I am sorry to have kept you waiting

take up a hobby

start a hobby

Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.

We travelled to Barcelona during the weekend. We have many things to tell you.

What's more

In addition

I can't wait to see you!

I'm looking forward to seeing you.

commence

start

We need your personal info

It is a requirement that you provide your personal information

Seen my glasses?

Have you seen my glasses?

But

However

For example

For instance

come up with an idea

devise / invent an idea

If the contract info is OK for you, sign on the line

If you find the contract terms acceptable, please sign on the line

Make a sentence with ''It goes without saying that...''

And of course it goes without saying that if there's anything you should need while you're out here, please don't hesitate to call me here

number of people vs amount of time - when do we use 'number' and 'amount'?

number of + countable ; amount of + uncountable

She partook in a competition three days ago

She took part in a competition three days ago

We regret to inform you that the delivery will be delayed due to adverse weather conditions

Sorry but the delivery will be late, the weather isn't that good

His political ideas are based on conversative beliefs. (based on)

His political ideas are founded on conversative beliefs.

Can you help me with this problem?

Could you please assist me with this issue?

She's decided to take on the job

She has decided to accept the job

The girl I met in Singapore was interested in working in Australia.

The girl whom I met in Singapore was interested in working in Australia