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  • I was enjoying the conversation so much that I completely _____.
    lost track of time
    took the initiative
    worked against the clock
  • After a stressful week at work, a quiet weekend in the countryside is a welcome _____.
    a recipe for disaster
    a change of pace
    a critical moment
  • If we want to win this competition, our team needs to _____ and work as one unit.
    pull together
    lose track of time
    run into problems
  • Missing the bus was a _____, because I met an old friend while waiting for the next one.
    a blessing in disguise
    a rude awakening
    a final outcome
  • Seeing how much the tickets actually cost was a _____ for me.
    a blessing in disguise
    a resounding success
    a rude awakening
  • Letting the toddlers play near the expensive painting, in my opinion, was a _____.
    a recipe for disaster
    a golden opportunity
    a change of pace
  • When the microphone stopped working, the singer had to _____ and perform without it.
    run into problems
    think on her feet
    pull together
  • It took all weekend to paint the room, but the final result was _____.
    a rude awakening
    worth the effort
    a recipe for disaster
  • The failed project was not a waste of time; it was a _____ for everyone involved.
    learning experience
    a resounding success
    a golden opportunity
  • I had _____ about moving to a new city; I was excited for the change but sad to leave my friends.
    mixed feelings
    a golden opportunity
    a sense of achievement
  • The kitchen before the big party was a _____.
    a tense atmosphere
    a hive of activity
    a change of pace
  • Since no one was cleaning the park, I decided to _____ and organize a clean-up day.
    lose track of time
    take the initiative
    run into problems
  • Our holiday plans were going smoothly until we _____ with our passports.
    lost track of time
    ran into problems
    pulled together
  • Before I quit my job, I had to _____ and think about my financial situation carefully.
    weigh up the pros and cons
    work against the clock
    think on my feet
  • After climbing the mountain, I felt an amazing _____.
    a sense of dread
    a recipe for disaster
    a sense of achievement
  • After the team members argued, you could feel the _____ in the meeting room.
    a tense atmosphere
    a hive of activity
    a sense of achievement
  • The scholarship to a top university was a _____ that she couldn't afford to miss.
    a golden opportunity
    a recipe for disaster
    a rude awakening
  • The cyclist swerved at the last second to avoid the car; it was a _____.
    a narrow escape
    a logical conclusion
    a rude awakening
  • Making a big mistake at work taught me a _____ about being more careful.
    a valuable lesson
    a resounding success
    a golden opportunity
  • That first job was a _____ in my career, leading me down a completely new path.
    a turning point
    a narrow escape
    a logical conclusion
  • Seeing how much pollution was in the river was a _____ for our community.
    a real eye-opener
    a blessing in disguise
    a golden opportunity
  • It took a lot of effort to find investors, but we finally managed to _____ our new business _____.
    lose track of time
    run into problems
    get something off the ground
  • The _____ of our long discussion was that we decided not to go ahead with the plan.
    a turning point
    a blessing in disguise
    final outcome
  • Walking onto the stage to give my speech, I was filled with a _____.
    a hive of activity
    a sense of dread
    a wave of relief
  • It was a _____; my next move in the chess game would determine if I won or lost.
    a critical moment
    a resounding success
    a golden opportunity
  • With a tight deadline approaching, we were all _____ to finish the project.
    losing track of time
    pulling together
    working against the clock
  • The community fundraiser was a _____; we collected double our initial goal.
    a narrow escape
    a rude awakening
    a resounding success
  • When the doctor said the test results were negative, a huge _____ washed over me.
    a wave of relief
    a hive of activity
    a critical moment
  • Tutoring the children, and seeing them learn, was an _____ experience for me.
    tense atmosphere
    recipe for disaster
    incredibly rewarding
  • Given that the team had not practiced, losing the match was the only _____.
    logical conclusion
    a blessing in disguise
    a turning point