By the end of the week I felt comfortable in my new job. HOME - At the end of the week ____________ in my new job.
FELT/WAS AT HOME
synonym of dilapidated, run-down
SHABBY
Apparently, they´re planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion. DRAWN Plans _________________________ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
ARE BEING DRAWN UP TO
adjective: dark and unattractive esp. because of being dirty or not cared for
DINGY
What type of river is it?
A WINDING RIVER
A situation or course of action having both positive and negative effects.
DOUBLE EDGED SWORD
This film stands a very good chance of winning an award. HIGHLY It is ___________ win an award.
HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE FILM WILL
If he doesn´t get that job, who knows what he'll do! KNOWING -If he doesn´t get that job, __________________ what he'll do!
THERE IS NO KNOWING
The company has a good reputation in the local area. HIGHLY The company ____________________________ of in the local area.
IS HIGHLY SPOKEN
Busy and frenetic activity or excitement
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE
Clean and organized
NEAT AND TIDY
What is this?
A COBBLED STREET
Adjective: untidy, disorganized
CLUTTERED
nervous, uneasy
WARY
What's this?
A PAVEMENT CAFÉ
The neighborhood has become_________ with incidents happening almost every night.
CRIME-RIDDEN
Ph verb: New cafes and shops HAVE STARTED TO ARISE all over the city, adding to its vibrant atmosphere.
HAVE SPRUNG UP
Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. DELIGHT -________________ , Lucy was given the award.
MUCH TO HER DELIGHT
PHRASAL VERB: to repair or decorate
DO (sth) UP
The _________ of refugees remains a global concern, demanding urgent action and support.
PLIGHT
Playing drums is fun , but so is singing in a choir. JUST -It's ___________________ in a choir as it is playing the drums.
JUST AS MUCH FUN SINGING
I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the company. TAKEN I _________ when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last day.
WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE/ WAS TAKEN ABACK
Phrasal verb: get rid off, stop doing something
TO DO AWAY WITH
It's possible that the burglars got into the building by forcing open a fire exit. GAINED - The burglars may _____________by forcing open a fire exit.
HAVE GAINED ENTRY/ACCESS
After studying hard all year, getting a perfect score on the final exam was the _____________ on the cake
ICING
a person who lives in an empty building without permission
SQUATTER
angry, furious, mad
LIVID
It's not likely to happen but if you're not satisfied with the product we'll refund your money. EVENT _______________ that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be refunded.
IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT
Informal expression meaning "it's not a big deal" or "it's not a problem.
NO BIGGIE
Didn't you want me to tell the staff about your resignation? RATHER Would ___________ the staff know about your resignation?
YOU RATHER I HAD NOT LET
The tricky question on the C1 exam was a red _______ , distracting from the easier ones.
HERRING
tiny,narrow, small, compact
CRAMPED
Phrasal verb: to be considered, regarded as
TO BE LOOKED ON AS
It’s always warm and _______ with a blanket and a cup of tea.
COSY
Davina can't even boil an egg and so she certainly couldn't cook a whole meal. ALONE Davina can't even boil an egg__________________ a whole meal.
LET ALONE COOK
synonym of picturesque
QUAINT