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RFC2 U3 Idioms (NOT multiple choice)

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  • His fear of public speaking is a serious ___ in his career development
    stumbling block
  • It’s ___ to expect that we’ll find a solution by the end of the day, but it’s worth trying
    a long shot
  • This university is ___ scientific research and innovation
    at the leading edge of
  • The constant noise from the construction site is enough to make anyone ___
    go round the bend
  • Her teacher told her that she’s ___ her father in her dedication to excellence
    a chip off the old block
  • Everyone says she’s a ___ because she has her mother’s exact mannerisms
    chip off the old block
  • Lack of funding turned out to be a major ___ in completing the project
    stumbling block
  • To solve the problem, we need to ___ and come up with something original
    think outside the box
  • Winning the competition is ___, but they’re giving it their best effort
    a long shot
  • The company has exciting new products ___ that will launch next year
    in the pipeline
  • Guessing the password without a clue is ___, but it’s worth trying
    a shot in the dark
  • Applying for that prestigious scholarship felt like ___, but he actually won it
    a shot in the dark
  • Her new invention places her ___ the technology industry
    at the leading edge of
  • The new app had some ___, but the developers quickly fixed them
    teething problems
  • After several attempts, they realised their plan was ___ and decided to try something else
    a dead end
  • He’s so talented at woodworking, just like his father—a real ___
    chip off the old block
  • After losing all her files, she had to start the project ___
    from scratch
  • After revising her essay, her teacher told her she was ___
    on the right track
  • After several failed negotiations, the investigation reached ___ when no new evidence was found
    a dead end
  • It’s normal to face ___ when launching a new product or service
    teething problems
  • The investigation reached ___ when no new evidence was found
    a dead end
  • Without a clear plan, we’ll just ___ and make no progress
    go round in circles
  • The debate is going nowhere—we’re all ___ without finding a solution
    going round in circles
  • Building a business ___ is incredibly challenging, but also rewarding
    from scratch
  • Creative people often ___ to find solutions that others might overlook
    think outside the box
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