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  • A better salary .......... employees.
    A better salary IS BEING CALLED FOR BY employees.
  • What does "not have a clue / have no clue" mean?
    to be completely unable to guess, understand, or deal with something
  • You should ... sth/sb to avoid something that will have a bad effect on you.
    turn around to
    give up on
    live up to
    stay away from
  • Sometimes, but not very often = "_____ now and ____"
    EVERY now and THEN
  • A panda lives ... a diet of bamboo
    of
    from
    on
    through
  • The consequences __ rash decisions may be felt later.
    for
    about
    of
    on
  • What does the idiom "hit the road" mean?
    to leave a place or begin a journey
  • An increase __ 12% has been recording in electric car sales.
    up
    in
    of
    for
  • "I absolutely hate English!" = "I don't like English at ___!"
    all ("at all" - to make negative / questions stronger)
  • Most people have a desire __ live a happy and healthy life.
    in
    to
    for
    of
  • It would ____ me happy if you come visit in the summer.
    make
  • The idiom is used to tell someone that something is impossible: "n_ w__"
    no way ! (also "not a chance")
  • "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.
  • Which phrase means to be responsible for someone / something AND to deal with something
    give up to
    take care of
    bring up with
    look out for
  • Which of the following does NOT mean "at this time" ?
    for the time being
    for the moment
    for now
    for actually
  • Which idiom would you say before stating something that is unpleasant but true?
    not say boo
    it's safe to say
    let's face it
    so the saying goes
  • The new product made an immediate impact __ sales.
    on
    to
    in
    with
  • What is the difference between "worthy" and "worthwhile" ?
    worthy = deserving respect / admiration | worthwhile = suitable reward for time / effort
  • "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.)
  • Extreme sports is n_ j___. You can die from doing them!
    be NO JOKE = to be serious or difficult
  • What is the adjective form of "grace" ?
    graceful
  • If you "come up against" something, it means...
    to have to deal with a problem.
  • What does "nothing of the kind / sort" mean?
    Not at all like anything mentioned.
  • A phrase that means "as said by most people"
    do not choose this one
    by / from all acounts
    not this option
    if you choose this, you are crazy
  • "__ away with (something) = to get rid of something or stop using something.
    DO away with
  • Scientists are *carrying out __* into the causes of lung cancer.
    investigations
    enquiries
    surveys
    research
  • A phrasal verb that means: "to demand something happens". c___ f__
    call for
  • "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
  • What's the missing word? "Cheetahs can run ... a maximum speed of 120km/h"
    at ("at a speed of" = to refer to a rate of movement)
  • The politician is *under __* for corruption
    investigation
    enquiry
    research
    survey
  • A phrasal verb that means to find and bring together a group of animals or people: r _ _ _ _ u _
    round up
  • When something is expected: "_____ as __ surprise"
    COME as NO surprise
  • Anthony loves living in London. ___, he doesn't like the weather.
    While
    However
    Despite
    Although
  • Which idiom means "more than anything else" ?
    above and beyond
    first and foremost
    well and truely
    without a shadow of a doubt
  • What does it mean if something is "at hand" ? (eg: "Don't worry, help is at hand!")
    Near in time or position
  • Workers are protesting __ public sector pay cuts.
    against
    with
    on
    to
  • The phrase "__" means to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person.
    look forward to
    up for consideration
    focus on the positives
    turn your attention
  • Change the word to fit the gap (COMPEL): "Anthony presented ... evidence that incriminated the suspect"
    compelling = convincing (can also mean "forceful" and "demanding attention")
  • Teachers have been calling __ a change to the education system.
    on
    for
    of
    an
  • There is little support __ the new changes.
    for
    at
    towards
    on
  • Have you lost *__ in* this game of Baamboozle yet?
    attention
    attraction
    focus
    interest
  • To read or hear new information and take the necessary time to understand it
    obtain
    digest
    acquire
    consume
  • Scientists are *turning their __ to* finding a solution to global warming.
    interest
    attraction
    attention
    focus
  • There has been an increase __ electric car sales.
    for
    in
    up
    of
  • Recently there has been a lot of media *__ on* the war in the Ukraine.
    interest
    focus
    attention
    attraction
  • Which phrase means "to have great respect for somebody/something" ?
    give (sb/sth) up
    consider (sb/sth) high
    think (sb/sth) good
    hold (sb/sth) in high regard
  • Any idiom that means "promise": g___ (someone) your w___"
    give (someone) your word
  • A phrasal verb that means "begin" (informal) = k___ o__
    kick off
  • "The concert will happen tomorrow" = "The concert will t _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ tomorrow"
    take place = to happen
  • "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
  • Which phrase means "waiting and prepared to act"
    waiting to act
    ready, steady, go!
    set and ready
    ready and waiting
  • Policies shouldn't be decided before *conducting a __* of the public.
    survey
    investigation
    enquiry
    research
  • With the aim of doing something = "with a ____ to *doing something*"
    With a VIEW to passing the exam, we're doing this Baamboozle.
  • What's the missing word? "You ___ to leave your phones in your bag for the exam"
    are (be + to + infinitive = formal instructions / arrangements / future)
  • "It's _______  important we get funding" (extremely important / necessary for success or existence of something)
    vitally
    totally
    largely
    completely
  • The homework I give will ____ you busy for the whole weekend!
    keep
  • "There's __ such _____ (as)" = Something doesn't exist
    There's NO such THING (as)
  • When one thing f___ in w___ anther, they exist or happen together in a way that is convenient.
    FITS in WITH
  • Early reports suggest a *serious __* at the chemical plant.
    occasion
    incident
    example
    case
  • What does "at no point" mean?
    never
  • "____ in" = to turn on a radio or television.
    TUNE in
  • except for someone / something: "... your presence, no one else came to the theatre"
    whereas
    in addition to
    despite
    but for
  • "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.
  • The train derailment led to injuries and *in some __* even death.
    examples
    incidents
    occasions
    cases
  • I c_______ myself lucky to have survived the accident.
    consider
  • "of little / no ___________" = "not important"
    of little / no CONSEQUENCE
  • It's a great song, but I wouldn't ____ it perfect.
    call
  • An idiom you use to explain your ideas more clearly: "__ other _____"
    IN other WORDS
  • 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
  • "I always keep make sure I keep my shopping receipts" = "I MAKE A _____ __ keeping my shopping receipts"
    make a POINT OF doing something
  • "___ *something* to the ____" = to find out how good something is.
    PUT *something* to the *TEST*
  • There have been *a number of __* when I've felt like quitting.
    occasions
    cases
    incidents
    examples
  • Use "whatsoever" in a sentence.
    meaning: (not at all) used after a negative phrase to add emphasis to the idea that is being expressed:
  • Some people have no regard __ keeping public spaces clean.
    on
    about
    for
    at
  • The government should order a *public __* into the poor state the country's infrastructure.
    enquiry
    survey
    research
    investigation
  • Which phrasal verb means: "to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten"
    brush up (on)
    get through to
    do away with
    fit in with
  • We .......... of using plastic.
    We OUGHT TO GET RID of using plastic.
  • When something is expected: "n_ w_____"
    no wonder
  • To find something __ = to find something difficult
    devastatingly hard
    painful
    easy
    tricky
  • Which of these do NOT mean "be (of) no use" ?
    useless
    pointless
    clueless
    serve no purpose
  • Correct the mistake: "We went despite of the rain"
    IN SPITE OF or DESPITE. Never "DESPITE OF" !
  • The main *tourist __ * of Barcelona is the Sagrada Familia.
    focus
    attraction
    interest
    attention
  • What does the idiom "in for (something)" mean?
    going to experience something
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