The police now think that he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. HAVE. He is now............................ up the story to protect his girlfriend.
thought to have made
After working as a sales assisant for six years she became a manager of the company. WENT . She spent six years working as a sales assisant .............. manger
then went on to become
Even after a year at this company I still find it strange to get up so early. USED.Even after a year I ..................................... up so early.
can´t get used to getting
I can never understand how to work this new device. MATTER. No............. I just can´t work out how to use this device.
matter how hard I try.
Financial problems can put a relationship under pressure and curse tensions. STRAIN. Financial problems .................... relationships.
put a strain on
He isn´t very social and tends to prefer his own company when on holiday. KEEP. He tends ................ when on holiday.
to keep himself to himself
The council are planning to make the road wider which should help reduce traffic congestion considerably.EASE. The planned . .................................. traffic congestion
widening of the road should ease
You,ll really regret not taking the job. KICK. You .................. don´t take that job.
will kick yourself
Although my doctor told me to cut out sugar immediately from my diet I would prefer to reduce gradually. ON. Despite my doctor tadvising me to stop eating sugar immediately, I would rather............................ it gradually
cut down on
That was easily the best Italian restuaurant I ever been to. YET. I´ve ...................... a better Italian restaurant.
yet to go to
My mum hated Ana the very first time she met her. INSTANT. My mum Ana the very first time they met.
took an instant dislike to
The recession has affected us so much that we may need to downsize the company. IMPACT.The recession............................................. the company that we may have to downsize.
has had such an impact on
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