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It was very good _____ you to help Dave with his homework.

of

Speaking for my colleagues, I would like to thank you. On.................

behalf of my colleagues.....

Peter always trust me with his secrets. IN Peter..................................

always confides in me.

30. The lights are designed to ___________burglars___________approaching the house.

deter.....from

Helen had great admiration ______ her history teacher.

for

We walked on tiptoe ______ fear of being discovered.

for

You have to pay for your son's debts as he is under age. LIABLE You.................

are liable for your son's debts.

However poor I was I wouldn't ____________ stealing.

resort to

I was _______ the impression that you liked Indian food.

under

There were a lot of people on the bus. WITH The bus........................

was crammed/packed with people.

Alan _______ himself ______ his punctuality.

prides ....on

Your performance this term contrasts very favourably _____last term's.

with

The meeting will probably be cancelled. IN .............

In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

Diane showed a complete disregard _______ her own safety.

for

This is one of the exceptions ______ the rule.

to

The facts of the case were familiar to the lawyer. ACQUAINTED The lawyer.........................

is acquainted with the facts of the case.

I'm afraid that these regulations must be _____________.

complied with/abided by

I was totally baffled ______ Tim's behaviour.

by

You are perfectly capable ______ making your own bed, I would've thought!

of

Could you please __________ smoking in the lecture hall.

refrain/abstain from

He confessed that he was ___________ with the evidence.

tampering

The minister stated that no real alternative ______ the plan existed.

to

I was _______ from doing my work by the music.

distracted

The police tried to ______ the accident ______ Harry.

blame....on

The whole team was in a happy mood. SPIRITS

The whole team was in good/high spirits.