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  • They walked ___, debating whether to buy the house.
    on and off
    over and above
    back and forth
    out and about
  • ___, I think the new policies are a step in the right direction.
    over and above
    back and forth
    by and large
    out and about
  • His dedication was ___ what we expected from him.
    back and forth
    through and through
    between you and me
    over and above
  • Please refrain ___ using your phone during the presentation.
    from
    to
    for
    in
  • This research paper is concerned ___ the effects of climate change.
    to
    over
    with
    in
  • The new employee went ___ what was required and impressed the whole team.
    above and beyond
    through and through
    by and large
    on and off
  • Sometimes, it’s nice to indulge ___ a little luxury, like a weekend getaway.
    in
    over
    with
    from
  • Before making a big decision, I always acquaint myself ___ all the necessary details.
    with
    by
    for
    through
  • The customer haggled ___ the price of the antique for almost an hour.
    to
    around
    over
    for
  • I have always felt comfortable confiding ___ my closest friends.
    with
    to
    for
    in
  • When faced with difficulties, some people tend to resort ___ unhealthy coping mechanisms.
    for
    about
    by
    to
  • The new law will deprive many citizens ___ their basic rights.
    on
    of
    over
    in
  • This stays ___—don't tell anyone else!
    between you and me
    back and forth
    through and through
    above and beyond
  • I’ve lived in this city for years; I know it ___.
    over and above
    through and through
    above and beyond
    between you and me
  • The weather has been unpredictable lately—raining ___ all day.
    on and off
    by and large
    over and above
    through and through
  • They haggled ___ every small detail in the contract before signing it.
    with
    about
    for
    to
  • She was seen ___ the town, enjoying the festivities.
    back and forth
    by and large
    through and through
    out and about
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